JOSHUA REINDERS

reindersjosh@gmail.com
341 Parkridge Crescent, Oakville, ON
L6M 1A8, 905-808-4742

PROFILE
A talented graduate of McMaster University and current Mohawk College student with communications and
research experience. Has demonstrated a skilled use of written and verbal communication, interpersonal
and time management skills, and social media expertise to facilitate the progress and success of work
projects. Industry experiences include leadership training, retail, construction, politics, research, education,
consumer goods and food services. Provided guidance, organization, public relations advice and leadership
to fundraising initiatives and campus organizations at McMaster University, and mentored teenagers in an
outdoor camp program in Muskoka designed to help them learn how to be leaders and world changers in
their community.

EDUCATION
Graduate Certificate: Public Relations

Mohawk College

2015

Bachelors of Social Sciences (Honours)

Honours Political Science, Minor in History

McMaster University 2013

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Public Relations Skills

o Media Monitoring
o Social Media Software, Online Analytics and Management
LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Blogging, Hootsuite, Google Analytics,
Twitter Analytics
o Media Relations and Training
Media Kits
Live Camera Training For Media Interviews
Training for Media Interactions
o Internal Communications
Crisis Communications Plans
Integrated Marketing Communication Plans
Professional Writing Experience
o Media Releases
o Business Writing
o Donor Relations Materials
o Organizational Blogs
Computer Skills
o Adobe Creative Suite
InDesign, Photoshop
o Microsoft Office Suite
Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Publisher
Access to Own Vehicle and Clean Driving Record
Police Records Check

WORK EXPERIENCE
Partners International

2015

International Development Agency

Public Relations Intern
Assisted in creating a social media sustainability strategy, and creating a social media plan to allow the
organization to capture donor interest and leverage assets to assist in creating awareness for their
international development work. Took part in media monitoring and collection of media clippings from
national media source, created media releases for significant projects or organizational news.. Developed
internal communication documents to assist in unification of the organizational brand. Communicated with
staff to collect and distribute stories about their roles to donors through the organizations blog, monthly
newsletters and other communication tools. Assisted in planning a fundraising and awareness event,
including creating radio PSAs and media releases.
The Agency, Mohawk College

2015

Mohawk College Agency for Not-for-Profit Clients

Account Executive
Working in collaboration with a group of other public relations students, worked for the John Howard
Society of Hamilton, Burlington & Area. Assisted in planning and running a live Twitter chat to raise
awareness for the John Howard Society CAMP program, and developed communications and crisis
communications plans for the organization.
Maple Reinders

2009, 2010, 2014

General Contractor
Writing and Research Consultant, Labourer
Collected and analyzed company archives and board documents, interviewed employees, and collected
stories to create a detailed company timeline and develop a comprehensive history for the growth and
development of company culture. After content collection, began to work with the CEO to write a full
history of the Male Reinders Construction story. Prior to this role, I spent two summers working as a
labourer on job sites, giving me a strong understand of the inner workings of the construction industry and
general contracting.
Cardus

2011, 2012, 2013

Think Tank
Research Intern, Contracted Executive Assistant

Collected labour statistics, and background information and helped to provide research for a policy paper
on the College of Trades government initiative, as well as other construction policy papers on restricted
bidding within Ontario municipalities. Gathered and consolidated research for other projects, and helped
contribute to database entries. Other responsibilities included small building operations projects and writing
for the organizations public blog.
Red Frogs Support Network

2013-2015

Not-for-Profit National Volunteer Student Support Network

McMaster Coordinator, Leadership Team
Assisted in starting the McMaster branch of the organization, and coordinated volunteers to serve McMaster
and McMaster students during different events by handing out water and food. Involved in planning Red
Frogs future initiatives on campus, brand building and management, social media management and
volunteer coordination and development.