Jillian Dasti
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About
Communications, design, photography.
I'm a recent graduate of Centennial College's Public Relations and Corporate Communications post-grad program, with a bachelor's degree in Bio-Resource Management from the University of Guelph's Ontario Agricultural College. I have a background in social media and print content writing, graphic design, photography, event planning, and science, agricultural and internal communications. I have really enjoyed developing my design skills, and exploring employee engagement, teaching, event planning, and popular science communications. I also like to think I’m a well-rounded person, passionate about film, social media, literature, design, entertainment and sports (I'm a big fan of Germany's FIFA team!)!
Leadership. Honesty. Accountability. Enthusiasm. Organization. Positivity. Learning. Excellence. Courage. Teamwork. Compassion. Truth. These are all qualities that I both highly value and strive to demonstrate in my personal and professional life (in no particular order, of course!). -
Education
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Post Graduate Certificate Public Relations and Corporate CommunicationsCentennial College2015 - 2016
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Bio-Resource Management Equine, Agricultural StudiesUniversity of Guelph2011 - 2015
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Multimedia Design Multimedia DesignDurham College2008 - 2010
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Experience
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Conventional OperatorDurham Region TransitAjax, CanadaJun 2013 - Present (12 years 7 months)Provide the general public with safe transportation around Durham Region, following set bus schedules and adhering to company policies. Help passengers plan their trips within Durham Region using public transit. Work with customers and supervisors to resolve customer conflicts with regards to scheduling issues, fare disputes and fair treatment of all parties.
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Public Affairs InternRouge Valley Health SystemToronto, CanadaApr 2016 - Jun 2016 (2 months)Created written and visual content for both internal and external audiences, including: instructional safety print material, patient success stories, news releases, doctor bios and online media content. Worked with various teams to put on different events for internal and external audiences (town hall meetings, sponsored donor awareness month booths, charity events).
Also undertook multiple side projects, including rewriting the hospital's media consent form, analyzing the hospital's social media efforts and making suggestions in a report based on best practices and tailored to suit the hospital's audiences, objectives and capabilities.
Skills developed and used: professional (DSLR) photography, graphic design and layout (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), strategic communications, writing for multiple audiences, internal and change management communications, event management. -
Residence AssistantUniversity of Guelph Kemptville CampusKemptville, CanadaAug 2012 - Apr 2013 (8 months)Mediated and liaised with students and residence staff regarding any issues, concerns and ideas that affect student residence life. Provided security support during evenings and at campus pub events, ensuring student safety. Counselled students on general mental, sexual and physical health, and provided students with alternative support sources when needed.
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Camp Director, Show ManagerThe Ajax Riding AcademyAjax, CanadaJun 2012 - Aug 2012 (2 months)Camp Director: Organized and led children's horse camp activities, supervising and working with assistant camp counsellors in taking care of and educating children about horse care and safety.
Show Manager: led a team to plan and implement a season of horse shows, approaching and negotiating with businesses for sponsorship opportunities, and handling participant fees and registration. -
Riding Instructor, CounsellorCanadaJun 2011 - Aug 2011 (2 months)Taught horseback riding and horse care lessons to groups of children aged 4-16 in short sessions. Cared for the health and well-being of the camp horses. Helped maintain the stables, pastures and riding equipment. Helped supervise camp children during camp-wide and special events.
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Affiliations
International Association of Business Communicators (IABC); Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS)
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@jilliandasti, member since 2015
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