Richard Simon – Communications Coordinator

Profile


Describing Technology for Business: Dedicated professional electronic communications coordinator with 10+ years of experience writing about technology. Specializes in social media, email newsletters, and web content management. Seeking to contribute experience, skills and expertise to your company.

Skills


Web Content Management, Landing Page Development, Writing & Editing, Project Management, Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication, Collaboration.

Experience


Business Development Manager  – Sep 2014 to Feb 2017

Aslan Computer Systems, Edmonton, AB

  • Webmaster: Maintain and enhance website (aslan.ab.ca).
  • Newsletter Editor: Write and edit newsletter (sample Aslan News 2017-01); distribute it via email; post it on website (sample); review opens and engagement with content.
  • Social Media Coordinator: Manage social media presence; schedule and respond to posts; edit company pages.
Advertising Sales Representative – Sep 2013 to Sep 2014

JS Advertising Sales, Edmonton, AB

Generate leads and sell advertising; Handle post sale customer relations.

Writer – Jan 2013 to Present

Rick Simon, Edmonton, AB

Write and edit book with working title “Living Your Greatness;” Working subtitle: “9 Ways to Break Through Obstacles and Live a Great Life.”

Vice President – Jan 2013 to Present

J&R Ventures, Cheyenne, WY

Lead team to research and assess real estate investments, buy properties or get them under contract, & market them to other investors. Maintain corporate records.

Financial Services Representative – Aug 2007 to Feb 2013

Primerica Financial Services, Edmonton, AB

Help families with investments, insurance and debt elimination strategies. Review and authorize other team members’ business. Manage office. Lead team.

Enterprise Architect – Sep 2001 to Aug 2007

Alberta Education, Edmonton, AB

Lead a team to align the technology and business of the department, provide a holistic view of information technology and set future direction.

Programmer to DBA to Technology Architect – Previous

Edmonton, AB and Ottawa, ON

IT roles at Accenture, Synerlogic, Sierra Systems Consultants, Alberta Mortgage and Housing, Metropolitan Group, and Principal Group.

Technology Architect, Project Manager, Technology Manager, Business Development Manager, Data Team Manager, Database Administrator, Project Leader, Team Lead, Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, Programmer/Analyst, Programmer.

Club Member, Secretary, Treasurer, President – Jan 1992 to Present

Toastmasters, Various

Complete 20 speeches and requirements to achieve Advanced Communicator Bronze and Competent Leader designations. Leadership roles.

Education


Bachelor of Science, Computing Science

University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy

University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB