Cassandra Lefebvre
Edinburgh,United Kingdom
Summary
Detailed orientated individual experienced in administrative, communications, professional writing and event management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Project Administrator / Information Services
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Facilitated seamless Board and Steering Group operations by managing room bookings, coordinating schedules of senior stakeholders, and delivering precise and timely meeting minutes.
- Collaborated with senior school and college leaders by scheduling and attending engagement meetings, documenting key actions, and ensuring timely follow-up for strategic alignment.
- Streamlined project management processes by supporting accurate timesheet data collection, providing access assistance, and driving timely data entry.
- Administered project SharePoint sites, maintaining appropriate access, and promoting efficient collaboration and information sharing.
- Managed project team inboxes, providing swift and professional responses or directing queries to the appropriate colleagues for resolution.
- Strengthened project governance by actively supporting multiple established project boards and steering groups.
Policy Analyst / Community and Government Services
Government of Nunavut
Iqaluit , Canada
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Prepared and reviewed ministerial documents such as minister statements, briefing notes, bring forwards, and other legislative material.
- Contributed to the formulation of effective government policies.
- Developed and implemented media strategy for department.
- Monitored legislative changes, proactively identifying potential policy implications, and offering strategic advice to senior management.
Strategic Writer / Executive Assistant
Government of Nunavut
Iqaluit , Canada
10.2020 - 04.2023
- Planned and organized media conferences for the launch of the 'Preserving Inuktut Through Technology' initiative.
- Built and implemented a branch-wide communication strategy with an accompanying communication manual.
- Worked as a core team member on the Microsoft Translator initiative, adding Inuktitut syllabics, Roman orthography, and Inuinnaqtun to the Translator app.
- Prepared and contributed to briefing notes, business plan priorities, minister’s statements, project charters, policies, and other executive documents.
- Developed ministerial statements as part of a comprehensive communications strategy to publicize and provide information on departmental results and initiatives.
- Initiated and led Nunavut’s first participation in National Cyber Security Awareness Month as an internal campaign and prepared the 2023 campaign strategy for the public.
- Selected to accompany Minister David Joanasie of Community and Government Services to Quebec City for Canada’s first federal, provincial, and territorial meetings on digital identity and biometrics in June 2022.
Event Manager
Hayden Orpheum Theatre
Sydney, Australia
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Planned, coordinated, and executed private screenings, corporate events, and themed movie nights, ensuring seamless operations and memorable guest experiences.
- Managed event logistics, including booking theaters, coordinating staffing, and arranging catering, audiovisual needs, and décor.
- Served as the primary point of contact for clients, providing exceptional service from initial inquiry through post-event follow-up.
- Oversaw event budgets, negotiated vendor contracts, and ensured cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
- Developed creative event concepts and partnerships with local businesses to enhance the theater’s visibility and community involvement.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Screenwriting
York University
01.2013 - 01.2017
Certificate - Copywriting
University of British Columbia
Skills
- Project KPI management
- Brand development and messaging
- Web content management
- Multimedia content creation
- Press relations
- Communications strategy development
Accomplishments
Core Project Team Member, Preserving Inuktut Through Technology (2021–2023): Collaborated on a groundbreaking initiative to safeguard an endangered Indigenous language by processing and analysing thousands of media files, ultimately integrating Inuktut into Microsoft Translator.
Volunteer, Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre, Iqaluit (2020–2023): Assisted with meal preparation, food distribution, and community events to support food security and well-being
Winner, Toronto Student Film Showcase – Best Short Film (2016): Awarded for directing and writing "Turtle Shell", a film exploring themes of mental health and personal resilience.
Timeline
Project Administrator / Information Services
University of Edinburgh
04.2024 - 06.2025
Policy Analyst / Community and Government Services
Government of Nunavut
04.2023 - 12.2024
Strategic Writer / Executive Assistant
Government of Nunavut
10.2020 - 04.2023
Event Manager
Hayden Orpheum Theatre
09.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Screenwriting
York University
01.2013 - 01.2017
Certificate - Copywriting
University of British Columbia
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