jaime.s.eisen @ gmail.com ( 647 ) 224-9674 www.jaimeeisen.com Education Pratt Institute 2015 – 2017 MA, Media Studies Concordia University 2009 – 2013 Honours BA, Journalism Awards Award for Excellence in Academic Achievement 2017 Golden Key Honours Society 2009-2013 Canadian Living Journalism Prize 2010 Senior Account Manager, Public Relations Mint June 2021 – Present I develop strategy and manage media relations and influencer programs for major lifestyle brands while overseeing team resourcing, budgets, and client communications. Clients include : Vitamix, Everlane, Nespresso, YouTube, Jameson, Ungava, Hershey, and more. Publicist Freelance Summer 2020 – Present Select clients and projects include : Somewhere Inn, PR & Partnerships Lead ; Return, Seek, Carry Pride Campaign ; Tastry, Account Associate ( Versalles Creative ); Northern Helm, PR & Partnerships Lead ; Grape Witches ; Virtual Cocktail Class ; Mark Krebs ; and kintaro. Board of Directors Art Metropole November 2020 – Present I am a Director on the Board of Art Metropole, a non-profit with a focus on the production, dissemination, and contextualization of artist-initiated publications. The Board oversees the overall direction and strategy of the business and brand. Marketing & Communications Manager The Power Plant September 2019 – June 2021 I led the Marketing & Communications department, managing and facilitating all internal and external communications, including PR and crisis communications, partnerships, brand marketing, social media, documentation, publications and production, and media buying. I oversaw department finances and personnel and assisted in the production of events including Power Ball. I also led all strategy and branding initiatives, including the development of a long-term integrated communications plan. Public Relations Director With / out Pretend and The Vault August 2017 – January 2021 I directed all public relations initiatives for With / out Pretend, an independent publisher committed to providing a platform for those who aren ’ t typically given space to share their voice. Co-Founder & Publicity Director gf Content August 2017 – September 2019 I founded a collective that developed collaborative and innovative campaigns for women- and queer-led small businesses and creatives. Clients included Kathryn Bowen, brodflour, Nox, Kinda Sleepwear, 100 % SILK, Grape Witches, and Good Space. Brand Strategist Puncture Design May 2017 – August 2019 I developed comprehensive brand strategy, copy, and creative assets for clients including Bonnaroo, the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, the Toronto Biennial of Art, NXNE, Art Toronto, Apple Music, the CBC, and Herb. I developed long- term relationships with key stakeholders and implemented impactful brand solutions while managing timelines, budgets, and client communications. Public Relations Specialist Aerial Communications May 2012 – July 2015 Working with clients including the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Paramount Pictures, MTV, Honest, and Kripsy Kreme, I was responsible for drafting and disseminating press and promotional materials, facilitating large- scale events, and developing and managing publicity stunts and social media campaigns. ETC. Publications & Interviews : DAZED Digital, Beatroute, The Mirror, The Link, Canadian Living, She Does The City, VICE, The Vault, On Pleasure, Ephemera, Refinery 29, Latitude, NOW, thesuperloop Speaking & Events : • Speaker : Environics Analytics User Conference, Speaker, 2020 • Organizer : On Distance, 2020 • Speaker : The Pleasure Principle, 2019 • Organizer : Body Party, 2019 • Panelist : How to get PR for your small business, 2018 Jaime Eisen