A decisive, confident communications executive with more than a decade of leadership in the federal public service, and almost 15 years as a resourceful, national political journalist at Canada’s largest daily newspaper. Extensive dealings with senior level individuals from the country’s political, government and business sectors together with an intimate knowledge of the workings of Parliament Hill and the Ontario Legislature. Co-founder of Dawson Ferguson Communications, a strategic communications firm that successfully provides traditional and innovative media strategies to government and private sector clients. An inspiring leader with excellent interpersonal skills, and a frank, results-oriented personality.Excels at solving new and challenging problems, and enjoys long-term planning and goal setting.Adept at generating conceptual possibilities, analyzing them strategically and then implementing them. Thrives in a challenging environment, which includes meeting tight deadlines. Possesses excellent writing skills with the ability to distill complex information into clear, understandable language.