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Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Supporting the hospital's strategic plan and growing programs and services through expert and strategic communications leadership, including internal communications, community and stakeholder relations, media relations and issues/reputation management. Providing expert counsel to the senior leadership team.

Toronto, Canada Area

Provided expert communication leadership, counsel and services to advance the College’s Strategic Plan and its mission to protect the interests, health and well-being of the public.Responsible for public, professional and stakeholder communications and engagement, as well as planning, developing and implementing communications strategies.Led communications for key organization-wide projects and key initiatives aimed at promoting quality and safe pharmacy practices and… Show more Provided expert communication leadership, counsel and services to advance the College’s Strategic Plan and its mission to protect the interests, health and well-being of the public.Responsible for public, professional and stakeholder communications and engagement, as well as planning, developing and implementing communications strategies.Led communications for key organization-wide projects and key initiatives aimed at promoting quality and safe pharmacy practices and demonstrating the College’s role and value as a systems-focused regulator that puts patients first.Led and supported awareness and engagement activities, issues management and media relations, as well as general public affairs priorities.Responsible for public, professional and stakeholder communications and engagement, as well as planning, developing and implementing communications strategies. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Short-term contract to provide communications advice and support to advance the union’s advocacy on behalf of its 155,000 members. Responsibilities included rapid response communications support, developing speaking remarks, teletown hall scripts and communications materials for key campaigns and events.

Toronto, Ontario

Developed and managed the overall political strategy and direction of an organization with vast and complex communication needs.Spearheaded internal and external communications plans and products to support and promote the government’s work to deliver on its priorities, and raise the Minister's profile and reputation.Managed a team of seven, working closely with senior political and public service staff, healthcare stakeholders and elected members on key projects.

Ottawa And Toronto, Ontario

Broke stories of national and provincial importance and covered major news events, including six federal and provincial elections and budgets, producing content to tight deadlines for print, broadcast, websites and social media.Developed superior writing and editing skills, producing material in a range of writing styles, from short form broadcast copy to longer analytical pieces.Expertise researching and analyzing complex material and conveying information in a clear, concise… Show more Broke stories of national and provincial importance and covered major news events, including six federal and provincial elections and budgets, producing content to tight deadlines for print, broadcast, websites and social media.Developed superior writing and editing skills, producing material in a range of writing styles, from short form broadcast copy to longer analytical pieces.Expertise researching and analyzing complex material and conveying information in a clear, concise and compelling way to different audiences.Delivered commentary on TVO’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin and Global TV’s Focus Ontario, provided on-air interviews with CP’s radio and broadcast clients. Show less

Masters, International Relations And Affairs

Bachelor, Journalism And English

Activities and Societies: Reporter and editor at The Charlatan, independent student newspaper