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Brand marketer with experience creating and implementing advertising, media, and public relations strategies in professional services industries. Was a key planner for advertising and public relations campaigns for two mergers and several re-brandings. Always working to expand knowledge and skills in business and marketing management. Completed an MBA at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, and a Certificate in Strategic Marketing at Ryerson University. Specialties: Marketing communications, branding, media, marketing, editing, and event planning.

Marketing and Business Relations Manager @ Manages all marketing initiatives and business development services for the lawyers and service providers at Minden Gross LLP From September 2013 to Present (2 years 2 months) Toronto, Canada AreaFreelance Marketing and Branding Consultant @ Freelance consulting providing strategic marketing planning, business and promotional writing, and brand management. From April 2011 to Present (4 years 7 months) Toronto, Canada AreaMarketing & Communications (Contract) @ Directed marketing campaigns while taking over the firm’s re-branding initiative, working with the design firm to choose new image and conceptualize launch. Managed business development initiatives to build new relationships and win new work. Worked as part of a team to implement a new accounting system and acted in a human resources capacity to recruit new hires. From September 2011 to August 2012 (1 year) Toronto, Canada AreaChief Marketing Officer @ MyLawBid is about connecting Legal Professionals with Businesses, Organizations and Individuals. MyLawBid aims to break down the barriers that separate the legal community from the wider community to ensure that meaningful connections are made. MyLawBid was founded on the following principles: Greater Access to Legal Professionals - Reaching out to lawyers or law firms can be difficult and intimidating. MyLawBid brings Legal Professionals to you. Simplifying the Process - Requests for Legal Proposals can consume scarce resources and time for Businesses and Organizations. Let MyLawBid work with you to customize and streamline your RLP process. Instant Business Development - Business development can consume significant resources and time. MyLawBid ensures that you are aware of potential business opportunities and can respond to them wherever you have internet access. From February 2011 to January 2012 (1 year) Toronto, Canada AreaMarketing Specialist @ Responsible for McMillan's media, public relations and advertising campaigns, budgets and plans. Also developed responses to proposals to create new work for the firm. From August 2008 to February 2011 (2 years 7 months) Toronto, Canada AreaClient and Business Relations @ Oversaw all marketing initiatives and delegated to staff with capacity on a project basis. Organized events, developed marketing plans, and implemented business development programs. From August 2006 to August 2008 (2 years 1 month) Toronto, Canada AreaMarketing Coordinator @ Provided support to the Sales and Business Development groups in writing and responding to requests for proposals, developing relationships with entertainment entities looking to develop and install Simex-Iwerks products, and organizing representation and booth development and installation at industry trade shows. From February 2006 to August 2006 (7 months) Toronto, Canada AreaMarketing Co-ordinator @ Assisted with all marketing initiatives and business development services for the lawyers and service providers at Minden Gross LLP From June 2004 to August 2005 (1 year 3 months) Toronto, Canada AreaMarketing Assistant @ Organized marketing programs for the Labour and Employment Group. Primary responsibilities included organizing seminars, writing materials, creating the monthly newsletter, and working on special projects as assigned. From November 2002 to June 2004 (1 year 8 months) Toronto, Canada Area

Master of Business Administration (MBA) @ University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa From 2012 to 2013 Continuing Eduction Certificate, Strategic Marketing @ Ryerson University From 2009 to 2011 Certificate, Business Administration @ Humber College From 2005 to 2007 Postgraduate Certificate, Corporate Communications @ Centennial College From 2001 to 2002 BA (Hons.), English Literature and French Linguistics @ Carleton University From 1997 to 2001 Jennifer Prouse is skilled in: Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Business Development, Advertising, Market Research, Marketing, Event Planning, Newsletters, Copy Editing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Skilled Communicator, Email Marketing, Event Management, Proficient in InDesign, Advanced Word and...