Riley Denver Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

St. Catharines, On

o Developing and implementing measurable and engaging communications plans for strategic objectives and other organizational priorities.o Providing emergency management communications leadership and support.o Identifying media opportunities, preparing news releases and liaising with members of the media.o Writing and editing for publications, flyers, posters and other marketing and advertising materials.o Preparing speaking notes, presentations and related materials for senior leaders.o Special event planning.

Toronto, Canada Area

Provides advice and consultation to internal CIHI clients on communications activities, identifies opportunities to promote CIHI’s priorities and information externally. Researches, develops and plans for the release of CIHI reports and analysis, supports implementation and evaluation of dissemination and knowledge exchange activities.

Supported internal clients within Bell Canada's Network division, with strategic communication plans and tactics with focus on senior leadership communication, employee engagement, employee communication, quarterly business result reporting and internal brand alignment/consistency.

Supported internal clients throughout Bell Canada with strategic communication plans and tactics with focus on senior leadership communication, employee engagement, employee communication, quarterly business result reporting and internal brand alignment/consistency.

Managed a team of five to communicate Canadian Olympic Committee messaging, including news releases, press events, social media, public speeches and the newly re-launched Olympic.ca.

Managed the Canadian Olympic Team office in the Main Press Centre at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, the Guadalajara 2011 Pan American Games and London 2012 Olympic Games. Coordinated media relations for the Canadian Team at the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games and Innsbruck 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Acted as first point of contact for media requests.Prepared senior management for interviews and meetings with public and private partners.Created communications plans for events and announcements. Wrote press releases and liaised with Industry Canada on announcements.Monitored media coverage of the organization, the Ministry and education-related issues.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Drove all aspects of external communications, including:o Press releases, Media notes and Website updateso Publications: Media Guide, Program, Scorecard, Pocket Scheduleso Managed media requests and pitched stories to the media

Ottawa, Canada Area

Wrote and laid out Yudansha Journal—Judo Canada’s quarterly newsletter magazine.Prepared and distributed press releases to national media and posted news on Judo Canada’s website.Designed promotional posters and videos.

Montreal, Canada Area

Managed four custom journals about asthma, heart disease, hypertension and Alzheimer’s disease. Pitched article ideas to potential authors, edited and laid them out, issued honorarium cheques, and worked with the sponsor to ensure their message was the focus. Scripted and produced educational DVD programs.

Ottawa

Provided local, national and international media with statistics, human-interest stories, injury updates and interview subjects.Designed, composed and laid out the media guide and game-day program insert.Produced press releases and website articles, player profiles.Organized the team’s annual food drive benefiting the Overbrook-Forbes Community Resource Centre.

Ottawa

Designed, composed and laid out Statistics Canada’s weekly publication, Infomat, in English and reviewed the French version.Monitored media coverage of Statistics Canada releases and issues relating to Statistics Canada. Responded to media requests for statistics and/or interviews. Administered media lock-downs of sensitive information, pre-release. Wrote and distributed press releases.