A strong believer in helping people, groups and organizations tell their story, Jonathan has spent the last eight years developing and implementing innovative communication programs for a variety of government ministries.Before joining Policy Concepts, he served as the Director of Communications for the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services and the Minister of Labour. He also served in the Office of the Premier, devising dynamic communication strategies to promote the 30% OFF Tuition grant, the Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit and other key government initiatives. He also leads development of communications for MPP proactive announcements to enhance reputation and profile.He previously served as Press Secretary to the Minister of Environment, as well as the Issue Manager and Legislative Assistant to the Minister of Revenue during implementation of the HST; pioneering social media approaches now used throughout government.Jonathan is the recipient of national scholarships and holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of Toronto and a Masters, International Relations, from York University.SKILLS:•Client Communications•Integrated Social Media Strategies•Media Relations and Media Monitoring•Issues and Crisis Management•Government Relations•Provincial Political Experience•Internal Communications