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Kitchener, Canada Area

I work with businesses of all sizes to support their strategic communications needs. My work supports their objectives while keeping brand and reputation in sharp focus. The projects I work on vary, but they often touch on internal and external communications, branding, and change management.Skills:• Communications planning, strategy, and management• Public Relations and Media Relations• Writing, editing, and proofreading

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

I take complex information (history, geopolitical issues, social change, economic, statistical, and agricultural issues) to create engaging articles, presentations, and workshops focussing on what and how we eat. Skills:• Writing and storytelling: editorial, op-ed, reviews, online content, recipes, white papers.• Research, interviewing, and information synthesis• Public speaking and presentations• Recipe testing and development• Project management𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 (𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟳 – 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁)I write about the evolving local food scene, connecting what’s happening locally with national and international trends and issues. Articles include reviews, profiles, op-ed, recipes, hospitality industry overviews. 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁, 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲 (𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟴 – 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯)My World of Food column told the everyday and hospitality industry leader stories, intersecting immigration, food, and memory.𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗥𝘆𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 (𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟲 - 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁)This is an ongoing project that looks at the evolution of contemporary food culture in Waterloo Region, exploring local foodways. 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁 (𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟱 - 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟴)Cardamom Addict was one of Canada's first food blogs. Over 13 years, it amassed an international following that included food professionals, mainstream media, and passionate amateurs. 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿, 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘀.𝗻𝗲𝘁 (𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟲 - 𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟴)Foodieblogs.net was an online food blogging community. Managed membership, answered questions, and created online content, and edited submitted content.𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁, 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗘𝗮𝘁𝘀 (𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟲 - 𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟳) Canada Eats was an online food magazine that celebrated Canadian food and cuisine. Wrote monthly Canadian cookbook reviews.

Kitchener, On

I developed and delivered class content for Event Planning for Public Relations (Diploma Stream) and rounded-out prescribed course content with lessons based on current, real-world needs and experiences. I managed student teams who planned, executed, and evaluated client events.Skills: • Leadership, people and team management• Issue management and conflict resolution• Presentation delivery• Event planning and management• Teaching and mentoring

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

I led the development, execution, and management of comprehensive, integrated communications strategies, in a fast-paced environment. Over 14 months, I led multiple cross-functional communications teams and worked with senior internal and external leaders to support seven acquisitions, integrations, wind-ups, and divestitures. Skills: • Communications management and consulting• Strategic, integrated communications in a publicly traded and regulated environment• Leadership, team and relationship building• Change management (mergers, acquisitions, and integrations)• Project management• Issues management

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

I was half of Canadian Division’s Public Affairs team, supporting one of the nation’s largest financial services companies. I provided full-service PR its six business units, built and executed proactive and reactive media strategies, and created issues and reputation management strategies, and media coaching subject matter experts. Apart from being back-up divisional spokesperson, I also worked with international teams, compliance and ombuds areas and supported internal and external communications for M&As.Skills:• Corporate communications in a publicly traded and regulated environment • Issues and crisis management • Media Relations and reputation management• Strategy and consulting• Leadership, teamwork, and relationship-building

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

I supported Divisional Marketing and Media Relations areas, which included creating and maintain the Divisional media activity database (tracked national media mentions) and coordinated media product and business surveys. Assisted Media Relations Director with media queries, client-facing issues, and wrote media releases, matte stories, magazine articles and radio scripts. Skills:• Media relations• Project coordination• Writing and editing• Administration and clerical

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

I was a maternity leave replacement for a role that spanned Media Relations and Corporate Citizenship. This included Divisional corporate giving program administration and coordinating employee giving campaigns. I assisted the Director of Media Relations by tracking media mentions, issuing media releases and creating quarterly media activity reports.Skills:• Corporate citizenship and philanthropy• Project coordination and campaigns• Media relations• Administration and reporting