Christine Sheppard
8 Rean Dr. Apt 1109, Toronto, ON
416 733 8981 christine.sheppard1@gmail.com


Education
Ryerson University (C.E Film Production)                               2007-2008
Continuing Education courses in Film Production: Motion Picture Production 1 and Art Direction and Scenography.

Carleton University (B.A Film Studies)                                 2004-2007
Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies with focus on Film Theory, Film Music, Genres and History.

Work Experience
Atum Corporation – Marketing Coordinator                               March 2011 - Present

General Printers (Media division)– Ad Sales Coordinator                April 2009- 2011

Sullivan Entertainment– Copywriter and PR                              August -December 2008

CBC- Toronto Production Centre                                         October – November 2007, March 2008



Performance Summary
Strategic Marketing

            Developed marketing plan to improve brand awareness, resulting in traffic/lead generation, Industry
             awards, media/press relations, and establishing key business partnerships.

            Managed all marketing campaigns including: social media, event/trade show marketing, SEO/PPC,
             Blogging, Email and direct mail campaigns, webinars and editorials.

Communications and PR

            Built key relationships with members of the press, industry experts, and industryaward distributors.

            Composed the copyfor press releases, promotional material and company literatureand coordinated
             distributionto national media outlets.

Creative Media

            Developed the concept, produced and edited online videos for company website and as part of multi-
             media marketing campaigns.

            Created the content and visual framework for all company material and branding initiatives.

            Orchestrated involvement in Trade Shows and planned all design elements for event material.


Technology Skills:
Microsoft Office, Wordpress/Blogging platforms, AdobeIllustrator and Photoshop, Internet & research skills, Studio
8, Pinnacle Studio and Adobe Premier video editing systems, Social Media tools, basic HTML, CRM platforms,
equally comfortable in Mac & PC environments.
Freelance and Volunteer

            Freelance script writer for illustrateIT Video – creating original scripts for illustrated ‘Explanatory’
             videos viewed online.

            Bi-weekly entertainment columnist and advertorial writer for the Brooklin Town Crier.

            Content manager for various blogs, and sole owner/writer of the TV Night Blog – a nightly Television
             commentary with steady readership, growth and paid advertising.


* Character and professional references available upon request.




                                                                          For more information, see my LinkedIn page.

Christine Sheppard Resume 2012/2013

  • 1.
    Christine Sheppard 8 ReanDr. Apt 1109, Toronto, ON 416 733 8981 christine.sheppard1@gmail.com Education Ryerson University (C.E Film Production) 2007-2008 Continuing Education courses in Film Production: Motion Picture Production 1 and Art Direction and Scenography. Carleton University (B.A Film Studies) 2004-2007 Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies with focus on Film Theory, Film Music, Genres and History. Work Experience Atum Corporation – Marketing Coordinator March 2011 - Present General Printers (Media division)– Ad Sales Coordinator April 2009- 2011 Sullivan Entertainment– Copywriter and PR August -December 2008 CBC- Toronto Production Centre October – November 2007, March 2008 Performance Summary Strategic Marketing  Developed marketing plan to improve brand awareness, resulting in traffic/lead generation, Industry awards, media/press relations, and establishing key business partnerships.  Managed all marketing campaigns including: social media, event/trade show marketing, SEO/PPC, Blogging, Email and direct mail campaigns, webinars and editorials. Communications and PR  Built key relationships with members of the press, industry experts, and industryaward distributors.  Composed the copyfor press releases, promotional material and company literatureand coordinated distributionto national media outlets. Creative Media  Developed the concept, produced and edited online videos for company website and as part of multi- media marketing campaigns.  Created the content and visual framework for all company material and branding initiatives.  Orchestrated involvement in Trade Shows and planned all design elements for event material. Technology Skills: Microsoft Office, Wordpress/Blogging platforms, AdobeIllustrator and Photoshop, Internet & research skills, Studio 8, Pinnacle Studio and Adobe Premier video editing systems, Social Media tools, basic HTML, CRM platforms, equally comfortable in Mac & PC environments.
  • 2.
    Freelance and Volunteer  Freelance script writer for illustrateIT Video – creating original scripts for illustrated ‘Explanatory’ videos viewed online.  Bi-weekly entertainment columnist and advertorial writer for the Brooklin Town Crier.  Content manager for various blogs, and sole owner/writer of the TV Night Blog – a nightly Television commentary with steady readership, growth and paid advertising. * Character and professional references available upon request. For more information, see my LinkedIn page.