Kaitlyn Phillips

140 Lincoln Cross, #203

Halifax, NS B3M 3R8
(902) 579-0288
kaitlyn.philips@gmail.com

Qualifying Skills

Proven leadership skills gained through organizing and supervising events and activities at Public
Works and Government Services as well as the Learning Disabilities Association
Experience using computer software programs such as OneWeb, Swiftpage, ACT!, and mailchimp
Possess extensive communication, creativity and management skills from working and volunteering
with children
Strong organization and time management skills gained from balancing work, volunteer and academic
studies

Education
Bachelor of Public Relations (Co-operative Education)
Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, NS
Minoring in Marketing
GPA: 3.67
Received $5,500 in entrance scholarships
Grade 12
Moncton High School, Moncton, NB

September 2012 Present

September 2008 June 2012

Public Relations Work Experience

PR & Marketing Assistant (Co-op Term 3)
September 2015 December 2015
SageCrowd, Halifax, NS
Created and edited communication materials, including news releases, e-newsletters, posters, research
documents, and social media posts
Updated sageCrowds website content, created a new homepage layout for the website, and assisted
in finding a new website template for sageCrowds new website
Created and implemented social media strategies and post schedules, while also monitoring the
progress of the social media posts so as to alter strategies for improved results
Used canva and Adobe Photoshop to create visual communication documents for social media
purposes and internal projects
Designed a monthly e-newsletter on mailchimp that was sent out to 500+ contacts
Communications Assistant (Co-op Term 2)
January 2015 April 2015
Public Works and Government Services (Atlantic Region), Halifax, NS
Prepared communication materials, including articles, speeches, letters and posters which reached
approximately 500 people
Planned and implemented employee events, including an Inclusive Language Panel Lunch and Learn
and an International Womens Day event, which attracted over 30 people
Assisted in website management including updating information on the Human Resources Directorate
web pages and implementing new performance management web pages
Provided strategic communication support for various events and workplace initiatives with a goal of
engaging employees
Business and Communications Assistant (Co-op Term 1)

May 2014 August 2014

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The Centre for Women in Business, Halifax, NS

Wrote and edited various communication materials, including the monthly BizBeat newsletter, an
external newsletter which reached over 3,000 stakeholders
Created and monitored social media platforms to increase awareness of special events and training
programs
Prepared and distributed weekly email blasts to a distribution list of 5,000+
Utilized computer software OneWeb to update website content
Produced posters, certificates, and business cards using InDesign and Photoshop

Additional Work Experience

Kitchen Assistant and Cashier
September 2014 January 2015 Fruition,
Halifax, NS
Prepared various drinks, meals, desserts and products for customer enjoyment
Processed customer payments in a timely and effective manner
Demonstrated product knowledge by responding to client inquires
Tutor
July 2012 August 2013
Learning Disabilities Association, Moncton, NB
Mentored four students over a four-week period to develop literacy skills
Created customized lessons plans catered to each childs needs
Complied with LINKS program protocol to enhance childrens reading and writing skills
Communicated with other tutors about new activity ideas for the children and planned themes to
motivate the students in their learning
Childrens Ministries Coordinator
July 2012 August 2012
Lewisville Baptist Church, Moncton, NB
Developed and implemented special events for children and middle school
Led Sunday morning church for approximately 20 children between the ages of 5-10
Planned and implemented events such as community outreach projects, and social gatherings

Volunteer Experience
PR and Marketing Intern
March 2015 September 2015
Nova Fashion Incubator, Halifax, NS
Created and monitor social media platforms to increase awareness of the Incubator, what it does,
special events and training programs
Produced news releases to communicate with Atlantic Canadian fashion designers
Assisted in event and workshop execution by creating evaluation surveys and helping with set up
Tutor
October 2013 May 2015
Frontier College, Halifax, NS
Mentored four students by assisting with homework and providing additional skill building exercises
Tracked each students progress by writing weekly reports
Maintained a calm working environment for students, while upholding the rules and regulations
provided by Frontier College
Worked one-on-one with adults at the Cunard Learning Centre to improve literacy skills

Kaitlyn Phillips

Kaitlyn Phillips

kaitlyn.philips@gmail.com
140 Lincoln Cross, #203
Halifax, NS
B3M 3R
(902) 579-0288
kaitlyn.philips@gmail.com

References
Darren Ruck
Regional Manager of Employment Equity, Diversity and Human Resources Planning
Public Works and Government Services (Atlantic Region)
Halifax, NS
(902) 496-5311
darren.ruck@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca
Janna MacGregor
Communications Manager
The Centre for Women in Business
Halifax, NS
(902) 443-8837
jannamac_98@yahoo.com
Ramona Clarke
Community Coordinator
Frontier College
Halifax, NS
(902) 494-7003
rclarke@frontiercollege.ca