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Dissemination and implementation research focused on alcohol consumption and problems including alcohol use disorders, alcohol-related health services research, and analyses of alcohol policy and its impacts.

With an average of over 12 years’ experience in priority setting, our expertise focuses on how best to manage resources within the health care context. Our team members have published and presented widely on priority setting within both academic and organizational settings and it is this leading edge knowledge we bring to the field of priority setting in health care. Ensuring the most effective use of scarce health care resources is complex so we’ve developed software to simplify all steps in the decision making process. Our software, developed in partnership with health care decision makers, reflects our practical experience. It is easy to use, protects confidentiality and promotes an efficient process.Job duties include:• Project planning and management of resource allocation projects for national and international health care organizations, including designing and orchestrating third-party contractors and ensuring project is delivered on time and budget• Development and conducting of C-level client training, trouble-shooting and project evaluations• Writing and preparing all marketing materials, including copy and graphics for website, ads, brochures, presentations, videos, technical documentation guides; optimizing SEO and producing social media campaigns• Development and implementation of business processes, manuals and forms• Managing the operational budget, preparing projections and financial statements• Organizing and facilitating meetings and workshops across organizations and strategic partners• Manages website content, design and updates • Manages day to day business operations

Having authored over 800 articles and 1200 blogs, I create content that is informative and accessible for a broad audience.Position includes:• Research, write and publish weekly online articles and blogs • Develop taglines, create features and select articles for e-newsletters • Create and maintain all social media marketing efforts

As an independent contractor, I've worked with various organizations to develop projects ranging from fundraising initiatives, grant development, online marketing and health care research, from systematic reviews to qualitative studies including data analysis and document preparation. The following is a sample of some of the organizations I've provided services to:Mental Health Commission of CanadaBC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDSUBC Trauma ServicesBC SPCAValley Humane SocietyCanadian Red Cross

• Wrote and prepared briefings, government correspondence and public reports• Responsible for knowledge translation of research to inform public policy, public advocacy and program expansion• Prepared talking points for legislative sessions and media releases• Developed and implemented communication plans and collaborated in the development and application of the five-year strategic plan • Redesigned and wrote content for internal, ministry-wide and public websites; developed and implemented staff intranet• Created, prepared and wrote health promotion materials: brochures, pamphlets, guides and articles• Coordinated authorizer, vendor and staff training workshops, including the preparation of educational materials and toolkits for delivery via Telehealth

• Responsible for assisting community development projects for 157 leagues throughout the city• In charge of all communication planning and delivery: press releases, grant development, researching and preparing government reports, monthly e-newsletter; website development and writing online content • Managed large-scale campaigns, including budgeting, staff and volunteer management, sponsorship development, service organization, and media campaigns• Media spokesperson for television, radio spots and interviews• Produced community videos to support project grant applications• Developed a series of training workshops and videos for community leaders to build capacity and promote engagement