1. ksnajdrzabehlicky@gmail.com | (c) 647-298-5331
Ennismore,ON
KATHERIN
SNAJDR ZABEHLICKY
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
More than 20 years of combined Office Administration and Project Management experience in both corporate,
marketing and advertising sectors, and including the film/television broadcasting industry. Proven ability to provide
support for corporate officers, executives, and all client relations. Highly organized and experienced, working in fast-
paced environments demanding strong organizational, technical, and interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented and
resourceful in completing projects, editing; able to multitask effectively. Strong background in account management
and coordinating offices for large film and television production crews in numerous locations at once. Trustworthy,
ethical, able to work independently and handle confidential matters with discretion and good judgment.
KEY STRENGTHS
• Project Management
• Marketing/Sales Strategy
• Advertising Campaigns
• Client/Vendor Relations
• Account Management
• Computer Operations
• Filing/Data Archiving
• Problem Solving
• Editing and Layout
• Word Processing
• Telephone Reception
• Market Research/Analysis
CORE COMPETENCIES
Advertising and Marketing Management
✔ Specialized in media planning and buying, research and marketing campaigns for the Ontario Ministry of
Natural Resources (MNR), Species-at-Risk, Ministry of Transportation (MTO), and other Ontario Ministries.
✔ Created layout, revised, edited all client-based legal, tender, and public notices for the Ontario Government
and Ontario Public Service (OPS).
✔ Consulted with sales, media and marketing representatives to obtain information on product or service.
✔ Researched and organized information to plan advertising campaigns for clients.
✔ Worked with the creative director and art director to determine best practices in presenting advertising
information.
✔ Reviewed marketing and advertising trends, strategies, consumer surveys, and other data regarding
marketing of goods and services, determining the most effective way to promote products.
✔ Inspected layouts, advertising copy and edited scripts, and other promotional material for adherence to
specifications while coordinating with media to disseminate advertising and social media response rates.
✔ Liaised with department heads or staff to discuss contracts, selection of advertising media or product to be
advertised, and conferring with clients to provide media and marketing strategies or technical advice.
✔ Formulated and executed plans to extend business with established accounts and transact business as the
assigned agent for future advertising accounts.
✔ Adhered to all advertising policies and best practices for the Ontario Public Service (OPS) account, and
their government agencies and consultants.
✔ Tracked budgets and response rates to evaluate each based on program objectives and industry norms.
Administrative Support
✔ Performed all general administrative duties including creating vendor accounts, ordering supplies,
maintaining records management database systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work.
✔ Set up and oversaw administrative policies and procedures for offices or organizations.
✔ Reviewed operating practices and procedures to determine whether improvements can be made in areas
such as work flow, reporting procedures or expenditures.
✔ Prepared invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents, using word
processing, spreadsheet, database or presentation software.
✔ Filed and retrieved corporate and legal documents, records and reports.
✔ Made travel arrangements for executives and prepare agendas.
✔ Coordinated and directed office services, such as records, departmental finances, budget preparation,
personnel issues, and housekeeping to aid executives.
✔ Managed and maintained executives' schedules.
✔ Compiled, transcribed, and distributed meeting minutes, and other department documents on daily basis.
Other Skill Areas
✔ Edited and formatted online magazine content, infographics, student curricula, script and grants proposals.
✔ Edited subjective articles, and wrote other-related editorial content and promotional material.
✔ Planned, evaluated, and revised school curricula, course content materials, and methods of instruction.

2. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
(Home-based) Editing & Project Management, Ennismore, ON August 2016 – Present
Work-from-Home/Contract Editor
➔ Editing (various blogs, articles, scripts and infographics for films and online content).
Whitby Shores Public School, Whitby, ON March 2013 – June 2015
School Volunteer
➔ Volunteered on school trips, classroom and fund-raising functions on an as needed basis.
Tamm+Kit (TK) Advertising, Toronto, ON October 2010 – February 2013
Sr. Account Manager
➔ The Ministries of Ontario account, their agencies and consultants.
Aktualne.cz, Prague, Czech Republic July 2008 – March 2009
Copy Writer/Editor/Translator
International Production Company (IPC), Prague, Czech Republic June 2005 – April 2008
Production Coordinator (Product Placement, Art Department, Script)
Producers' Assistant
➔ Creator of all film placement initiatives negotiating comp and fee based brand placement opportunities.
➔ Determined production size, content, and budget, establishing details such as production schedules and
management policies.
YMCA Language Institution, Keelung, Taipei, Taiwan January 2002 – April 2005
Language Instructor/ESL Teacher/Tutor
➔ Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as how to speak,
use of grammar, and the cultural aspects of areas where a particular language is used.
➔ Served on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental
matters, and academic issues.
➔ Provide professional consulting services to government or other industry (Keelung Police, Fisheries
Institute, Ocean University).
Disney Channel/Whizbang Films/Fireworks Entertainment, Toronto, ON March 1998 – January 2002
Production Coordinator (Local IATSE 411)
Fireworks Entertainment, Toronto, ON September 1995 – September 1998
Executive Assistant (Lawyer/Distribution Manager)
EDUCATION
Ryerson University, Toronto, ON
School of Radio & Television Arts, Bachelor of Applied Arts
Graduated Honor Roll, June 1998
Awards: Spence Caldwell Scholarship for Entrepreneurial Spirit, 1997
COMPUTER SKILLS
✔ Proficient with Mac and Windows OS platforms including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Open
Office, Google Docs, One Drive and icloud.
✔ Proficient in Marketing Pilot (advertising software), and working knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop.
✔ Working Knowledge of HTML5 and Google Adwords.
✔ Social Media Savvy.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS & AWARDS
✔ Started an independent film production company called Planting Seeds Productions, and received grant
funding and festival awards from BravoFact and Ontario Arts Council for three short films I produced and
co-wrote entitled, Grace, My Homeland, and Lindy and the Caterpillar.
✔ Developed and assisted in co-writing Platinum, a CBC produced television movie, directed by multi-award
winning Director/Producer, Bruce McDonald.
✔ Co-Produced a Montreal/Czech Republic film co-production entitled, Les Guardiens des tombes, 1997.
✔ School and Community Volunteer.
✔ Member of Toastmasters since 2002.
✔ Fluent Czech.
✔ Additional Professional profiles can be viewed on LinkedIn and IMDB.com.
References Available