CAROLE RANKIN

ADDRESS: 82 MAPLEWOOD DRIVE TIMBERLEA, NS

B3T 1G1 PHONE: (C) 902-877-6382
EMAIL: CAROLE.RANKIN @MSVU.CA

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Public Relations
Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU)

Sept. 2013 Present

Halifax, NS

Bachelor of Interior Design (completed 1 year)

Southwest University of Visual Arts

Aug. 2004 June 2005

Tucson, AZ

High School Diploma

St. Patricks High School

Sept. 2001 June 2004

Halifax, NS

PUBLIC RELATIONS WORK EXPERIENCE

Communications Officer
June 2016 Present
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Halifax, NS
Independently planned and organized ministerial event by developing
communications material, preparing the minister and ensuring all logistical
needs were met.
Developed speaking notes for the minister and premier for an event with
the federal minister of Health.
Created several communication plans for events, announcements and
strategies.
Assisted with the development of marketing materials for MyHealthNS, a
new online health records service recently announced.
Junior Communications Advisor (Co-op II)
Jan. 2016 April 2016
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Halifax, NS
Attended weekly meetings with communications and policy department to
discuss upcoming events.
Wrote
articles on monthly basis for the departments internal
communications newsletter and Intranet site.
Helped support three ministerial visits by organizing and distributing
communications material, ensuring venue and logistical needs were
addressed and regularly updated the itinerary.
Completed media scan twice daily and compiled/circulated report to
Atlantic office.
Edited parts of the website to ensure plain language and consistency in
overall messaging and format.

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Communications Officer (Co-op I)
May 2015 Dec. 2015
Nova Scotia Department of Municipal Affairs
Halifax, NS
Attended weekly meetings with communications team to discuss
upcoming events and announcements, and discuss strategies for
communications materials.
Wrote speaking notes and press releases under a tight deadline for funding
announcements and other events.
Developed monthly news letter on behalf of the departments Deputy
Minister to communicate interesting news to department staff.
Regularly updated social media channels with interesting and unique
content to help boost awareness and open communication between the
department and all Nova Scotians.

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Flight Attendant
Oct. 2006 Feb. 2013
WestJet Airlines Ltd.
Calgary, AB
Provided exceptional customer service while handling the needs and
complaints of up to 50 guests at a time.
Administered first aid and consulted with MedLink Global Response
Center during onboard medical emergencies.
Processed onboard sales with a high level of accuracy using GuestLogix
POS system.
Completed pre-flight maintenance checks daily of onboard safety and
service equipment.
Communicated pertinent information from the flight deck to guests on
board.

PUBLIC RELATIONS VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Coordinator
Sept. 2015 Present
The Halifax Shoebox Project
Halifax, NS
Gained media coverage from a variety of channels through media
pitches.
Planned and implemented social media strategy.
Planned and promoted an event with more than 50 guests.
Co-created promotional video used on social media that reached 5000
views within first 24 hours.
Communications Volunteer
May 2015 August 2015
Institute of Public Administration of Canada Conference
Halifax, NS
Assisted in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation
of communications and marketing strategies and tactics.
Recruited facilitators and volunteers as part of the Steering Committee.

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