Caroline Peterson

carolinegracepeterson@gmail.com
Kelowna B.C.

Walnut Grove Secondary School

September 2014 to June 2019
-Dogwood Diploma

Trinity Western University

September 2019 to December 2020
-Bachelor of Arts
-Major in Communications and Business

Thompson Rivers University

September 2021 to April 2024
-Bachelor of Communication & Digital Journalism
-Major in Public Relations and Minor in Marketing

Relevant Courses:
Cross-Cultural Communication, Public Speaking, Fundamentals of Digital Design, Business & Management, Managing Festivals & Events, Interpersonal Communication, Empathic Design, Consumer Behaviour, E-Commerce, and Media & Public Relations.

Employment History

Reverse chronological order

  • Responsible for putting together media kits, writing press releases, copywriting, and blog writing. 
  • Contributed to corporate and consumer social media including LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook & Google – including posting, monitoring, reporting.
  • Involved in multiple campaigns, video and photo projects, website design and content creation.

Server and Experience Maker:

  • Managed groups from 1 to 35  people in size. Entertained and captured the attention of the guest while educating and answering questions.
  • Transition to multiple locations within the company, learning new skills and memorizing 55 wines in stock as well as 20 ciders.

Event Planner Assistant and Day-of Coordinator:

  • Independently organized and set up wedding venues. Directed vendors, followed written and verbal instructions by the head planner, and ensured proper set up as well as seamless design for the client.
  • Worked long hours without end time. Gained strong work ethic and proficiency in following directions and performing under pressure without disrupting the event.

Server and Experience Maker:

  • Guided tour groups daily through various tours around the facility and vineyard. Managed the group, kept track of members, entertained and provided education at every point of the tour.

Hostess, Expeditor, Server & Bartender:

  • Responsibilities included: order taking, delivery and accuracy, training, managing reservations, operating a bar alone for a 150 person capacity restaurant.

Crew Trainer & Kitchen/Grill Team Member:

  • Managed crew, increased productivity, and I was cross-trained to prepare the food, take orders and fulfilling order accuracy.
    Worked during peak hours gaining problem-solving, time-management and interpersonal skills.

Volunteer Experience and
School Involvement

Ambassador for Prospective Students – Trinity Western University 2019
        This volunteer opportunity allowed matriculated students to provide insight into campus life for prospective students. Responsibilities include, monthly meetings, housing the students over weekends, campus tours, and attending school wide events.

Mars’ Hill Newspaper – Social Media Manager and Photographer 2020 & 2021
        TWU’s official student newspaper is responsible for releasing a bi-monthly issue. I performed social media marketing, magazine layout and design, as well communications with feature writers.

Youth Xtreme (Trinity Western University) – Youth Leader 2021
        This youth group, led by a team of university students, reached inner city youth in East Vancouver. My volunteer responsibilities included, meeting every Friday with the students at a local church, playing games, organizing events, and ensuring safety of the students.

Young Woman In Leadership – Photographer 2021 & 2022
        This club organized events for women in all disciplines to learn how to network and to empower young women to become professionals. My volunteer duties included attending monthly meetings, promoting events on social media, photography and videography, and contributing to the planning of the events.

Skills

Soft SkillsHard Skills
Interpersonal skillsPhoto and Video Captioning and Editing 
Strong Work EthicSocial Media Copywriting,
Scheduling, Publishing and Reporting 
Punctual Adobe Suite
Time ManagementSocial Media Marketing
Problem-SolvingProposal and Grant Writing
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