Heather Oliver Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Vancouver, Canada Area

- In collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders, develops communications strategies that address important issues, challenges and opportunities of BC Children's Hospital (BCCH), Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children (SHHC), BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre (BCWH), BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS), and the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). - Collaborates with program experts at BCCH, SHHC, BCWH, and BCMHSUS to develop internal and external communications strategies to highlight innovations, research, and profile excellence in health care. - Liaises with media, representatives from other Health Authorities, the Ministry of Health, provincial and federal agencies, healthcare companies, research institutions and universities, members of the community including patients, affiliated professional organizations and affiliated groups, and the general public to respond to requests for information, as well as to collaborate on joint initiatives and events.- Co-ordinates the production and distribution of internal and external materials such as intranet, website, annual reports and educational materials. Determines content in conjunction with Program Leads and Manager and/or Senior Director. Researches, writes articles, and works with others such as designers, photographers and printers.- Develops and supports implementation of a comprehensive communication strategy for the Agencies, provides expertise and guidance to peers in writing, editing and producing consistent and quality communications materials for the Agencies.

Vancouver, Canada Area

- Supported and managed multiple accounts ranging from lifestyle to entertainment and social issues.- Worked in a fast paced environment - Maintained constant communication with the clients is necessary to ensure that campaign strategy and targets were being achieved.- Worked in a deadline driven environment, managing all aspects of a client’s campaign.- Strategized to provide public relations recommendations and solutions.- Drafted media advisories, news releases, and other media materials in support of campaigns.- Initiated and facilitated media outreach opportunities.- Conducted event media accreditation and on-site hosting at client events.- Managed incoming and reactive media interview requests.- Developed targeted media lists for news releases, media alerts and other story pitching.- Drafted and distributed status reports of PR activity to team and client. - Assisted with training/supervision of PR team and used advanced project management skills to help team and client reach deadlines.

Calgary, Ab

Provided public relations consulting expertise to the team at The Waking Eye on client mandates.Specialties:Advertising, Graphic Design, Branding & Identity, Web Design & Development, Copywriting, Consultation, Public Relations, Social Media

Calgary, Canada Area

- Implemented plans, budgets, calendars and logistics for the Calgary Pineapple 5k Challenge. - Recruited and managed relationships with sponsors, donors, participants, media, constituents and partners.- Achieved fundraising goals set by the Society. - Assisted with recruiting and managing relationships with sponsors, donors, participants, media, constituents and partners as they relate to the special events.- Coordinated elements of promotional activities to ensure the success and enhance public awareness of the Pineapple 5k Challenge and Light the Night Walk.- Prepared/coordinated and maintained assigned campaign correspondence, financial records and statistical reports as needed. - Provided staff support for volunteers required for implementation of the event. Assisted in the development and implementation of other LLSC activities.

Calgary, Ab

Provided support to the community and aboriginal relations team in creation and management of stakeholder consultation and community involvement.

Calgary, Canada Area

Provided consulting support to the team at NATIONAL on a variety of client mandates.This involves assisting with research, writing, planning, media relations, events and overall project management to provide quality work for clients.

Calgary, Canada Area

- Assisted with the creation and implementation of marketing and communications activities, along with preparation, setup and execution of Rogers Chomp & Stomp, a charity event benefitting the Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta.- This was a Directed Field Study (DFS) as part of the curriculum of the Bachelor of Communications at Mount Royal University.

Developed and implemented marketing and communications materialsUpdated/monitored websiteConducted Media Relations for festivalAssisted with preparation, set up and execution of the GlobalFest Gala and other festival related eventsSponsor/Partner Relations Coordinated and completed all media interviews before and during the festivalOrganized partner and sponsor signage on-siteManaged volunteer photographersGeneral office & administrative duties

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication And Media Studies

Bachelor Of Communications, Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Special Events Marketing Assistant, Mount Royal University Volunteer FairGraduated with President's Honour Roll.