SHELBY VANDERENDE

31 Galley Road Ancaster, Ontario, L9G 4S8 519-872-5315 shelbyvanderende@gmail.com PERSONAL SUMMARY I am a focused and ambitious public relations practitioner who prides herself on providing high quality work for employers and clients. I possess strong written and verbal communications skills and am dedicated to furthering my knowledge and experience in the communications field. EDUCATION Mohawk College Hamilton, Ontario Public Relations Certificate Program September 2013-Present ! Received extensive training in communications and the fundamentals of public relations ! Successfully completed courses such as Principles of PR, Crisis Communications, Media Relations, PR Writing and Program Planning ! Fully proficient in computer skills; Adobe software, PowerPoint, WordPress, Microsoft Word, Keynote, Blogger, Microsoft Excel Western University London, Ontario Bachelor of Arts, Honors September 2009-May 2013 Double Major in Popular Music and Film Studies ! Gained a thorough theoretical and hands-on education in the field of popular music and film studies ! Strengthened written and presentation skills through courses such as Genre Studies, Film Aesthetics, Film Theory, Popular Music Songwriting and Analysis of Pop Songs and Recordings WORK EXPERIENCE Public Relations Intern Hamilton, Ontario Imagine Public Relations Consulting September 2013-Present ! Completed daily tasks such as event listings, guest lists and social media updates in a timely and professional manner ! Updated media list for firm to create numerous new connections

Worked collaboratively in a team to prepare for trade shows (Hamilton RV Expo and the Central Ontario Boat Show) by creating lists of bloggers Created social media content for Twitter and Facebook for Frosting Cakery to help increase awareness and online presence

Account Supervisor Brantford, Ontario The Agency January 2014-Present ! Organized and managed a team of seven as project manager for MitoCanada Foundation and successfully completed a communications plan, a crisis communications plan and an event for the client ! Kept attendance records and minutes of each meeting to ensure organization, productivity and cooperation ! Generated emails and professional business letters as the key point of contact with MitoCanada, highlighting strong interpersonal skills VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Student Participant Hamilton, Ontario Gift of Communication November 2013 ! Collaborated with leading PR professionals in the industry ! Partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters to develop new communications strategies and tactics that would increase number of volunteers and donations ! Chosen to speak on behalf of the group and deliver an overall speech regarding the communication strategies brainstormed throughout conference PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Active Member of the IABC September 2013-Present ! Active member, acting as Event Manager for the Go Gold Holiday Event ! Committed to working ethically and responsibly in the field of public relations and communications ! Actively engaged in the networking and business development events INTERESTS ! Current affairs and news updates ! Music, singing and piano ! Film and theatre REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST