Communications Manager
• Leadership and management of two junior communications staff members• Successfully increased organizational visibility while acting as media contact and spokesperson, managing media relations, and maintaining positive relationships with media contacts• Leads the production of diverse publications, including annual report, website content, information bulletins, briefing notes, speeches, presentations, discussion papers, consumer articles and other communication vehicles• Introduced and currently lead RECA’s social media initiatives to encourage interaction and dialogue between RECA, industry professionals and consumers• Plans, develops and implements external communications that engage and inform a diverse stakeholder group• Plans and executes special industry and consumer events and programs• Led an organization-wide re-branding initiative, and continues to represent and uphold RECA’s image, brand, positioning and key messages• Participates in senior management meetings and identifies and advises on communication issues and trends, crisis communications and reputation management