Matt Bell Email & Phone Number

Courtenay, BC, CA

Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada

• The Senior Communications and Engagement Advisor works on a variety of engagement, education and communication projects for the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) and Comox Strathcona Waste Management (CSWM).
• Identifies, develops and executes multi-channel communications and engagement plans adhering to IAP2 standards that support key CVRD initiatives.
• Ensures corporate branding and messaging is clear and consistent, and that initiatives and tactics align with CVRD core… Show more The Senior Communications and Engagement Advisor works on a variety of engagement.
• Ensures corporate branding and messaging is clear and consistent, and that initiatives and tactics align with CVRD core services, strategic plan drivers and priorities to support and maintain a centralized presence and.
• Oversees the curriculum educator contract for CSWM and supports educational programs and other corporate initiatives. Adhere to assigned project budgets and make recommendations for communications financial impacts.
• Liaison/spokesperson for media requests and media response coordination.

British Columbia, Canada

• Work with clients to accomplish strategic marketing and communications goals
• Advise on future projects or tools designed to encourage customer traffic/interaction
• Create social media content and develop marketing campaigns with a digital focus in mind

Comox, British Columbia, Canada

• The Communications and Legislative Coordinator develops, manages and delivers corporate communications and public relations strategies that advance Council’s priorities and the initiatives and programs of the.
• Develop and implement an effective Communications Strategic Plan.
• Prepare and execute communications plans and engagement strategies in support of Council's Strategic Priorities, significant projects, and other Town initiatives.
• Manage media… Show more The Communications and Legislative Coordinator develops, manages and delivers corporate communications and public relations strategies that advance Council’s priorities and the initiatives and.
• Manage media relations to promote positive media coverage, prepare media releases, organize news conferences, respond to media inquiries, and act as a spokesperson when necessary.
• Provide expert advice and direction to the Mayor, Council, and senior management regarding messaging and issues management.

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Delivered detailed, strategic messaging during emergency and crisis communications situations
• Created communication plans and strategies to promote and increase the awareness of emergency response preparedness
• Led and managed the social media strategy and implementation
• Developed, maintained, and updated website content in conjunction with Web Services
• Led and managed mobile application development, maintenance, and coordination with third party providers
• Developed… Show more

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Mentored young athletes in training and exercises
• Motivated players in practice and game situations
• Organized and supervised out-­of-town tournaments
• Identified players’ strengths and areas requiring improvement

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Led and evolved the EPL marketing team to have an inbound, content and digital-first approach where web, content and digital touch points are a key part of attracting and retaining library users
• Served as the subject matter expert on digital and content marketing strategies, tools and tactics
• Led efforts to improve website content and search engine marketing strategy including keyword optimization, landing pages and blog implementation best practices for reaching new customers
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• Developed and implemented yearly Digital Strategy to provide direction for online activities
• Supplied content marketing strategies on EPL’s social media platforms and lead the implementation of emerging social media opportunities

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Developed marketing strategies to connect with current and prospective customers
• Produced marketing audits to assess current strategy and provide recommendations
• Social media strategy and implementation

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Managed and oversaw external communication content development such as the corporate website, social media, client newsletters, SEO and related tasks as assigned
• Maintained and managed all external (client facing) corporate collateral such as brochures, presentations, templates, case studies and white papers, online content and event collateral
• Managed and oversaw all external relationships, such as the Agency of Record (AOR), partner marketing teams and other agencies where… Show more
• Managed and oversaw all external relationships, such as the Agency of Record (AOR), partner marketing teams and other agencies where necessary
• Responsible for the planning and execution of all sales and external (client facing) events, activities and trade shows
• Directed and consulted with a wide range of technical subject matter experts and internal stakeholders to support external communication initiativesSome of our successes this year include:

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Oversaw the direction and marketing strategy to achieve campaign financial goals
• Approved budget allocation for upcoming campaign
• Formulated and developed new ideas for attracting new donors

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Mentored athletes in training and exercises
• Motivated players in practice and game situations
• Recorded statistics during games for player development
• Identified players’ strengths and areas requiring improvement

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Mentored young athletes in training and exercises
• Motivated players in practice and game situations
• Organized and supervised out-­of-town tournaments
• Identified players’ strengths and areas requiring improvement

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Developed, implemented and evaluated communication pieces including website content, social media, brochures and handouts, posters and press releases
• Developed copy writing including: sales copy, descriptors, taglines, letters and speeches for use within campaigns and one-off projects
• Facilitated and coordinated yearly survey for use of future planning to student population
• Provided communications support for all departments to boost profiles on and off campus
• Developed… Show more
• Developed and maintained on and off campus relations for sponsorship and support projects

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Controlled and facilitated social media strategy (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• Assisted in moderating the club's Internet-based applications on FC Edmonton home and away game days
• Managed social media elements during the course of the game to keep FC Edmonton's online communities up to date with the game, provide customer service, help promote club sponsors, and maintain FC Edmonton’s online brand
• Fulfilled in-game sponsorship requests
• Managed and fulfilled… Show more
• Managed and fulfilled in-game contests and prizes Show less

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Planned and implemented social media campaigns for volunteer awareness and animal fostering
• Worked with volunteers to promote hart related events and activities
• Created animal profiles for adoptable dogs by using design tools such as Adobe InDesign and Canva
• Monitored and followed Facebook and Twitter feeds

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Performed presentations to students regarding planning and preparing for post-­secondary education
• Worked with students and career advisors to develop post-­‐secondary action plans
• Developed and maintained relationships with schools through cold calls and networking
• Reported on school events and outreach programs regularly

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Prepared and executed cold calls via phone, email and in-person
• Made a required minimum number of outbound daily sales calls
• Met with customers to ensure their needs were being met

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Reviewed nominations for Instructional Excellence Awards given to NAIT instructors to demonstrate a level of professionalism and leadership in the classroom
• Participated in selection of award recipients

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Voted on Academic Policy and Procedure
• Participated in quarterly meetings

Edmonton, Canada Area

- Prepared advertising proposals- Compiled primary and secondary research for marketing strategies- Assisted in coordination of recruitment and promotional events

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Came up with the name Alberta C.O.P.S. (Career Opportunities in Police Services)
• Developed a marketing plan to best deliver the message of police recruiting in Alberta
• Arranged events and promotions around the NAIT campus to promote policing as a career and provide students with an opportunity into the life of a police officer
• Managed a budget

Edmonton, Canada Area

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Marketing

Activities and Societies: Enactus (formerly SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise)), NAIT Students' Association (NAITSA) Promotions Team

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Marketing

Activities and Societies: Enactus Canada (formerly SIFE - Students in Free Enterprise)