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Montreal, Qc, Ca

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Participated on a steering committee to establish a community fundraising organization with a mission to support patient needs at the Montreal University Health Centre. Developed key strategies, policies, and communications channels to promote the organization's mission to the MUHC network and other community stakeholders. Served as the organization's founding Vice-President 2014, President 2015-2018, and Past President 2018-2019. Officially incorporating in May 2014 and obtaining charitable status in November 2015, The Friends of the MUHC continues to develop its fundraising programs to support the hospital and build positive and cooperative relationships within the health care network and community. https://friendsmuhc.org

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Wrote and edited communications copy for business clients. Submissions included press releases, executive summaries, and website text/content

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Designed and wrote an informational brochure for Federal and Provincial government officials, supporting Rogers’ application for CRTC national licence renewalPrepared speeches and supporting presentation materials for corporate executivesServed as communications resource for regional and divisional corporate PR eventsEditor/Writer for bi-monthly and daily employee newslettersRecipient of Trailblazer Award for outstanding performance and commitment to corporate goals

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Researched and monitored eight industries to identify current issues to market as prospective conference program topics to senior executives in the areas of law, finance, real estate, and governmentPrepared comprehensive analyses of trends in competitive landscape for each industryRecruited, coordinated, and cultivated working relationships with speakers to develop conference agendasWrote brochure copy and coordinated production with marketing and art departments

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Developed and implemented internal and external communications strategy to ensure association profile, position, and mandate were understood by all constituents, regulatory agencies, and the mediaOrganized and promoted conferencesDesigned, wrote and promoted all publications: newsletters, magazines, manuals, annual reports, catalogues, educational media, and public awareness brochuresResearched and formulated policy manuals, guidelines and briefs on various issues to assist members in their governance function. Advisory submissions addressed the Political Appointments Process, Board Governance, and Member Standards and Code of Conduct

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Established a government services unit to codify the public appointments processManaged the Order-in-Council appointments process for Ministry agencies, boards, and commissions, including recruitment of candidates, preparation of legal documentation, and coordination of media advertisements and releases announcing over 600 appointmentsScreened and recommended candidates to MinisterPrepared policy briefings for discussion with Minister's officeEnsured appointments documentation adhered to government policies and statutesConducted presentations to senior government officials on new protocol

Master Of Public Administration, Public Policy

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science And Sociology