Ottawa Resident Elspeth Wright Seeks New Opportunities
1. Elspeth Wright
Ottawa, ON K1N 5K2
elspethrwright@gmail.com - 613 295 7325
I am a hardworking individual with experience in both education,and retail. I have a passion for writing and
meeting new people.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Content Writer (Freelance)
Inside OTT - Ottawa, ON - May 2016 to Present
Discovering new and interesting things to do in Ottawa and writing about them in a fun and captivating way.
Skills Used:
Frequentuse of Trello and WordPress
Interview and research skills
Sending e-mails and making phone calls in a professional manner
Social Media Curator
Copper Studio - Ottawa, ON - February 2016 to Present(Part Time)
Responsibilities
Search social media to find captivating, entertaining content.
Label,describe and sortfound content appropriately.
Skills Used
A knowledge ofwhat is happening in the world, in politics,entertainment,viral videos and more.
Use of slack on a daily basis
Knowledge ofGoogle Hangout
Proficiency in writing.
Inside Sales Representative
Shiptrack - Ottawa, ON - November 2015 to January 2016
Responsibilities
I call customers in order to establish and maintain positive relationships.
Accomplishments
2. I have been able to build a rapport with customers old and new.
Skills Used
Interpersonal skills,quick thinking,writing professional emails.
Customer Service Representative
PassionArts Teleservices,Inc. - Ottawa, ON - August 2015 to November 2015
Responsibilities
Call potential customers to explain various arts seasons,as well as ticketdetails.
Process orders.
Accomplishments:
I was able to contribute greatly to my teams overall sales and help to exceed the monetarygoal.
Skills Used
This job allows me to use communication skills,numeracyskills to process the orders,and organisational
skills.
Freelance Writer
The Next Big Thing - Ottawa, ON - August 2015 to February 2016
Responsibilities
Research,write questions and interview various individuals.
Accomplishments
I was able to contribute a number ofarticles on a variety of subjects.
Skills Used
Critical thinking,writing,interviewing.
K2 Class teacher
Ming Wai International Kindergarten - Hong Kong, HK - April 2015 to June 2015
Preparing arts and crafts
Teaching circle time including teaching JollyPhonics
Working closelywith a Mandarin co-teacher
NET teacher for Pre-Nursery
Saint Johannes International Pre-nursery- Hong Kong, HK - August 2014 to February 2015
Preparing learning materials
Preparing lesson plans
Caring for and playing with children
English Teacher
Good Hope PrimaryCum Kindergarten - Hong Kong,HK - August2013 to July 2014
Hong Kong
3. Teaching English to K1 and K2 students.
Writing lesson plans.
Creating learning materials.
English Teacher
Shichida Institute - Hong Kong, HK - November 2012 to August 2013
Hong Kong
Teaching 6 Month-5 year olds varied subjects including English and math,with a focus on brain
development.
Creating class materials for varied age groups.
Meeting with parents to assess the children's ability.
English Teacher
Solgang Language Program - Busan,South Korea - September 2011 to October 2012
South Korea
Teaching ages 4-13 a varied number ofsubjects such as Art, Math and Science
Directing and writing a play for a class ofkindergarten students.
Doing open classes for the parents to become involved in the class and see whattheir children are learning.
Monthly phone teaching and report cards.
English Teacher
July 2011HanvitLanguage Academy- July 2010 to July 2010
July 2010- July 2011HanvitLanguage Academy, South Korea
Working closelywith Korean co-teachers to implementthe Hanvit curriculum
Thirty hours per week of classroom contacttime,teaching writing,listening and speaking skills.
Teaching TEPS to high level students.
Helping students develop conversation skills through dailyphone conversations.
Cashier/Customer Service
Urban Planet - Fredericton,NB - July 2009 to June 2010
Responsibilities
Helping customers find stylish clothing.
Opening and closing cash register.
Receiving moneyand giving correct change.
Unloading clothing.
Cashier/Customer Service
Vandervoort Hardware - Kingston,ON - June 2006 to May 2009
Responsibilities
Opening and closing the store.
Recommending products to customers.
4. Receiving moneyand giving the correct change.
Serving gelato,and maintaining a clean environment around the gelato area.
Unloading orders.
Cutting keys.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Drama
Queen's University Kingston - Kingston,ON
2009
Carleton North High School - Bristol,NB
2005
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Skills:
• Acting
Writing
• Computer skills
• The ability to think quickly
• Problem solving
Assets:
• Team Player
• Enthusiastic
• Hard-working
• Creative
• Punctual