Caitlyn Hamilton

15 Furring Court Lower Sackville, NS B4E 3N1

CELL (902) 293-6205 E-MAIL caitlyn.hamilton2@msvu.ca

Education
Bachelor of Public Relations (Co-operative
Education)
Mount St. Vincents University
Received Entrance Scholarship
Minor: Marketing
Grade 12, Academic Program
Millwood High School, Nova Scotia
Graduated Silver Honours

September 2012 - Present

Halifax, NS

September 2009 - June 2012

Lower Sackville, NS

Public Relations Work Experience

Junior Communications Officer
Canada Border Services Agency

Completed daily media monitoring and prepared a report to be shared with

the communications team
Summarized regional issues for issues management team by collecting
information from various border officers and wrote briefing documents
Planned and implemented the first Regional Director General virtual awards
ceremony
Created scripts and messages for Regional Director General and CBSA
Today
Filmed and edited videos using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop
showcasing the agencys Atlantic Region

Assistant Communication Specialist

Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

September 2015 December

2015
Halifax, NS

January 2015 - April 2015

St Johns, NL

Generated daily media summaries through active online media monitoring

Wrote National conviction news releases for Newfoundland and Labrador
region which were published on Government of Canada website
Managed DFO internal NL Daily Region News website
Executed strategic communications support for Issues Management and
Media Relations(IMMR) team which included preparing media roll-ups and
assisting with media inquiries
Created media kits and assisted IMMR team during proactive media
relations such as press conferences and interviews

Caitlyn Hamilton
(902) 293-6205
Managed and created annual Golden Microphone award in recognition of a
DFO employee using Microsoft Office programs

Customer Service Work Experience

Hostess/ Expediter
Boston Pizza

January 2014 August 2015

Lower Sackville, NS

Developed strong customer service skills interacting with customers

Demonstrated ability to work in a busy environment when organizing food
orders on behalf of servers
Enhanced communication skills while liaising with kitchen, serving staff and
accepting reservations from customers
Provided high level of customer service by ensuring food is delivered in a
timely and efficient manner

Volunteer Experience
Talent Wrangler
September 2015
Canadian Country Music Awards

Coordinated talent act ensuring preparedness and timeliness

Worked collaboratively with a team to successfully execute live event

Other Work Experience

Trainer/Coach
Sackville United Soccer Association

July 2009 - January

2010
Lower Sackville, NS
Supervised and assisted children with soccer techniques and ball skills
Created and planned activities to coordinate successful sessions

Public Relations Leadership Experience & Membership

Canadian Public Relations Society of
Nova Scotia
Student Member

September 2014 - present

Halifax, NS

Caitlyn Hamilton

Executive Student Council

Public Relations Representative, Secretary
Millwood High School

(902) 293-6205

September 2009 June 2012

Lower Sackville, NS

Organized and planned activities for students on a weekly basis

Developed visual elements for advertising using MS Office Suite and
InDesign
Presented to classes on upcoming events to increase awareness
Maintained accurate written records of weekly meetings
Managed time effectively to meet deadlines of upcoming events

Caitlyn Hamilton
15 Furring Court Lower Sackville, NS B4E 3N1
CELL (902) 293-6205 E-MAIL caitlyn.hamilton2@msvu.ca

References
Chastity McKinnon
Director of Communications
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Work: (902) 426-8431
Email: Chastity.mckinnon@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
Cindy Mackenzie
Communications Officer
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Work: (902) 426-0553
Email: cindy.mackenzie@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
Michele Boriel
IMMR Communications Manager
Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Work: (709) 772-7625
Email: michele.boriel@dfo-mpo.gc.ca