Chris Gusen Email & Phone Number

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

I manage 350 Canada’s Instagram, Facebook and Twitter accounts; plan, create and publish a range of content for those channels; and collaborate with regional and global teammates on all aspects of our digital work including emails, ads, campaign pages and blog content.Content Strategy: As part of 350 Canada’s small and nimble digital team I play a key role.

Canada

Edmonton, Alberta

I stepped down from my role at the Alberta Government to volunteer full-time in the climate movement and advance freelance projects that align with my values.CLIMATE ORGANIZINGOur Time Campaign:I joined Climate Justice Edmonton (CJE) while the organization was acting as a local hub for Our Time, a national campaign supported by 350 Canada. As part of our.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• I led a 13-person team of designers and communications specialists responsible for providing design services to clients across the Government of Alberta and managing the Alberta Government’s brand standards.
• Communications: I managed a constant stream of projects that required me to quickly grasp new government policies and devise the best ways to communicate them to the public. Some of the work I did that is most relevant.
• Brand Strategy and Graphic Design I audited government communications materials and led the development of brand standards redesigned for accessibility and updated for an increasingly digital government. I was.
• Strategic Planning: In addition to my responsibilities to my immediate team, I was a member of the Office of Communications and Public Engagement’s executive team, which shaped the strategy and operations of the.

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Make Something Edmonton was a community-driven civic engagement and city branding initiative funded by the City of Edmonton, managed by Edmonton Economic Development and guided by a diverse board of community leaders..
• Digital Marketing and CommunicationsI developed a wide range of digital communications materials, including a redesigned Make Something Edmonton website that drove a 30% increase in traffic.
• Public Engagement CampaignsI planned and executed campaigns and a micro-grant program that supported citizens with ideas to improve their neighbourhoods and the whole city.
• Leadership, Stakeholder Relations and Project ManagementI led the MSE team, worked closely with the MSE board, supervised subcontractors (designers, writers, photographers, videographers), and built relationships with.

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Managed MSE's social channels. Doubled Twitter following. Grew Facebook audience 25%.
• Wrote content for the MSE website, newsletter, blog and print materials
• Worked with freelance photographers, videographers and writers to develop MSE content.
• Organized and facilitated panels, workshops, talks and other events.

Toronto

• I worked with stakeholders from across staff departments, faculty and the student body to develop a new brand strategy for Canada’s top-ranked MBA program. I managed major initiatives such as transitioning to a new.
• Brand strategy (worked with marketing and recruitment teams to clarify the program's story)
• Content marketing (created infographics, interviews, articles, and blog posts)
• Web design and content management (HTML, CSS, Sitecore CMS, Google Analytics, SEO)
• Market research (conducted focus groups and competitive analyses)
• Newsletter writing, design, and list management (MailChimp)

Toronto, Canada

• Redesigned print and digital materials to improve the effectiveness of career education offerings.
• Helped the Career Centre's business development team align their efforts with student needs and preferences through research, analysis of past employment data, and outreach to new employers.

Bangkok City, Thailand

• I was part of a small team tasked with the daily operations and continual advancement of a recently established Master's Program at Thailand's oldest university.
• Maintained positive relationships with program’s existing donors.
• Nurtured new partnerships to fund scholarships for disadvantaged Southeast Asian students.
• Raised the program’s visibility through management of website; production of newsletter and printed materials; and revitalization of alumni and institutional networks.
• Co-organized seminars, conferences, and field trips.

• Oversaw the finances, operations, and strategic management of Queen's University's student-run newspaper, television station, radio station, student guide, and yearbook.
• Hired and provided ongoing support to a team of managers.
• Worked constructively with printers, advertisers, and other businesses.
• Facilitated successful grant applications and funding drives.

Highly involved in the production of a non-profit, student run magazine. Responsible for writing content, editing and contributing to the creative direction of the publication.

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

• Collaborated with a team of faculty and students to update and edit a handbook for students participating in an exchange to China.
• Regularly advised students preparing for the exchange and carried out a self-directed analysis of past exchange experiences.