Hi, I’m Jennifer Garbutt, an Edmonton-based Social Media Strategist, Event Planner, and Administrator with seven years in office management and sales experience. I continually update my skills through certifications in social media and event management, making me proficient across platforms and able to support organizations of all sizes. My background also includes freelance photography and a keen eye for visual storytelling, which complements my marketing and event work. I’ve cultivated strong planning, communication, and multi-tasking abilities through roles with Susan Garbutt Marketing and a variety of freelance projects. I thrive on building relationships, coordinating campaigns, and delivering polished, on-brand experiences. I’m excited to bring my energy, curiosity, and hands-on experience to new opportunities in marketing, events, and administration.

Jennifer Garbutt

Hi, I’m Jennifer Garbutt, an Edmonton-based Social Media Strategist, Event Planner, and Administrator with seven years in office management and sales experience. I continually update my skills through certifications in social media and event management, making me proficient across platforms and able to support organizations of all sizes. My background also includes freelance photography and a keen eye for visual storytelling, which complements my marketing and event work. I’ve cultivated strong planning, communication, and multi-tasking abilities through roles with Susan Garbutt Marketing and a variety of freelance projects. I thrive on building relationships, coordinating campaigns, and delivering polished, on-brand experiences. I’m excited to bring my energy, curiosity, and hands-on experience to new opportunities in marketing, events, and administration.

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Hi, I’m Jennifer Garbutt, an Edmonton-based Social Media Strategist, Event Planner, and Administrator with seven years in office management and sales experience. I continually update my skills through certifications in social media and event management, making me proficient across platforms and able to support organizations of all sizes. My background also includes freelance photography and a keen eye for visual storytelling, which complements my marketing and event work.

I’ve cultivated strong planning, communication, and multi-tasking abilities through roles with Susan Garbutt Marketing and a variety of freelance projects. I thrive on building relationships, coordinating campaigns, and delivering polished, on-brand experiences. I’m excited to bring my energy, curiosity, and hands-on experience to new opportunities in marketing, events, and administration.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Administrative Assistant at Susan Garbutt Marketing
September 1, 2016 - February 1, 2022
Administration / Office manager; filing, booking, social media for website and Facebook and other social media sites; scheduling appointments; calendar management; creating new client accounts; updating files; emails; calling clients; reminders of appointments; cancellations; promotions; bookkeeping; Marketing Planning; Social Media Strategist; Events; Computer Processing
Freelance Photographer at Self-Employed / IEM Photography
January 1, 2015 - September 1, 2020
Specialize in nature, landscape, animal, and event photography. Photography available for purchase online and through gallery showings and exhibitions. Theme and contest achievements include IEM Photography Contest Winner 2019 (Landscape) and gallery showings in notable venues; photograph featured in calendar 2013.
Receptionist & Cashier at Jacob Connection
January 1, 2009 - December 1, 2009
Temporary position as Receptionist & cashier.
Administration at The Tire Warehouse
November 1, 2009 - November 1, 2009
Temporary position during busy season to assist with filing of accounts.
Receptionist & Cashier at Shampooches, Dog Salon
August 1, 2009 - September 1, 2009
Temporary position; correspondence; preparation of materials for events; etc.
Sales Associate at American Eagle Outfitters
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Customer-facing sales role; supported marketing initiatives and store operations.
Front Office Manager at Susan Garbutt Marketing
September 1, 2018 - February 28, 2025
Telemarketing; appointment scheduling; client file creation; reminders and rescheduling; in-person and phone interactions; email correspondence; filing; social media for website and social platforms; calendar management; new client accounts; updating files; promotions; bookkeeping; marketing planning; social media strategy; events; computer processing.
Freelance Photographer at Freelance
August 1, 2017 - September 1, 2024
Freelance photographer with experience across portraits, families, couples, children, animals; nature/landscape; capable of working solo or with an assistant; own equipment; gallery shows and exhibitions; IEM Photography Contest Winner 2019 (Landscape); multiple gallery showings and calendar features.
Freelance Cleaner at Freelance/Self-employed
September 1, 2020 - July 1, 2024
Residential cleaning for friends and neighbors; work independently with referrals; capable of handling larger jobs with assistance as needed.
Freelance Dancer at Dancer (Freelance)
September 1, 2015 - March 1, 2019
Dancer for 13 years; taught junior high students dance, helped choreograph dances for school shows and showcases.
Retail Sales Associate/Cashier at Hub Cigar New Stand
September 1, 2009 - April 1, 2015
Sales; cash handling; administration; social media and marketing; client acquisition.
Sales at Hub Cigar Newstand
September 1, 2005 - June 1, 2012
Sales; cash; stock; customer service; admin; gained new clients through sales and social media and marketing; cold calling.
Freelance Photographer at Self-employed
August 1, 2017 - September 1, 2024
Portraits of people and animals; nature, landscape, and event photography. Experienced in fast-paced environments, solo work or with an assistant, with own equipment. Notable achievements include IEM Photography Contest Winner (2019) for Landscape in Banff, and gallery showings at Astria's Bistro (2017) and Blue Curve Gallery; photographs featured in a calendar and fashion show shoots.
Freelance Cleaner at Self-employed
September 1, 2020 - July 1, 2024
Freelance cleaning of houses, apartments, and condos; worked independently and through referrals; reliable and detail-oriented.
Dancer at Self-employed
September 1, 2015 - March 1, 2019
Dancer for 13 years; taught junior high students dance and helped create dances for school shows and showcases.
Sales / Cashier at Hub Cigar Newsstand
September 1, 2009 - April 1, 2015
Sales, cash handling, administration; gained new clients via sales and social media; cold calling.
Sales / Cashier at Sales Hub Cigar Newsstand
September 1, 2005 - June 1, 2012
Sales, cash, stock, customer service/administration; family business; acquired new clients through sales and social media; cold calling.

Education

Certificate at Norquest College (Social Media Strategies for Organizations)
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Certificate at Norquest College (Event Management)
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Photography at Grant MacEwan University
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016
Office Professional Certificate in Office Administration at Grant MacEwan University
November 1, 2015 - February 3, 2026
Office Administration at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
September 1, 2011 - May 1, 2012
High School Diploma - General Program & Dance Major at Louis St. Laurent High School
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2009
Social Media Strategies for Organizations Certificate at Norquest College
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Event Management Certification at Grant MacEwan University
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016
Office Administration (Office Professional Certificate) at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
September 1, 2011 - May 1, 2012
General Program at Grant MacEwan University
September 1, 2010 - April 1, 2011
High School Diploma at Louis St. Laurent High School
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2009
Photography at Grant MacEwan University
November 1, 2015 - February 3, 2026
General Program at Grant MacEwan University
September 1, 2010 - April 1, 2011
High School Diploma (General Program and Dance major) at Louis St. Laurent High School
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2009
Office Administration (Office Professional Certificate) at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
September 1, 2011 - May 1, 2012
Photography at Grant MacEwan University
November 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015
Event Management Certificate at Grant MacEwan University
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016
Social Media Strategies for Organizations Certificate at Norquest College
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019

Qualifications

Social Media Strategies for Organizations (Certificate)
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Event Management Certificate (Event Planning; Management; Administration; Marketing)
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Office Professional Certificate in Office Administration
September 1, 2011 - May 1, 2012
Social Media Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026
Event Management Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026
Social Media Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
Social Media Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
Event Management Certificate
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016
Office Administration Diploma / Certificate
September 1, 2011 - May 1, 2012
Photography
November 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Software & Internet