I combine strategy and storytelling to help companies build stronger relationships with the people they serve. I write high-quality strategic communications plans, web copy and print and digital content for clients in the education, healthcare, agri-food, not-for-profit and fundraising sectors.

Researching and writing content for a variety of materials including, correspondence, e-blast content, newsletter content, news releases and media advisories, fact sheets and backgrounders, web and social media content, direct mail letters, articles, briefing notes, speeches, speaking notes and PowerPoint presentations.Coordinating the production of marketing and communications materials by working with designers, printers, translators and other external service… Show more Researching and writing content for a variety of materials including, correspondence, e-blast content, newsletter content, news releases and media advisories, fact sheets and backgrounders, web and social media content, direct mail letters, articles, briefing notes, speeches, speaking notes and PowerPoint presentations.Coordinating the production of marketing and communications materials by working with designers, printers, translators and other external service providers.Assisting in the planning and coordination of news conferences, media briefings, special events, donor and volunteer appreciation events, and third party fundraising events.Ensuring the consistency of quality, branding and messaging in all Friends-produced communications and marketing materials.Conducting research to support donor relationships and communication materials. Research included interviews, media coverage, documents and information archives, files, computer databases, geographic opportunities and issues, and internet review.Reviewing, editing and producing communications for Friends of CMHR leadership and staff. Show less

Provide internal communications support to delivery personnel as Canada Post modernizes its infrastructure throughout Western Canada.

Develop and manage communications materials, including brochures, newsletters, fact sheets, news releases, web copy and annual reportsHelp plan, coordinate and host student recruitment and promotional eventsBuild and maintain alumni and scholarship databasesHelp edit and produce e-newsletter for internal stakeholders

Wrote and edited copy for website, bi-weekly newsletters, in-store displays and ads, seasonal cataloguesLiaised with publishers to promote events in print, online, and social mediaSpearheaded redesign of www.mcnallyrobinson.com that resulted in 40 per cent increase in site trafficDesigned and implemented administrative procedures, including intranet, to improve effectiveness and efficiency of organizational communications

Managed and trained staffOrdered inventory for five locationsCustomer service