Nathan White Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Develop and implement proactive media strategies to communicate Swimming Canada’s messages;
• Primary media contact for external media agencies;
• Assist with the implementation of marketing campaigns;
• Participate in planning all aspects of organization strategic direction;
• Develop corporate communications strategies and messaging;
• Oversee broadcasting and media coverage of Swimming Canada events;

Sochi, Russia; Toronto; Rio De Janeiro, Brazil; Tokyo

Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games: Media attache supporting biathlon and cross-country teams, coordinating on-site and remote media access for athletes and coaching staff during Games.Toronto 2015 Pan American Games: Media attache supporting swimming, weightlifting and squash teamsRio 2016 Olympic Games: Media attache supporting swimming and boxing.

Gold Coast, Australia; Birmingham, England

Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games: Media attache supporting swimming and diving teamsBirmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games: Media attache supporting swimming and diving teams

Experience includes magazines, newspapers, websites, TV and radio (CBC and private). Publications include The Hockey News, Yahoo! Sports, NHL.com, Canadian Press, the Globe and Mail, National Post, The Sporting News, Aquatics World, PuckLife, theQMJHL.ca, Progress, Vancouver Province.

Participated in strategic planning for a non-profit organization that offers leadership development programs for young leaders in Atlantic Canada.

• Ensured effective communication of team goals, messages and accomplishments
• Written and video content, including hosting of award-winning Sea Dogs TV YouTube channel, writing press releases, and managing social media
• Oversaw radio/print/web advertising, and marketing/communications strategy/planning
• Worked closely with various organizations to leverage limited marketing budget for maximum exposure (e.g. billboard campaign with City of Saint John, “Paint the Town Blue” social media contest with Advocate Printing)
• Prepared publications such as gameday programs and larger special projects including two 44-page glossy media guides and an 80-page hardcover book
• Primary media relations contact, gameday host for press, and interview facilitator

• Built relationships with a network of cultural groups and community organizations
• Worked with a team to plan events and programs, carry out plans with partners
• Wrote and edited website content, press releases, and funding proposals
• Raised profile and positive image of a new organization through media relations, a regular newsletter, and word of mouth
• Served as Interim Project Coordinator, June 2010 - Oct. 2010, acting as team leader with partners, government agencies and the public

• Generated ideas and wrote stories for news, business, sports and technology sections
• Full-time beat reporter covering Quebec Major Junior Hockey League in 2008-09
• Reported from 2009 World Junior Hockey Championship, and several national championships
• Appeared on live radio and TV broadcasts and Internet podcasts
• Reported from 2006 meeting of Canadian premiers, and campaign bus during election

Master Of Journalism, School Of Journalism And Communication

Bba, Business Administration/Minor In Recreation & Sport Studies

Activities and Societies: The Brunswickan

Exchange Student, European Business Management School

Activities and Societies: Swansea University Men's Football Club - Third Team