Amy Jonsson Email & Phone Number

Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada

Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada

Campbell River

Campbell River, Bc

Campbell River

Campbell River, Bc

Calgary, Canada Area

Key Accomplishments - Coordinated all employee learning sessions ("Lunch and Learns"), including the strategic briefing, scripting and messaging. - Coordinated and scripted all VP and CEO events. - Participated in the development of, and roll out of the Social Media Policy for all employees and volunteers.- Wrote numerous speeches for the President and Chairman of the Board, CEO and various VPs.Relevant Duties and Experience - Was responsible for all internal and external communications - Oversaw the maintenance of the employee intranet- Oversaw/edited "saddlebag", the employee and volunteer newsletter- Managed a team of four direct reports, with three indirect reports- Coordinated several large scale internal and external events- Strategic planning for Stampede 2011 and the 2012 Centennial- Speech writing for senior executives and Board members- Crisis Communications Plan review and update

Calgary

Key Accomplishments- Organized project information open houses and contractor information sessions - including preparing all printed material, display boards, and event logistics within first month of employment. - Travelled to the various communities to attend the sessions and act as a representative for Spectra Energy.- Completed a comprehensive communications plan and consultation strategy for the start up of a major capital project in Northeast BC. Relevant Duties and Experience- Communicating project information to internal audiences- All aspects of event planning from securing the location, to creating, editing and producing all written materials- Creation of project specific PowerPoint presentations to be given to various groups- Strategic communications planning - Team mentoring

Castlegar

Key Accomplishments- Acted as Area Manager for approximately 11 months while manager was on extended disability. Managed three employees remotely.- Providing strategic advice to senior management regarding reputation management and operating decisions within a specific geographic region.- Provided regular area updates (articles and photos) to all employees through the use of the employee intranet.- Organized area employee events, lunch and learns, celebrations- Facilitating ongoing public consultation in communities along the Upper Arrow Lakes Reservoir regarding operations, proposed boat launch improvement works, and water use planning.- Developing and delivering presentations which incorporate local issues and corporate messaging to all area elected officials.- Organizing BC Hydro's participation in regional events and attending as a representative of BC Hydro.Relevant Duties and Experience - Coordinated and facilitated public consultation in the region- Was responsible for all internal and external- communications regarding local projects and operations- Provided senior management with strategic communications advice and planning- Reputation management through public information, advertising, meetings and community involvement- Prepared communication plans, briefing notes, media messages and crisis communications plans for internal clients and senior management and government - Was the point of contact for BC Hydro for stakeholders, the media and the general public - Internal communications regarding BC Hydro activities- Conducted media interviews, created key messages, and as media liaison, I worked to create and maintain relationships with the media to ensure accurate and balanced reporting. - Drafted media releases, letters, ads and community notices- Organized all meetings and public events

Castlegar

Key Accomplishments- Providing strategic advice to senior management regarding reputation management and operating decisions within a specific geographic region.- Provided regular area updates (articles and photos) to all employees through the use of the employee intranet.- Organized area employee events, lunch and learns, and celebrations- Facilitating ongoing public consultation in communities along the Upper Arrow Lakes Reservoir regarding operations, proposed boat launch improvement works, and water use planning.- Developing and delivering presentations which incorporate local issues and corporate messaging to all area elected officials.- Organizing BC Hydro's participation in regional events and attending as a representative of BC Hydro.Relevant Duties and Experience - Coordinated and facilitated public consultation in the region- Was responsible for all internal and external communications regarding local projects and operations- Provided senior management with strategic communications advice and planning- Reputation management through public information, advertising, meetings and community involvement- Prepared communication plans, briefing notes, media messages and crisis communications plans for internal clients and senior management and government - Acted as the main source of contact for stakeholders, the media and the general public - Internal communications regarding BC Hydro activitiesConducted media interviews and acted as media liaison to ensure accurate reporting - Drafted media releases, letters, ads and community noticesOrganized all meetings and public events

Castlegar, Bc

Key Accomplishments - Developed a strategic communications plan on how to strengthen both external and internal communications, which was accepted by the CBT Board of Directors.- Organized and facilitated public consultation for all major corporate decisions and initiatives.- Created internal newsletter to keep employees in various locations connected.- Worked directly with senior management and board members, including both the CEO and the Chair of the Board of Directors on all aspects of corporate communications planning.- Oversaw the completion of the corporate Annual Report to Residents, which is delivered to every household in the Columbia basin.Relevant Duties and Experience - Strategic communications advice and planning to all levels of staff- All internal communications, including the development of communications strategies for various internal sector initiatives - Public consultation planning and implementation- Strategic corporate event planning- Developed presentations for delivery to a variety of different special interest groups- Acted as corporate media liaison and ensured accurate reporting, and arranged media events- Prepared both print and radio advertising material to support various CBT initiatives- Prepared material for the corporate website- Managed and tracked the communication department's budget- Wrote, coordinated, and distributed media releases, briefing notes, and media advisories

Castlegar

Relevant Duties and Experience- Created, wrote and finalized a quarterly internal newsletter- Created all content for and maintained corporate website- Organized and facilitated public consultation regarding all capital projects- Organized all corporate events, which in some cases exceeded over 2,500 attendees- Strategic communications planning- Crisis communications and reputation management - Researched and wrote all press releases, communications strategies, staff communications, media advisories, briefing notes, backgrounders, promotional material, and public information- Participated in the hiring and management of summer students- Created presentations to be given to various groups and organizations- Conducted public tours of CPC's hydroelectric projects- Created all public advertising, both print and radio

Burnaby Bc

I was an on camera reporter and covered local events, council meetings, breaking news and human interest,

Burnaby

I was a beat reporter for the BCIT Campus radio station during the years I attended the Broadcast Journalism program. I also created several radio documentaries on various human interest topics.

Graduate Certificate, Public Relations Management

Public Consultation, Stakeholder Engagement and Best Practices IABC Small Seminars Consultation techniques, identifying your stakeholder.

Broadcast Journalism Diploma