Kathleen GallagherPhone: (705) 341 8583 | Email: kat.gallagher03@gmail.com |

Address: 145 Fourth Ave. W. North Bay, ON P1B 3N9 (able and willing to relocate)

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, with expertise in marketing Strong social media presence with posts reaching viral levels Post-secondary education in accounting and finance, and experience Proficient with Microsoft Work, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Exceptional communication skills with widespread experience in customer service, and cold calls Highly creative and adaptable at learning and understanding new concepts Strong working knowledge of marketing strategies and principles Excellent organizational and time management skills Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines within a demanding and stressful work environment Energetic and strong leadership skills and able to train and motivate others Strength in problem solving and conflict resolution

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration- Marketing, Nipissing University, North Bay, ON Psychology Minor, Nipissing University, North Bay, ON 2 Years of Primary/Junior Concurrent Education Courses, Nipissing University, North Bay, ON First Aid and CPR Basic Rescuer Certification

EXPERIENCE THE BUSINESS CENTRE NIPISSING PARRY SOUND North Bay, ON

Business Programs Coordinator Feb. 2016-Present

Developed and delivered workshops that were administered to budding entrepreneurs in the community Work one on-one to assist clients in all aspects of their business plan development and provide feedback on draft

applications for funding Manage marketing and communication through updates to The Business Centre's website, social media sites and outlets.

KNOX WORLDWIDE INSURANCE North Bay, ONCorporate Account Handler/Executive Assistant April 2015 – Jan. 2016

Developed a great understanding of the Canadian commercial insurance industry Developed a great understanding of the touring music industry and the insurance needs of today’s top performing artists Maintained and managed relationships with clients Managed a variety of diverse accounts, with tasks including sending clients letters, billing accounts and issuing certificates Organizing the CEO's schedule, as well as coordinating meetings and conference calls involving many professionals and time

zones, as well as develop skills as an administrative assistant

Extensive experience making travel arrangements Dealt with many high profile clients and their confidential information

NIPISSING UNIVERSITY North Bay, ONStudent Marketing Executive Sept. 2014 – May 2015

Lead campus tours oriented to prospective students, responsible for “selling” the university Assisted in coordinating and executing large internal and external events Contributed ideas for marketing projects for the university Contributed in making marketing videos and were in several photo-shoots Responsible for correct data entry of substantial of confidential information

NIPISSING UNIVERSITY North Bay, ONFaculty of Business Department, Research Assistant/Coordinator May 2014 – Aug. 2014

Contacted large companies, through cold calls and acquired intricate confidential information Successfully worked towards strict deadlines Achieved success working independently, with little supervision and guidance Prepared reports and data summaries for supervisors Developed and managed Microsoft Excel database and spreadsheets

NIPISSING UNIVERSITY North Bay, ONResidence Administrative Assistant Sept. 2011 – May 2012

Developed programs and executed events with the residence complexes Developed great interpersonal and problem solving skills Made new students feel welcomed and comfortable in the university environment Contributed to a well-established team environment

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT

STARBUCKS AND TARGET CANADA: Barista/Team Member- 1 year Opened a new store, and worked in a fast pace/high traffic area

MCDONALD’S CANADA: Crew Trainer – 6 years Loyal employee, developed a new rewards programs for employees

ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS

Economic Development Year One – Attended a week long course on economic and community development Applied Marketing – Consulted with a local business and applied marketing strategies to their organization Product and Brand Marketing – Developed a clear understating of the “power of a brand” Business to Business Marketing – Analyzed the steps of how businesses develop relationships and sales Strategy and Policy – Learned about the several different dynamics of the workplace, and applicable strategies Consumer Behaviour – Developed sound understanding of the average consumer’s choices Advertising and Promotion – Analyzed new, and existing advertising and promotional trends

AWARDS AND HONOURS

Canadian Federation of University Women Leadership Award, presented to a female student that exemplifies leadership in the Nipissing University community.

Nipissing University Valedictorian Nominee (runner up) Volunteer Leadership Award, presented by Nipissing University Student Union Full Entrance Scholarship, presented by Nipissing University Crayola Canada Award, which is given to a student in the visual art program who creatively explores a wide variety of

materials, tools, themes, and processes them effectively in order to produce original and personal works of art. R. J McCarthy Scholarship Award, which is presented to a student who has made a significant contribution to the quality of

life and whose character and accomplishments exemplify the mission of St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Young Professional membership with the Chamber of Commerce

Community Action Circle member with the Indian Friendship Centre, sits on the Labour Circle Pink the Rink (Breast Cancer Awareness hockey game) Organizer Frosh Leader, Nipissing University (3 years) Frosh Week Coordinator, Nipissing University – organized university wide events for more than 500 new students New Student Orientation Leader, Nipissing University Beaver Leader, Scouts Canada (2 years) Secondary School Student Council (2 years)

REFERENCES

Joan Knox Downey, CFO, Knox Worldwide, T: 705 476 3537 ext 230 Email: joan.knox@kibl.com Denyse Lafrance- Horning, Marketing Professor, Nipissing University, T: 705 474 3450 ext. 4319

Email: denyseh@nipissingu.ca Glenn Brophey, Supervisor, Nipissing University, T: 705 491 0719, Email: glennb@nipissingu.ca