Rachel Jones

Home: 905-336-9471 Cell: 289-259-5130 Email: rachel.jonesr@gmail.com

PROFILE
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Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word and Creative Suite

Strong at multi-tasking

A passionate and energetic student who is motivated to work hard and succeed

EDUCATION
Mohawk College Post Grad Public Relations Program (September 2015- April 2016)
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Currently a student

Skills I have learned:

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How to write a proper product and appointment release

How to formulate an IMC (integrated marketing communications) plan

How to create a media list

How to organize an event from start to finish

How to use social media effectively for public relations

Learned the basics of Publisher, InDesign and Photoshop

Sheridan College Broadcast Journalism (September 2009- April 2011)

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Completed 2 year program with diploma

WORK EXPERIENCE
CHCH News: Teleprompter Operator: August 2012- December 2015
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Trained in ENPS and Winplus programs

Operate teleprompter for morning/afternoon and evening news

Control traffic cameras (MTO cams) during live shows

Much Music Video Award Talent Wrangler: June 14th-16th 2013

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Greeted talent upon arrival (co-host of the show)

Responsible for making sure talent arrived at their scheduled appearances on time

Kept green rooms organized

Communicated via radio with directors in mobile truck

Worked hand in hand with the talents label rep as well as their management

Responsible for back timing the space between all of the hosts appearances on stage

Much Music Video Award Talent Wrangler: June 15-17th 2012

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Greeted talent upon arrival

Responsible for making sure talent arrived at their scheduled appointments on time

Kept green rooms organized

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Much Music (New.Music.Live) Intern: September 2011- January 2012

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Created research packs for upcoming guests on the show

Fact checked

Assisted producers on field shoots

Transcribed

Took notes during pitch meetings

MTV Intern: April 2011- August 2012

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Studio ran during live show

Transcribed

Completed research packs

Brought audience members into the studio

ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

School representative for Youth Action Advisory Group (September 2008-June 2009)
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Organized Halton Regional Battle of the Bands

Helped organize Youthfest, an event where teens from all over the city come together to listen to music and
receive information on employment and education

Volunteer at the Burlington Breast Cancer Support Services (September 2015- Present)
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Answer phones

Help create mailing lists for future events and newsletters