Mackenzie Rhyason
Toronto, ON - - linkedin.com/in/mackenzie-rhyason-4b1897ba
Dear Hiring Team:
I am writing to introduce myself and express my genuine interest in working with you. With my wide-ranging technical skills, the capacity to tackle time-sensitive projects, and proven ability to deliver timely customer service, I am confident that I will exceed your expectations from my first day on the job.
Having obtained a Master’s Degree in Information Studies (2017), I have since refined my strengths in project management, strategic development, research, and analytics. Please review my enclosed profile for a summary of the strengths and achievements that I can bring to your organization. Some highlights include:
Bringing a unique blend of creative skills with an arts background, the ability to monitor the bleeding edge of research, and package it in a visual and simple way.
Project Management, SEO development, content, technology trends and products.
Well versed in qualitative and quantitative research, utilizing data and findings to develop critical strategies for organizations that produce impactful results.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a highly developed talent of cultivating solid relationships with clients, coworkers, and senior leadership to build collaboration and cohesiveness throughout all projects.
It would be a pleasure to learn more about your needs, and I would welcome the chance to provide further insight into my talents, attributes, and track record of success in project management support. Thank you for considering my candidacy for this position; I hope to hear from you soon to schedule an interview.
Sincerely,
Mackenzie Rhyason
https://mackenzierhyason.com/
Mackenzie Rhyason
Toronto, ON - - linkedin.com/in/mackenzie-rhyason-4b1897ba
Areas of Expertise
Digital Media
Copy Writing
Verbal & Written Communication
Proofreading/Editing
Problem Solving
WordPress
Social Media Strategy
Project Management
Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Masters of Information Studies, 2017 | University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Specialization in Knowledge Management and Information Management
Awards: School of Graduate Studies Conference Grant
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art History, 2015 | Concordia University, Montreal, QC
Professional Experience
Freelancer, July 2018 - Present
https://mackenzierhyason.com/
Infonex, Toronto, ON, Dec. 2017 – July 2018
Manager, Conference Development
Full development of event, product management from conception to marketing and final execution, acting as a liaison with marketing, sales and sponsorship staff. Assist in marketing, sales and sponsorship research and sourcing of contacts throughout development of product. Recruit, and manage client relationships. Provide input on improvement and expansion of business operations and strategies. Utilized CRM and Project Management software to track and align internal/external communications.
Key Accomplishments:
Presented business case for increased social media presence, resulting in a new hire. Developed project management guidelines for new hire.
Produced conferences that net 200k in 8 months
University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, 2016 – 2017
Research Assistant
Provides assistance and support to the department by completing research and analysis on assigned projects from management to support the work of a multi-million-dollar grant. Gather information from various sources to create materials for the completion phase of several federal grants. Coordinated and oversaw information based projects, including the planning, advertising, and execution of special events addressing a variety of community health issues with prominent experts and academics throughout the industry. Appointed the go-to person for digital projects, creating infographics, websites, digital mail campaigns, as well as strategy and planning for the department.
Key Accomplishments:
Participated in department fundraising, from planning to marketing, historically securing over $25K for the organizations’ international conference.
Proactively implemented several social media platforms, as well as several WordPress websites, for the National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly (NICE) program, creating different content and campaigns to gain awareness and support of the program.
Co-authored a peer-reviewed academic publication, providing evidence based results that generated valuable information for the community to make more informed decisions and improve financial literacy.
Schmooz Media, Toronto, ON,-
Freelance Strategist
Collaborated with small business clients on a variety of projects including content writing, social media strategy and development, and brand management. Managed copy writing of client projects, ensuring deliverables were met and delivered on time.
Key Accomplishments:
Received an extended contract to help develop strategic content for an after-school educational program, connecting students to passions within STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts, and Math) areas.
Additional Experience
Teaching Assistant, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Fall 2016
SROI Research Intern, Evergreen Canada, Toronto, ON, Spring 2016
Languages: Expert English, Basic French
