Shaleeta Harrison

Skills

Copywriting

Professional Communication

Editing

Research

WordPress

Project and Team Management

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Strategic Planning

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Chicago Manual of Style

Budgeting

Research

Social Media Management

Senior-level executive accustomed to the management of a provincial non-profit organization.
Experience in several administrative areas, including strategic planning, employee management, and operations management
An enthusiastic worker, looking for freelance contracts, or a stable position.
Accustomed to responsibility and challenges, and willing to relocate for the right opportunity
Eager to learn new skills, and always open to new ideas and suggestions
Familiar with working alone, and able to achieve great results, but prefers working with others in a team environment
Accustomed to overseeing media communications, including social media, media releases, and television appearances
Effective and creative problem solver with a love of research
Background in professional written communication.

Experience

Publications Manager

BCIT Student AssociationDecember 3, 2018-Current

Leads a team of students in the publication of a monthly magazine
Produces annual materials, including a student agenda, the annual report, and more
Copywriting and editing as required

Executive Director

Federation of BC WritersSeptember 2015- November 2018

In charge of ensuring the organization is operating smoothly and efficiently
Implementing improvements as needed
Managing editor of the quarterly magazine, WordWorks, which involved curating articles, hiring writers, working with an editorial team, meeting tight deadlines, and preparing budgets
Designs a strategic plan with the input of the board of directors
Ensures the board of directors is effectively communicating together; this includes planning, scheduling, and attending board meetings, as well as some dispute resolution
Oversees all grant writing; depending on volunteer commitments often writes and prepares budgets for grants
Works closely with the board chair on a weekly basis
Manages contract employees, and all business relationships
Successfully planned and implemented the largest literary festival in the organization’s history in Spring of 2017
Implemented changes that allowed the organization to grow its budget and members by more than 50% in one year
Oversees the website, social media accounts, the newsletter, the blog, the forum, the member management systems, and other programs

Communications Manager

Federation of BC Writers2014- 2015

Created a comprehensive communications plan for the organization, and carried it out. This included designing and implementing a new website, revitalizing the social media accounts (from 13 to 1600 followers in six months), updating the magazine and newsletter, and installing new software for membership management
Achieved a swift promotion to the position of executive director

Editor in Chief

Text Magazine2014-2016

Managed a team of three volunteer editors, plus several contract workers to ensure publication of six successful issues.
Researched and implemented a business plan, including media relations and advertising targets

Marketing and Sales Associate

Eddie Bauer2014-2018

Provided excellent customer service, resulting in high sales and customer satisfaction
Marketing of product, including assisting with the store layout
Continued employment here throughout professional career to maintain customer service skills

Intern, Marketing and Branding

WordStorm Society of the Arts2014

Re-branded the society, including rebuilding the website on a new platform, redesigning the outdated logo, and engaging the community on social media.

Shift Manager

Wendy's Canada2009-2014

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Vancouver Island University2009-2015

BACHELOR OF ARTS, MAJOR IN CREATIVE WRITING, MINOR IN ENGLISH, MINOR IN VISUAL ARTS

RECEIVED DEANS HONOR LIST 2009, 2010, 2012, AND 2013