Chrysta Collins, BA, BA, MPR

Experience

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  Collage of the North Atlantic

  Sept 2005 - Apr 2006

  Student Development Officer

  During my time with the College my responsibilities included the organization and co-ordination of various student services and activities such a College promotion, recruitment and employability consultation. I worked closely with students on student loan issues, student council development, as well as student recreation. I was also involved with event planning, public relations, as well as chairing various committees. I worked closely with both staff and students to ensure a positive environment that inspired confidence, leadership and a sense of professional development. Show less

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  The Rooms Corporation, Marketing & Development Division.

  Apr 2006 - Apr 2013

  Communications Officer

  As The Rooms Communications Officer my responsibilities include the promotion of The Rooms and its activities. I accomplish this through comprehensive communication and public relations planning, organization and implementation of the Corporation’s initiatives. I accomplish an extensive amount of communication planning and social media developemnt devoted to marketing, public relations, web development, communications materials as well as membership development. I am also active in maintaining the positive relationships I have developed with community groups and organizations, as well as local and national media. Show less

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  Spicy Cat Designs

  Jul 2008 - now

  Owner & Designer

  Handcrafted jewellery – necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets and pendants - designs inspired by Europe and made in Newfoundland, Canada. Each piece is made using a single stand of a silver/copper composition wrapped and woven around Italian lampwork glass. I have been selling my pieces exclusively at Craft Minders - The Bubbling Pot in Conception Bay South for over a year now and frequently take my pieces to fine design craft fairs in the fall. I also collaborate with artist April Learie on Spicy Glass - a combination of her beautiful dichotic fused glass and my Spicy Cat designs. Show less

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  Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development - Government of NL

  Apr 2013 - Nov 2015

  Communications Specialist
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  Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

  Nov 2015 - now

  Media Relations Manager
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  Canadian Council of Legislative Auditors Communications Working Group (informal)

  Oct 2024 - now

  Vice Chair of Canadian Council of Legislative Auditors Communications Working Group (informal)