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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

•Managed client relationships, overseeing the delivery of election services to over 100 campaigns across multiple elections, highlighting strong project management skills.•Expertly navigated complex legislative processes, driving successful advocacy for policy changes on behalf of clients and securing vital funding.•Ensured rigorous compliance with lobbying regulations, offering expert guidance to clients on legal frameworks and requirements while maintaining ethical standards.•… Show more •Managed client relationships, overseeing the delivery of election services to over 100 campaigns across multiple elections, highlighting strong project management skills.•Expertly navigated complex legislative processes, driving successful advocacy for policy changes on behalf of clients and securing vital funding.•Ensured rigorous compliance with lobbying regulations, offering expert guidance to clients on legal frameworks and requirements while maintaining ethical standards.• Cultivated and maintained professional communication with a diverse range of stakeholders and government levels, skillfully coordinating strategic meetings and leveraging public opinion polling and research to craft high-level strategies, resulting in outstanding achievements. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

•Showcased outstanding interactive communication skills, encompassing both oral and written proficiency, while assessing the implications of emerging government policies in the Transportation and Innovation sectors.•Skillfully crafted comprehensive Member Motions, statements, and reports in a professional setting, thereby enhancing data-driven decision-making and informing policy deliberations.•Employed social media within a professional framework, executing and analyzing public opinion… Show more •Showcased outstanding interactive communication skills, encompassing both oral and written proficiency, while assessing the implications of emerging government policies in the Transportation and Innovation sectors.•Skillfully crafted comprehensive Member Motions, statements, and reports in a professional setting, thereby enhancing data-driven decision-making and informing policy deliberations.•Employed social media within a professional framework, executing and analyzing public opinion polling to remain informed about evolving political developments and economic factors. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

•Skillfully facilitated public consultations, engaging with diverse stakeholders to gather insights and address community safety concerns effectively and bringabout a neighbourhood traffic calming strategy.•Cultivated strong relationships with advocates and residents and city staff, fostering collaboration and constructive dialogue on numerous transportation and infrastructure files, including basement flooding.•Assisting the Councillor in delivering impactful public presentations… Show more •Skillfully facilitated public consultations, engaging with diverse stakeholders to gather insights and address community safety concerns effectively and bringabout a neighbourhood traffic calming strategy.•Cultivated strong relationships with advocates and residents and city staff, fostering collaboration and constructive dialogue on numerous transportation and infrastructure files, including basement flooding.•Assisting the Councillor in delivering impactful public presentations, articulately communicating proposals, including on redevelopment, property expropriation and other capital projects. Show less

Toronto

• Successfully managed two municipal election campaigns for a candidate, leading all aspects from strategic planning to Get Out The Vote (GOTV) initiatives.• Collaborated closely with the candidate to define campaign objectives and priorities, resulting in an impressive victory with 55.5% of the vote, outpacing five opponents. Secured a decisive lead with over 6,000 votes ahead of the nearest challenger.• Represented the candidate at various public and private events, effectively… Show more • Successfully managed two municipal election campaigns for a candidate, leading all aspects from strategic planning to Get Out The Vote (GOTV) initiatives.• Collaborated closely with the candidate to define campaign objectives and priorities, resulting in an impressive victory with 55.5% of the vote, outpacing five opponents. Secured a decisive lead with over 6,000 votes ahead of the nearest challenger.• Represented the candidate at various public and private events, effectively engaging with the electorate and conveying the candidate's message in their absence.• Orchestrated comprehensive media coverage, supervised the organization and execution of fundraising events, oversaw canvassing activities, and managed the sign assembly crew, ensuring seamless coordination and orientation. Show less

Department of Political Science

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

•Collaborated closely with all members of the Councillor's staff to provide essential administrative support, contributing to the efficient operation of the office and its ability to serve constituents effectively.•Assisted in the organization and execution of community events, town hall meetings, and outreach programs, fostering meaningful connections between the City Councillor and constituents.•Managed incoming correspondence, emails, and phone calls, ensuring prompt responses and… Show more •Collaborated closely with all members of the Councillor's staff to provide essential administrative support, contributing to the efficient operation of the office and its ability to serve constituents effectively.•Assisted in the organization and execution of community events, town hall meetings, and outreach programs, fostering meaningful connections between the City Councillor and constituents.•Managed incoming correspondence, emails, and phone calls, ensuring prompt responses and resolution of inquiries and concerns from constituents.•Coordinated and maintained the Councillor's schedule, including meetings, appointments, and public engagements, optimizing time management and ensuring a well-organized office workflow.•Developed and maintained a filing system for documents, records, and constituent feedback, streamlining information retrieval and enhancing office efficiency.•Acquired valuable insights into the workings of local government, municipal decision-making processes, and the importance of community engagement in shaping urban policies and initiatives.•Consistently demonstrated a high level of professionalism, dedication, and adaptability, meeting the dynamic needs and demands of a fast-paced municipal environment. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

• Managed a highly successful re-election campaign of a Toronto City Councillor in the 2010 municipal election• Administered the overall planning of the campaign, with the political candidate, set campaign goals and priorities that gathered 66% of the vote against 4 opponents, with a margin of victory of approximately 11,000 votes over the nearest challenger • Delegated tasks and duties at the campaign office and oversaw its functioning on a daily basis