Laura Karahka Email & Phone Number

- Manage the Organically Canadian Resource Hub, providing engaging educational content for consumers interested in learning more about the environmental, health and social benefits of supporting sustainable agriculture.- Alongside the COG team, coordinate social media content to amplify partner events, share information about the organic sector, celebrate successes of our work, and inspire Canadians to grow, eat and support organic.- Work with colleagues, partners and external contractors to create meaningful resources, farmer story videos, and interactive content.

Virtual

- Craft communication tools including press releases, social media content, logos, and brand guidelines for non-profits.- Develop professional rack cards, brochures, postcards, and promotional letters to promote a variety of small businesses.- Research and write blog posts for small businesses.Testimonial: "Laura is an amazing writer. She captured my voice instantly and was kind and communicative. She is very receptive to feedback (there wasn't much) and prompt in her responses. I can't wait to utilize her talents again soon." - Upwork Client

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

- Supported the projects and campaigns of EAC's Marine Program including: sustainable fisheries and aquaculture; marine protection and planning; sustainable seafood; and coastal communities. - Created communications materials, and translating technical information into understandable messages and stories for a diverse range of audiences.

Working with the teams of Ocean View Continuing Care Centre; Port City Home Services; The Birches Nursing Home; and Ocean View Foundation to provide creative and important supports to seniors aging in our community, wherever they call home.Specific areas of focus:- Developing and executing marketing campaigns, including print, video, radio, social media, website, etc.- Designing internal and external communication tools including newsletters, annual reports, brochures and media releases.- Supporting business development initiatives including a focus on promoting the J-RO EZ Rest, a unique and beneficial support for care professionals that was invented right here at Ocean View.- Attending committee meetings, both internally and externally, to contribute a strategic communications lens to high level decision making and planning. - Chairing the organization's Diversity Committee, supporting the team to achieve an environment that is inclusive and respectful of all identities.- Offering support to the Ocean View Foundation Board of Directors in their efforts to raise funds to improve the lives of those that Ocean View serves.

Dartmouth, Ns

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Dartmouth, Ns

Helping those living with ALS and their families to live their best life despite an overwhelming and terminal diagnosis through:- Event support- Fundraising- Communications- Administrative support- Volunteer management

Dartmouth, Ns

Provided part-time support to the Manager, Leadership Giving, including:- Prospect research, preparation of donor profiles- Administrative support- Planning of cultivation and fundraising events

Halifax, Ns

Achieved more than $150,000 in revenue annually through major fundraising events: California Wine Dinner and Fascinating Canadian speaker series. Supported major gifts moves management through prospect profile research and impact reporting.

Halifax, Ns

Improved overall volunteer satisfaction with communications, recognition projects, and creation of a positive workplace. Recruited and coordinated volunteers for on-site, off-site, long term and short term positions. Developed concrete policies and procedures to ensure sound management of 90+ volunteers annually.

Bachelor Of Public Relations, With A Certificate Of Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Students' Union Employee/Volunteer, Promotional Team Member - Student Pub, Frosh Week Orientation Leader

Executive Education Certificate, Executive Leadership Development

Complete Media Training Master Class, Confidence On Camera

Certificate Of Volunteer Management

Executive & Professional Development Course, Engaging Stakeholders In Change

Executive & Professional Development Course, Essentials Of Managing People

Hungry Minds Creative Writing Workshop

Poetry Workshop Series