Ashleigh Blackmore Email & Phone Number

Burlington, On, Ca

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

I provide specialized knowledge and expertise related to employee engagement andcommunications, developing content for usewithin and external to the organization.I work with a cross-functional team to develop and execute a comprehensive annual people and culture communications strategy and plan, and work with leaders across the organization to ensure consistent, relevant and timely delivery of all company-wide information.I am adept at collaborating across the organization to inform, test and develop/execute people and culture communications, including change management initiatives within the People Operations (HR) department.

Oakville, Ontario

RPM InstructorFitness Instructor Specialist (FIS) CertifiedSelected for and featured in GoodLife's "There's Always a Reason 2.0" national marketing campaign including TV ad (September 2024) - a marketing narrative that covers a diverse range of ages, cultures and fitness levels; creating an uplifting and relatable series. One of 10 finalists chosen for Peak Attitude, Passion and Trust displayed as a GoodLife Associate.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

I led internal and external marketing and communications efforts for the Western Canada region (including Ontario) for a global engineering consulting firm spanning Energy (Oil & Gas), Metals (mining) and Infrastructure sectors.I supported a Regional Managing Director on a day-to-day basis, by offering strategic counsel and executing communications campaigns including Return to Office, business updates and HR information.

Oakville, Ontario

As FEX Central Ontario Manager of Membership and Community Engagement, I am primarily responsible for the day-to-day operation, management and growth of my chapter, working in close collaboration with the advisory board and head office staff.My responsibilities include:- recommending, implementing and managing local programs and events designed to enhance the membership experience, add membership value, improve membership satisfaction and increase the size of the membership community- managing the membership development process (recruitment, fulfilment, retention) as well as member relations, service and support- developing, implementing and managing the chapter's annual plan and budget in collaboration with the chapter advisory board- coordinating local membership communications (email, newsletters, promotion, social media, website)- cultivating and managing relationships with local partner organizations, media and industry stakeholders- providing timely operational reports and information to head office staff including chapter financials- helping guide the organization's overall strategy and vision through discussions with members, Board of Advisors and other stakeholders- training new Chapter Managers as to the functions and best practises of the role-

Burlington, Ontario

- Contract position: Recruiting Canadian students into distance education programs, as well as programs offered on-campus in Australia- Managing and developing content for social media accounts- Coordinating various career development events for on-campus students in Burlington; liaising with recruiting agents and community partners- Media relations - Stakeholder engagement- Alumni relations and engagement - Copywriting - Advertising coordination- Large-scale event planning and project management, including alumni and stakeholder reunion event in June 2015 to mark 10 year anniversary and closing of Ontario campus

Hamilton, On

- Contract position: Acted as main media contact for national, local and international media on OH&S subjects for the Canadian Centre of Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), a Government of Canada agency- Media-trained subject matter experts - Developed media materials written in GoC official communications style - Maintained newsroom section of CCOHS website; ensuring relevant and timely articles, fact sheets and podcasts were posted for media audience- Oversaw coordination of annual scholarship program; including marketing and liaising with schools; fielding inquiries from entrants and working with committee to evaluate submissions.- Provided back-up social media support; maintained own CCOHS Twitter account to promote podcasts- Produced monthly podcasts; managed entire production process, including developing scripts, researching topics and booking guests- Copywriting for marketing brochures and collateral- Project management of 2012-2013 annual report, including gathering updated statistics, facts and text; writing President's letter; coordinating approvals process and working with graphics team on design overhaul

Oakville, Ontario

- Developed and executed communication strategies to increase CTFS' share of voice and generate positive editorial coverage of business activities and corporate priorities- Ensured proper and consistent positioning of the Corporation with internal and external constituencies- Creative development, writing, proofreading and editing for a wide variety of written and presentation materials-Developing effective relationships with the PR agency, vendors and suppliers to ensure delivery of quality, cost-effective and timely services- Worked closely with executive leadership team and internal clients in Marketing, Call Centre, HR, Business Continuity and Facilities to communicate relevant information to employees through a variety of channels, including intranet, bi-annual newsletter, Town Halls, CEO voicemail and videos- Engaged with community, local government and other stakeholders in support of CTFS' corporate social responsibility strategy- Effectively managed one direct report

Toronto, Canada Area

Managed the public relations aspect of various consumer and business product launches, including press release development, executive spokesperson coaching and media relations; worked closely with internal stakeholders to support business needs, by identifying PR opportunities or managing crisis communications

Toronto, Canada Area

Supported PR launches for various clients in the technology, consumer and healthcare industries, including press release and media kit development, proactive media relations and event management; coordinated national demo program for technology client; editorial writing and responding to RFPs.

London, Canada Area

contract position working in the Department of Academic Research: conducted online research to determine communication strategies employed by other universities to promote funding opportunities to their researchers; compiled research into comprensive report and made recommendations to improve existing channels of communication

Hon. B.A, Media, Information And Technoculture (M.I.T.)

Activities and Societies: Off-Campus Don and Summer Academic Orientation Leader for 2 years; recipient of Student Leadership Award.

Postgraduate Certificate, Public Relations