Social media consulting, communications strategies for arts and non-profit organizations.

I developed written materials and provide strategic communications advice for SaskCulture's print and online publications.

Prepared communications materials for various SaskCulture programs, including articles for the annual reportCoordinated social media campaign for Culture Days Saskatchewan

Administered and developed the Building Pride program, a $750,000 annual grant program aimed at communities and organizations in the cultural sectorWrote procedures manual, developed policy guidelines and oversaw implementation of programWorked with stakeholders and provided guidance in developing program applicationsAdministered the Active Families Benefit program, an $11.2 million dollar program that helps cover the cost of participating in sport, culture and recreation programsMulticulturalismResponsible for the ministry's multiculturalism issuesConsulted with stakeholders to develop the ministry's position on multicultural issuesAdjudicated applications for the Community Connections program, an immigration and settlement grant program administered by the Ministry or Advanced Education, Employment and Labour

Wrote and edited speeches at the departmental and ministerial levelPrepared news releases and media backgrounders for department programsDeveloped, implemented and evaluated communications strategiesDeveloped and maintained good relations with stakeholders, public and media

Maintained good relationships with stakeholders from the cultural industriesAdvised individual artists and arts organizations on funding sourcesAdvised Executive Director and Deputy Minister on policy issues and stakeholder relationsEdited documents for the Cultural Policy UnitAnalyzed stakeholder financial documents and annual reportsWrote letters and memos noted for style and clarity

Produced eight episodes of national series "Disasters of the Century"Oversaw every aspect of the production, from development to broadcaster deliveryManaged an integrated production staff encompassing several departments, including reenactment shooting, graphics, and editingCreated and maintained a production schedule for the showKept production on budget and on time

Traveled around the world with a two- and three-person production crewsConducted on-camera interviews for a variety of productionsDirected field shootingSecured all necessary releases for shootingManaged schedules and budgets for crew on the roadHired interpreters and guides as necessarySeries credits include "Disasters of the Century," "Weather Untamed," "Crime Stories," "Very Odd Jobs"One-off credits include "Midnight Massacre: The Donnelly Murders," "Back to Everest" and "Escape from Iran"

Produced the History Television series "Disasters of the Century"