Ellen Gardner, M.Ed., Abc Email & Phone Number

You know the true value you bring to customers, partners and even employees.But when you explain it – on your website, intranet, email or in person – you can tell it’s not fully understood or appreciated.Your clients have a hard time distinguishing you from your competitors.The problem isn’t your value proposition, you know what you offer and stand for. It’s possible you’re not explaining it in a compelling way that your stakeholders can relate to.You might need communications help and that's where I come in. My goal in working with you is to help you develop a communications plan that is relevant to your audience, highlights your key strengths and is inspiring to your employees, clients and partners. You're knowledgeable, you're curious and you've got a great story. You just need an experienced communicator to lift you from the pack. Clients: CMEPP (Canadian Medical Equipment Protection Plan), Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, VHA Home Healthcare, HealthPRO, HIROC (Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada), Hawthorne Place Care Centre.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

The students who come to my business writing classes at U of T are usually there because they know what they want to say but the result is often too long and too academic. I teach both in-class and online and I love the energy and enthusiasm they bring to class. We explore the writing process, cutting the clutter, avoiding jargon, what makes an effective email and how to feel confident using the comma and the semi-colon. Writing is hard but my goal with my classes is to make doing it easier, fun and more fulfilling.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Everyone has to write but few do it with vim and confidence. I take students through the three phases of writing, how to conduct an interview, writing to persuade, telling your story through social media, and how to punctuate properly. I also conduct frequent Employment Assistance Strategies workshops for the college, guiding students on understanding the process for job search, the market, and how to create their personal profile.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

As Communications Advisor, I worked with the ISMP Canada team to develop and implement strategic communication initiatives that raised awareness of the organization's services dedicated to the goal of zero preventable harm from medications. My significant contribution was implementing a social media strategy and educating the team on building the organization's social media profile.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

As Senior Specialist, Communications and Marketing at HIROC, I worked with a talented team doing special projects, marketing campaigns, and my strong suit, writing and editing. The focus of our department is on building the organization's profile, strengthening relationships with partners, celebrating the knowledge and experience of HIROC employees, and communicating the importance of safe practices and safe care across the healthcare system.

New York, Ny, Us

A short but meaningful contract where I developed newsletters and promotional material in collaboration with partners and the design team in order to promote training and educational programs within KPMG.

Brampton, Ontario, Ca

While on contract at the Region of Peel, I media-trained frontline health practitioners and did media outreach; wrote newsletters and web materials; and developed social media campaigns designed to engage young and ethnically diverse audiences. Working with teams in long term care, family health and infectious diseases was tremendously inspiring and taught me the value and importance and training nurses and public health practitioners to use their own voice in communications.

Mississauga, On, Ca

I was hired at Faye Clack to work on the Avocados from Mexico campaign. I participated in an award-winning Ontario-wide publicity campaign that featured a dramatic series with Ava Cado; wrote articles on the health benefits of avocados; designed postcards with avocado recipes; and was part of a massive public sampling of avocados at Union Station. Confirmed my love of all things avocado!

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

One of my most exciting and educational roles as I arrived shortly after the merger of HP and Compaq. In the internal communications role, I oversaw the revamping of the company Intranet site to include company goals and stories on employee successes, and I built excitement around quarterly employee Town Hall meetings by adding video, outside speakers and webcasting. As Manager of Philanthropy for Canada, I developed a Canadian version of the HP Technology for Teaching grant program and trained employee volunteer teams on how to make meaningful donations to community and nonprofit organizations.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Toronto, On, Ca

Leadership Essentials Certificate

Masters Of Education, Adult Learning And Career Development

Bachelor Of Arts (Hons), Psychology, Sociology

Certificate On Alternative Dispute And Conflict Resolution