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Responsible for facilitating the successful development and delivery of strategic G&C programs in support of clean energy innovation in Canada, including the Clean Growth Program and the Energy Innovation Program. Skilled at policy and program development, building partnerships, problem solving, strategic communications, and leading multi-disciplinary teams.

Managed the Canadian team supporting Mission Innovation, a global partnership of 24 countries and the European Union, working to accelerate clean energy innovation. Supported the international Mission Innovation Secretariat, serving as the lead for Strategic Communications.

Responsible for strategic and diplomatic oversight for the Fourth Mission Innovation Ministerial, held in Vancouver, Canada (May 2019).

Established and managed multi-sectoral partnerships to support the design and delivery of Canada's first Smart Cities Challenge.

Developed, monitored and evaluated programs related to dementia awareness / provided analysis, recommendations and advice to senior management through the development of briefing notes and presentation materials for the Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention / represented the Centre through the delivery of presentations and participation in various internal and external forums.

Provided strategic communication advice and services to senior officials within the federal government / managed a team of senior communications advisors and communications advisors / developed and implemented complex communications strategies / led on complex files requiring horizontal coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Provided strategic communication advice and services to senior officials within the federal government / managed a team of senior communications advisors and communications advisors / developed and implemented complex communications strategies / led on complex files requiring horizontal coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Provided strategic communications advice to senior managers, clients and ministerial staff / proactively identified health promotion opportunities and anticipated possible issues of media interest / planned and developed media products including news releases, fact sheets and social media / reacted quickly to changing communications needs, advising senior managers, clients and ministerial staff and recommended appropriate actions and products.

Provided internal communications advice and support for various agency initiatives / wrote and revised a wide range of communications products for various audiences, including communications plans, community outreach articles, and print and electronic materials for employee communications / ensured that internal communications aligned with Agency priorities and initiatives.

Oversaw the portfolio of events and the distribution of funds raised to selected charities.

Managed all aspects of media relations including news releases, media interviews, editorial and speaking proposals and media monitoring and tracking / provided managers and clients with sound advice regarding communications and marketing, including the development and implementation of a comprehensive public and media relations plan / represented the company at relevant trade events, both within North America and internationally.

Managed all aspects of corporate events, both in North America and internationally / worked with Creative Boutiques to develop and manage advertising campaigns / developed and implemented various Web 2.0 initiatives, including social media.

Managed all aspects of the Ottawa Gala (with a specific focus on communications and media relations), which attracts approximately 800 young professionals annually, in support of the OCRI School Breakfast Program.

Organized media reviews and interviews for product launches and responded to media requests / coordinated attendance and represented the company at multiple industry events.