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Duties: As a marketing coordinator in the Advancement Department, I primarily function to oversee external relations with media, sponsors and stakeholders. I oversee the production and printing of our bi-annual leisure guide and am the professional writer of press releases, media advisories, fact sheets, and backgrounders. Additionally, I am a lead event coordinator and communications/marketing liaison for such community events as the State of the Island, MI Community Celebration, The Craze, Get up and Go Wood Buffalo, CanadaROCKS and SummersEND and many more. A key aspect of my job included working with all departments to ensure a marketing strategy was in place to promote various functions and programming within the Island.

As a programmer working for the Parks, Recreation and Culture branch, I work primarily with coordinators on events and programming. Some of my responsibilities included the Thickwood Dog Park Opening, the first annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Santa Claus Parade. I also put forth a significant contribution to the 2009 WinterLights Celebrations program including the Snowflake Soiree event, as well as the preparation of the 2009 community profile guide.

As the lead staff member in the Member’s office, I managed the day-to-day operations and oversaw the budget, staff and volunteers, and the member’s schedule, including community outreach events. I frequently provided legislative research and media materials such as press releases, issue backgrounders, and our community newsletter.