Krista Elliott

Krista Elliott 1283 Kerrs Mill Road, Wallace, NS B0K 1Y0 Home: -; Cell: --LinkedIn : c ​ a.linkedin.com/in/elliottkrista www.chickadeecommunications.com​ P ​ ortfolio ​: ​https://www.clippings.me/kelliott PROFILE: Self-motivated freelance writer and editor with over a decade of professional communications experience. Recognized for writing skills and integration of inbound marketing principles, as well as social media, media relations and strategic communications skills. CORE SKILLS: ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Writing and editing Content creation Event planning Social media Brand communications/marketing Media relations Hubspot inbound certified Web site creation with web builder clients (Wix, Weebly, WordPress) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Freelance Writer & Communications Consultant ▪ ▪ ▪ 2014 - Present Contract writer and copy editor for clients including Kula Partners (Halifax N.S.) and Lawn Love (San Diego, CA.) Create original articles, SEO-integrated website content, and other communications copy on a freelance basis for clients. Design, update, and maintain websites for clients using web builder services such as WordPress and Wix. Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) 2010 - 2014 Communications Coordinator, Program Support ▪ Developed and implemented strategic communications and marketing plans for the region’s business lines according to corporate standards and mandate. ▪ ▪ ▪ Developed strong social media network, increasing DUC Atlantic’s Facebook page likes by over 200% and its Twitter followers by 300%. Created materials such as brochures, magazine articles, presentations and other communications pieces as required by DUC, aiding its business lines in their revenue growth and goal achievement. Developed and delivered a media relations strategy under the direction of the National Manager, Media Strategy. Developed and disseminated media releases, developed local and national key messages, and coordinated media interviews, tours, and media conferences. Pugwash Peace Exchange 2005 – 2010 Manager – Fundraising and Communications ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Developed communications strategies and plans for non-profit organization. Wrote and designed communications materials such as newsletters, media releases, editorial pieces, website copy, and advertising. Planned and promoted international conferences of nuclear disarmament experts, handling logistics and communications for all aspects of event ensuring a positive outcome. Created and presented an educational presentation regarding peace and personal responsibility, to several schools around Cumberland County. Work was recognized by high-level individuals in nuclear disarmament movement, including Senator Douglas Roche and Lieutenant-General Romeo Dallaire. Created funding proposals and fundraising materials, resulting in the raising of over $500,000 from the private sector. EDUCATION: Dalhousie University Continuing Education, Halifax 2007 ganizations Nova Scotia Community College Dalhousie University, Halifax 1993 – 1996 1999