Natasha Ready
Communications Specialist
Interested in hiring Natasha? Lets Talk.​
​Working multiple jobs while going to school has left me with a laundry list of jobs that have contributed to my vast range of work skills, ranging from wedding photography to excellent customer service.
Sheridan Sun Online
​Student Reporter Jan. 2009- May 2010
Oakville, ON
- Writer for lifestyle section ​
- Write stories for use on website (use of links within stories etc.)
-Provide appropriate pictures to accompany text 
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STARS
Sheridan Student Campus Tour Guide​
October 2009-May 2010
Oakville, ON
- Take prospective students & parents for campus tours
- Answer questions about programs, school life, local city
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Startek​
Call Centre Manager Jan. 2008- Sept. 2008
Sarnia, ON
​-Train new workers on Streamline and Internal Systems
- Handle escalated calls/ deal with irate customers
- Teach customer service to new workers
- Be available for guidance/ assistance
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​West 49
Retail Sales Seasonal 2007-2009
Sarnia, Burlington & Oakville,ON
- Cashier
- Help customer chose gifts, outfits, new wardrobes, be fitted for skate shoes
- Receive, sort & maintain stock
- Knowledge about skate companies, products, trends
Blackburn Radio
On-Air Reporter CHKS​
May 2010-September 2011
Sarnia, ON
- Cover local news events on location
- Set up phone interviews with local dignitaries & persons of interest
- Write under pressure for hard news deadlines
- Maintain websites and relevant social media for three separate radio stations under the news banner.​
- Problem solve web issues
- investigate stories relevant to local community
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Molson-Coors​
Extreme Team Member ​
January 2012- September 2013
Sarnia & London, ON
- Represent Molson brands at local events
- Represent Molson at OHL Sarnia Sting Home Games
- Product knowledge when presenting samples at tasting events
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Sheridan Sun Newspaper
​Student Reporter Jan. 2009- May 2010​
Oakville,ON
- Writer for news section
- Contribute to layout & design of newspaper
- Contribute appropriate photos for news stories
-Routinely pitch story ideas & contribute to discussion
-Provide pictures to accompany stories
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lululemon athletica
Educator May 2015-July 2016
Kingston, ON
- Educate guests in store on the fit, function, feel, and fun qualities of products
- Coordinator for several community events including yoga classes and specialty themed events in and around the Kingston area
- Backroom & inventory lead: order supplies; organize & maintain order in backroom
Royal Military College Base Gym
Yoga Teacher June 2015-April 2016
Kingston, ON
- Teach cadets basics of Hatha yoga for a period of 12 weeks/term
- Instruct yoga philosophy as well as physical asanas
- Record attendance & give feedback to superior officers in regards to cadet’s progress
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APREL Inc.
Marketing Communications ​Sept. 2013- Feb. 2015
Ottawa, ON
- Maintain database of images and marketing materials for use with international sales reps.
- Maintain social media activities for company.
- Update brochures and inform sales reps of any changes
Plains Midstream/ BP Canada
Document Control Clerk ​
February 2012-September 2013
Sarnia, ON
- Maintain Instrument & Electrical Shop database with forms, procedures & documents.
- Technical writing regarding procedures in an industrial setting. ​
- Cover employee safety forums & create newsletters for company wide distribution.
- Keep track of I & E Employee training and qualifications
- Work with supervisor on new Electrical Safety Program
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Work Experience
​Able to work in both a group setting and with little supervision. Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Able to work with Photoshop, & InDesign. Proficient with Newsroom as well as Final Cut Pro.
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​References
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​Excellent references available upon request.