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Dear Mr. Fortune,

My name is Keshia Leon and I am new to the west coast. While discussing new possible career opportunities your name came up in conversation and, after a bit of research; I decided to reach out. I am currently seeking job opportunities in marketing and communications with a specific focus in the music and entertainment industry. Your vision, mission and values pertaining to live entertainment and the connections between the artists and their fans speak strongly to me.

For the past decade I have been living in Ottawa, working hard, playing hard and developing a strong bond to live music and the people that appreciate and love it. During my time in Ottawa I pursued post-secondary education and worked in the customer service, sales, restaurant and entertainment industries. I attended Carleton University where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and a minor in Political Science. Prior to that I attended Algonquin College where I earned a diploma in Print Journalism.

I believe that the network I was immersed in, predominantly belonging to the music/ entertainment and restaurant/ hospitality industries allowed me to realize the ways in which I could take my educational knowledge and career skills and use them to do something I love.

I love music and entertainment. I started going to concerts religiously around the age of 18. As a student and young adult I understand how the rising prices of live entertainment and the monopolization of the industry has made it difficult for music lovers to afford ticket prices. In the past few years I’ve begun going to music festivals and the culture that is created within these festivals has had a significant impact on me. Similarly there is a feeling of unity felt in smaller venues where fans are meant to feel like they are a part of something much more meaningful. Your dedication to expanding and improving the overall live experience for fans and artists is what drew me to your story.

I’m hoping to find a career that will allow me to use my communications, marketing, literary, networking, sales and customer service skills as well as develop, grow and further my goals

I would love to meet with you and discuss potential opportunities, as you are a veteran of the industry. I’ve included my resume for you to view as well. I hope to hear from you soon.

Regards,

Keshia Leon

[email protected] 110-1860 West 2nd Avenue Vancouver, BC V6J 1H9 613-325-2249

OBJECTIVETo secure a challenging and rewarding position in a lively, dynamic and

professional environment that allows me to combine my strong interpersonal

skills with my dedicated work ethic.

My eventual career goal is to assume responsibility for communications and

marketing within a corporation and actively contribute to the success of any

business I work for.

EDUCATIONCarleton University

2013 Bachelor of ArtsMajor in English

Minor in Political Science

Algonquin College2007

Journalism Degree

EXPERIENCE

Piper Avenue www.piperavenue.comEvents Coordinator—January 2015 – July 2015

Responsible for properly executing the floor plan and vision of the events manager, overseeing all vendor installation and set up and completing necessary

tasks within an allotted period of time

gordongroup marketing + communications 334 Churchill AvenueIntern—March – July 2014

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Gained skills and experience in social media research, proposal writing, copy

writing, marketing strategy and social media management, successfully wrote and

implemented social media strategies for specific clients

Mill St. Brew Pub 555 Wellington AvenueServer—February 2012 – July 2015

Responsible for bar service, serving guests in a professional manner, maintaining

friendly interaction with guests, providing a welcoming atmosphere and handling

money transactions, gained extensive beer knowledge through annual Mill Street

Beer School training

Corner Bar & Grill 334 Churchill StreetServer—November 2014– June 2015

Responsible for bar service, serving guests in a professional manner, maintaining

friendly interaction with guests, providing a welcoming atmosphere and handling

money transactions

Beckta Dining & Wine 226 Nepean StreetBartender—August 2013 – December 2013

Responsible for bar service, which included extensive wine and cocktail

knowledge, responsible for serving guests at the bar in a professional manner and

maintaining friendly interaction with guests, responsible for cheese service and

light bar back duties

Fat Tuesday’s 62 ½ York StreetBartender/Server—April 2009 – April 2011

Gained experience multitasking in a high volume setting, maintaining a welcoming atmosphere and interacting with guests in a professional and

energetic manner that ensured satisfactory experience, responsible for light duties on bar

East Side Mario’s 1820 Ogilvie Road and 526 West Hunt Club RoadShift Leader/ Bartender/Server/ Shift Leader/ Host—October 2005 –

February 2012

Experience with bar inventory, which included using excel and word, responsible

for guiding employees through their daily duties, East Side Mario’s server, host

and bar training certification, responsible for making cocktails and beverages

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during lunch and dinner service as well as serving guests at the bar and handling

money transactions, maintained a clean bar and work environment, served guests

in a professional and friendly manner

Darcy McGee’s Catering Division 655 Terry Fox DriveBartender/Server—Various Dates

Executed wine and dinner service in a professional and formal setting, working

with a large team to ensure a smooth and successful dinner service, helped with

the set up and take down for catered events, bartended at various functions,

handled cash, executed table service at certain functions

Just For Laughs 2101 Boulevard Saint-LaurentJunior Assistant to the Public Relation Manager (assistant)—Summer 2007

Worked directly alongside the press team on various projects, activities and

ongoing office duties, compiled press clippings, prepared and updated media lists,

assisted with mailings, distribution and distribution research

SKILLS PROFILEFluent in English

Social media management Extensive knowledge of social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook,

LinkedIn, HootSuite, Google+, Snapchat, Instagram and TumblrExcellent communication and interpersonal skills

Able to work in a fast paced environmentOutstanding multi-tasking skills

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (2011)Strong team player

ReliableEnergeticEfficient

REFERENCESAvailable Upon Request

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