Resume

Chad Petrie

chadpetrie1921@gmail.com

250-574-5519

Kamloops, BC

Summary

An exceptionally organized and passionate communications specialist and creative writer with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies and a Minor in Creative Writing including 5+ years of professional creative writing and content creation experience and 7+ years of customer service and customer interaction experience.

Skills Include:

Bachelor’s Degree in Communication with a focus in new media studies including a Minor in Creative Writing.

Customer service and customer interaction experience through handling complaints and finding solutions.

Script and screenwriting, poetry writing, drama and playwriting with scripts produced.

Experience in content creation on platforms including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

Comfortable in using various photo and video editing software to create content for a variety of purposes.

Relevant Work Experience

TRU Director’s Festival

Thompson Rivers University – Kamloops, BC

September 2024 – April 2025

  • Script published into a live production for a paying audience.
  • Oversaw production and helped develop set through storytelling and vision.
  • Assisted director in creative visions to make the performance impactful and bring the script to life.
  • Answered questions and clarify reasoning in script for the actors to help them connect to their characters.
  • Made necessary changes to script based on feasibility and set limitations to stay within budget.

Mark’s Back of House Lead and Supervisor

Mark’s Work Wearhouse – Kamloops, BC

May 2024 – Present

  • Processed shipment and handled deliveries through various couriers.
  • Fulfilled customer orders to ensure accuracy in a timely manner.
  • Maintained and upkept warehouse providing a clean and organized environment.
  • Handled customer complaints and found solutions that mutually benefitted both parties.

Content Creation

Personal Endeavor – Remote

June 2019 – Present

  • Shaped original writing into short and long form content creation through video, photo, and text.
  • Written over 500+ creative pieces and verses across multiple different platforms, themes, and genres.
  • Use content creation to establish my presence in the writing community and career opportunities.

Education

Bachelor of Communications

Thompson Rivers University – Kamloops, BC

June 2025

Creative Writing Minor

Thompson Rivers University – Kamloops, BC

June 2025

High School Diploma

Valleyview Secondary School – Kamloops, BC

June 2018

Awards

Dean’s List

Thompson Rivers University

Winter 2023 – Fall 2023 – Winter 2024

5 Year Principal’s List

Valleyview Secondary School

June 2018

Additional Information

References & Supporting Documents

Letters, Documents & Work Samples Upon Request

Catriona Leger

Literature, Languages, & Performing Arts Professor (MFA, BFA)

cleger@tru.ca

Justin Madu

TRU Creative Writing Professor (MFA, BA)

jjmadu619@gmail.com