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Promoting amateur sports throughout the province.

The Saskatchewan SWAT is a Junior A and Junior B Tier 1 box lacrosse team that features the best junior box lacrosse players in Saskatchewan. It is the only elite junior team in the province and it provides an excellent sports entertainment experience for all ages.In 2014, I joined the team staff as the Play-by-play commentator during webcasts. In 2015, the SWAT hired me as the Director of Public Relations, duties include: Social media channels management Website management  Media relations  Special events management, including community relations, game day promotions and any other seasonal public relations and marketing necessary.

A public relations firm in Saskatoon focused on the growth of your business. Leveraging traditional public relations approaches with new and evolving strategies designed with the goal of meeting and exceeding your business objectives.We’re not your traditional public relations firm.Beyond traditional public relations tactics, we employ a comprehensive approach that includes leveraging the digital media space, such as social media, blogs and online communities. Results aren’t achieved through a single campaign; it’s a variety of strategies and tactics executed over time with proper amplification that lead to tangible results which, in turn, help you to achieve – and exceed – your business goals and objectives.It’s more than issuing a press release. It’s how we talk about your news – and to whom – that makes us so successful.

ORA personal alert was created by combining what we learned from talking to real people, together with dedicated research and input from experts. We care about your independence, we care about how you look, and we will not compromise on your safety.Our goal is to help make your life better. After all, we only have one life, and each of us deserves to have the ability to live our best life, at every stage of life.Duties include:Development and maintenance of the Brand and ensuring our product line meets the expectations of our customersDevelopment and execution of sales and marketing strategyManagement of social media channels - Twitter, Facebook, LinkedInWebsite Management

Administer and update social media pages, including LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Manage and develop content on external website. Create and deliver communications to internal and external members.

Working with the Lacrosse Club in Saskatoon: Social media channels management Website management  Media relations Community engagement and public relations as needed

Providing leadership to the fund development and corporate communications functions for the Saskatchewan Abilities Council. Management of regional community relations and events staff as well as providing direct supervision of fund development staff. Coordinate are oversee the annual fund development plan. Increase revenues by meeting annual fund development financial targets through different activities. Coordinate Easter Seals Canada national events. Deliver corporate communications activities and projects  Website management  Media relations  Special events management  Oversee and coordinate donor recognition program

Saskatchewan Alliance for Youth and Community Well-being (SAYCW) is an alliance of health, education and other community stakeholders dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the Saskatchewan population. Through a funding agreement between the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency and the University of Saskatchewan, SAYCW is carrying out a provincial youth health survey that will capture valuable information about the current health and well-being of youth in Grades 7 to 12. The survey focuses on risk and protective factors for optimal health and well-being, as well as cancer and chronic disease prevention.As the Communications and School Engagement Coordinator my role is to: Create and implement the annual Strategic Communications Plan. Create and implement the social media strategy plan. Arrange and coordinate for spokesperson as required for media interviews. Write and distribute press releases, media alerts, news releases, draft key messages as required.  Official photographer for public relations department. Create and write all promotional materials – brochures, invites, posters, advertising pieces for media outlets, programs, press kits, etc. Work with office staff to plan, organize and facilitate special events.  Assist with the developing of budgets, reports, communication plans, statistics, and information. Relationship building and liaising with media outlets, schools, divisions, health regions, and any other organization that would fit the SAYCW mandate. Create and write information for media kits.  Managing social media online accounts to promote SAYCW (Facebook, Twitter, Event web pages, updating website stories etc.)

southpaw communications inc. is a strategic communications and PR company. We help businesses and organizations of all sizes to tell their stories by the way of PR, communications and marketing. Essentially, we help companies figure out who to talk to, what to tell them and how to do it in a clever, creative way.In March of 2015 southpaw closed its doors.

SREDA promotes Saskatoon & region as the best place to live, work, and invest. We help businesses set up, invest, thrive, and expand in the region. Create and implement the annual Strategic Communications Plan. Create and implement the social media strategy plan. Arrange and coordinate for spokesperson as required for media interviews. Write and distribute press releases, media alerts, news releases, draft key messages as required. Create and implement the annual media buy plan, as well as, review media buy proposals.  Official photographer for public relations department. Create and write all promotional materials – brochures, invites, posters, advertising pieces for media outlets, programs, press kits, etc. Production of the monthly newsletter "The Regional". Production of monthly E-Bulletin. Work with office staff to plan, organize and facilitate special events.  Assist with the developing of budgets, reports, communication plans, statistics, and information. Relationship building and liaising with media outlets to obtain media buys that best suit SREDA. Create and write information for media kits.  Managing social media online accounts to promote SREDA (Facebook, Twitter, Event web pages, updating website stories etc.)

Saskatchewan Polytechnic serves 26,000 distinct students through applied learning opportunities at campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon, and through extensive distance education opportunities. Programs serve every economic and public service sector.I worked with assigned clients at SIAST in the areas of Industrial Arts and Health Sciences Develop and execute marketing plans to achieve objectives.  Provide support in planning campus related events such as facility grand openings and announcements.  Media relations directed to Kelsey Campus and my assigned clients.

Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is the operator of six First Nations casinos in Saskatchewan. The casinos are conveniently located across the province: Bear Claw Casino (Moose Mountain Provincial Park), Dakota Dunes Casino (Saskatoon), Gold Eagle Casino (North Battleford), Living Sky Casino (Swift Current), Northern Lights Casino (Prince Albert) and Painted Hand Casino (Yorkton). Develop innovative strategies for internet communications including; advertisements, and social media networking Develop content/maintenance of the organization and casino websites www.siga.sk.ca.  Act as the voice of the organization through various social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, You Tube etc.

Unicrete Products Ltd. is a manufacturer of concrete roof tile and pre-coater of fiber cement siding.  Dealing with various people daily, including architects, designers, contractors, general public and various media groups regarding advertising and sponsorship opportunities. Develop and implement all advertising materials; including television, radio, newspapers, direct mail, posters, banners, brochures, and door hangers using advanced features of InDesign. Develop content/maintenance for the company website www.unicrete.com. Development and scheduling of annual tradeshow calendar, including the attendance of up to 11 shows annually. Scheduling and educating architectural firms about our product base.

Centre of Hope coordinates the Kettle campaign each year from November to December. Planned schedules, transportation, visits to various locations, and meetings with business owners. Duties to include various public relations advising throughout different ongoing activities including scheduling of volunteers, attending various corporate events such as the annual coat drive and Toy Mountain. Also advised on the development of viral videos and Public Service Announcements.

The Alberta Youth Outreach Foundation was a non-profit organization that helped at-risk youth with an education and career path. Rebranded and marketed a new image for our youth centre (Halo) through the use of a strategic communications plan. Organized and planned community events, with media coverage such as Cardel Night Out Under the Stars, a community development event to raise awareness for at risk youth, collaborating with the Calgary Vipers baseball team.