Collaborative and creative communications and marketing leader. The ideal role for me is to be a champion of great communication in an organization with a socially beneficial purpose and mission. To be responsible at both the strategic and operational levels for ensuring that communication in all channels enhances the organization’s image, supports its strategic objectives and reflects its mission and values. To build relationships and collaborate with motivated, values-driven professionals at all levels, in order to establish a shared understanding of and commitment to best practices in communication. And, at the end of the day, to know that communication practices are a valuable asset to the organization. Focused on shaping the strategies, organizational structures and processes that allow great communication to emerge. Over two decades of professional experience in private- and public-sector organizations, particularly in the financial/wealth services industry and the post-secondary education sector.Skills, abilities and traits: communications strategy, content planning and key message development, and writing for all channels and formats; diplomacy, curiosity, drive to learn and improve, adaptability, business acumen, and passion for winning as a team.Deep expertise and experience in corporate and executive communications, including stakeholder relations, internal communications, issues management and community consultation. Equally experienced in branding, marketing and promotions. Experienced team leader and project manager.Interested in investing, particularly ESG/responsible investing; culture and technology; literature and photography; environmental issues; and soccer coachingSpecialties: Executive and corporate communications, content planning, writing and editing. Communications strategy and tactics. Positioning and branding. Building high-trust, high-performance teams.