Successful at creating and implementing communications strategies required to achieve client objectives in challenging political environments. Possesses strong political acumen with clear sense of purpose and calm when faced with diverse situational challenges. Skilled at building relationships and understanding the needs of public sector staff and officials, politicians and third party stakeholders. Disciplined approach to getting the job done independently or as group effort, experienced at managing inter-disciplinary teams of professionals and grassroots organizations.Supported by extensive political and communications experience inside Municipal and Ontario Provincial Governments and honed by years of advocacy on behalf of private and public sector interests, MacKinnon brings skill, knowledge and clarity to the most complex undertaking.