Carly Telpner
Education
Graduate Certificate, public relations
2005
Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Toronto, ON
Bachelor of Arts, religious studies
2003
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
Work Experience
Communications / Marketing Services Manager
Scotiabank International, Toronto, ON
September 2006 – March 2007
· Spearheaded the development and execution of the annual Deposits Regional Campaign Staff Incentive program for 29 countries across the Caribbean and Central America with a budget of $800,000; campaign to be launched April 2007
· Successfully coordinated various details of the Scotia Excellence Awards Celebration of Stars Awards Gala; attended by over 550 people
· Co-edited Scotiabank International’s International At A Glance quarterly newsletter which is distributed in two languages to over 40 countries
· Scripted executive presentations, organized logistics and partnered with special events company to execute the Keeping You Informed Town Hall Forum and Webcast; attended by 400 employees in Toronto and 300 colleagues from the field in 25 countries
· Managed details for the Senior Executive Fall Offsite conference; liased with large Toronto hotel to ensure all requirements were completed as directed; praised by executive vice president on the success and extraordinary execution of the week’s events
Intern Publicist
Pennant Media Group, Toronto, ON
September 2005 – November 2005
· Created press releases for high value customers at small size public relations agency to generate media excitement and awareness; release utilized in Globe and Mail newspaper
· Successfully trained two interns to write press releases, compile media lists and manage client relationships
· Developed and strengthened client relationships through creative, customized and strategic public relations campaigns targeted to specific needs
· Coordinated ad hoc interviews between celebrity attendees and local media at Toronto International Film Festival event
· Managed media guest list of over 200 for Lush magazine launch party; recognized, welcomed and briefed media at event attended by 800
Program Coordinator, York University and Community Colleges
Hillel of Greater Toronto, Toronto, ON
August 2003 – December 2004
· Created four new Hillel groups on college campuses with no previous Jewish programming; membership reached over 100 students in less than eight months through on-campus events and promotion
· Managed budgets efficiently for each Hillel group for all programming and promotions; saved over $2,000 on sound equipment by researching needs and negotiating with rental company
Associate Wedding Coordinator
RIO Entertainment, Richmond Hill, ON
May 2003 – August 2004
· Coordinated and managed 15 professionals including: photographer, caterer, hall manager, head waiter and band during wedding day ceremony and celebrations to ensure event success
· Managed events under intense pressure; often complimented by clients and head coordinator for maintaining calm and poise
Achievements and Skills
Presenter, Hamilton United Jewish Appeal Campaign
Hamilton, ON
April 2003
· First undergraduate student selected to present at fundraising campaign’s opening night in 10 years
· Selected by executive director of the Hamilton Jewish Federation to sit on public affairs committee and represent Jewish student life in Hamilton
Computer Skills
· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and all internet systems
· Trained in Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress and Macromedia Dreamweaver
Volunteer Experience and Interests
Public Relations Consultant
Salon Voltaire, Toronto, ON
March 2005 – December 2006
· Counselled a new venture on generating excitement and media coverage for events; average attendance grew from 40 to 60 attendees resulting in five consecutive sold-out shows in three months
Community Relations Consultant
Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd., Belize City, Belize
March 2006 – May 2006
· Successfully solicited $100,000 for the betterment of Belize’s education system through creation of Scotiabank Belize Education Fund
· Conceived district specific projects through research and brainstorm sessions with Scotiabank’s managing director and UNICEF representative to Belize; projects implemented by end fiscal year 2009
Chairperson
Ontario Hillel Partnership, Hamilton ON
September 2002 – June 2003
· Initiated grassroots organization by recruiting 20 Ontario student leaders from 10 campuses and solicited funds from various organizations
President
McMaster Jewish Student’s Association
May 2002 – April 2003
· Advanced the organization through niche programming, advertising and promotion to increase membership from 110 students to over 200 students
Interests
· Backpacked through Belize, New Zealand, Thailand, Israel, Costa Rica and the United States
· Blogging my travels; most recent adventures can be found at http://belizetelpner.blogspot.com
· Completed canoeing certification and enjoy camping trips
· Anything new
