Rob Cornforth Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, On, Ca

Reporting to the Director of Brand & Communications, the Corporate Communications Specialist is a key member of the DUC MarCom team. In this role, I work to grow awareness and drive priority positioning messages across media relations and communications materials. As a strategic thinker and strong collaborator, I gather and validate the necessary information from internal and external sources to best highlight DUC's strengths and accomplishments.Key responsibilities: - Prepare press releases and oversee their distribution and media outreach on DUC's media platform- Coordinate content approvals, manage translations, gather digital assets, and ensure links and references function correctly- Respond to media inquiries and draft media responses for approval- Facilitate press interviews and prepare spokespeople with media talking points and coaching- Establish and maintain relationships with agencies, media outlets, and internal knowledge sources- Stay informed on organizational objectives, policies, programs, and positioning to optimize communications and brand collateral- Support the preparation and editing of organizational publications and reports- Monitor media coverage and trending topics, suggesting opportunities to enhance brand reach and awareness- Act as a brand steward, facilitate internal training, escalate reputational concerns, and support crisis communication effortsDucks Unlimited Canada is proud to be recognized as a non-profit employer of choice. When nature is diverse, the Earth thrives. When our organization is diverse, people thrive. That’s why Ducks Unlimited Canada is building a culture where everyone is welcome.

Ottawa

Rob Cornforth is a veteran of communications and project management. Over the past 18 years, Rob’s contributions included development and delivery of print and digital media properties, marketing and advertisement products, public relations, direct/remote personnel and project management. Communications Strategist: leadership and expertise inspire communications teams to effectively reach target audiences..Digital Media Advisor: provides corporate communication and digital marketing strategies designed to promote client’s outreach initiatives.Project Manager: provides strategy, execution, and management services to senior-level decision makers. Specialties: Project Management, Marketing Communications, Public & Client Relations, Media Relations, Research, Corporate Communications, Speech WritingClients: Blacks Creek, Canadian Procurement Centre, Cardinal Home Investments, Red Star 18 (Acart, Air Canada, Modern Times Theatres Co., Canadian Government), Rampant Digital Media, World Hope Canada and many more...)

Ottawa, Canada Area

The Manager, Communications is responsible for the development of CPA’s communication strategy and contributes to CPA’s organizational strategic planning process. In consultation with the CEO, Rob Cornforth developed communications plans for CPA and directly managed communications activities that promoted, enhanced and protected the organization’s brand reputation. Key Areas of Responsibility:• Communications Strategy & OperationsOperations by Channel:• PsychEXPRESS (weekly e-alert), Resident Psych-e• Website cpa-apc.org• Social Media• Member & External Stakeholder Communications• Media/Public RelationsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities• Superior investigative, research, writing and editing skills.• Proficient at writing and editing for the web and other social media applications.• Understanding of layout and design principles.• Familiarity with social media platforms and their application in the not-for-profit sphere.• Ability to consistently apply good judgment and make good and responsible decisions• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times.• Established relationships with Canadian journalists would be an asset.• Knowledge and experience working with non-profit associations and volunteers is an asset.• Excellent English-language skills.

Morrisburg, Ontario

General Activities• Designs & delivers marketing campaigns for each of Eckel’s product lines • Supports promotional activities in domestic & international markets• Develops marketing strategies and websites, creates content, manages social channels• Designs and implements campaigns, as well as trade show display and in-person marketing• Identifies opportunities to engage audiences at international and domestic levels• Develops approach & strategy for identifying, building, and segmenting audiences• Delivers targeted online and print content that is relevant to audience needs and interests.• Initiates & monitors email/social campaigns, website and social media traffic• Prepares monthly analytics reports & provides direction/best practicesSocial Media Manager• Monitors & operates social channels and ensure two-way conversations with audiences• Works with content teams to co-ordinate and implement all social media• Develops, implements and monitors effective paid digital marketing campaigns• Stays current with Social Media trends makes strategic recommendations, optimizes Graphic Designer• Adobe Create Suite Pro• Develops print material for literature, brochures, display• Creates graphics optimized for web and print• Manages display, posters and other graphical material• Maintains a consistency and standard of quality for all graphicsCRM Manager• Zoho, Method, Insight CRM Platforms Technical Manager• Creates original and timely, digital written content• Identifies select images, audio and video elements for content marketing• Creates design, graphics, websites, social media, ensuring optimization for mobile platforms• Manages quality assurance across all digital assets. Fixing bugs as necessary.• Creates, develops, and implements content for website using WordPress platform.• Reports on statistics using tools, such as Google Analytics, LinkedIn and FB ads.• Develops and delivers website projects, analytics, optimization and reporting.

Kemptville, Ontario, Canada

Services Provided:Business Strategy & MarketingIncrease Annual Sales in Key MarketsWebsite & Online Sales DevelopmentCustomer Relations & SalesDealer Sourcing & ContractingOperational LogisticsFirewood Processors & Equipment Made in Canada Shipped Globally 1-888-989-3717Blacks Creek Innovations specializes in manufacturing quality and affordable firewood processing equipment and conveyors. Our simple design principle is to make it rugged, reliable and good value for your money. Firewood processing equipment reduces fatigue, is easier on your knees and back, and much quieter than a chainsaw.Best of all, our equipment will allow you to cut over a cord (128 cubic feet) of firewood an hour.Producing firewood is not just a job. It’s about being outdoors, working with nature and being self-reliant. Blacks Creek simplifies your life’s work so you can focus on output. Nothing beats the satisfaction of standing back and admiring that big pile of wood you just cut!

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Online Publisher and Online Editor of general interest and lifestyle magazine • Content Manager• Associate Publisher responsible for management, accounts, content, and community relations• Researches and drafts editorial material concerning complex regional and national issues• Writer contributes to featured articles including analysis of complex social policy issues • Content Manager, Webmaster, and Publisher using CS3 Dreamweaver, Joomla, Wordpress, etc.• Creates and develops advertising and promotional material • Political Cartoonist • Manages writing teams of small and large-scale projects and delivers results on time• Community Liaison: meeting and interviewing Canada’s finest citizens• Researches and drafts editorial material concerning complex regional and national issues• Contributes to featured articles including analysis and exposition of complex social policy issues • Creates and develops advertising and promotional material • Provides information and assistance to grant applicants• Manages writing teams of small and large-scale projects and delivers results on time • Develops sales campaigns and promotional strategies• Manages and maintains corporate database• Responsible for coordinating promotional venues and teleconferences• Provides information, advice, analysis and support to current and potential clients• Implements promotional strategies, drafts and delivers Ottawa Life Magazine press releases• Conducts community outreach, liaisons with senior executives in community, media organizations • Online Project Management System Installation and Network and Office Technical Support

Ottawa, Canada Area

• The Canadian Health Network (CHN) was a national, online bilingual health promotion program • CHN helped Canadians find information on how to stay healthy and prevent disease• Analyst duties include; • Liaison in a unique collaboration; one of the most dynamic and comprehensive networks in the world. • This network of health information providers includes PHAC, Health Canada and national and provincial/territorial non-profit organizations, as well as universities, hospitals, libraries and community organizations. • Promoter of healthy choices through the communication of trustworthy information on health promotion and disease and injury prevention through a network of expert organizations• Ability to identify priorities and to develop communication strategies and to implement a corresponding work plan • Develops and maintains an extensive network in collaboration (Canadian-Health-Network) • Develops and maintains a collection of resources and development strategies • Develops and maintains communications and marketing materials • Project analysis • Monitors activities against projected budget and work plan strategies• Experience with Employment Transition (CHN close-out March 31st, 2008)

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Research and write text material for development of two websites; an investment corporation and a charitable foundation • Delivers creative concepts and strategic development plans• Client Liaison

Canada

• Responsible for coordinating application processing, management of multiple competitions and post-award administration; including recruitment, staffing of peer review panels in accordance with the peer review requirements established by the program team• Coordinates and implements the delivery of competition and peer review services; application processing, competition management and post-award administration• Manages and records transactions related to the processing of applications while ensuring an accurate account of a grant's or grantee's status• Informs and advises grantees and awardees of CIHR's policies• Provides administrative support for peer review committees including coordinating teleconferences, minute taking, and managing correspondence with committee members;• Cooperates in maintaining the database of current and potential peer review committee members to ensure that the database contains current information;• Provides advice to team leads on competition design for assigned programs• Provides information, advice and support to potential applicants, applicants, grant holders, university and research institute offices, CIHR Institute staff and peer review committee officers and members• Tracks and updates year-to-date progress against budget;• Collects, compiles and analyses information from various sources; prepare related reports, newsletters and correspondence• Participates in collecting performance data on the operation of the peer review system and assists in identifying improvements to the operation of the peer review system systems to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of program delivery• Suggests, champions and participates in implementing new technologies and processes to improve the quality and minimize the cost of program delivery• Assists in the development of documentation and supporting material for committees, CIHR management and Council to support their decision-makinghttp://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/29955.html

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Manages and supervises a 24-hour team of 20 full and part-time staff delivering personal/home care to a large number of physically disabled clients• Participates in: hiring, training, scheduling, conducting staff meetings, program development and training seminars, conflict management, fund raising, meeting the physical needs of the clients• Instructs new employees and determines their suitability of employment• Liaison between board of directors and staff members• Prepares and presents seminars at both Camp Merrywood and the D.P.C.R.'s Young Adult's • • • • • Workshop. The seminars offer advice and information to several groups of physically disabled teenagers preparing to live on their own for the first time• Accompanies clients to special events such as concerts, day trips, extended vacations

Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, India, North America, Middle East,South America

• Drafts and delivers travel article series

• Teaches English language and communication specific to business, tourism and government at local colleges and institutions• Teaches English communication, writing, reading and listening skills to students of mixed ability in a private English academy• Creates syllabus specific to the needs of six different classes aged 3 to adult• Writes dynamic lesson plans; incorporating games and humour aimed at motivating and encouraging the students to communicate using the English language• Authors a new teacher orientation guide on the academy's web page• Participates in the development of the school's curriculum• Translates private and government documents• Website development and delivery• Successfully performs responsibilities while adapting to a different culture

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Provides community based life-skill instruction and education services for adults who have sustained a brain injury.• Provides clients and families with the information, skills and experience to facilitate community reintegration and independent living.• Supports clients' rehabilitation program by teaching the clients adaptive living and social skills in conjunction with behavior modification required for reintegration into the community.• Coordinates staff/client rehabilitation program schedule.• Maintains the database regarding client information and client progress and ensures that the database contains accurate and current information.

Bachelor Of Arts, English; (Tesol) English Instructor

Graduated in English Literature and received magna cum laude.

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Studied English Literature, History, Philosophy, Psychology

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