I am a social media freelancer with four years of experience, having worked with non-profits, municipalities, and small business clients, from museums to small growing associations. I also have a post-graduate certificate in social media management. I am passionate about supporting small business, and I prefer to focus not on flashy technology, but on what matters to you: getting your message out to your audience!

Alex Puchalski

I am a social media freelancer with four years of experience, having worked with non-profits, municipalities, and small business clients, from museums to small growing associations. I also have a post-graduate certificate in social media management. I am passionate about supporting small business, and I prefer to focus not on flashy technology, but on what matters to you: getting your message out to your audience!

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I am a social media freelancer with four years of experience, having worked with non-profits, municipalities, and small business clients, from museums to small growing associations. I also have a post-graduate certificate in social media management.
I am passionate about supporting small business, and I prefer to focus not on flashy technology, but on what matters to you: getting your message out to your audience!

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Social Media Consultant at Ontario Hazelnut Association
May 1, 2024 - August 30, 2025
Graduate Teaching Assistant at Brock University
August 31, 2023 - April 29, 2025
Graduate Research Assistant at Brock University
September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2025
Responsible for data collection and entry, using SPSS and R Studio. Contributed as an author on several academic papers. Participated and attended academic conferences to disseminate research.
Tourism Marketing Assistant at City of Port Colborne
June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Worked on promotional campaigns for Niagara’s South Coast Tourism Association through regular posting on social media (Instagram and Facebook). Conducted research for, and participated in, creation of online tourism map. Worked with social media management tools such as Buffer and CrowdRiff.
Marketing Coordinator at Welland Museum
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Created and implemented promotional campaigns for the museum gift shop through social media and email marketing. Worked closely with the curator and office manager to create a brochure about the museum to be shared with visitors upon arrival. Conducted market research and created a marketing plan, providing insights into marketing strategy for the museum.
Marketing Associate at Civiconnect
January 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022
Worked as part of a team to create and implement marketing plans for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Conducted market research, and provided insights into marketing strategy for clients; presented to clients and incorporated client feedback into final product. Implemented social media campaigns designed to raise awareness and boost brand engagement. Utilized Word, Excel, Canva and Semrush (for SEO and keyword research) to execute marketing strategies.

Education

Master of Arts – Psychology at Brock University
September 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Post-Graduate Certificate – Social Media Management at Niagara College
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Honours Bachelor of Arts – Psychology at Brock University
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2021

Qualifications

Post-Graduate Certificate – Social Media Management
June 1, 2023 - December 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Retail