Amy Campsall

Amy strives to exceed expectations while creating new opportunities. Her compassion makes her an excellent team player, while her independence and ability to adapt allow her to face challenges with enthusiasm. Amy has experience in event management and social media and is looking to build a career in communications, while continuing to learn.

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Skills & Talents
- Organized An excellent assistant, Amy is an expert at preparing TDRs and agendas. She has experience working on several databases and other organizational documents, such as an organizational almanac.
- Reliable Amy is able to balence several tasks at once while meeting all deadlines and extending support to coworkers.
- Strong writer Able to prepare clear and effective press materials, organizational documents, information/instructional packages, and original stories.
- Positive and enthusiastic Able to maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude under pressure and influence others to remain calm and effective.

Education

Algonquin College	Public Relations	Sep 2008 to Apr 2010
Ottawa, Ontario
This two-year Ontario College Diploma program blends public relations theory with practical experience in research, writing, editing, time and resource management, concept creation, speaking, and organization. Courses are offered in a variety of learning environments, such as, the classroom, the computer lab, and the office setting. In the final semester, students participate in a seven-week field placement. In addition to public relations courses, the curriculum includes courses in desktop publishing, production (photography, the Internet, and layout), and business. The emphasis of the program is on attention to detail and creative and critical thinking in all public relations activities, from media relations to special event coordination. Because the time for out-of-class activities matches the time allocated for in-class work, students must make a full-time commitment to this program. www.algonquincollege.com/MediaAndDesign/programs.html

Sydenham High School		Sep 2001 to Jun 2005
Sydenham, Ontario

Experience

Algonquin College	PR Student Assistant	Jun 2009 to Dec 2009
Ottawa, Ontario
Assistant to the PR coordinator. Coordinatined fundraising for the Claudine Wilson Award for Excellence. Updated the organizational almanac and built alumni database. Documented Advertising, journalism, and public relations student awards ceremony.

Algonquin Public Relations Program 25th Anniversary Gala	Planning Committee Member	Jun 2009 to Sep 2009
Ottawa, Ontario
Organized the 25th Anniversary Gala as part of planning committee. Arranged and bookd catering services. Managed guest list and handled payment from guests and to services. Assisted in production of video showcasing alumni and current students' experiences in the program.

Algonquin PR Welcome to the Program Party	Planning Committee Member	Apr 2009 to Sep 2009
Kingston, Ontario
Prepared response to request for proposal, presented and won bid. Arranged venue, food services, contests, prizes and speakers.

James Street Pub	Hostess	Aug 2009 to Present
Ottawa, Ontario
Support staff and entertain guests.

Molson/Coors	Promotions	May 2007 to Sep 2007
Kingston, Ontario
Organized and hosted special events including concerts, boat cruises, in-house bar promotions and Canada Day festivities. Also worked as bartender.

“Amy is extremely reliable and conscientious about meeting deadlines and keeping our project team on track. We would be lost without her as we are all volunteers trying to pull a major event together.”
Lea Werthman Committee Chair Algonquin College Public Relations 25th Anniversary Gala
“Amy is a hard worker who goes looking for new ways to help out the team. She is infectious in her enthusiasm, and she understands what needs to get done and what can wait for a moment. She helps keep things flowing smoothly even when others around her might be losing their cool.”
Stephen Heckbert PR Program Coordinator and Professor Algonquin College

Grade 12 ROI

February 17th, 2010

The idea that Utah is considering cutting grade 12 from their education system to save money is certaintly interesting but not so much in a good way.

Cutting grade 12 means pushing sixteen-year-olds out of high school and in the work force or post-secondary institutions at a very early age. With students already taking time off after high school to prepare for the next step, one has to wonder why are we pushing them harder?

The budget.

This is in interesting reason. While cutting spending to save money may be a good idea, and a proven one in some cases, eliminating education simply means the up-and-coming gernerations will be less prepared for the work force, and less equipped to handle another recession when it strikes.

Cut spending, yes, but find another place. Hurting the future generations is never the answer and will only end up hurting us all in the coming years.

Response to National Post Article, Utah considers cutting grade 12 from high scholls to save money.

To read the article follow the link below.

http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/posted/archive/2010/02/15/utah-considers-cutting-grade-12-from-high-schools-to-save-money.aspx

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Agency reflections

February 16th, 2010

With limited days left in the Algonquin College student PR agency, everyone is busy preparing for their placements. As agency work winds down, time is now being used for researching the organizations where we will be placed and the cities where we will be going.

I have learned a lot and enjoyed my time in the agency, but I am very excited to be done at Algonquin and out at my placement getting some in-field experience and working alongside other professionals.

This semester has gone quickly and I imangine the last two months will move even more quickly.

I can’t wait to be out in the field, but am still looking forward to a week of vacation beforehand to relax and prepare for the next two months.

As we take the next step in our PR careers, I encourage anyone who is interested in a career in this field to visit www.algonquincollege.com and take ther first step to a new beginnng.

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