Detailed resume of Julia Douglas highlighting professional communications and marketing experience and industry standard training in Public Relations, Marketing, Strategic Communications and Management.
Communications, Marketing and Management Resume of Julia Douglas
1. Julia Douglas
COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING & MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATION
The University of Winnipeg
Management Certificate
Marketing Diploma
Public Relations Diploma
47 Wisteria Way, Winnipeg
T: 204.612.4942
e: juliabarrick@gmail.com
CONTACT
LinkedIn: Julia-douglas-8020ab26
Twitter: @JuliaDDouglas
Facebook: @Julia.douglas5817
SOCIAL MEDIA
PORTFOLIO & BLOG
juliadouglas.contently.com
thatgirlwithacurl.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Management professional, and communications expert with experience
working in diverse settings (advertising agency, non-profit, Federal
government, remote/telecommute, and freelance).
Committed to learning, growth, and personal development.
Recent industry-standard training on current marketing strategies,
management theories, and effective communication tactics.
Demonstrated leadership abilities with strong team-building skills including
knowledge of motivational techniques to achieve goals.
COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING & MANAGEMENT
Wrote consistent product descriptions, content, and marketing messages for
the Gateway3DPrint.com website showcasing the launch of Gateway
Group's new line of 3D printer filament in 2017
Set-up and managed all social media accounts for the Stuckmate
snowmobile accessory product line (a subsidiary of Gateway Group), and
responded to all customer inquiries, and questions, maintaining a high level
of engagement
Researched, created, monitored, and adjusted Google Adwords campaigns
to attain the best results
Created and posted new and engaging content on a regular basis to retain
followers and gain new ones
Gateway Group, July 2014 - May 2017
Website & Social Media Manager
MB WorkinfoNET (MBWIN), 2005 - 2013 (worked from home)
Website Content & Marketing Manager
Provided consistent and reliable support to the Executive Director including
writing funding proposals, planning new projects, and participating in
development sessions during the rebranding process
Sourced and posted current career opportunities relevant to the five groups
that MBWIN served: Job Seekers, Youth, French, Aboriginal, and Disabled
Wrote, updated, and maintained website content including a database of
over 5,000 career-related resources to maintain MBWIN's reputation as the
go-to for career information in Manitoba
Represented MBWIN at job fairs and career events and interacted with job
seekers, employers, and the general public in a professional manner to raise
awareness of the resources MBWIN offered and to increase membership
Wrote all website content including product descriptions incorporating best
practices for search engine optimization in order to gain exposure
Researched suppliers, analyzed margins, established vendor accounts,
submitted tax information, and managed the upload of all products to
maximize potential profitability
Trained new turnkey e-commerce business owners, assisting them with the
process of taking over control of their online stores
Ensured a high level of accuracy and consistency in accord with brand
standards throughout the process of set-up, writing, upload, and final
transfer to new owners to put them on the road to success
Pure-Ecommerce.com, Jan. 2014 - Nov. 2014 (telecommute)
E-commerce Project Manager
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE:
PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign,
Acrobat
ONLINE:
Canva, SurveyMonkey, WordPress,
Joomla!, SquareSpace, MailChimp
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,
Pinterest
CRM: ERP, Goldmine
E-COMMERCE:
InstaCart, PrestaCart, CPanel,
GoDaddy
DIGITAL LITERACY
2. Julia Douglas
COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING & MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Vantage Group, Sept. 2009 - June 2010 (left on maternity; returned to MBWIN)
Research Analyst
Conducted research and generated lists of recommended domain names
to acquire and generate meaningful reports. Used Excel on a daily basis
including performing complex operations using pivot tables. Purchased
approved domain names and analyzed results
Learning Agents, Jan. 2007 - Apr. 2011 (contract; worked from home)
Biography Writer
Wrote 25 polished biographies profiling new immigrants based on
interview transcripts for the Career Destination Manitoba project
Environment Canada, Dec. 2004 - Dec. 2005 (one-year term)
Communications Assistant
Supported the Communications Manager including booking trips,
preparing for events, and assisting with Minister visits. Updated
information on the Intranet and shared daily electronic news digest
prepared for staff
Mars Hill Group, Oct. 2003 - Oct. 2004
Project Manager
Overhauled internal processes to ensure efficient management of
projects, reporting directly to the President. Assured adherence to
deadlines. Responded to RFPs and wrote sales proposals
TCI Canada, Mar. 1999 - Sept. 2002 (left on maternity; moved to Winnipeg)
Creative Manager
Managed the creative department (five designers), provided direction,
established processes, and maintained a high level of quality in a fast-
paced, deadline-driven setting
RELATED ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Studied management theories, essential skills for managers, organizational
behaviour, cultural dimensions, and business fundamentals; presented
thoroughly researched information on assigned topics to give the theories a
practical application
Conducted extensive research and wrote detailed strategic marketing plans,
professional quality media releases, feature stories, and blog posts
according to industry-standard style guides
Collaborated on group projects including social media campaigns,
management skills presentations, and examinations of cultural dimensions
and their impact in the workplace
Developed a personal brand, laid out complex documents, and created
logos and imagery to gain hands-on experience transferable to a
professional work environment
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Hoyle Consulting
Wordpress Training
Environment Canada
First Contact Professionals Workshop
Canadian School of Public Service
Writing in Plain Language Certificate
The Management Exchange
Business Plan Development Certificate
TCI Canada
Recruitment Advertising Seminar
Toronto Image Works
Desktop Publishing Certificate
FREELANCE CLIENTS
MAXIM Software
GoGetter Moving & Storage
UriCoat Foam Insulation
WEBSITE CONTENT
StylishVintageLiving.com
StylishVintageBaby.com
Gateway3DPrint.com