1. SELINA CHIARELLIConsulting, PR, Marketing, Storytelling
2015 - 2016 Facilitator: Story Projects
Independent, AKFC
Creative development and facilitation of storytelling workshop that trains
speakers to develop a "personal narrative" in the interest of enhancing
presentations and public speeches.
Running contract with AKFC in Ottawa as consultant on the annual
"Champions Training Program" (sponsored in part by Global Affairs Canada,)
which trains their speakers' bureau on how to effectively communicate the
importance of involvement with international development programs.
2011 - 2015 Customer Service, Account Manager
Shopify, Ingenico (Ogone,) & Tereos Syral
Daily follow-up of a multinational client roster-understanding customer's
technical, practical & logistical requirements, problem solving,
implementing customer account configuration through SAP platform, and
organizing a migration of e-commerce clients from a major UK bank
platform to new white label.
2007 - 2010 English Teacher
Berlitz & CLL
English teacher catering to all levels and students, group, private and
professional training sessions as an employee and self-employed in Paris
and the Brussels region of Belgium.
2002 - 2003 Artistic, Logistical, PR Coordination
National Congress of Italo-Canadians
Organisation, coordination, public relations, and development of La
Semaine Italienne de Montréal, an annual cultural festival that draws an
average of over 6000 spectators and participants.
2001 - 2004 Regional Director
Canadian Improv Games
Regional director in charge of expanding and developing the educational
performance program of the program. Responsible for teacher training and
implementation of the program in over 40 secondary schools in Québec.
Coordination, Publicity and hosting of the final competition and shows in
public venues.
1995 - 2007 Floor Management & Bar Service
Various Restaurants/Bars/Cafés (Canada, Italy, France, Australia)
Intermittent experience over 10 years of travel and short-term contracts in
the service industry, as a bartender, waitress and caterer in the following:
2000 - 2002 Box Office Manager, Assistant Venue Manager
Kola Note Concert Hall
Customer service; Box office employee management; In charge of
scheduling, training and ! administrative follow-up of all box office
employees.
WORK HISTORY
Kingston, ON
+1 613.572.2118
selina@selinachiarelli.com
SITES
selinachiarelli.com
thisiscounterpoint.com
2. 1995 - 2003 Box Office & General Administration
Thousand Islands Cruises (ON), Club Soda (MTL), Inne Towne
Backpackers (AU)
Input of all reservations. Information and Customer Service
1999 - 2003 BFA Studies
Concordia University
Specialization in Theatre for Development
EDUCATION
SKILLS
Languages
Fluency in English, French, Italian, Dutch
Creative Business Design
Developing marketing materials, campaign strategy and navigation of site
platforms (Shopify, Wordpress, WIX)
Administration
Admin support, database input, SAP programming, customer relations and follow-
up
Management
Team training, coaching, and management
Communication
PR and marketing for cultural organisations and small businesses
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2015 - Present Radio Host, Event Coordination
CFRC Community Radio
Host of weekly program"Counterpoint," assistance with funding drive,
outreach activities
2010 - 2014 Singer, Board Member
Brussels Chamber Choir
Regular attendance of rehearsals, concert performances and organisation
2009 - 2011 Actor
Brussels Shakespeare Society
Principal actor in With Tears Thou Keep’st me Blind and A Midsummer
Night’s Dream at Corroy-le-Château
2006 - Present Key Volounteer
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Volounteer, (winner of “volounteer of the year” award - Artist orientation,
Public relations, Box office, in Melbourne, Australia
2001 - 2002 Facilitator, Collaborative Artist
Centre for the Arts in Human Development
Production and development of theatrical projects and shows for adults
with developmental disabilities
VOLOUNTEER EXPERIENCE
3. 1999 Volounteer Coordinator, Activity Planning, Medical Assistance
Canadian Red Cross
Family reception and orientation for refugee crisis during Operation Parasol
at CFB Kingston
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