Hi, I’m Imogen Maelstrom, a versatile communications and operations professional based in Edmonton. I thrive at the intersection of design, media production, and project coordination, helping museums, clubs, and community programs run smoothly through strong planning and engaging visuals. I enjoy building practical systems, creating clear training materials, and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver tangible results. With 10+ years using Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, plus hands-on experience with Canva, video editing, and LMS/Omeka/Mimsy XG, I produce polished promos, streamlined processes, and well-documented workflows. I’m passionate about continuous learning, staying organized under pressure, and translating ideas into accessible, actionable outputs for colleagues and collaborators.

Imogen Maelstrom

Hi, I’m Imogen Maelstrom, a versatile communications and operations professional based in Edmonton. I thrive at the intersection of design, media production, and project coordination, helping museums, clubs, and community programs run smoothly through strong planning and engaging visuals. I enjoy building practical systems, creating clear training materials, and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver tangible results. With 10+ years using Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, plus hands-on experience with Canva, video editing, and LMS/Omeka/Mimsy XG, I produce polished promos, streamlined processes, and well-documented workflows. I’m passionate about continuous learning, staying organized under pressure, and translating ideas into accessible, actionable outputs for colleagues and collaborators.

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Hi, I’m Imogen Maelstrom, a versatile communications and operations professional based in Edmonton. I thrive at the intersection of design, media production, and project coordination, helping museums, clubs, and community programs run smoothly through strong planning and engaging visuals. I enjoy building practical systems, creating clear training materials, and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver tangible results.

With 10+ years using Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, plus hands-on experience with Canva, video editing, and LMS/Omeka/Mimsy XG, I produce polished promos, streamlined processes, and well-documented workflows. I’m passionate about continuous learning, staying organized under pressure, and translating ideas into accessible, actionable outputs for colleagues and collaborators.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

President at University of Alberta Taekwondo Club
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026
Led a team of 10 executives and ~20 instructors to deliver weekly Taekwondo programming; communicated with external partners and team members; upheld club policies and safety standards; created and managed project outlines, timelines, and final reports; chaired biweekly executive meetings and compiled minutes; updated staff on projects; addressed disciplinary issues; pursued fundraising and sponsorship opportunities; supported events and travel; awarded Executive of the Year (2024-2025) for contributions.
Event Planner at Taekwondo Tournament Planning Committees, University of Alberta Taekwondo Club
May 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Co-hosted two Taekwondo tournaments with 600+ guests each and an international academic Taekwondo conference with 200+ guests; welcomed and coordinated event contributors, vendors, and speakers; communicated with external parties and team members via phone, email, social media, and in-person meetings; compiled meeting minutes and planning documents; coordinated with vendors and stakeholders; prepared public communications and itineraries; photographed and recorded events; provided audio-visual support and troubleshooting for operators.
Event Planner at Taekwondo Tournament Planning Committees, University of Alberta Taekwondo Club
August 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Continued event planning activities with a focus on large-scale tournaments and stakeholder coordination; maintained event calendars, vendor contacts, and staffing plans; supported continued fundraising and sponsorship efforts; ensured post-event debriefs and documentation for future iterations.
Social Media Coordinator at University of Alberta Taekwondo Club
May 1, 2022 - May 31, 2024
Created graphics using Canva for Instagram, Facebook, and Discord; attended biweekly meetings to share updates and gather feedback; edited photos and videos into promotional material; led a design team to create a new club logo; established a style guide, content calendar, and templates; filmed and photographed practices; prepared training materials for future coordinators; managed equipment setup and teardown and ensured proper storage; earned Communications of the Year (2023-2024) for contributions.
Collections Assistant Co-Op Student at University of Alberta Museums Unit
September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Inventoried and assessed museum artifacts for condition using Care and Handling Training; managed artifact databases in Mimsy XG and Omeka; created and managed project outlines, timelines, and final reports; conducted literature research on key museum specimens; maintained databases per preservation guidelines.
Operations Training Work Experience at City of Edmonton - Waste Services
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Used AutoCAD (Google add-ons) to automate record-keeping processes; digitized documents including SOPs, equipment inspections, and reports; created and managed project timelines and task-tracking documents; established naming conventions and document IDs for safety documentation and inspections; entered employee training into LMS; created catalogs of digital training materials; delivered presentations for project rollouts; designed templates for equipment inspections, skill evaluations, and training certificates; collaborated with IT to create a locked-down tablet interface for modernization pilot; authored plain-language user manuals for frontline staff; organized digital and on-site training resources.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Alberta
September 1, 2020 - April 1, 2026
Professional Editing Standards Certification Program at Queen's University Online
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2026
Intermediate First Aid CPR C & AED at Lifesaving Society
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2028

Qualifications

Professional Editing Standards Certification Program
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2026
Intermediate First Aid CPR C & AED
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2028
Care and Handling Training
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization