Jacquelin Bhandari
Editorial Research Director
Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaThe applicant is a professional writer looking to build on her strong foundations in media and communication. Paired with specialized education in theory and media production, the applicant has experience leading teams, contributing to blogs and official websites and promoting professional marketing objectives through social media.
Work Experience
Business Elite Canada Magazine
Editorial Research Director
November 2015
- Present
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Yellow Hill Media
Editorial Office Assistant Intern
•Research and edit content that is engaging and newsworthy, managing content rollout for Belleza Moda Magazine: long form, interview overview, advertorial, writeups on fashion design, interior design, technology, automobiles
•Grow online presence for Yellow Hill Media Brands (Belleza Moda Magazine, Radio Dhun 100.7fm) using multiple Social Media channels under the supervision of Editorial Designer
•Develop educational content for Radio Dhun 100.7fm (Media releases, Media packages)
•Complete administrative duties (data input, content tracking and analysis)
•Grow online presence for Yellow Hill Media Brands (Belleza Moda Magazine, Radio Dhun 100.7fm) using multiple Social Media channels under the supervision of Editorial Designer
•Develop educational content for Radio Dhun 100.7fm (Media releases, Media packages)
•Complete administrative duties (data input, content tracking and analysis)
August 2015
- November 2015
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Arla Foods Inc.
Executive Assistant
• Designed and distributed training manuals, vendor contracts, speeches, internal newsletters, posters and brochures for colleagues across departments and potential donors
• Procured confidential company information (financial records, market information etc.) with tact when negotiating with clients and vendors renewing contracts and deals
• Assisting in the planning of promotional events at trade shows and workshops: Scheduling of volunteers, sourcing promotional items (banners, brochures, designing signage, furniture etc.)
• Procured confidential company information (financial records, market information etc.) with tact when negotiating with clients and vendors renewing contracts and deals
• Assisting in the planning of promotional events at trade shows and workshops: Scheduling of volunteers, sourcing promotional items (banners, brochures, designing signage, furniture etc.)
June 2005
- October 2015
Ontario, Canada
York University
Marketing and Creative Design Assistant at Lassonde School of Engineering
•Collaborated with the Director of Marketing and Creative Design in planning and implementing effective branding, promotional and marketing strategies/plans for the Lassonde School of Engineering
o Use of SEO via social media, official blog views and internal platforms, recruitment and management of event volunteers
•Aided in creating highly effective marketing copy (including media releases speeches, letters and faculty announcements) published in print and online outlets based on university events and research briefs in science and engineering
• Assisted in rebranding campaign including: SEO, event coordination,, content development, promotion, etc.
o Use of SEO via social media, official blog views and internal platforms, recruitment and management of event volunteers
•Aided in creating highly effective marketing copy (including media releases speeches, letters and faculty announcements) published in print and online outlets based on university events and research briefs in science and engineering
• Assisted in rebranding campaign including: SEO, event coordination,, content development, promotion, etc.
May 2012
-
Ontario, Canada
York University
Science Writer
• Website maintenance: copyediting updating and university web content (course information, university event information, conference communications to senior staff and academics) and social media exposure
• Copyediting executive speeches for senior staff, corporate letters, fact checking news material and press release writing.
• Researching university news events, updating promotional materials, including poster creation, printing and distribution.
• Copyediting executive speeches for senior staff, corporate letters, fact checking news material and press release writing.
• Researching university news events, updating promotional materials, including poster creation, printing and distribution.
July 2011
- April 2012
North York, Ontario, Canada
York University
Research Officer's Aide
• Developed the faculty quarterly research newsletter: scouted, interviewed and composed research profiles of select faculty within Fine Arts and trusted with information held in grant proposals and research to ensure accuracy. (4 issues available to faculty and alumni online)
• Promote current research within the faculty to encourage interdisciplinary projects across schools, departments and faculties
• Collaborated in event planning for faculty events geared toward alumni and notable research faculty
• Promote current research within the faculty to encourage interdisciplinary projects across schools, departments and faculties
• Collaborated in event planning for faculty events geared toward alumni and notable research faculty
September 2009
- May 2010
North York, Ontario, Canada
Education
University Of Western Ontario
M.A.J (Masters of Arts, Journalism)
May 2013
- May 2014
London, Ontario, Canada
Humber College Of Applied Arts And Technology
Digital Graphic Design Certificate
Courses Enrolled in
Adobe Illustrator for Designers Level One (IMAG303)
Adobe Indesign Level One (IMAG316)
Adobe Photoshop Level One (IMAG201)
Introduction to Mac OS (IMAG005)
Typography (IMAG305)
Advanced Design and Portfolio Development (IMAG318)
Desktop PrePress and Print Production (IMAG304)
Adobe Illustrator for Designers Level One (IMAG303)
Adobe Indesign Level One (IMAG316)
Adobe Photoshop Level One (IMAG201)
Introduction to Mac OS (IMAG005)
Typography (IMAG305)
Advanced Design and Portfolio Development (IMAG318)
Desktop PrePress and Print Production (IMAG304)
October 2012
- Present
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
York University
Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies (Honours)
Professional Writing, (Co-Major) Health and Society
September 2007
- June 2012
Ontario, Canada
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Photoshop,
Social Media Marketing,