Resume

For creative communication driven agencies who believe in strategy, Jessica is a trained creative strategist that creates buzzworthy communications.


Brings experience from editorial and marketing internships at Canadian publications and an academic background in creative writing, journalism, and PR. Adept at research, discovering insights, and building strategies. Strategy and presentation skills gained from Miami Ad School prove to be stand out attributes that allow her to adapt to any strategy position. Has premium communication and time management skills from high pressure live client briefs and her position as a senior stylist.

Core Qualifications

Brief Writing Research

Brand Marketing Press Releases 

Retail Experiences Creativity & Trends 

Communications Strategy Problem Solving

Social Media Marketing   Amatuer skills in

Photoshop, InDesign, &

Wordpress 

Experience

McCann Worldgroup

Toronto, ON

Strategy Intern April 2019 - Present

  • Gathers critical research for a wide variety of brands touching on each of the standard 5C categories and one additional.

  • Utilizes research to produce culturally relevant and timely insights.

  • Builds out concise and creatively inspiring decks.

  • Works closely with other strategists in order to aid them in their work with Wendy’s, U of T, Durex, Chevrolet, and more.

  • Submits timely work and consistently works to improve skills from feedback provided which results in strong lines of communication and successful briefings.

Aritzia    

York Region, ON

Senior Stylist    June 2018 - April 2021 

  • Identifies the needs of customers, tailors to their style, and builds relationships to exceed their expectations. 

  • Maintains a relaxed, engaging, and well organized environment.

  • Exceeds sales expectations by maximizing clientele relationship and virtual selling. 

NOW Magazine

Toronto ON

Marketing Intern Jan - April 2019 

  • Attended weekly marketing and prospective clients meetings. 

  • Balanced budgets and forecasted upcoming readership numbers. 

  • Brainstormed and planned contests for partnered brands, wrote, scheduled, and posted on social media, completed research for future events, created prospective sponsor lists, and through adobe suites created web design elements.

Real Style Network

Toronto ON

Editorial Intern   June - Nov 2018 

  • Worked closely with the digital editor and wrote quality articles based on current fashion, beauty and lifestyle for the online publication. 

  • Attended events to form connections within the community. 

  • Wrote feature articles and beauty roundups for the monthly magazine resulting in well received articles.

Education & Training

Portfolio Creative Strategy Program, Miami Ad School 2021

Masters of Professional Communication, Ryerson University                     2019

B.A. Media, Information, and Technology studies, Western University 2018

Writing Certificate, Western University 2018