Victoria Evans

Experience

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  Ruthven Park National Historic Site

  May 2013 - Sept 2013

  Museum Assistant

  A summer position.• Gave 60 min guided historical tours of 1845 Greek Revival Mansion for visitors and wedding groups.• Cataloged artifacts using the system Past Perfect to create an up-to-date inventory.• Photographed artifacts to create detailed collection records.• Sold tickets for events and tours and recorded site demographics for future marketing purposes.• Set-up and clean-up for events and weddings on site.

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  Laurentian University Alumni Office

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

  Student Caller

  Worked for the fall donation campaign • Cold-called alumni to update them on the school’s current events.• Procured donations for the school from alumni to help with future projects.• Updated contact information to ensure further contact between the school and alumni.

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  Ruthven Park National Historic Site

  May 2014 - Sept 2015

  Events Assistant

  Summer 2014 and 2015• Helped organize and execute on-site special events such as Edwardian Teas and group tours to raise public awareness and raise funds.• Coordinated and worked with site wedding rentals including bookings, payments, set-up, and take-down.• Supervised and managed Ruthven Park on weekends.• Created a comprehensive media list and engaged in media relations and advertising activities.

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  Jazz Sudbury

  May 2016 - Apr 2017

  Marketing and Partnerships Officer

  • Assisted with the planning and successful execution of the Jazz Sudbury Festival.• Researched, developed, and executed effective marketing and communications strategies to increase the organization’s audience.• Connected and collaborated with the private sector, community organizations, and user groups to build positive relationships.• Created and produced creative campaign concepts, media relations materials, print, radio and digital marketing plans to raise public awareness of the organization and its events.• Managed all social media platforms.• Provided excellent customer service to the general public, stakeholders, and patrons to create positive relationships. Show less

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  Michael House Pregnancy Care Centre

  Apr 2017 - Oct 2017

  Development Manager

  -Supervised the development and execution of all fundraising materials, including letters of intent, grant applications, funding proposals, and correspondence.-Created marketing/public relations strategies to broaden the awareness of Michael House programs and priorities, and increase organizational visibility across key stakeholder audiences.-Managed all digital platforms

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  Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians

  Oct 2017 - Nov 2018

  Communications Manager

  -Created and managed all marketing and communications plans, aligning with the set-out priorities of the organization, and staying within the assigned budget -Produced weekly e-newsletters-Managed and maintained the OAVT’s social media feeds, including Facebook and Twitter, according to the OAVT’s social media strategy-Supported the rest of the staff with any marketing or communication needs they have, including sending out emails, website management, database management, setting up events, purchasing promotional materials, etc. -Lent a hand at public and tradeshow events Show less

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  Reid's Heritage Homes

  Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

  Marketing Coordinator

  - Coordination of all company marketing initiatives, including the branding of existing and upcoming communities. -Act as liaison between company and external vendors, requesting quotes, facilitating approvals, submitting to production, coordinating receiving/installation of print and digital marketing projects, including billboards, signage, brochures, eblasts and digital campaigns.- Receive quotes and invoices, code and submit to accounting department and keep all budgets up to date, as well as reconciling Visa receipts and statements- Purchase corporate promotional materials, - Provide support to sales agents in all RHH and partner communities- Assist in opening/closing model homes, and coordination of special events Show less

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  Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians

  Jan 2020 - now

  -Developed and supported the implementation of yearly communications plans to further the not-for-profit organization’s goals and strategic objectives.-Acted as communications lead for all organizational advocacy and government lobbying efforts.-Oversaw the implementation of brand standards on all communications pieces-Acted as Editor in Chief of the RVT Journal, a quarterly industry magazine publication.-Supervised the implementation of social and digital media strategies and campaigns. Show less

  • Communications and Advocacy Manager

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Member Advocacy and Public Awareness Coordinator

    Jan 2020 - Jan 2021