REBECCA FEIGELSOHN

C: (647) 300-6658 rfeigelsohn@gmail.com www.rebeccafeigelsohn.com @rlfeigelsohn

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Photoshop and InDesign Strong knowledge of social media applications and monitoring (Facebook, Twitter, Hootsuite, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, WordPress, Tumblr, Google+) Strong writing skills and knowledge of Canadian Press (CP) style Experienced in media kit development, event planning, editing and fact checking CPRS Toronto student member

EDUCATION
Ontario Graduate Certificate: Public Relations Toronto, Ontario, Canada September 2013 Present HUMBER COLLEGE Selected courses: presentation skills, social media, writing, marketing communications and research Bachelor of Arts - Montreal, Quebec, Canada MCGILL UNIVERSITY Concentration in cultural studies, focus in communication studies and management 2008 2012

WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Associate Toronto, Ontario, Canada RACHEL HAAR PUBLIC RELATIONS Implemented strategic PR initiatives and provided media relations support Drafted press releases, researched and compiled media lists Successfully pitched to media and secured radio giveaway spot September 2012 April 2013

Editorial Assistant Toronto, Ontario, Canada October 2012 January 2013 JOB POSTINGS MAGAZINE Produced 17 features and industry reports for the print magazine and website Conducted high-profile interviews, edited articles, fact checked and researched trends Editorial and Social Media Intern Toronto, Ontario, Canada GOOD FOOD REVOLUTION (GFR) Assisted with the weekly production of the online magazine: wrote 27 articles Created a strong social media presence on the @GoodFoodRevInt handle Resource Development and Fundraising Intern Toronto, Ontario, Canada PATHWAYS TO EDUCATION CANADA Managed the creation of a community fundraising resource toolkit for the charity Performed various administrative duties, in addition to editing documents and researching Style and Accessories Intern New York, New York, USA MARIE CLAIRE MAGAZINE Applied interpersonal skills while representing the magazine at various PR firms Kept organized and detailed records of samples and assisted on photo shoots Summer 2012

Summer 2012

Summer 2010

LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Logistics Coordinator Toronto, Ontario, Canada HUMBER COLLEGE: LAKESTOCK Managed and oversaw committees: venue, production, dcor, food and beverage Delegated tasks, supervised budget and communicated the clients needs to sub groups Attendance of over 300 people; raised over $4,000 for The United Way Social Media Audit Volunteer Toronto, Ontario, Canada HOLLAND BLOORVIEW KIDS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL & FOUNDATION Created a social media audit of the organization and its competitors Provided social media and traditional PR recommendations Public Relations and Editorial Aide Toronto, Ontario, Canada GLUTEN FREE GARAGE Pitched over 25 media outlets to be included in online listings Researched and wrote a series of compelling editorial content Fall 2013

Fall 2013

September 2012 November 2012

Co-President Montreal, Quebec, Canada MCGILL STUDENTS FOR SAVE A CHILDS HEART (SACH) Planned and managed a dozen events and raised over $5,000 Improved time management, budgeting, communication and leadership skills Arts and Entertainment Writer Montreal, Quebec, Canada MCGILL TRIBUNE Wrote five feature articles; developed investigative journalism and critique skills McGills most renowned student newspaper with circulation of 30,000 Student Volunteer Toronto, Ontario, Canada PRO BONO LAW ONTARIO Helped implement a new mediation program by making dozens of cold calls Created copy for media kit used to promote awareness of child advocacy projects

Fall 2010 Winter 2012

Fall 2011 Spring 2012

Summer 2011

INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

Keen interest in food and Toronto restaurant culture Landscape photography enthusiast Intercontinental traveller Avid non-fiction reader Novice yogi