I supported the CAO by implementing sound economic development strategies and programs. This involves conducting research and analysis for business support, attraction, workforce development, and marketing projects. I prepared various materials, such as reports, proposals, and presentations, focusing on key findings and content development.I developed and deliver projects to support economic development, offering information to businesses, investors, government, and other stakeholders… Show more I supported the CAO by implementing sound economic development strategies and programs. This involves conducting research and analysis for business support, attraction, workforce development, and marketing projects. I prepared various materials, such as reports, proposals, and presentations, focusing on key findings and content development.I developed and deliver projects to support economic development, offering information to businesses, investors, government, and other stakeholders. I stayed informed about current economic issues and opportunities for CCRD's growth. Building relationships with local businesses, employers, investors, and institutions is essential for economic diversification. I collaborated with stakeholders to implement initiatives and monitor progress toward well-defined goals.In the role, I also represented and promote CCRD at conferences and trade shows. I created and managed content for social media, websites, and marketing materials. Additionally, I sought funding opportunities through applications or referrals.Overall, my responsibilities involved supporting economic development through research, project delivery, relationship-building, information dissemination, content creation, and funding acquisition. Show less

• Developed and maintained the school’s brand assets and standards, including the production of all school print and digital marketing strategies, communications, and public relations activities.• Developed communication plans and strategies for enrollment and advancement in collaboration with the Head of School.• Managed and oversaw communications for the school.• Assisted in advancing the school’s mission, core values and strategic plan with the senior leadership team.

• Developed a pandemic recovery strategy and Community Economic Resiliency Action Plan for the District with a Council-appointed Task Force and Administration (approved by Council 6/22).• Conducted business walks across the community promoting District efforts on recovery, other grants programs and recovery resource information.• Started regional tourism meetings with other municipalities, including the Malahat Nation, Cowichan Valley Tourism, Southern Gulf Islands, and local operators… Show more • Developed a pandemic recovery strategy and Community Economic Resiliency Action Plan for the District with a Council-appointed Task Force and Administration (approved by Council 6/22).• Conducted business walks across the community promoting District efforts on recovery, other grants programs and recovery resource information.• Started regional tourism meetings with other municipalities, including the Malahat Nation, Cowichan Valley Tourism, Southern Gulf Islands, and local operators like Butchart Gardens, Wilsons Group, Brentwood Bay Resort, Malahat, and Sea Cider.• Worked with local healthcare stakeholders and School District career development staff on the Peninsula region to support investment attraction efforts. Show less

• Built the County’s first economic development department aligned with the pre-existing economic development strategy.• Lead the development/implementation of an in-house tactical brand to promote investment attraction,planning/development processes and tourism visitation, leading to companies such as De Havilland Canada announcing a new manufacturing facility and the creation of 1500 new jobs.• Designed and developed a website and social channels for a tactical brand.•… Show more • Built the County’s first economic development department aligned with the pre-existing economic development strategy.• Lead the development/implementation of an in-house tactical brand to promote investment attraction,planning/development processes and tourism visitation, leading to companies such as De Havilland Canada announcing a new manufacturing facility and the creation of 1500 new jobs.• Designed and developed a website and social channels for a tactical brand.• Developed and implemented a strategic partnership program with Grow with Google, which led to being certified as a Google Trusted Verifier for My Business (the only one in Alberta at the time).• Developed video outreach (through pandemic pivoting) by creating extensive YouTube and podcast support content. Show less

Worked with tourism operators to develop marketing plans across northern BC to aid in pandemic recovery planning under the Northern BC Tourism Resiliency Program.

• Managed economic development activities, tourism marketing and product development, including overseeing the Hope Museum and Visitor Centre and developing a customer service training program for WorkBC and Manning Park Resort.• Developed a new corporate branding for the agency and Destination Marketing Organization business unit and new reporting for the District Council and AGM.• Created and improved human resource policies, other governance, and operational tools such as MOUs, and… Show more • Managed economic development activities, tourism marketing and product development, including overseeing the Hope Museum and Visitor Centre and developing a customer service training program for WorkBC and Manning Park Resort.• Developed a new corporate branding for the agency and Destination Marketing Organization business unit and new reporting for the District Council and AGM.• Created and improved human resource policies, other governance, and operational tools such as MOUs, and contractor reporting, and enhanced municipal communication with the Society’s members.• Wrote and managed operating and infrastructure grants for the Society (provincial and federal). Show less

• Designed the County’s first economic development department with a three-year strategic plan and operating budget.• Worked with existing businesses on marketing support and clustering strategies to have companies work together on joint marketing and product development.• Supported sub-region and central Alberta regional economic development officers on partnership initiatives.

• Designed and developed a business case for a multi-use educational and cultural facility with a provincially grant-funded business case (Bon Accord Observatory Park)• Managed the planning department and external land planning firm, as well as represented Bon Accord on multiple boards• Developed media releases and conducted interviews (phone, television, and in-person), as well as directed events promoting the town and economic development• Worked to make Bon Accord Canada's first… Show more • Designed and developed a business case for a multi-use educational and cultural facility with a provincially grant-funded business case (Bon Accord Observatory Park)• Managed the planning department and external land planning firm, as well as represented Bon Accord on multiple boards• Developed media releases and conducted interviews (phone, television, and in-person), as well as directed events promoting the town and economic development• Worked to make Bon Accord Canada's first Dark Sky Community and designation as the 11th in the world at the time. Show less

• Oversaw finance, public works, community development, human resources, and leadership• Led all deliverables and support for Town Council.

Astronomy outreach program delivery

Brand development, website traffic growth, website UI, web and print development, advertising campaign strategies and media buys. Social media strategies for internal and external communication. Strategic consulting, including business plan & sales strategy development. Ecommerce development, deployment and logistics setup.

Site management and design for strathconacounty.com, designer for Economic Development and Tourism, designer for Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association, chair of Communications and Education Working Group - Beaver Hills Initiative, working group on sustainability communications

Developed branding, produced advertising, product documentation design, packaging, sales materials (in multiple media formats, PPT, video, web, and print), tradeshow design and web/software interfaces. Managed a design team and worked within the marketing department and product development departments. Designed presentation materials and supplement literature for the executive team. Worked on Intranet strategies and implementations with IT and Human Resources' teams.