Derek Blois

About

With a Bachelor of Public Relations from Mount Saint Vincent University and an academic exchange in Business/Corporate Communications at FHWien der WKW, I have built a robust foundation in communications. My career began as a Communications Assistant at Cape Breton University, where I honed my skills in social media strategy and content creation. I then served as a Communications Advisor for the Nova Scotia Health Authority, focusing on public engagement and content strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic. As Coordinator of Community Storytelling at Halifax Grammar School, I managed social media content and collaborated on marketing projects. Currently, I am a Communications Associate at Nova Scotia Community College, where I develop communication strategies and support community engagement. My experience spans content creation, media monitoring, and strategic communication, with a strong emphasis on storytelling and digital engagement.

Experience

• Communications Associate · Nova Scotia Community College12-01-2021

  As a Communications Associate, likely contributed to developing and managing communication strategies, creating content for various platforms, and supporting community engagement initiatives.

• Coordinator of Community Storytelling · Halifax Grammar School01-01-2021 – 12-01-2021

  Created, planned, and managed social media content for Grammar's Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter accounts. Managed multiple projects for communications, marketing, and community engagement. Optimized website user experience and brand consistency. Wrote newsletters and email communications. Conducted media monitoring, tracking, and analysis. Collaborated with graphic designers, magazines, and news outlets for advertising. Used Canva Pro for creating visually appealing content.

• Communications Advisor · Nova Scotia Health Authority09-01-2020 – 01-01-2021

  Served as a liaison for the Public Engagement and Communications Team with graphic designers and translators. Monitored website content for clarity and consistency. Storytelling and interviewing healthcare professionals. Assisted in content strategy for the Mental Health and Addictions website. Created social media content during COVID-19. Supported communications for the Black Men's Health Conference.

• Communications Assistant · Cape Breton University09-01-2019 – 12-01-2019

  Created content for social media platforms. Assisted in strategy planning for social media accounts and contests. Conducted online research for content strategy. Storytelling and interviewed students for social media and webpage content. Wrote press releases for media distribution.

Education

• Mount Saint Vincent UniversityBachelor of Public Relations, Public Relations, Marketing, Communication Technology
• FHWien der WKWAcademic exchange, Business/Corporate Communications
• Glace Bay High School

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