An independent Strategist and Communications Advisor with 35+ years in the practice of Public Affairs Communications and National and International polling. Presentations, briefings and speeches on current national and international events related to public opinion, politics and policy.

Public Opinion Research Institute at www.angusreid.org

Was responsible for a Global Polling practice. Put in place the world's first monthly global omnibus (24 country core) and conducted research for global clients on a custom basis in many other world venues. Created international indices and publicly released global studies on numerous topics. Conducted media interviews and placement worldwide. Accellerated Ipsos media coverage from fifth out of top opinion research companies to first. Online video for Global Advisor here: www.ipsosglobaladvisor.com

Public Opinion Research for clients in the private, public, association, crown and not-for-profit sectors in North America. Chief media spokesperson in Canada. Expanded media partnerships with Associated Press, McClatchy, Reuters, CNN International, Economist and many other news outlets to expand international profile for Ipsos.

Ipsos aquired Angus reid in 2000. Since 1989 I had worked in the Public Affairs research post--contributing to the growth of the company from billings of $4.5 million then to $250 million in Canada. Also managed media relations and public relases throughout North America and now in media relationships around the globe. Almost all of my research focused on high level public affairs crisis or communications messaging for corporate reputation/policy positioning. Also Chief media spokesperson for the company in Canada. Created Camadian media partnerships/media agency of record status with Southam News, CBC< Globe and Mail, CTV and Global news. Also created media partnerships with Associated Press, McClatchy, Reuters, CNN International, Economist and other news outlets to expand international profile for Ipsos.

Director of Clarica Life Insurace (Mutual Life Insurance Company) which became de-mutualized and then was aquired by Sun Life Assurance. I served on the board during this entire transition and transaction.

Effectively started the Toronto office of Winnipeg based Angus Reid Group. Established media relations and syndicated studies on major topics; carried out major marketing campaigns for the company; pioneered public affairs research in Canada and groundbreaking multi country studies with CNN international and the Economist; Owned until 1993 by Southam News, established public opinion studies as a platform for a multitude of clients, many of which continue today on an annual basis; became chief media spokesperson for the company inCanada and the United states; hosted "Your Opinion Counts" on CFRB Toronto and co-hosted on various Business News Network shows and commentated widely on politics and public affairs issues.

A public affairs consulting agency (no lobbying) where we prepared clients for public campaigns involving PR/GR/MR/Advertising with qualitative/quantitative research.

Non-Partisan Legislature Internship program (scholarship) working with members of parliament. Researched and wrote motions and speeches, worked with members on constituency matters. Extensive learning and travel to other legislatures and jurisdictions. Access to leaders/cabinet members etc. for learning.