Jesse Johnson Email & Phone Number

• Writing news articles for the Anishinabek News• Creating graphics to promote Health Transformation • Taking photos at conferences and events

Cobourg, Ontario, Canada

Creating content for social media

• Advocated for revenue sharing agreements and economic partnership opportunities with proponents• Prioritized and responded appropriately to consultation requests & communications that AFN receives from governments, project proponents and outside agencies with prior approval from Chief & Council• Provided monthly reports to First Nation Manager and full Chief and Council updating them on various initiatives as well as the outcome of meetings and/or conferences

Toronto, Canada Area

• Attended and promoted events on behalf of OFNTSC• Coordinated the corporation’s communications strategy in order to promote the corporation’s services to current and prospective clients• Responded to media calls and inquiries • Increased OFNTSC’s following on Facebook and Twitter by more than 25%• Created video reviews in order to promote TechNations 2017 • Explored and implemented creative ways to integrate written content with digital content, including video and Prezi• Captured photos and video at various conferences and tradeshows• Built effective relationships and collaborated with all administrative departments on key messaging • Consistently updated the website with news and upcoming events• Maintained social media communications updates and responses

Roseneath, Ontario

• Maintained relationships and partnerships with the other Mississauga First Nations, and various federal and provincial agencies• Developed and implemented a community engagement strategy related to Chief and Council’s strategic objectives• Created, and maintained the community website • Created and implemented communications material for various audiences• Purchased promotional materials for ONtour 2017 in Alderville• Created job postings and special event advertising • Researched, designed and edited the community brochure, media releases, web content, social media posts and advertisements • Maintained a filing system for the Lands and Resources department• Ensured that communication materials were developed in accordance with the branding guidelines and protocols set in place by Chief and Council• Developed and executed communications which utilized and strengthened the website• Consulted with proponents on behalf of Chief and Council and the community • Developed new techniques and opportunities for engaging the community to ensure public consultation and engagement practises were continuously improved• Initiated and maintained positive professional relationships with the media and oversaw all aspects of media relations in order to promote Alderville’s Historical Gathering• Adhering to confidentiality regulations

Hagersville, Ontario

• Prepared speeches, press releases and statements on behalf of Chief and Council• Wrote letters of support, condolence, appreciation, etc.• Wrote content for communication tools including pamphlets, advertisements, posters, notices, presentations, and newsletters in coordination with department staff• Proofed key documents (reports, proposals, policies, etc.) for errors and ensured compliance with communications policy and brand guidelines• Researched, wrote, and edited content for special publications on behalf of MNCFN• Developed schedules for daily website posts• Identified interview subjects (Council, staff, partners, community members)• Attended workshops and events• Captured photos and obtained completed photo release forms for each subject• Wrote congratulatory letters to Members of Parliament and the Prime Minister• Edited the Annual Report

Niagara Falls

• Answered phone calls, faxed documents and solved problems when necessary• Coordinated and hired 23 employees• Created work schedules and ensured all staff members showed up for their shifts• Exceeded our goal of raising $85,000 • Stayed within the budget to keep employee costs low while using volunteers to save money

St. Catharines

• Displayed a professional image to the public and promoted the mandate of the department• Demonstrated high customer service standards, addressed inquiries regarding services provided by the Department• Received incoming phone calls from the public; recorded public complaints and requests for service; relayed communications on behalf of staff; received complaint/requests for service, forwarded to the appropriate contact• Assisted with training of part-time staff• Adhered to high standards of ethical behaviour and demonstrated an understanding that personal actions impact the public’s perception of the store

Niagara Falls

• Wrote clean, compelling and accurate content under tight deadlines• Created Prezi's in order to provide more information to the audience • Capturing photos for each article • General reporting duties, including stories on politics, entertainment, travel, lifestyle, etc.• Conducted interviews with Bob Rae, Jim Diodati, Kim Craitor and Jim Bradley• Exercised sound journalistic judgment under pressure• Promoted each article on social media

Welland

• Regularly wrote and edited news articles • Captured photos for print and online • Responsible for distributing newspapers in the Niagara Region• Topics of writing included politics, entertainment, travel, sports, lifestyle etc. • Notable interviews included: Liberal Party Leader, Justin Trudeau; Chef Michael Smith; and, Country Artist, Tim Hicks• Responsible for reviewing and editing copy before going to print

Diploma, Journalism Print, 86

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