Liam Griffin Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

As the Communications and Partnerships department lead, I strive to build effective communications strategies and messaging that promote the organization's mission, support growth and redevelopment initiatives, and help establish and strengthen partnerships and support through community and stakeholder engagement. Brightside’s mission is to provide affordable homes to those that otherwise struggle with the demands of market housing, and to build toward a future where people of all… Show more As the Communications and Partnerships department lead, I strive to build effective communications strategies and messaging that promote the organization's mission, support growth and redevelopment initiatives, and help establish and strengthen partnerships and support through community and stakeholder engagement. Brightside’s mission is to provide affordable homes to those that otherwise struggle with the demands of market housing, and to build toward a future where people of all income levels have a home within a vibrant and healthy community. Seniors, families and people with disabilities are some of the most significantly impacted by the housing affordability crisis facing our city. www.brightsidehomes.ca Show less

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, Canada Area

As Operations Manager, I managed Pixilink's staff photographers, as well as the network of freelance videographers, UAV operators, and image processors, and coordinated the company's media development. I was in charge of hiring and training new photography and office staff. During the course of my time as Operations Manager at Pixilink, I:- Helped facilitate the company’s evolution into a multi-provider platform, coordinating services with 8+ service providers in a variety of… Show more As Operations Manager, I managed Pixilink's staff photographers, as well as the network of freelance videographers, UAV operators, and image processors, and coordinated the company's media development. I was in charge of hiring and training new photography and office staff. During the course of my time as Operations Manager at Pixilink, I:- Helped facilitate the company’s evolution into a multi-provider platform, coordinating services with 8+ service providers in a variety of fields (photo, video, measurements, etc.), while ensuring the foundations of the company’s success remain intact and fruitful- Developed and implemented drone (UAV) services and tailored policy for full operational compliance; worked with Transport Canada to innovate and customize specialized operatingprocedures (i.e. building SFOC to allow for contract pilots)- Authored a comprehensive training manual and numerous tutorial materials, standardized department policy, and standard operating procedures for media department- Established industry-leading quality assurance procedures that set the company apart from the competition- Restructured and standardized shift schedules to offer stability and foster loyalty in an industrycomprised vastly of freelance and gig-economy professionals Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Print Researcher & Visual Archivist at CTV National News’ Research & Archives dept.• Visual archivist: archived and retrieved video file footage from digital and physical tape libraries, maintained and contributed to archive databases, searched and distributed still images from subscribed image services• Print/online researcher: prepared info packages and research dossiers for reporters and producers with National News and other CTV affiliates

Toronto, Canada Area

Lead photographer for the Toronto-based real estate marketing company PropertySpaces.

Seoul, South Korea

English Writing course coordinator- Managed course content and framework, course descriptions- Ensured common standard of course content is met- Addressed concerns of writing instructors and studentsTeaching university credit-courses- Instructor/Lecturer - English Writing and Introductory English- Prepared and developed course curriculum- Assisted students with their coursework outside of class hours

North York, Ontario, Canada

Dairylicious (was) a Toronto-based company that manufactures moo moo bars, a chocolate-coated dairy bar made out of 100% Canadian cheese and other natural ingredients. Provided consultancy on marketing initiatives, funding proposals, and project research.The company is now dissolved.

Daejeon, South Korea

- Instructed middle school students in English- Developed and taught original course material, PowerPoint presentations, conversation education material, and additional activities with a strong content-based and multimedia approach- Taught and augmented government-issued educational material with self-developed multimedia material- Designed and delivered extracurricular English programs after school hours- Developed and taught Winter and Summer English Camp material for select… Show more - Instructed middle school students in English- Developed and taught original course material, PowerPoint presentations, conversation education material, and additional activities with a strong content-based and multimedia approach- Taught and augmented government-issued educational material with self-developed multimedia material- Designed and delivered extracurricular English programs after school hours- Developed and taught Winter and Summer English Camp material for select students- Helped with the development and publication of Instructor-level literature on Teaching English in English Show less

Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-Do, Korea

- Taught English to students ranging from elementary to high school, with skill levels ranging from basic to TOEFL and TOEIC preparation.

Jaipur, India

Summer Internship Program – Knowledge Community on Children in India- Developed and implemented a research design for the evaluation of a UNICEF strategy aimed at mitigating child malnutrition in Rajasthan- Worked with government officials, UNICEF personnel, local NGOs and community participants to produce a quality, objective report (subsequently published by UNICEF)- Produced a short video-documentary ‘Anchel Se Angan Tak’ on the issue of child malnutrition in Rajasthan and the… Show more Summer Internship Program – Knowledge Community on Children in India- Developed and implemented a research design for the evaluation of a UNICEF strategy aimed at mitigating child malnutrition in Rajasthan- Worked with government officials, UNICEF personnel, local NGOs and community participants to produce a quality, objective report (subsequently published by UNICEF)- Produced a short video-documentary ‘Anchel Se Angan Tak’ on the issue of child malnutrition in Rajasthan and the UNICEF strategy for management of malnutrition in the area Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Research and Archives Department, National News- Produced high quality research for producers and field reporters, including event-oriented briefing documents- Part of a highly client-oriented visual research team, interacting with internal and external clients- Assisted in training and oversight of interns in the department- Managed and provided content for network-wide research intranetAssignment editor, 2004 National Election campaign and election- Coordinated… Show more Research and Archives Department, National News- Produced high quality research for producers and field reporters, including event-oriented briefing documents- Part of a highly client-oriented visual research team, interacting with internal and external clients- Assisted in training and oversight of interns in the department- Managed and provided content for network-wide research intranetAssignment editor, 2004 National Election campaign and election- Coordinated communications with war rooms for all political parties- Facilitated travel for reporters and crew across Canada- Conducted research and analysis for national news coverage- Produced news segments for election special coverage Show less

Master Of Arts, International Relations

Activities and Societies: Worked as a research assistant with the Citizen Lab group (part of the OpenNet Initiative), Chair of the Common.

Bachelor Of Arts, International Relations And Affairs

Activities and Societies: Hosted a politics and current events radio show on campus radio, member of the university Taekwondo team

Associate Arts Degree, Peace And Conflict Studies

High School

Activities and Societies: Graphic Arts Co-op program, Photography, “Flex Program” pilot mini-school