I've been lucky to work with and learn from incredible leaders, making their messages loud, clear and moving. If you're working for something bigger than yourself and see profit as fuel rather than the goal, I want to work with you.COMMUNICATIONS• Authored articles both as ghostwriter and lead writer across the science, academic, leadership, and fundraising spaces that have appeared in Hill Times, the Globe and Mail, MacLean's, Forbes, and more.• Senior PR and Communications consultant with Smart Shores, Inspired Results Group, Coldwater Communications and a host of small and large organizations doing important work in the world.• Web design, brand voice and tone, and strategy consultantCREATIVE WRITING (www.migueleichelberger.com)• My first play, "Cave" was shortlisted for the Vancouver Fringe Festival 2015 New Play Prize and was chosen for the Resounding Scream Theatre's PLUNGE workshop as well as the rEvolver Festival in Vancouver, BC.• My second play "Stupid Cupid" ran to 4-star reviews across the UK Fringe Festival scene as well as multiple runs at the Hen and Chickens Theatre in London, the Vancouver Fringe Festival, and the Pumphouse Theatre Calgary• Over 60 poems published in literary magazines across Canada, the United States, Austria and the UK• Edited multiple short stories and poems published in world-renowned literary magazines, as well as multiple novels, two of which are now represented by top literary agencies

A world free from cancer isn't just a pipe dream anymore. It was my privilege to help tell the stories of the people who are making it happen, and the patients who face it every day.• Led a portfolio that connected with government, donors, researchers, media, industry and more to bring awareness to the work of BC Cancer, and drive donors to give to a cause that affects us all• Led the content development, creation and deployment for all key campaigns across channels from social media to Breakthrough Magazine to the BCCF website, as well as all our affiliated channels (Tour de Cure, Workout to Conquer Cancer, Cypress Challenge)• Shepherded a content and communications team of four to beat year over year targets in engagement, quality storytelling, media pick-up and audience increase across all channels (11% increase in social impressions, 204% increase in PR impressions, 12% audience increase across platforms, etc.) • Authored articles, op-eds, speeches, presentations, advertorials and key messaging for our senior leadership team as they communicated with provincial government representatives, high-capacity donors, BCCF's board of directors and other key stakeholders in all health regions of BC• Engaged with corporate partners to launch multiple provincial and regional marketing campaigns that exceeded fundraising goals• Worked directly with some of the most extraordinary scientists exploring and innovating at the bowshock of what’s possible to help tell their story and the story of their research, so that prospective donors can understand how they are making a tangible impact

Biomedical Engineers are changing patient health and healthcare every day; and it was my genuine pleasure to tell their stories. The SBME is the first School of its kind at UBC and the work its students and faculty are doing will have national impact and beyond.• Created and implemented a broad and sweeping communications strategy• Collaborated with UBC and BME stakeholders to spread the word and impact of biomedical engineering in Canada• Developed and authored articles, op-eds and press releases surrounding BME partnerships, educational initiatives, workshops and more• Wrote and designed event, website and marketing collateral• Worked directly with BME and UBC leadership in the Faculties of Applied Science and Medicine to develop and expand a communications platform for all shared endeavours in the academic, research and industrial spaces• Designed and authored cases for support that helped fund the new SBME building, a massive project that will be the first, purpose-built, biomedical engineering facility in the country

Writing for MNP was an opportunity to make meaningful change at the foundation of early math education. I learned incredibly valuable lessons about the intrinsic link between leadership and culture that I will take forward into everything I do. • Created content for digital and print campaigns around the world including the UK, North America, New Zealand, Dubai and more• Authored product copy, website copy, advertorials, press releases, email campaigns, event content, course content, etc.• Worked directly with design and marketing strategy to plan and execute sweeping initiatives across the globe

It was my pleasure to help spread the word about PIMS. From international collaboration in the mathematical sciences to education initiatives across the K-12 spectrum, PIMS endeavours to advance mathematics in industry, to the general public and beyond.• Implement social media strategy• Collaborate with site directors across 10 institutions to raise the profile of PIMS• Develop and author blog posts, articles and press releases surrounding PIMS partnerships, educational initiatives, workshops and more• Write and design event and marketing collateral• Work directly with PIMS leadership to develop the communications strategy for all 10 institutions and satellite institutions under the PIMS umbrella

It was fantastic to learn and write about the very frontlines of scientific research where the initiatives of some of UBC's brightest minds are moving the world forward.• Stewardship & donor correspondence and program reporting • Authored stories, scripts and speaking notes pertaining to UBC Science programs, successes and goals• Edited and wrote copy case statements for scientific and fundraising programs across nine departments• Implemented targeted communications plans for various fundraising initiatives

Working at PNI Digital Media was an amazing and drastic shift in my marketing and writing acumen. I met some wonderful experts in their fields and learned more than I ever expected.• Author web articles, marketing campaigns, and product descriptions for our various clients' content strategies• Writer of entire PNI Media corporate website• Working with our development teams, author How-To documentation for our mobile and desktop software platforms• Collaborate closely with members of the organisation on marketing strategy proposals• Collaborate with executive members of some of the largest retailers in the world• SEO manager for client websites

It was a great joy to write for every department at Dinosaurs Unearthed, which gave me a hand in every aspect of the organization’s success.• Researched, Designed and authored a Technician Training Program and Manual covering the electronic and mechanical elements of over 600 unique animatronics• Edited and re-wrote sections of a proposal that saw the fruition of the company’s international expansion goals • Edited press releases, content and legal documentation that expanded our client base and increased our revenues• Created the service department database, reporting and work order systems, and was instrumental in the creation, success and expansion of the Service Department itself

This was my first and most memorable taste of leadership. I learned patience, resilience, diplomacy and the whip-fast reflexes to protect the goods when surrounded by flailing children.• Coordinated soccer and baseball programs for children 3-6 years old• Wrote advertising copy for public athletic camps that increased registration by 11%• Worked with a team to create new games which involved sport-specific fundamentals

I am passionate about the game and it was a joy to share that with parents and kids. • Aided in the organization of a three week hockey camp for 7-12 year olds• Implemented all on- and off-ice activities for parents and children which included a parent awareness program teaching the importance of being a ‘Smart Hockey Parent’• Fulfilled the community obligations of being a player on an elite, AAA hockey team in Fort St. John, B.C.