Andrew Macklin Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

Held multiple roles providing commentating and announcing support for varsity athletics at York University. I currently serve as the Public Address Announcer for the York Lions football team.

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

ReNew Canada is the national voice of public sector infrastructure. Publishing six times a year, the magazine provides information about the people, ideas and innovations that are driving public infrastructure projects forward in Canada.ReNew Canada is also the magazine behind the annual Top 10 Projects report, which provides a comprehensive list of the Top 100 public infrastructure projects in Canada.

Ontario, Canada

Provided consultation on media, communications and messaging strategies for political candidates at the municipal, provincial and federal levels.Have worked each of the past four elections in Ontario with candidates of varying political stripes.Since 2009, have worked with politicians in each of Canada's three primary national political parties (PC, Liberal, NDP)

Aurora, Ontario

As the Editor for the three publications, it is my job to write and develop content based on the newest trends, technologies, and innovations in the industry worldwide. We focus heavily on providing industry leaders with the information that will help them compete in today's global economy.

Brantford, On

The Brant Advocate is a community publication that provide a voice for the stories of Brant.We have a monthly circulation of 10,000 editions, which is distributed to over 200 business in Brantford, Brant, and Six Nations.The publications focuses on telling good stories about the community by leaders from within the community.

Paris, On

Helped company's throughout the region meet their goals through the delivery of customized media and communications servicesOffered services to help improve the brand of community business and organizations, focusing now on specialized writing, editing, and event planning servicesWorking with local and regional clients, including web designers, marketing firms, printing companies, and political clients

Most recent position worked was as Feature reporter for OHL Hockey in 9 broadcast markets, as well as playoff pre-game show host in both Kitchener and GuelphCommentated and/or hosted 10 different sports between 2005-2011Regularly worked with Publicity and Promotions Coordinator on events, including OHL Sponsor nights, as well as other upcoming promotional eventsNearly 300 shows produced and over 200 stories reported across 7 years

After completing PR school, I started my own company to provide marketing, media, and communications services targeted at not-for-profit, small business, and Boards of DirectorsDuring that time, I worked with a group of local and regional clients, primarily providing web writing, event planning, advanced editing, and media writing support servicesOne of the highlights of this job was working with a good friend to help him establish the Brantford Comedy Festival

Wrote and edited news stories, compiled and announced newscasts, interviewed community members for use on newscasts.

Voluntary internship while taking PR program at Mohawk College (internships were not a mandatory part of the course)Duties included:- Researched and wrote two Private Member's Bills introduced into legislature- Prepared speaking notes for meetings and events- Composed letters to constituents, fellow MPP's, and community stakeholders- Assisted in event planning

Built new partnerships within the community to help to ensure future sustainabilityImplemented a media relations strategy that significantly increased coverage locallyRecognized by municipal, provincial, and federal government officials for efforts in rebuilding local branch of organization

London, Canada Area

Sports commentator for Western varisty teams in hockey, football, and basketball.

London, On

In charge of providing programming to the network. Supervised a volunteer staff of producers, reporters, and technical crew.

Post-Grad Certification, Public Relations

History, Music Education, And Media Studies

Activities and Societies: CHRW Radio Western, TV Western, O-Week Soph