Jamie Reekie

Experience

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  Government of Canada

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Project Assistant

  • Led the data conversion project of 925 New Horizons for Seniors Reports into the IBM SPSS Statistics system in order to create a quick and efficient way to find new insights into how successful various Canadian regions were based on how much funding was provided and project proposal completion.• Accessed Common System for Grants and Contributions (CSGC) in order to retrieve and analyze Final Reports from organizations taking part in the New Horizons for Seniors Program and compared it to the previous recorded data in the IBM SPSS Statistics system and checking for data accuracy.• Analyzed 2014-2015 data from 1842 final reports from funded organizations to create various statistical graphs, PowerPoints and final summaries identifying what regions and/or organizations were successful as a result of government funding in order to determine project outcomes. • Adjusted evaluation plans for The Social Development Partnership Program (SDPP) to determine the most efficient layout in order for organizations to easily produce needed information for our data collection. Show less

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  CRAVE Coffee House & Bakery

  Oct 2017 - Apr 2018

  Server

  • Memorized over 30 menu items and rotating specials to 70-100 customers per shift. • Fulfilled customer orders including hot and cold drinks, season offerings and over 30 food items. • Provided friendly customer service all while remaining calm during high periods of volume.

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  Government of Canada

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Project Assistant

  • Led an analysis for the 2018 New Horizons for Seniors Funding Projects portfolio to identify inconsistent reporting procedures across organizations and recommended a universal reporting system to drive a more effective and efficient funding allocation process. • Led a financial analysis of the 2018 Social Development Partnership Program to determine % of government vs charitable funding in order to audit contract fulfillment which resulted in 100% contract compliance.• Led analysis and report of 9 provinces’ 2017 Social Development Partnership Program to determine each program's success and discovered that their actual results did not meet forecasted due to inadequate use of government funding. Show less

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  Common Ground Coffeehouse (AMS)

  Sept 2018 - Apr 2019

  Cafe Server

  • Effectively greeted patrons by presenting the menu, making recommendations, answering any questions, and engaging in conversations creating a positive environment to retain clientele. • Developed personal strategies to take food and beverage orders efficiently and was able to prepare and present their orders fast and effectively.

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  Jack Astor's Bar and Grill

  Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

  Food Server

  • Optimized the implementation of a new product into existing systems to increase efficiency by 100%. • Served lunch and dinner to 50-70 customers per shift at a national chain restaurant.• Memorized over 30 menu items and rotating specials to give customized recommendations to guests. • Swiftly and successfully resolved conflict resulting in 100% customer satisfaction.

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  Common Ground Coffeehouse (AMS)

  Sept 2019 - Apr 2020

  Supervisor

  • Supervised approximately 100 service staff with a three-person portfolio-based management team and an eight-person supervisor team.• Created a labelling system for products that would expire the fastest, resulting in a 58% decrease in unnecessary waste and additional inventory charges. •Identified days of slow downturn - Friday and Sunday nights - therefore, on shift we needed to push premade sandwiches and cake by creating promotions and social media posts.

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  Government of Canada

  Apr 2020 - Dec 2020

  Junior Policy Analyst

  • Led an analysis and report of 48 projects funded from the 2017-2020 New Horizons for Seniors Program and identified the majority of projects reporting a lag in project start time. As a result, project funding length increased from 3 to 5 years. • Recognized a communication break between respective partnerships among projects therefore, proposed to create a communication strategy. This resulted in more working groups and a collaboration website is underway. • Found that only 43% of beneficiaries responded to gender intake questions therefore, proposed to change/delete these questions to be more inclusive and to improve accuracy when describing the representation of gender. Show less

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  Faulhaber Communications

  Sept 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Monitored and reported client wins and influencer analytics for Bed Bath & Beyond, buybuy BABY, fresh Beauty, Doggy Bathroom, AyA Kitchens, BOSCH, Thermador and Gaggenau through Meltwater, Press Display and MRP to ensure positive ROI’s, EMV’s and KPI’s were met and exceeded. • Generated media lists and wrote pitches for short and long lead media that resulted in overall client coverage and media wins.

  • Account Coordinator

    Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

  • Consultant

    Dec 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Internship Trainee

    Sept 2021 - Dec 2021
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  Citizen Relations

  Mar 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Senior Account Executive

    Apr 2023 - Oct 2023

  • Account Executive

    Mar 2022 - Apr 2023
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  Pomp & Circumstance PR

  Oct 2023 - Jan 2024

  Senior Account Specialist
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  Veritas Communications

  Apr 2024 - now

  Senior Consultant