Mark Taylor, Apr Email & Phone Number

Hamilton, On, Ca

Milton, Ontario, Canada

Milton, Ontario, Canada

Working with the communications team to conceptualize and formulate communications plans that promote public education and strengthen relationships between the Board, its employees, parents, students, and community groups. • Develop and implement communications strategies for HWDSB departments. Garner support from senior management for program execution. Provide strategic advice and make recommendations to the senior team and board of trustees on communications related issues… Show more Working with the communications team to conceptualize and formulate communications plans that promote public education and strengthen relationships between the Board, its employees, parents, students, and community groups. • Develop and implement communications strategies for HWDSB departments. Garner support from senior management for program execution. Provide strategic advice and make recommendations to the senior team and board of trustees on communications related issues. • Work collaboratively with the senior team and board of trustees on issues management, which includes thorough briefings and preparing key messages. • Collaborate with internal departments and advisory committees to create promotional campaigns, using various media outlets, resulting in increased participation.• Develop and manage the policy development process, including writing and consultation for all board policies. • Prepare written messages, articles and speeches for senior administration and the board of trustees.• Support school administration and school council to communicate with their communities through social media and their school website.• Act as a spokesperson for the organization with media. Show less

• Provided big picture strategic planning and positioning regarding the development of various communications tools and standards, including advertising, media releases, communications plan, speeches and various print and online materials. • Provided professional communications counsel on a variety of issues to all levels of staff, including senior management, regional councillors and citizen advisory committees. • Supported the development and implementation of standards and guidelines… Show more • Provided big picture strategic planning and positioning regarding the development of various communications tools and standards, including advertising, media releases, communications plan, speeches and various print and online materials. • Provided professional communications counsel on a variety of issues to all levels of staff, including senior management, regional councillors and citizen advisory committees. • Supported the development and implementation of standards and guidelines related to increasing access to regional programs and services. • Provided advice and communications counsel to the Chair and CAO through various campaigns, including the Fairness for Halton campaign. Show less

Advanced Diploma, Public Relations

Political Science