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Buffalo, NY, US

Helping marketing and communication leaders strengthen their reputations, energize their teams and accelerate their value by developing programs and tactics that solve business problems and drive profitability.

Ithaca, New York, US

Supporting the development of working executives enrolled in the Cornell EMBA Metro New York Program.

Toronto, Ontario, CA

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Managed the external, internal and executive communications teams at PwC CanadaEngaged employees via 14 townhall meetings across Canada - our innovative approach received a 2020 IABC/Toronto Ovation Award of Excellence in the category of Leadership CommunicationsDeveloped brand, story and integrated communications plan for ALL IN: 2019 PwC Partners.

Toronto, Ontario, CA

Driving employee awareness, understanding and engagement in Foresters 10-year strategy, vision, business priorities and culture.As a direct result of strategy and vision communications, 91% of global employees report that they now understand how their roles contribute to achieving the goals of Foresters, while 85% have a clear understanding of the.

Toronto, Ontario, CA

Appointed to this Assistant Vice President executive development role after an extensive inside / outside search, providing support to the CEO with the planning, management and execution of Foresters strategic prioritiesAccomplishments:Led all internal and external CEO communications, leveraging social media to create a transparent and constructive.

Toronto, Ontario, CA

Operated Foresters $5 million granting program, empowering members to organize their own volunteer projects. Increased new program applicants 25% from 2013 to 2014. Managed communications development for critical Membership Division priorities, including annual report to members, organizational business plan, regulatory filings (IRS / CRA), etc.

Toronto, Ontario, CA

Created global corporate social responsibility strategy and built partnerships with Ronald McDonald House, KaBOOM! and American Red Cross to deliver and showcase Foresters unique value propositionEnsured that the Member Services team provided exceptional service to members through volunteer grants, event planning best practices and timely marketing.

Toronto, Ontario, CA

Developed the change management and communication plan for Securing Our Legacy: member leader listening tour - The ideas shaped through this consultation became the foundation for Foresters modernized governance structure. Coached a team of communications professionals to develop all programming elements (informative and persuasive) for Foresters.

• WaterCooler (www.watercoolerinc.ca) is a corporate internal communications consulting firm, with clients that include AstraZeneca, BASF, Famous Players and Foresters.
• Developed a communications tool for $7 billion insurance company to attract actuaries and stave off turnover. Following the campaign’s launch, staff recruitment rate increased 20%.
• Led communications work for an internal corporate vision and values launch for a long-time client. This project was an unprecedented success, with 88% of employees reporting a good understanding of the firm’s new.

• Executive support for WaterCooler’s President, including calendar oversight, travel bookings, meeting minutes, supplier management, multitasking and prioritization, etc.
• Cut annual client event costs 10% from prior year by consolidating suppliers and reconfiguring the project.

North York, Ontario, CA

• Designed a step-by-step listing guide for over 5,000 realtors in North American market. Majority of project research comprised interviews with CEO and top realtors.

Burbank, CA, US

• Generated over $10,000 in free publicity per film launch through print, radio and web media.

Toronto, Ontario, CA

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Coaching For High Performance

Bcomm, Marketing