1064 BRIDLEWOOD TRAIL, OAKVILLE, ON, 905 465-5993, ERICMARIGLIA@GMAIL.

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

Give people that are muted, a voice.

EXPERIENCE
10/01/201510/01/2016 Cohn & Wolfe Toronto, ON

INTERN ACTIVE PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR

Fast-paced, results driven firm. Participated on campaigns related to pharmaceutical advocacy and
healthcare in addition to major corporate consumer accounts . Responsible for conducting research to
identify phase drugs in pharmaceuticals pipelines for rare diseases, drafting press releases, client
pitched power point presentations, brainstorming client strategies and presenting client solutions
and innovations. Wrote key messaging for client consumer products.
Drafted media lists, conducted media relations with national and local media, media monitoring,
comprehensive research, integrated marketing and development, and client relations.
Proficient in all Microsoft tools and experience with design platforms such as Adobe In-Design, and
Photo-shop

Office of the
5/22/2014 8/29/2014
Honourable Oakville, ON
5/11/2015 - 9/04/2015
Kevin Flynn, MPP

INTERN ACTIVE CONSTITUENCY ASSISTANT AND EVENT MANAGER

Organized and implemented several special community events for Kevin Flynns Constituency Office
which included: Ontario Senior Symposium, Canada Day Celebration, Community BBQ, Emancipation
Day, and Midnight Madness. Responsible for ordering and distributing promotional materials, booking
speakers, food and beverages, coordinating volunteers, developing and managing booth events and
liaising with the public during the event.
Organized and implemented the Ontario Seniors Symposium in Oakville which included obtaining
guest speakers, marketing and advertising the event to the public, and all logistical aspects of hosting
a public information session.
As a Constituency Assistant, I undertook casework on behalf of Constituents. This included ongoing
communication with the constituent, seeking information on behalf of the constituent and case
resolution. Have a comprehensive understanding and contacts with different government services and
Ministries.
Administrative duties including note taking during meetings, briefing, taking photos of Mr. Flynn with
various groups, database management, letter writing, press releases and other duties as requested.
Produced all grade 12 graduation certificates for Oakville high schools. Great communication, writing
skills, and time management.

4/1/2014 to 6/20/2014 Pedal Heads Oakville and Burlington, ON

PEDALHEADS MARKETING SPOKESPERSON
Attended a number of Community and School based events in order to promote the Pedal Head Programs.
Responsible to meet with the public, answer questions, do prize give-a-ways and run booth activities.
1/10/2013 to Current Gym Energy St. Catharines, ON
COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS COACH
Developed and implement an instructional program for Interclub and Provincial Boys. This includes observing
and spotting athletes as they perform on the various apparatus. This includes some physical contact and
lifting, especially with smaller children.
Responsible for routine office tasks, such as filling in report cards, and incident reports. Needed good
communication skills not only to direct students in complicated maneuvers but also for discussions with
parents and other staff team members.

PUBLIC ACHEIVEMENTS
1/27/2017
ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTOR ORPHAN DRUG SYMPOSIUM
Event took place with the goal to make youth and public aware of the lack of funding for Orphan Drugs in
Canada. Invited panel included MP John Oliver, member of the federal Health Standing Committee, Dr.
Wong-Rieger, CEO and President of the Canadian Order for Rare Disorders. Planned and organized all
aspects of this event including leading a team of advocates. The event received national and international
media attention. Attendees from across the province.

EDUCATION
June 2017 Brock University/Mohawk College Oakville, ON

COLLABORATIVEAM BA IN COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA AND GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC

RELATIONS
Honors Student
Academic Entrance Scholarship
Deans List 2015, 2016, 2017
Skills gained in Public Relations Program include development of media lists, press releases, social media
skills, media relations, special events planning, integrated marketing, and communications writing.
Part of the Mohawk Program was working with clients which included writing Integrated Marketing
Communications Plans and Crisis Communication Plans for Sjogrens Society of Canada and the Hamilton
Hornets Rugby Club.

VOLUNTEERING

Current Big Brother Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton

Earned over 200 hours of volunteering for my community service hours in High School. This included work with
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton as a Special Events Volunteer. Worked on various campaigns including:
gift wrapping, 3 on 3 Basketball, Bowl for Kids Sake, etc. Each position required working with the public in
a communications role as well as duties assigned to the event.
Master of Ceremonies Big Brother Big Sisters of Halton Bowl for Kids Sake Fundraiser 2016, 2017
Master of Ceremonies for Start2Finish Chuckles for Charity Comedy Night 2016
In-School Mentor Volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton - 2015 - 2016
Lead Fundraiser in designing, and developing 2-day fundraiser for Sjogrens Society of Canada in 2015

OTHER ACTIVITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Oakville Youth Delegate for the Federal Liberal General Meeting - Markham 2014, Niagara 2016
First Aid and CPR Certified
NCAA Level 2 Coaching Mens Artistic and Womens Artistic Certification
Former Elite Level Mens Artistic Gymnast 2002 2010 Qualified Eastern Canadian Championships
2008, 2009
FBU 2011 NFL Football University Camp - Invited Participant