Dave Sumner Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, On, Ca

Remote

Ottawa, Canada Area

Ottawa

• Lead corporate and regional communications teams• Issues management leadership for both internal and external audiences• Lead for corporate brand renewal launch and implementation• Develop successful and innovative internal and executive communications strategies• Lead implementation of lean and agile methodologies in the communications departmentAs a Communications Manager:• Built a team for a new internal communications function that produces high-quality content over numerous print and digital channels.• Developed internal communications channels and editorial strategy for diverse and dispersed audiences and client groups.• Developed and served as editor of employee mass communications tools.• Build, execute and continually improve communications plans and material, with significant emphasis on change management.• Key contributing member of senior leadership team, lead on executive communication initiatives• Lead and mentor nation-wide team in content development, change communications and strategic planning. • Produced content for full suite of communications media, including video scripting, digital and print.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Led a 25-member team responsible for internal, external and digital communications• Provided issues management leadership for CEO and executive management team• Lead for communications strategy for launch of organization's brand renewal • Developed internal communications strategy aimed at frontline engagement• Oversaw communications strategy and development and implementation for several multi-year transformational initiatives

Ottawa, Canada Area

As a Communications Manager:• Developed and implemented communication strategy for numerous corporate transformational projects, including organization redesign and other efficiency related change initiatives.• Developed and implemented executive team communication strategy and deliverables, including an editorial calendar, key messages, speeches and other presentation materials.• Led creative team tasked with producing strategy and content for all corporate communication channels.• Served as editor and main contributor for daily employee newsletter and quarterly magazine focused on business education and employee engagement and as content manager for full suite of communications media, including intranet, video scripting and digital media.• Led employee engagement programs, including community investment and volunteering, recognition and corporate social responsibility.