Ivana Coleman77 Lombard St. ● Toronto, ON ● M5C 3E1

ivanaclmn@gmail.com ● Tel: (416) 899-4908

EDUCATION

York University, Honours B.A. (Communications and Spanish) June 2010

SUMMARY

Detail oriented, results driven communications professional with 3+ years experience volunteering in non-profit organizations providing communications, administrative, and outreach support. Task oriented and organized having led campaigns and projects. Experience in monitoring site traffic through Google Analytics and Adobe Digital Marketing Suite.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Event Planning Writing and Proofreading Strategic Media Planning Media Monitoring Project Leadership Outreach and development

WORK EXPERIENCE

Communications Coordinator June 2010 – presentDwayne Evans Photography Toronto, Ontario Research, analyze, and contact potential clients Approve outsourced material such as site design from 3rd party designers Coordinate photography workshops and model castings Utilize CRM tools to organize client database and forecast revenue from potential clients Manage executive level relationships

Communications Coordinator (volunteer) March 2010- presentAfrica’s Children Africa’s Future Toronto, Ontario Prepare and proofread all communications material including press releases and social media Procured media coverage for Africa’s Children Africa’s Future events Volunteer time at AC-AF events including World AIDS Day and fundraising events

Public Relations Coordinator (volunteer) March 2006 - November 2009Toronto International Portuguese Film Festival Toronto, Ontario Managed publicity projects and created publicity strategies Prepared media contact sheets Constructed story pitches, press releases, and promotional material Assisted with the logistics of event planning for opening night receptions and press conferences

Publicity Intern April 2007 - August 2007 Sony Pictures Releasing Toronto, Ontario Initiated new marketing approach to raise awareness for films such as Superbad Sought charitable partners and distributed promotional material accordingly Coordinated grassroots promotions and events Assisted in national promotions including media relations and media monitoring

OTHER

Languages: Spanish (advanced) Skills: proficient in Microsoft Office 2010, Pegasus Mail, ACT! Software, Maximizer, Snagit and

Adbase, basic knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Digital Marketing Suite