Dylan Kelso Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Ab, Ca

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Develop, coordinate, and execute a six-part webinar series entitled the Resouce Innovation Forum. This series, focusing on the ESG challenges and opportunities in the Canadian oil sands, convened some of the top ESG, public policy, and environmental tech innovators for an honest discussion about the state of environmental progress in the oil sands. Duties included:- Coordinating series guests- Developing webinar questions- Conducting research- Producing communications products for event invitations- Drafting a webinar series report- Creating promotional videos and artwork

Calgary, Alberta

I completed my Master of Public Policy requirements in mid-September, 2020, with a research focus on energy and environmental policy. My specific interest lies in how ESG trends and public policy developments in Canada and abroad are beginning to shape the use of financial instruments to achieve sustainability objectives.

- Prepared strategic internal and external policy advice for Opposition MLAs, government bureaucrats, and Ministers of the Crown- Synthesized quantitative and qualitative policy analysis for the drafting of policy briefing notes, issues notes, and the drafting of policy reports- Drafted strategic stakeholder policy outreach events and meetings according to stakeholder matrices- Prepared verbal and written presentations for caucus MLAs, the Leader of the Official Opposition, and various stakeholder groups

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

- Organized and, when asked, represented MLAs at stakeholder meetings and community listening engagements, including meeting material preparations- Liaised between Constituent Assistants at the riding level and MLAs to provide policy advice and written communications support- Drafted correspondence on behalf of MLAs with stakeholders, ministers, bureaucrats, and constituents

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

- Created and executed the Youth Organizer program, designed to grow youth ground support for ridings across British Columbia- Managed BC Liberal Party Office HQ during the election, ensuring office supplies were up to date, maintaining excellent customer service at front desk reception, and setting up meetings and writing minutes- Maintained party website MLA profiles and helped riding associations with website troubleshooting- Generated graphic design artwork for riding services, including all lawn signs, banners, and pin buttons

Ottawa

- Developing a collaborative effort to streamline the church response to the Syrian/Iraqi Refugee Crisis- Researching the governmental/private methods of refugee sponsorship- Connecting various churches and denominations to one another towards a common goal: sponsorship of refugees- Managing and presenting data via Microsoft Excel

Trinity Western University, Langley, Bc

- Create and foster an environment of community- Embodying, both individualistically and corporately, the ideals of community: love, respect, sacrifice, and compromise- Event planning- Recognizing and utilizing the talents of those around me to benefit the overall vision of community.

Landscaping and yard maintenance

Professionally serve customers through creative and effective landscaping solutions by developing/sharing a vision for the beautification of yards and gardens.

Crofton, Bc

- Leading a team of approximately 10 volunteers- Ensuring that each team member is contributing to the goal of washing dishes and preparing for meals- Ensuring that team members value their individual roles in the process of our team goal (preparing dishes and meals) and the greater mission of the Camp.- One-on-one and small group mentoring, especially with younger team members.

Master Of Public Policy, Public Policy Analysis

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba

Activities and Societies: Track and Field

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Religion/Religious Studies

- B.A Religious Studies, graduating with great distinction - Active in Student Leadership -- Upperclassmen Resident Assistant; First-year.

Certificate In Leadership And Applied Public Affairs, Political Studies

- Gained valuable campaign experience - Experience working for an NGO - Coursework on political philosophy, ethics, leadership.