Katherine Cormier Email & Phone Number

Saint John, NB, CA

Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

High River

Engage~Inspire~Motivate~Internal brand/communications strategy~Executive communications~Intranet lead~Social Committee lead

Calgary, Canada Area

Experienced communications and stakeholder relations professional focused on strategic guidance and collaboration.Areas of expertise:- writing/editing- brand, people and culture communications (internal/external/executive)- project/event strategy (including tools and resources)- program strategy and development (profit/non-profit)- speech-writing.

Calgary, Canada Area

• Job scope - development and implementation of university’s Affinity Communities program. The affinity communities’ model will play a critical role in cultivating, developing, and advancing alumni leaders. Primary.
• Serve as engagement manager for an assigned portfolio of alumni leaders ensuring meaningful stewardship and recognition
• Support and empower alumni to create best practice affinity groups which strengthen the alumni community
• Position Affinity Communities as a meaningful form of alumni engagement that is scalable and rewarding for alumni
• Engage alumni volunteers and leaders to inform and evaluate engagement initiativesAccountabilities and Achievements:
• Led the identification and launch of three pilot Affinity Communities within first 6 months of employment

Calgary, Canada Area

• Job scope – develop, implement and maintain social media strategy. Accountabilities and achievements:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy and editorial calendar that support business objectives including fund development, event promotion and stakeholder engagement
• Assisting in the designing and implementation of content marketing and social media campaigns, from start to finish
• Create, schedule and monitor social media content across various platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• Analyze web traffic metrics
• Ensure consistent branding across all communication channels

Calgary, Canada Area

Calgary

• Job scope - development and execution of communications, plans, programs and activities that promoted alignment to brand strategy, engaged employees to give to their communities, and equipped and engaged employees to.
• Planned and executed internal communications including campaigns, articles, profiles, and employee collateral that promoted understanding of the business to encourage employees to be advocates and to promote employee.
• Coordinated internal network of 300+ employee ambassadors to help solve business challenges and shape initiatives across the company. Supported initial phase of enhancement project.
• Managed company-wide employee giving program over 6 years: -Managed all aspects of program from improved governance and reporting to strategic communications at both local and national level (guiding several team leads.
• Mobilized employees in support of disaster relief efforts (Fort McMurray fires, Calgary floods) and supported internal communications efforts
• Key events: Lead for National Volunteer Week efforts (mobilizing colleagues locally and nationally), company townhall which saw over 65 locations across Canada and the U.S. participating, and employee engagement.

Calgary, Canada Area

• Job scope - strategic support for local and national community partnerships working closely to support the company’s community initiatives and programs while focusing on social license, brand reputation and employee.
• Strategically managed portfolio of community partnerships that supports the corporate brand and reflects a strong awareness of the corporation’s business and operating strategies
• Negotiated, developed and leveraged execution of agreements including industry sponsorships
• Supported Community Partners group divestment and realignment process while maintaining positive company reputation with external clients
• Led a suite of internal reporting requirements (quarterly, industry) while supporting internal/external reporting through London Benchmarking Group that helped ensure successful return on investment of multiple.
• Managed company-wide employee giving program

Calgary, Canada Area

• Accountabilities and achievements:
• Evaluation of funding and partnership proposals to determine fit within business objectives
• Supported community investment philosophy and portfolio ensuring aligning to Corporate Brand and reflecting a strong awareness of the corporation’s business and operating strategies
• Oversaw key community partners
• Managed funding database and provided counsel on opportunities for sponsorship
• Led company-wide employee giving program managing all employee inquiries, volunteer activities and communications

Calgary

Calgary, Canada Area

Working in various administrative roles supporting large teams (20+) both in Calgary and Fort McMurray.Some responsibilities included:- travel arrangements- meeting arrangements- SharePoint site management - drafting memos and other documentation as required- Outlook and Lotus calendar management- office maintenance (coffee/ computer toner, etc.)- data.

Bachelor'S Degree, Professional Arts, Communications Major - Ba, 3.5 Gpa

Succeeding In Internal Communications-Behind The Scenes With Effective Project Management

Strategic Communications Planning And Auditing

Corporate Community Involvement, Corporate Community Involvement, Certificate

Public Relations Certificate, Pr

Public Relations Extension Certificate

Diploma, Administrative Information Management

Administrative Information Management

Pillars Of Management Certificate Of Completion, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services