Very excited to have joined the expanding communications team at JKM! Fast-paced and deadline driven, this role will keep me on my toes as I collaborate with an integrated client team to develop and implement communications programs for B2B and B2C clients.

Never a dull moment in this department, I was kept very busy with a number of responsibilities including managing the public relations and social media activities related to OpenText’s entire Enterprise Information Management portfolio. I was also the go-to person for the development and distribution of customer and product press releases. Corresponding with customers and product marketers was a 'must' to ensure releases were on message and geared toward the appropriate audience. In addition to… Show more Never a dull moment in this department, I was kept very busy with a number of responsibilities including managing the public relations and social media activities related to OpenText’s entire Enterprise Information Management portfolio. I was also the go-to person for the development and distribution of customer and product press releases. Corresponding with customers and product marketers was a 'must' to ensure releases were on message and geared toward the appropriate audience. In addition to creating and managing the master PR schedule (which is no small feat), I was in constant collaboration with members of the PR team and outside agencies in the planning and development of press tours, media interviews, and event activities. While a large portion of my time was dedicated to writing, I was also the prime contact for editing articles, blog posts, releases and web copy. Attention to detail is one of my strengths and believe it or not, I thoroughly enjoyed sitting down with a cup of tea to catch any errors before a release crossed the wire. Show less

There's no biz like show biz! Media and entertainment is in my blood and I was lucky enough to get the chance to produce for two of Toronto's top talk-radio hosts - who just happened to be my parents. Coming into the position with zero background in technical production, I was faced with a steep learning curve…and I loved it. Mastering a new skill is always exciting and I became an integral part of the show in my own unique way. Creating promos, using carefully selected music, pitching show… Show more There's no biz like show biz! Media and entertainment is in my blood and I was lucky enough to get the chance to produce for two of Toronto's top talk-radio hosts - who just happened to be my parents. Coming into the position with zero background in technical production, I was faced with a steep learning curve…and I loved it. Mastering a new skill is always exciting and I became an integral part of the show in my own unique way. Creating promos, using carefully selected music, pitching show ideas, and working on the fly to package an entertaining, informative, and without fail, funny show, became a work of art. On top of that, I was given free rein to jump in on any topics of the day which I happily took advantage of. From the kitchen table to the broadcast studio, I brought a third dimension to the dynamic duo and we had some great debates. While working with family can be tricky, it was more of a treat and one of the most educational and rewarding experiences I've ever had. Show less

Never underestimate the power of negotiation! While my parents will you tell I started to develop this skill when I was knee-high to a grasshopper, it was working in sales where I really began to master it. Learning how to read and respond to different types of people, overcome objections, and deliver knowledgeable and persuasive presentations are valuable tools that continue to help me both personally and professionally.