Social Media Manager at Our Kids Media
London, Canada Area
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- Social Media Manager at Our Kids Media
- Owner, Principal Photographer at Subtlevox Photography
- Co-Owner, Consultant at Walking Maverick Consulting (formerly Ceilidh Outdoor Experience)
- Past
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- Executive Director at Cairn: Presbyterian Camping and Retreat Centres
- Co-Director at Glen Mhor Camp
- Youth Worker at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Nobleton
- Education
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- Carleton University
- Huron Park Secondary School
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- Industry
- Non-Profit Organization Management
- Websites
Travis Jon Allison’s Summary
O B J E C T I V E
A leadership position in an organization that is using social media to spread the word about their world-changing product or programme. To support this objective I bring with me my 3 greatest skills: Leadership, Marketing and Project Management. I hope to promote the growth of the organization for which I work, determine what other potential is there and show the world our ground-breaking product.
Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S
A professional with 15 years experience as a director of a summer camp, executive director of a non-profit, a fire fighter, a full-time photographer and a consultant. Able to champion the customer to the organization in order to improve communication and become an influence in their purchasing decisions.
Travis Jon Allison’s Specialties:
Brings to the position excellent mix of skills in:
Project Management, Creativity, Designing, Leadership, Speaking, Dealing with Pressure, Problem Solving, Fundraising, Influencing, Marketing/Promotion, Decision Making, Human Resources
Travis Jon Allison’s Experience
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Social Media Manager
Our Kids Media
(Media Production industry)
2009 — Present (less than a year)
Continuing the development of the comprehensive Social Media strategy including the use of blogs, Facebook pages, online video and podcasting.
Brand development, web site traffic growth, blog UI and new media implementation. Developing brand strategy and statistics systems. -
Owner, Principal Photographer
Subtlevox Photography
(Photography industry)
2004 — Present (5 years )
Owner & Principal Photographer of a dynamic photography company that specializes in photojournalism style event, wedding and emergency services personnel pictures.
- Managing day to day administrative activities: organizing job bids, budgeting, client contracts & payment, hiring extra photographers and models.
- Developed a comprehensive marketing strategy including print advertisements, mailings and online social media
- Comparing and contrasting various online tools to determine the most cost-effective programs to benefit the business.
- Developed customer specific packages to suit their photographic needs. -
Co-Owner, Consultant
Walking Maverick Consulting (formerly Ceilidh Outdoor Experience)
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
1994 — Present (15 years )
-prepared proposals specific to the needs of perspective clients
-produce photo, web and video content for websites and promotional material
-Developed plans with organizations to create programmes that addressed their desires to improve communication, using new media to market their programmes
- Develop leadership, facilitation and communication skills in staff and clients. -
Executive Director
Cairn: Presbyterian Camping and Retreat Centres
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
October 2005 — October 2007 (2 years 1 month)
- Served as Co-Executive an a non-profit organization that was created to bring accountability and liability awareness to the camps of the Synod.
- Managed a $600 000 operating budget and a $35 000 Capital budget.
- A senior member of the fundraising team: developed fundraising plans, partnered with external organizations for joint fundraising projects and wrote grant proposals.
- Supervised the writing of a Policy and Procedures manual and managed the training of a staff of 65 and 200 volunteers.
- Developed a marketing plan that included creative design, trend analysis and a plan to use social media.
- Administered a year-long amalgamation project, brought together 2 children's camp (each more than 40 years old) and planned and coordinated a complete relocation of one camp to the other property. -
Co-Director
Glen Mhor Camp
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
January 1995 — October 2005 (10 years 10 months)
- Managed a property of 197 acres and over 30 separate buildings.
- Developed a marketing plan that sustained a 10-15% growth for more than 10 years
- Created a Crisis Response plan that included specific situational instructions to base our training upon, a media plan and a plan for communicating with clients and family members
- Trained and managed young adults in positions of extreme responsibility. Helped make them feel capable and supported
- Corresponded (via internet, telephone and letters) with parents, suppliers, campers, staff, camping colleagues
- worked with all suppliers and ensuring best prices (maintenance supplies, telephone, food, beverages, propane, internet, hydro, etc.)
- Leadership Training for 55 staff, including 14 days of orientation and inservice training. -
Youth Worker
St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Nobleton
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Religious Institutions industry)
October 1998 — May 2000 (1 year 8 months)
Worked independently to create a Youth Programme in a small-to-medium sized Presbyterian Church congregation.
Using facilitation skills and my camping experience I worked on developing a cohesive group that looked forward to meeting and learning together.
Travis Jon Allison’s Education
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Carleton University
BA , Developmental Psychology , 1990 — 1994
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Huron Park Secondary School
Additional Information
Travis Jon Allison’s Websites:
Travis Jon Allison’s Interests:
camp, photography, reading, mountain biking Web 2.0 for non-profits, Leadership Development in young adults
Travis Jon Allison’s Groups:
Ontario Camping Association, Ontario Camp Leadership Workshop, Lake of Bays Fire Department, Huntsville Fire Department, Presbyterian Church in Canada, adventureworks!, TriState
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Intelligent Social Media
Travis Jon Allison’s Honors:
Lake of Bays Fire Department - Life Saving Award, Five Year Service Medal
Skills & Certificates
-Smart Serve (10/08)
-Nutrient Application Technician (Licensed)
-Firefighting: Auto Extrication Course
-Advanced Adventure Facilitation
-True Colours Certified Facilitator
-Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
-Wilderness First Responder (Wilderness Medical Associates)
-Ontario Water Systems Operator - Small Water Works Operator License (expired 1/08)
-WHMIS
Travis Jon Allison’s Contact Settings
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