Maggie Wheeler Email & Phone Number

Brockville, Ontario, Canada

Ontario, Canada

Services and Support for Small Business with Big Ideaswww.maggiewheelerconsulting.ca

Brockville, Ontario

As Business Development Officer and Legal Assistant, I coordinated events including senior partner retirements and additionally direct firm mergers and new firm integration. I also performed policy research and drafting as well as media relations and releases. Furthermore, I facilitated bookkeeping, HR, and payroll regulation; in addition, tracked company activities and monitored overlooked enterprise activities. Some of my select accomplishments include: ~ Designated as co-lead on firm redevelopment activities and prioritized company goals. ~ Appointed as project manager throughout exit strategy and site relocation facilitation; executed 70% downsizing and redistribution of resources into new law firm offices.

Brockville, Ontario

I reported necessary activities to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Director as Chief Communications and Engagement / Communications Officer. I also championed the development of effective internal and external communication and media / community relations strategies. I then crafted and revised communications policies and procedures, as well as wrote and edited annual reports, media releases, media briefing materials, speaking notes, and internal / external newsletters. In addition, I monitored available resources and mitigated other miscellaneous staff conflicts and problems.Some of my select accomplishments and projects include: ~ Selected as Internal / External Communications Lead throughout Transfer of Governance for Mental Health Acute Care Services (2011 to 2013) and Interim Mental Health Third-Floor Renovation and Services Site Transfers (2013 to 2014) projects. ~ Planned communications and public relations strategies for BGH Maternal Services Centennial (2012) and End of Life Information Symposium (2013). ~ Spearheaded all communications matters enterprise-wide and for individual hospital programs and departments; functioned as key media contact. ~ Oversaw social media development and presented information at Social Media in Healthcare Conference in January 2013. ~ Managed external website and led 2013 revitalization as webmaster. ~ Developed and launched comprehensive communications plans throughout 2010 to 2013. ~ Directed public spaces signage creation and integration across five hospital sites.

Township Of South Stormont

As co-chair and events coordinator with Beacon 50 Committee, I created and launched the six-day event commemorating our 50-year anniversary of St. Lawrence Seaway opening. This event demonstrated township agriculture, history, business, arts, tourism, and youth activities.

South Stormont, Ontario

I drafted corporate materials and managed projects in support of small business needs at Words, Ink. I additionally wrote, edited, and optimized promotional materials. Throughout all of my job duties, I liaised with clients including Cornwall General Hospital, Mental Health Crisis Team of SD&G, and Eastern Ontario Health Unit.Special projects included:Marketing, Public Relations and Communications Lead for Our Hospital, Our Future $10 Million Fundraising Initiative Major Donor Segment 2004 to 2005 (Cornwall Community Hospital).

Masters Of Arts, English Literature

Ba. Ed., History And English

Honours Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature, General, Magna Cum Laude