1. Vanessa Davies
Email: vanessaadavies@gmail.com
Objective
To obtain employment at a communication based position, enabling me to
further my education in the marketing industry and the surrounding
environment.
Summary of
Qualifications
● Currently enrolled in the Applied communication program at
Camosun College
● Basic knowledge of web publishing programs including Adobe
InDesign
● Excellent writing and editing skills
● Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
● Working and collaborating in groups successfully
● Working independently and prioritizing
● Ability to build and maintain a social networking persona through
a combination of Hootsuite, Twitter, and Facebook
Skills
Publishing
● Word Processing
● Page layout software (InDesign, Illustrator)
● Web browsers and authoring programs (DreamWeaver)
● Graphic design principles
Radio
● Voicing and radio procedure fundamentals
● Sufficient understanding of working in Adobe Audition
● Knowledge of the nature and use of common audio components
● Ability to do on-air and recorded radio shifts
● Extensive knowledge in working with a differing soundboards,
iMediaTouch , and Scott
● Efficiently and successfully set-up and execute live-on-location
remotes
Video & Photography
● Comprehension of basic script writing
● Knowledge of lighting and equipment use
● Ability to operate both digital and video cameras
● Knowledge of videotape editing
● Adept work in Adobe Premiere Pro
● Image scanning, correction, and digital printing.
Writing
● Ability to write news and features for a variety of media outlets
Vanessa Davies Resume • Page 1
2. ● Capability to generate ideas, assess news value information,
assess news value and obtain information
● Understanding of writing in appropriate formats, edit copying,
and following legal and ethical standards
● Ability to create and publish Web content efficiently and
effectively
Employment History
October 2010 –Present Sales Representative and Buying Assistant, La Vie Home & Living
● Worked in all aspects of payment transactions
● Excellent customer service
● Proven ability to close sales
● Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment as well as
independently
● Great working knowledge of the home décor and fashion retail
industry
● Shipping and receiving of product
● Store upkeep and cleaning
● Product purchasing and special orders
● Merchandising stock
April 2012 - August 2012 ● Promotions Intern, C-FAX 1070
● Ability to create and publish Web content efficiently and effectively
● Working with and building prosperous relationships with clients
● Ability to maintain an enthusiastic and professional in all workplace
aspects
● Ability to build and maintain a social networking persona through a
combination of Hootsuite, Twitter, and Facebook
● Ability to cover special events through the use of social networking
platforms such as Facebook and Twitter
March – October 2010 & December Food Server, Bon Sushi
2011 – Feb 2012
● Food and alcohol service
● Bussing tables
● Basic maintenance and clean-up
● Cashing out
● Basic training
Education
September 2011–present Applied Communication Program, Camosun College, Victoria, BC (expected
graduation April 2013)
September–December 2010 Camosun College, Victoria, BC, General Studies
September 2009–June 2010 Oak Bay Secondary School, Victoria, BC (Graduated with honours)
September 2007–June 2009 Frances Kelsey Secondary School, Mill Bay, BC
February–April 2009 Konilijk Anthenum Merksem, Antwerpen, Belgium
References
Veerle Davies, La Vie Home & Living, Owner
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