In October 2022 I was elected to represent Ward 6 as Councillor for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. As Councillor my key responsibilities are to support the municipality and its operations while ensuring that the public and municipality’s well-being and interests are maintained. I am the Council representative on the Accessibility Advisory Committee, as well as a member of the Board of Chatham-Kent Public Health and member of the Chatham-Kent Library Board. I am also a Board member for the… Show more In October 2022 I was elected to represent Ward 6 as Councillor for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. As Councillor my key responsibilities are to support the municipality and its operations while ensuring that the public and municipality’s well-being and interests are maintained. I am the Council representative on the Accessibility Advisory Committee, as well as a member of the Board of Chatham-Kent Public Health and member of the Chatham-Kent Library Board. I am also a Board member for the national municipal advocacy organization, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for the 2023-24 Board of Directors term. Show less

I am a communications specialist at TCF, creating and managing content, building thought leadership, media relations and strategic outreach opportunities. Founded in 2018, the Trinity Centres Foundation (TCF) is a Canada-wide charity working to transform underutilized faith properties into community hubs and affordable housing. TCF partners with non-profit organizations to assemble, fund and operate social purpose real estate projects towards creating community impact.

- Detail-oriented and dedicated communications and planning professional with multi-industry experience; working with a diverse list of clients and partners in agtech, agriculture, arts, culture & heritage, finance & investing, health care, municipal and provincial governments, non-profits, travel and tourism- Extensive experience in successful government advocacy for public infrastructure projects in excess of $65M as well as securing over $1M in funds from grant writing and related… Show more - Detail-oriented and dedicated communications and planning professional with multi-industry experience; working with a diverse list of clients and partners in agtech, agriculture, arts, culture & heritage, finance & investing, health care, municipal and provincial governments, non-profits, travel and tourism- Extensive experience in successful government advocacy for public infrastructure projects in excess of $65M as well as securing over $1M in funds from grant writing and related proposals- Expertise in facilitating community forums and related community development projects, developing responses to RFPs and RFIs, with particular expertise in the arts, culture and heritage sectors- Veteran at developing and executing communication strategies for business, non-profit, and public sector - Strong background in external stakeholder relations and extensive ability to communicate complicated messages to diverse audiences - Perform competitive and industry analyses and collecting and managing metrics to inform decisions- Superb verbal and written communication proficiency in traditional and social media to ensure consistent and concise key messaging - Sound crisis communications skills based on previous experience in the public sector - Skilled writer and editor for a wide variety of media outreach tools, including multiple social media platforms, e-newsletters, blogs and related materials - Proven track record of working on successful teams, while confident and capable working independently - Demonstrated analytical, strategic, and leadership capabilities and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments. Show less

I managed community and donor relations along with a variety of communication services for the Chatham-Kent Hospice and Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation. This included:- managing all social media channels and content development- developing website content and working with web developers- writing media releases and advisories, and working with media outlets- developing donor communications and appeals, writing newsletter content and email campaigns and other internal… Show more I managed community and donor relations along with a variety of communication services for the Chatham-Kent Hospice and Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation. This included:- managing all social media channels and content development- developing website content and working with web developers- writing media releases and advisories, and working with media outlets- developing donor communications and appeals, writing newsletter content and email campaigns and other internal communication tools. I worked with third party fundraisers, assisting individuals and community groups with marketing and promotion for their events. I was also responsible for coordinating and planning the two signature Hospice fundraising events, the Changing Moments Changing Lives Gala and the Hike for Hospice, liaising with the Volunteer Committee and acting as a resource and primary contact for them whenever needed. Show less

My responsibilities included:• Managing multi-million dollar operating and capital budgets of the Culture Division• Ensuring Chatham-Kent’s municipally-owned cultural facilities were maximized, including Chatham Cultural Centre (housing the Kiwanis Theatre, Thames Art Gallery, Chatham-Kent Museum), Milner House, Ridge House Museum, ARTspace and Chatham Capitol Theatre; offer high quality cultural opportunities to residents and visitors of Chatham-Kent, and operate in a fiscally… Show more My responsibilities included:• Managing multi-million dollar operating and capital budgets of the Culture Division• Ensuring Chatham-Kent’s municipally-owned cultural facilities were maximized, including Chatham Cultural Centre (housing the Kiwanis Theatre, Thames Art Gallery, Chatham-Kent Museum), Milner House, Ridge House Museum, ARTspace and Chatham Capitol Theatre; offer high quality cultural opportunities to residents and visitors of Chatham-Kent, and operate in a fiscally responsible manner• Maintaining a thorough understanding of all aspects of the visual, performing and heritage arts, and how they play a crucial role in the community’s quality of life• Providing leadership to a diverse team of approximately 30 full-time, part-time and contract staff and over 100 volunteers to achieve the vision and goals of Culture, providing advice, counsel, performance management and coaching• Supervising workload priorities, providing direction and day-to-day supervision of Culture staff• Key team lead for public consultations & subsequent development of the CK Cultural Strategic Plan & Chatham Cultural Centre Strategic Plan, a multi-year process• Managing and monitoring high quality education programming for K - 12 both in-house and outreach to educators across southern Ontario• Participating as an integral member of the business unit and department team to develop long-term strategies and priorities, identifying objectives and designing performance measures which are aligned with department goals & Council priorities• Working with staff to initiate & cultivate strategic community and business relationships to encourage growth of new cultural initiatives• Preparing or assisting staff in writing reports to CouncilThrough this position & previous experience I possess:• Superior communication and public relation skills• Proven ability leading public consultations and developing strategic plans• In-depth knowledge of arts, culture and the non-profit sector Show less

I was responsible for a wide variety of communications-related duties pertaining to overall operations at RM Auctions. This included:-writing clear, concise and compelling web and print content-keeping our clients, sponsors, and other stakeholders informed about important and relevant news pertaining to auction and related activities through our weekly e-newsletters-writing, researching and preparing articles published in RM Magazine-generating, maintaining and updating content… Show more I was responsible for a wide variety of communications-related duties pertaining to overall operations at RM Auctions. This included:-writing clear, concise and compelling web and print content-keeping our clients, sponsors, and other stakeholders informed about important and relevant news pertaining to auction and related activities through our weekly e-newsletters-writing, researching and preparing articles published in RM Magazine-generating, maintaining and updating content for corporate website -Reviewing, editing and proofreading all publicly-viewed and distributed hard copy and digital content to ensure it is grammatically correct and technically accurate Show less

In this position I assisted the Director in the development and practical realization of all aspects of the Thames Art Gallery's (TAG) public programming and some aspects of its institutional management, in accordance with TAG's artistic vision. This included undertaking administration and fundraising, budget management, reporting to funders, marketing of TAG's activities, and community relations. I contributed to creative project planning and research, engaged in strong communication with… Show more In this position I assisted the Director in the development and practical realization of all aspects of the Thames Art Gallery's (TAG) public programming and some aspects of its institutional management, in accordance with TAG's artistic vision. This included undertaking administration and fundraising, budget management, reporting to funders, marketing of TAG's activities, and community relations. I contributed to creative project planning and research, engaged in strong communication with artists and curatorial peers, and was closely involved in the co-production of exciting contemporary art projects.My position required demonstrable knowledge of contemporary art practices and discourse, as well as an active interest in researching and engaging other paradigms of knowledge and practice. Excellent interpersonal skills and advanced organizational skills were necessary, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with the other Chatham Cultural Centre (of which the Thames Art Gallery was a part) staff and various other collaborators. I also was responsible for assisting with, and occasionally curating, a variety of exhibitions showcasing both local and international artists. Show less

- Coordinated on-site logistics and communications (in two languages) between clients and vendors for cultural tours across Italy, resulting in superb client experience and feedback and 90+% return customer rate.-Managed all transportation, accommodation, meals, recreational and educational deliverables-Ensured safety and security of clients and colleagues.

• Created a variety of communication materials such as briefing notes to senior gov't officials, public relations documents, and merchandising opportunities.• Coordinated and executed special events, on-site, travelling and digital exhibits of collections, symposia and stakeholder relations to celebrate the Archives’ 100th anniversary• Managed and coordinated the centennial projects of approximately 90 staff• Initiated and facilitated new and innovative partnerships with other… Show more • Created a variety of communication materials such as briefing notes to senior gov't officials, public relations documents, and merchandising opportunities.• Coordinated and executed special events, on-site, travelling and digital exhibits of collections, symposia and stakeholder relations to celebrate the Archives’ 100th anniversary• Managed and coordinated the centennial projects of approximately 90 staff• Initiated and facilitated new and innovative partnerships with other governmental and non-governmental agencies to support existing programs and create new opportunities• Coordinated the organization’s first juried art show and assisted with subsequent acquisitions to the Government of Ontario Art Collection Show less

In this volunteer position I managed the largest chapter of Canada25, a non-partisan, non-profit public policy organization, focused on bringing the perspectives of young Canadians to the national discourse.

In this position I assisted the Director in the development and practical realization of all aspects of the Glenhyrst Art Gallery's (GAGB) exhibition development and facilitation and assisted my colleagues with special event programming as well as represented GAGB on a number of local and regional cultural and economic development committees. This included undertaking administration and sponsorship development, marketing of GAGB's activities, and media and community relations. I contributed to… Show more In this position I assisted the Director in the development and practical realization of all aspects of the Glenhyrst Art Gallery's (GAGB) exhibition development and facilitation and assisted my colleagues with special event programming as well as represented GAGB on a number of local and regional cultural and economic development committees. This included undertaking administration and sponsorship development, marketing of GAGB's activities, and media and community relations. I contributed to creative project planning and research, engaged in strong communication with artists and curatorial peers, and was closely involved in the presentation of exciting historical and contemporary art projects.I represented the Gallery on the Brantford Regional Arts Council, the Brantford Regional Tourism Committee and also created several partnerships with local and regional organizations including the display of art in local retail outlets and restaurants, as well as Laurier university offices and City of Brantford facilities.My position required demonstrable knowledge of contemporary art practices and discourse, as well as an active interest in researching and engaging other paradigms of knowledge and practice. Excellent interpersonal skills and advanced organizational skills were necessary, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with the other GAGB staff and various other collaborators. I also was responsible for assisting with, and occasionally curating, a variety of exhibitions showcasing both local and international artists. Show less