Freelance writer for Economic Development/Tourism

Community Coordinator/Editor for a local news pilot project (The Belleville Local) funded by TorStar.

Balancing a departmental budget of more than $150,000 and developing a yearly work plan to steer the direction of the department and ensure resources are spent appropriately. Providing regular reports to council and the Chief Administrative Officer, including monthly progression reports as well as project and budgetary reports for both Economic Development and Service Ontario, and presenting those reports at council meetings as requested.Attending monthly meetings of council, boards and committees as required, developing agendas and recording minutes, attending training sessions and participating in continuing education opportunities to enhance skillset. Writing press releases and council briefs.Updating municipal website, designing new content for website and digital signboard, and managing municipal social media accounts. Designing marketing materials in-house for municipality, including tourism guide, business attraction packages, posters, digital media content and content for local businesses.Assisting local businesses and organizations with financial and business plans, grant applications, website development, social media, marketing and branding. Assisting CAO/Clerk with municipal elections and other duties as requested, acting as Public Information Officer for the municipality during emergency situations. Exercising professionalism, good judgement, confidentiality, accuracy, accountability and treating the public with courtesy and respect.