I help newcomers to Canada with their job search efforts. This includes identifying career interests, resume-building, story-telling, networking/informational interviews, job interview rehearsals, follow-ups, and how to succeed: from getting a job to keeping it and growing in it.

Designed the 1:1 consumer experience for e-Commerce (Direct-to-Consumer) initiatives, corporate-scale innovation programs, and Grooming initiatives in the US and Canada.Innovation: Introduced new business-building services: Responding to online product ratings & reviews, Chatting with retail shoppers, and Enabling 24x7 information via AI. Developed and executed a multi-year Diversity & Inclusion global initiative that led to higher employee survey scores.Served on a global change management team that enabled organizational reorganization.Served on a career & guidance lead team for the Americas region.Served on Canada's Diversity Strategy leadership, bringing in outside expertise.As Trainer on Effective Business Writing, enhanced written communication skills of about 200 employees.

Managed a Social team which generated buzz for multiple brands during the 2012 Summer Olympics.Designed consumer engagement strategy for Scale/multi-brand initiatives in the US and Canada.Led a multi-function team of 4 to achieve breakthrough cost savings without comprosmising the consumer experience.

Planned and executed breakthrough campaigns for Fabric Care, Home Care and Pet Care brands.

As corporate spokesman, enhanced the DuPont reputation in eight countries across Asia through integrated communications. Enabled successful divestment of the industrial nylon business in India through strategic communications.Enhanced competence in Employee Engagement and Crisis Communications across 14 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.Formed an external advisory council of influencers from eight countries, for leads on business opportunities.Led a corporate re-branding program that shaped stakeholders' perceptions.Inspired and mentored geographically dispersed team of 8.

Obtained consent to build and operate a US$200 million industrial nylon joint venture plant that relocated due to community concerns at its original site.Developed and implemented a two-year stakeholder management plan. Based on insights obtained from a community survey, the plan embraced government and media relations, grassroots community outreach, thought leadership, plant site visits and development of local business. Hired and trained a five-member team. Plant was commissioned within budget and timeline.

Created nation-wide Employee Engagement program. Led Media Relations for the Laundry and Personal Care business.Managed financial reporting news releases, Q&As, and materials for Shareholder Annual Meetings.Designed and launched a breakthrough communications channel exclusively for the sales team and distributors, nation-wide.Planned and executed stakeholder communications for diverse needs, including plant openings, product launches, public policy needs, acquisitions and mergers, CEO visits and the company's 60th anniversary.From January 1994 to June 1995, I led Communications for Unilever's Foods & Beverages businesses in India. Supported Marketing objectives through strategic communications support for product launches and commercial innovations.Developed executive communications for the President.Introduced corporate identity manual following the Lipton-Brooke Bond merger. Led national employee engagement across plant sites, sales offices and corporate office.