Colleen Fiske Email & Phone Number

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Responsible for leading the implementation of the CNSOPB’s communications strategy and helping with the transition to become the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator. This includes stakeholder engagement, media and government relations, and internal and external communications strategies.

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Responsible for planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of all CANS’ marketing and communications strategies and activities, both internal and external. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for all CANS marketing and communication efforts, including budgets, policies, and procedures to support the organization. Directs the efforts and provides guidance to the marketing communications team and coordination at the strategic and tactical levels with… Show more Responsible for planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of all CANS’ marketing and communications strategies and activities, both internal and external. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for all CANS marketing and communication efforts, including budgets, policies, and procedures to support the organization. Directs the efforts and provides guidance to the marketing communications team and coordination at the strategic and tactical levels with the other functions of CANS. Fosters a positive image and reputation and builds awareness for CANS brand and the construction industry. Show less

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia, Canada

Launched in April 2014, Styled in Lace is an online wedding publication for East Coast Canadian couples and wedding professionals in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. Featuring content from the most talented local wedding professionals in the industry, Styled in Lace aims to help every East Coast Canadian bride and groom bring their wedding dream to life. At its core, Styled in Lace is passionate about sharing love stories through weddings… Show more Launched in April 2014, Styled in Lace is an online wedding publication for East Coast Canadian couples and wedding professionals in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. Featuring content from the most talented local wedding professionals in the industry, Styled in Lace aims to help every East Coast Canadian bride and groom bring their wedding dream to life. At its core, Styled in Lace is passionate about sharing love stories through weddings, engagements and styled shoots captured by incredible photographers on the East Coast. In addition to featuring gorgeous content, we love sharing expert advice from top wedding professionals and first-hand experience from couples planning their weddings.The content featured on Styled in Lace focuses on what our readers have come to love from us: wedding content exclusively from the East Coast of Canada. By featuring local inspiration, Styled in Lace helps couples feel more connected to their weddings and the resources they use to make their wedding vision come to life, and helps local vendors showcase the incredible services they have to offer.http://www.styledinlace.com Show less

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

•Managed social media accounts: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube•Managed Lung Association website using Joomla. Sourced, created, edited and approved all content.•Developed/executed clear communications plans for fundraising events and health initiative campaigns•Experience writing for both internal and external publications and monitoring the media for Lung Association specific mentions•Responsible for all media relation’s activities - organization/execution of media events, pitching… Show more •Managed social media accounts: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube•Managed Lung Association website using Joomla. Sourced, created, edited and approved all content.•Developed/executed clear communications plans for fundraising events and health initiative campaigns•Experience writing for both internal and external publications and monitoring the media for Lung Association specific mentions•Responsible for all media relation’s activities - organization/execution of media events, pitching to the media, organizing interviews/news stories.•Liaised with graphic designers to coordinate the design and production of Lung Association materials.•Experience using Adobe Creative Suite design and production for web, event programs, advertising, etc.•Assisted with organization/execution of fundraising events •Managed the publicity of Lung Association programs, products and events Show less

‣Responsible for managing website content for CNIB’s Atlantic Canada website‣Successfully wrote proposals for funding for CNIB programs and services for people with vision loss‣Responsible for making updates and logging donor information in the Donor Management Database‣Developed relationships with Lions Clubs throughout the Maritime provinces, resulting in stronger partnerships and increased funding for programs and services‣Coordinated and provided support to the Major Gift… Show more ‣Responsible for managing website content for CNIB’s Atlantic Canada website‣Successfully wrote proposals for funding for CNIB programs and services for people with vision loss‣Responsible for making updates and logging donor information in the Donor Management Database‣Developed relationships with Lions Clubs throughout the Maritime provinces, resulting in stronger partnerships and increased funding for programs and services‣Coordinated and provided support to the Major Gift program and Fund Development team on events and campaigns‣Developed stewardship initiatives for CNIB Atlantic Region - created a Stewardship Plan for Maritime provinces in accordance with CNIB National standards Show less

Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada

‣Created the layout, design and production of the Cobequid Check-Up Newsletter, two brochures and print ads using InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator‣Coordinated and executed the Walk/Run for the Health of Our Community, raising in excess of $100,000, including overseeing budgeting, volunteer, media relations and all related activates‣Coordinated four committees and two fundraising events‣Trained and managed a volunteer staff of 60 people

-Liaised between internal and external publics through networking events,community fundraisers and corporate meetings-Wrote articles for Deep Panuke project newsletter; assisted with editing and quality assurance -Assisted in special event planning for employees, stakeholders and partners-Planned and implemented sponsorship and donations -Prepared speeches, presentations and website content-Researched and analyzed media outlets for information on the Deep Panuke project

-Assisted in planning and coordinating two Open Campus Days as well as the School Counselors Symposium -Trained and managed a volunteer staff of 20 people-Provided campus tours to prospective MSVU students-Managed the tours email account and calendar

Applying Strategic Thinking

Advanced Diploma, Public Relations

Ba, History