Brigid Shea Email & Phone Number

Montreal West, QC, CA

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• Managed a complex 16-million-dollar international cooperation project, with Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru, funded by the Canadian Government. This Sustainable Development and Skills for Employment Program aims to.
• Program management and implementation (established 16 institutional and technical assistance partnerships between consortiums of Canadian colleges and industry associations, and the ministries of education and.
• Government, diplomatic and industry relations (established productive bilateral partnerships with the ministries of foreign affairs, economy, labour, education, environment and women in the four Pacific Alliance.
• Capacity building and public policy dialogue. Organized four international policy and best practice exchange forums and published four reports:-Forum on Gender Equality in the Extractive Sector. -Forum on Indigenous.
• Business development in Latin America (developing new bilateral collaboration projects in Mexico, Colombia and Peru)
• Innovative finance (developing a social impact bond project for Venezuelan refugees in Colombia)

Montreal, Canada

• Responsible for leading the Foundation’s communications program, including the development of tailored communication strategies for the organization’s national initiatives, working with multiple audiences and partners.
• Directed Communications Team support for all Foundation programs and initiatives, as well as all external service providers and consultants, ensuring effective collaboration and high-quality work. Identified and.
• Integrated strategic communications procedures into Foundation practices. Developed guidelines, frameworks, and toolkits to enhance the organization’s communication platforms.
• Conducted a comprehensive strategic review and analysis of the Foundation’s communications activities, resulting in a series of recommendations for strengthening and upgrading the communications function.
• Developed robust communication strategies to promote and launch national Foundation initiatives, in collaboration with thought leaders and partners from the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Oversaw complete.
• Led multiple collaborative communication projects, to showcase and bring to life Foundation initiatives. Highlights include a book focusing on the future of Canada, an exclusive magazine feature on how to build vibrant.

London, United Kingdom

• Working Links was a leading UK provider of welfare-to-work, justice, skills and youth services, that operated across the UK, Europe and the Middle East. Enjoyed successful career advancement, progressing rapidly within.
• Implemented public affairs strategies supporting the business’s four sectors of activity. Managed budget, public affairs team and consultancy support. Devised influencing strategies and business development activities.
• Established influential relationships with parliamentarians and policymakers across the political spectrum. Organized and hosted regular meetings and policy roundtables with ministers. Conducted perception audits for.
• Produced and launched campaigns for eight pieces of thought leadership based on research commissioned on employment-related issues, such as youth unemployment and corporate social responsibility.
• Worked closely with marketing and public relations to develop integrated campaigns that promoted thought leadership through the use of traditional and social media. Wrote articles, briefed journalists on policy issues.
• Explored international opportunities in Europe, the Middle East and Latin America. Acted as an ambassador by networking for new leads and creating strategic contacts at conferences in the UK and Europe.

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

• Worked with clients in the environment, education, sport and technology sectors developing stakeholder engagement, reputation management and issue management strategies and programmes; drafted policy and briefing.

Montreal, Canada

• Managed the Centre’s research projects and stakeholder relationships with funders, including governmental agencies, NGOs, private foundations and corporations. Led and created awareness and prevention workshops in.

Lima, Peru

• Selected to take part in an eight-month international development internship where I worked for the Information and Education Centre for the Prevention of Drug Abuse (CEDRO), a Peruvian, private non-profit.

Msc (With Merit), Comparative Politics, Department Of Government

Ba, Political Science And Hispanic Studies

Ba, Year Abroad, Political Science & Hispanic Studies

Education record

Education record