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Calgary, Ab, Ca

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Canada Area

-Strategic communications partner to various business units and initiatives.-Contributor to award-winning intranet (Best Digital Workplace award from Igloo Software for 2023).-Developer of ENMAX Style Guide; accountable for updates and its use.-Reviewer of team content, including internal newsletter, intranet articles, news releases and social media posts. -Supported team member events such as Town Halls, including executive strategy.-Helped maintain editorial calendar and project tracker.-Member of the crisis communications/on call media team (certified in ICS 200). Participated as Public Information Officer in Grid Security Exercise (GridEx) 2023, the largest in North America.-Led one to two direct reports in Managing Editor role; coach and mentor new team members. -Filled in for Manager, Communications when required (Interim Manager, Communications - January to September 2024).

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

-Provided communications and organizational change management (OCM) support for various client groups including IT, ENMAX Power, Corporate Compliance, and Regulatory.-Created an internal OCM toolkit for communications partners.-Acted as External Relations Advisor for a team member's short-term leave (media relations and external communications support, including publication in two magazines).

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

-Led internal communications support for IT and Finance.-Seconded as communications lead for enterprise-wide software migration program.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

-Member of the Board for 2023/24 and 2024/25 in the mentorship portfolio. (Volunteer position.)-Lead a team of three volunteers responsible for program marketing, pairing, resource sharing and event planning.-Together with Board engagement, increased participation in the mentorship program by 65 per cent year over year for the 2023/24 cohort.-Brought back the in-person kick-off event in 2023 (first time post-pandemic) and added a professional development element with support from other Board members and volunteer team.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

-Managed the IABC/Calgary Mentorship Program* with leadership from the Director, Careers - Mentorship.-Worked with other volunteers to set up all aspects of the program: applications, pairing, events, and resources.-Nominated for Volunteer of the Year Award in 2016/17 and 2018/19 (won for 2018/19).*Program won an Award of Merit from the IABC Leadership Institute in 2017/18.

Calgary, Canada Area

-Served as a senior member of the communications team.-Provided expertise and tactical execution in all areas of internal and external communications: employee communications and change management, intranet content and document management (SharePoint), crisis communications, website content and analytics, social media, corporate sponsorship and social responsibility, and event planning (town halls, employee events, Stampede hosting, United Way campaigns).-Interviewed, hired, and managed practicum student from Bow Valley College for spring 2016.

Calgary, Canada Area

-Advised Vice President of IT on internal employee communications and change management. -Wrote and distributed communications to IT staff and business users affected by new or changing technologies and internal structures.-Developed and delivered IT training materials such as videos (Brainshark, Adobe Captivate), quick reference guides, and in-person or train-the-trainer sessions to familiarize business users with new or updated software and cloud-based technologies.-Produced and executed change management strategies and communications plans, and coordinated stakeholder engagement activities as mandated by IT project requirements.-Coordinated user acceptance testing (UAT) and leveraged opportunities to integrate UAT with training.-Maintained excellent relationships within the IT department and with various business groups (HR, Finance, Compensation, Payroll, International Drilling).

Calgary, Canada Area

Client portfolio: Precision Drilling Corporation, Business in Calgary Magazine, Solium, SysGen Solutions Group, CMR Consulting, Passerelle Marketing, Alberta Health Services, LivingSocial, TechRev, ACCT Canada, Demand Media Studios.Key successes:-Precision Drilling IT project: Worked with bilingual subject-matter expert to enable delivery of training in other languages.-Solium / Precision Drilling employee share purchase plan (ESPP) rollout: Worked as a consultant to both companies simultaneously to develop a comprehensive communications package; helped achieve an immediate increase in ESPP participation.-SysGen Solutions Group: Doubled social media audience within first six months of relationship; launched a corporate blog to enhance the company's thought-leadership position.-Business in Calgary magazine: Progressed from writing short pieces with no byline to writing four-page company profiles with byline.

Calgary, Canada Area

-Worked with the marketing team to redevelop the Solium brand and website.-Wrote copy for marketing materials like product pages, sales collateral and direct marketing emails.-Produced thought-leadership pieces such as white papers and feature articles.-Delivered on deadline in a fast-paced environment.-Coordinated investor relations and public relations initiatives.-Returned on a consulting basis in January 2013 to write copy for marketing materials and assist in the production of the 2012 Annual Report.

Calgary, Canada Area

-Produced clever 100 word copy for daily deals in a 24-hour turnaround from assignment time.-Drafted eloquent 300-400 word copy for travel escapes to various locations around the world.-Wrote up to six daily deals and two travel escapes per week. -Won an award for "Best Local Flavour" (deal for a subscription to Alberta Views magazine).

Calgary, Canada Area

-Helped manage second-highest sales volume store in the entire company.-Coached and led the sales team (delivered in-person one-on-one training as well as train-the-trainer sessions); developed three future managers.-Managed marketing projects inside and outside of the store; delegated tasks and provided feedback to employees involved.-Participated in strategic business planning with Regional Manager.-Trained staff (up to 10 new people per week during busy times).

Calgary, Canada Area

-Assisted the Director of Marketing and Communications with communications and marketing activities for Innovate Calgary and affiliated start-up companies.-Tracked daily media releases and presented relevant information to the business development team.-Wrote content for corporate website, internal and external newsletters, and annual report.-Published four articles in Research in Action Online (University of Calgary publication). -Planned and executed Outreach Programs; represented Innovate Calgary at events.-Chaired Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) committee.

Calgary, Canada Area

-Helped develop investor relations strategies and marketing materials for several clients.-Assisted clients in adhering to public disclosure best practices.-Filed relevant financial documents to SEDAR.-Planned, managed, and marketed monthly company presentations to capital markets audiences in Vancouver and Calgary. -Developed business initiatives with senior executives; used Salesforce and Adobe InDesign. -Awarded "Employee of the Month" for outstanding work on corporate database.

Calgary, Canada Area

-Promoted to bartender and shift leader within first three months of employment.-Worked almost full-time hours while attending university full-time.-Helped train new servers and bartenders.-Nominated for a Calgary White Hat Award for Best Server in North Calgary.

Calgary, Canada Area

-Four-month intern position as part of the Haskayne School of Business co-op program.-Worked in the Contracts department; selected as project manager for a student-led initiative to analyze the supply, price, and demand trends in the Canadian and Alberta markets for a variety of commodity categories.

Ottawa, Canada Area

-Eight-month intern position as part of the Haskayne School of Business co-op program; relocated to Ottawa.-Worked in the Oil & Energy department; helped develop and maintain database of Canadian companies in the energy sector.

Master Of Arts, Communications And Technology

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honours Society

Bachelor Of Commerce, Marketing

Completed the co-op program, which involved one year of full-time work experience (comprised of an 8-month contract as a Research.