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Leading a strong Comms team in support of the internal & external communications needs, issues management and relationship building for Carrier Sekani Family Services. From our website: Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) has been working hard to offer holistic wellness services for our member Nations for over 25years. Our organization was created to reassert First Nations control of justice, health, social and family services, all of which have suffered through the process of colonization. Our staff work together across various disciplines to provide the best possible holistic wellness services to First Nations people in Carrier and Sekani territory. We offer a wide scope of services, all aimed at supporting holistic wellness for our community members. All of our programs are built on a strong cultural foundation, uniquely blended with leading evidence-based approaches.

I'm in a role with a focus on communications and public engagement support of the many Capital projects current and upcoming in facilities across the regions at Northern Health

Responsible for the provision of day-to-day media relations and issues management services, including:- Managing the interface and relationship between media & Northern Health, ensuring issues receive responsive and accurate attention;- Maintaining strong relationships with Government Communications & Public Engagement and local government;- Providing communications assistance with NH projects and services of interest to stakeholders, including but not limited to, public audiences, community groups, interest and advocacy groups, various levels of government, and media;- Taking an active leadership role in emergency communications activities.KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY- Provides issues management leadership and communications advice/expertise to NH staff.- Serves as the key contact for organizational issues management coordination.- Manages media relations activities by: Developing key messages for media responses; Writing, distributing and delivering media releases and pitches; Directing and assisting staff with the delivery of messages to key audiences, e.g., media coaching Coordinating and implementing media activities for capital investment promotions Tracking media coverage throughout the NH region and highlighting areas that may require specific action or attention; Maintaining planning documents such as media story index & database Providing after hours assistance in the event of emergency or unusual situations requiring communications department involvement.- Works closely and in direct consultation with executives to provide assistance on health service delivery communications needs.- Responds to day-to-day information requests from stakeholders- Develops strategic communications plans for initiatives & regional projects both internal and external to the organization.- Assists in community relations activities, such as planning and implementing community consultation initiatives.

The Communications Advisor - Population and Public Health is a member of the team responsible for the marketing and communication needs of Northern health's (NH's) Population and Public Health Department including assistance with projects and services of interest to stakeholders, including but not limited to staff, public audiences, community groups, interest and advocacy groups, and various levels of government and media.I assist with the day-to-day informational needs of stakeholder groups and with the development and implementation of strategic communications and priorities establishes within my department served (Population and Public Health) and NH's business plan.In my role I assist in community relations and consultation activities and health promotion and improvement initiatives I also assist in other communications activities, including emergency situations, as required..

Public Relations, Communications, Media Relations, Marketing, Brand Development, Fundraising, Internal Communications, Speech writing, Budget Presentations and reporting, Annual Report writing and presentation, Publicity, Event Coordination, International Relations

English and Community Programs instructorThis position involved instruction and curriculum development for the Adventure Seekers program, a unique college-based course directed to young adults with moderate to severe developmental, intellectual and/or physical disabilities. I was required to deliver a varied, multi-level teaching environment with dynamic lectures. Specific skill strengthened in this position included strong communication, conflict resolution and mediation.

Basic computer and internet literacy, English language skills and business communications taught on a one-on-one basis to a retiree student.

The Readers Advisory position included helping patrons find resources, reference and other materials in person, online and via telephone. I also taught courses for the public including Introduction to Computers (including various software applications) and Sign Language. I maintained organizational procedures among materials, public areas, private work areas and the building. I helped maintain and contribute to public programming services. I also responsible for the maintenance, discarding and purchasing of materials for the library, organizing and maintaining several budget areas.

I have been teaching a variety of first-year English and Writing courses for UNBC since I started graduate school. I continued to teach after graduating with a specific focus on First Nations programming and have organized and taught courses both on and off reserves in highly specialized, directed programs. My most recent contract included teaching English and Business writing courses for the Aboriginal Business Development Assistance Program coordinated through UNBC and UNBC Continuing Studies. Previous to that I was the English teacher for UNBC's Carrier Language Certification Program in Fort St. James. These are courses that I designed, developed and delivered.I have taught English Fiction, Writing and Communications, Business Writing, Introduction to Film, Introduction to University Writing and have created and taught workshops on versions of the above, including creative writing and World Building (in Fiction).This work included the composition and delivery of courses to classes by means of lectures, workshops, group activities and examination formats. Final tabulation and grading was also required.My strengths include research and grammar as well as a strong focus on presentation skills and clear communication.

I started working for the CBC as a freelancer and eventually was hired on as a Researcher for the daily morning show, Daybreak North. In that time I trained for and ultimately worked in the role of Associate Producer. Daily tasks included script writing and vetting (editing), close teamwork, including story meetings, idea sharing and feedback and proposing original ideas. I was also tasked with researching ongoing and breaking news from around the Northern Interior regions and current affair items for inclusion on the Daybreak North program. I also worked on an ongoing basis on Arts reporting, on-air news and weather reporting, sports reporting, pre-interviewing guests for daily programming, contracting (with freelancers to the show), materials acquisition for the station and assistance in bureau promotion and events planning. I also booked guests for on-air and taped interviews, conducted pre-interviews and solicited live and taped commentary from local, provincial, national and international sources.Working as an Associate producer strengthened many skills, notably multitasking, working to deadline, confidentiality, quick critical thinking, and strong verbal and written communications.