I am an articulate, engaging, and influential communications specialist with 17 years of experience crafting “the message.” I have a talent for creating a diverse array of communications materials ranging from keynote speeches, to editorial features, and press releases. I have demonstrated an ability to leverage strategic communications planning, stakeholder engagement, media relations, and issues management experience to achieve desired client/employer objectives. ===========Career Snapshot:My career began in the Premier’s Office of Ontario where I excelled in positions of progressive responsibility. During my tenure there, I gained experience in writing communications materials and briefing notes, reputation management, communications planning, media relations, organizing press conferences, leading teams, and coordinating activities between multiple stakeholders. As Manager, Writing & Social Media, I wrote as the Premier on the Premier’s blog (BlogON) covering a variety of topics; coordinated a production team of 4 to produce videos, images, and friendly media; and managed social media strategy. After playing a key role in a talented team that helped the Premier to 3 consecutive election victories, I moved into the private sector where I capitalized on my entrepreneurial flair and extensive experience to set-up a boutique communications consulting and writing firm providing best-in-class services to a diverse client base.===========Selected Highlights:► Complex Issues: Excelled in writing and communicating key messages on numerous complicated, politically sensitive topics such as HST, postsecondary education and training, and full-day kindergarten in a clear and accessible manner.► Self-Starter: Led the start-up and development of a boutique communications consulting and writing firm providing best-in-class services to a client base drawn from the public and private sectors.► Engagement: Crafted and distributed monthly newsletter for bicycle dealers in North America with consistent open rates of 50%+. Featured in Bike Mag’s 2019 round up of top-performing articles for piece on CBD.===========Areas of Expertise:✔ Leadership & Management✔ Strategic Communications Planning✔ Writing & Social Media✔ Keynote Speech Writing✔ Writing News Releases & Key Messages✔ Communications Planning✔ Social Media Strategy✔ Media Relations Management✔ Stakeholder Engagement✔ Creating Advertising Campaigns✔ Organizing Press Conferences & Events✔ Relationship Management✔ Reputation Management✔ Project Management✔ Newsletter Writing