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Annie Horton

Annie Horton

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Community | Events | Marketing | Grief

  • Education

    • Home Hospice Association

      2021 - 2021
      Certified Death Doula Holistic Health, End of Life

    • Westdale Secondary School

      2004 - 2007

    • Wilfrid Laurier University Professional Development

      2020 - 2022
      Certificate Death, Dying and Bereavement

    • McMaster University

      2010 - 2013
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Theatre/Film

      Demonstrated abilities in acting, directing and producing in performing arts

    • McMaster University

      2017 - 2018
      Certificate Marketing

      Completed courses in: business reputation and management, issue and crisis communication,public relations writing, employee communications, social media and social media strategy

  • Experience

    • Toronto International Film Festival

      Sept 2012 - Oct 2012
      Marketing Volunteer

    • McMaster University

      Dec 2012 - Feb 2013
      Assistant in Design

      Assisted in the design of 2013 recruitment poster.

    • Interval House of Hamilton

      Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
      Events Coordinator and Social Media Manager

      FUNDRAISING AND SPECIAL EVENTSDesigned and implemented the first and major fundraiser for a significant Women’s Domestic Violence and Support CentrePersonally recruited and confirmed financial sponsors for major fundraising eventsAssisted in creating and initiating provincial wide campaign - Wrapped in Courage: a campaign to raise awareness for the termination of violence against women, wherein participators purchase and wear a purple scarf to show supportCOMMUNICATIONS/PRImplemented and managed Social Media strategy for a major Women’s Domestic Violence and Support CentreWrote Press Release for Women’s Centre and shelter Managed volunteers and staff during events and fundraisersCreated and maintained relationships between organization and local businesses as well as media connectionsPlay major role as community spokesperson on behalf of a major Women’s Centre and shelter and function as the key contact with all local and regional media including television, radio, and press. Show less

    • Pretty Grit - Home & Gift

      May 2015 - Apr 2017
      Co-Owner

      ADMINISTRATIONEmailing and connecting with new and potential wholesalers or consigners, updating spreadsheets and inventory ACCOUNTINGTracking income, daily sales, bank statements, scheduled bill payments, paying wholesalers and consigners in timely manner BUYING/MERCHANDISINGResponsible for buying new seasonal product on trend with stores vision, locating new wholesalers, artists and consigners SOCIAL MEDIA/MARKETINGResponsible for daily posts on social media such as Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, creating new/seasonal campaigns to ensure sales, writing press releases for local newspapers and media WEB ADMINCreate and write content for Pretty Grit website EVENTSOrganizes and coordinates events, third party fundraisers and workshops associated with Pretty Grit Show less

    • Wedlocked

      Apr 2016 - Aug 2017
      Founder and Coordinator

      Wedlocked is Hamilton Ontario's first alternative wedding show. Smaller than your typical convention centre wedding extravaganza Wedlocked focuses on a group 20 + vendors from Hamilton and Toronto to fit your future wedding needs. All proceeds from Wedlocked go towards supporting equality in our community each year.2016 donations were given to the SPRC to assist in creating LGBTQ support centres in Hamilton.

    • The Sexual Assault Centre of Hamilton and Area (SACHA)

      Jun 2016 - Jul 2019
      Fundraising and Event Coordinator

    • City Of Hamilton

      Nov 2016 - Mar 2017
      Marketing and Social Media Consultant (Contract)

      Provides consultation services to small organizations, non profits, and small businesses in association with annual Winterfest Program. Facilitates group meetings and introductory lessons on using social media, writing media releases and simple marketing tools.

    • Jan Kelley

      Mar 2017 - Sept 2017
      Brand Experience Specialist

      Key Clients: Canadian Tire Financial Services, Terrapure Environmental, Revera Retirement Living, London Born Wine Co.

    • Habitat for Humanity Wellington Dufferin Guelph

      Sept 2017 - Mar 2018
      Events and Community Engagement Manager

    • Innovation Factory Hamilton

      Mar 2018 - Apr 2024

      • Marketing Lead

        Mar 2018 - Apr 2024

      • Marketing and Communications Specialist

        Mar 2018 - Jan 2022

    • Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice

      Dec 2019 - Mar 2023

      • Grief Literacy & Education, Grief Coach

        Sept 2022 - Mar 2023

      • Grief Coach (Bereavement Specialist) & @emerging.grief Instagram Grief Support Acct. Creator

        Dec 2019 - Sept 2022

    • Our Loss

      Sept 2022 - now
      Founder

    • Hamilton Children's Choir

      Sept 2024 - now
      Marketing and Events Specialist

    • The Children's Grief Foundation of Canada

      Apr 2025 - now
      Administrative Assistant

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Grief Educator

      David Kessler, Grief Educator Certification Program
      Jan 2023

    • Death Doula

      Home Hospice Association
      Dec 2021

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by Hamilton HIVE on Mar 2018
      Hamilton HIVEAssociated with Annie Horton