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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Helping to build a better financial future for all Canadians.

Driving Brane's regulatory, public policy, communications, and ESG initiatives as we evolve to set the global benchmark for secure custody of digital assets.Serving as acting Corporate Secretary, overseeing governance and board support for Brane Inc. and its subsidiary Brane Trust.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Leading Brane’s regulatory and communications functions in Canada and the United States as the company pursues an aggressive commercialization strategy in multiple jurisdictions. Oversaw Brane’s Project Management Office, driving effective and timely delivery of key company initiatives.

Vancouver, Bc

• Led a team of up to 50 staff and contractors, serving 42 elected MLAs, 87 local riding associations, and over 60,000 members, reporting to a 25-member executive board.• Oversaw a multi-million dollar annual budget, implementing rigorous financial controls, substantial spending reductions, and unprecedented transparency measures.• Managed the party’s transition to a radically transformed regulatory environment and revenue model, with an emphasis on grassroots donor recruitment and stewardship.• Planned and administered the party’s 2017-18 leadership election, which doubled the party’s membership.• Managed the party’s successful campaign in the 2018 referendum on proportional representation.• Led planning and execution of the party’s 2018 biennial convention for approximately 1,200 attendees.• Rapidly and effectively transitioned the organization to remote working arrangements and virtual engagement in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.• Frequently represented the party as media and public spokesperson.• Coordinated candidate recruitment, due diligence, and nominations for the 2020 election campaign.• Served as provincial campaign manager for the 2020 pandemic election campaign.• Managed regulatory compliance and working relationships with Elections BC and the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Responsible for all operations of British Columbia’s largest and most successful political party, with 15 staff and a multi-million dollar budget.Led organizational transformation amid transition from government to opposition and major regulatory changes.Administered the party’s first leadership election process in 6 years, including vendor management, rules enforcement, candidate/campaign relations, and major events execution.Ensured cohesion and cooperation between party members, local organizations, and elected officials.

Vancouver, Canada Area

•Led communications, issues management, and media relations in the lead-up to the 2017 election.•Provided guidance and direction to candidates and local campaigns on local, regional, and provincial issues.•Prepared candidates for key media interviews, debates and forums, and oversaw responses to interest-group issue surveys.•Worked with target riding campaigns to craft and execute locally appropriate strategic communications plans.•Managed and responded to media requests, acting as primary spokesperson for the party.•Designed and executed a province-wide, regional post-election consultation process.•Coordinated volunteer and legal resources for final count and recount monitoring in tightly contested ridings.

Surrey, Bc

•Led issues management, provincial and local government affairs, and stakeholder relations for CN in British Columbia.•Met with and briefed mayors, councils, municipal staff, and other stakeholders on CN's operations and matters of concern.•Worked with CN departments across the company to ensure license to operate and achievement of key business considerations.•Coordinated grants, donations, and sponsorships for chambers of commerce and other community organizations throughout British Columbia, ensuring CN representation and recognition at key events.

Victoria

•Responsible for issues management and communications in the Minister’s Office of B.C.’s largest ministry.•Worked closely with Premier’s Office, senior Ministry officials, and Government Communications & Public Engagement to respond effectively to emerging issues.•Supported MLAs and Government Caucus in managing and responding to local and regional issues.•Supported Chief of Staff in managing stakeholder relationships including patient groups, industry, and local governments.•Supervised two Executive Assistants on tasks relating to issues, case management, and MLA support.

Victoria

Vancouver

•Managed all aspects of communications, including media relations and issues management, for BC’s free enterprise coalition.•Served as primary spokesperson to media for Today’s BC Liberals, including regular television commentary.•Produced written content on behalf of the Party Office, including speaking notes, scripts and solicitations.•Supported BC Liberal riding associations and volunteers in their communications needs.•Handled all aspects of digital media, including the rebuilding of the BCLiberals.com website and management of social media profiles.•Oversaw design, production and deployment of multi-language advertising and collateral.•Collaborated on speaker recruitment, message development and logistical coordination for Convention 2014.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Democracy wrangler.

Community organizer.

Nationwide

Led communications, outreach, and coalition-building efforts for the national voice of Jewish and pro-Israel students. Dealt frequently and effectively with media, funders, and partner organizations to make the organization a relevant, informative, and impactful hub of Jewish-community and pro-Israel activism. Led delegations representing CFJS at external conferences including the 2012 AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.

Benefited from high-calibre campaign and public affairs training from some of Canada's top political professionals. Assisted in program design and delivery for the November 2011 Fellowship Conference in Ottawa. Represented CJPAC as the face of the Fellowship program at political conventions, conferences, and promotional events across Canada.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Provided collaborative leadership within the IAC executive team in the areas of communications strategy, stakeholder relations, and issue management. Acted as lead voice for the organization during a year of unprecedented growth and impact of pro-Israel advocacy at both Carleton University and the University of Ottawa.

Selected from pro-Israel students across the country to participate in CJPAC's unique Fellowship program – Canada's top political training program for university students. Represented CJPAC at numerous events, including as guest speaker at annual Board meeting and at the 2011 Toronto ACTION Party's Major Gifts Dinner.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Assisted professor in grading assignments and examinations, and lectured in his absence.

Served clients and investment professionals through administrative and marketing support.

Master Of Political Management, Strategic And Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Election Campaigns

Activities and Societies: Political Management Councillor, Graduate Students' Association

B.A. (Hons.), Political Science

Activities and Societies: University Senate, Student Working Group on Mental Health (Founding Coordinator), Israel Awareness Committee.