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Barrie, ON, CA

Orillia, Ontario, Canada

In this role, I provide the OPP with proactive, high-level communications services that address sensitive and contentious issues, particularly during times of crisis when the potential impact on public safety and security is high. Specifically, I leverage my strategic communications skills to develop and implement communications plans, key messages.

I direct an interministerial planning team of 25, an executive team of seven, and lead multi-jurisdictional planning teams with external partners to successfully execute large-scale events (e.g. International Women’s Day and Cross-Government Equal Mentorship Program) to thousands of participants across the province multiple times a year. I also maintain.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

In addition to providing team leadership to communications staff, I led the development of a variety of communications materials to support the biannual Red Tape Reduction Packages, annual Burden Reduction Reports and other ministry initiatives such as the Regulatory Review. These materials included communications snapshots, news releases, backgrounders.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

In this role with Cabinet Office Communications, I acted as a strategic consultant and provided insight and oversight of communication products for the Premier's Office and 4 client ministries. I built and maintained effective working relationships with leadership, peers, and ministry partners, and collaborated with partners across Cabinet Office.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

In this role, I provided strategic communications and issues management advice to leadership and staff on important and often contentious regional files within the ministry's Central Region.I developed thoughtful key messages for consistent use across media responses, house notes, information notes, briefing materials, presentations, letters to.

Toronto, Canada Area

In my role as organizational information officer, I led the communications and marketing initiatives for the Organizational Dynamics Unit (ODU) within Corporate Management Division (CMD). I analyzed divisional communications requirements and prepared project plans, proofread/edited materials and provided expert advice, as well as acted as a liaison with.

Toronto, Canada Area

My time as an event and marketing coordinator with the communications branch was exciting! One of my favourite tasks was coordinating the logistics and providing on-site support for numerous ministry events and announcements, like the annual Conference of the Parties (COP). In this role, I also oversaw the production and printing of communications products.

Toronto, Canada Area

After finishing my time with the Sustainability Office, I joined the ministry's Communications Branch as a communications assistant. In this role, I assisted in the planning and execution of Minister's events, consultation sessions, internal corporate events, internal greening initiatives and Women in Government (WiG) events. I also researched, wrote.

Toronto, Canada Area

After graduating, I joined the ministry as a communications intern, where I led the rebranding of Project Green as it moved into sustainability. I designed a new logo, constructed a new name, tagline and commitment statement, and produced a website tactical plan for the intranet site. I also researched and reported on environmental trends through the.

British Columbia, Canada

Yours to Mine Adventure Tours was an ecotourism company that specializes in providing authentic gold panning tours throughout the Okanagan and lower mainland in beautiful British Columbia. I was the marketing communications specialist for this part-time passion project. In this role, I led the brand development strategy, which included brand identity.

Honours Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.)

Graduate Certificate