Tanya Stuart Email & Phone Number

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

As the Communications Specialist at CMHA WW, I work with staff, clients, and donors to raise awareness for mental health. I play a key role in CMHA WW's digital marketing, communications, PR, social media and corporate communications projects. I update the CMHA WW website on a regular basis with original content based on the agency's strategic plan. I engage with staff through writing a weekly internal newsletter, and work on external engagement through the creation of content for… Show more As the Communications Specialist at CMHA WW, I work with staff, clients, and donors to raise awareness for mental health. I play a key role in CMHA WW's digital marketing, communications, PR, social media and corporate communications projects. I update the CMHA WW website on a regular basis with original content based on the agency's strategic plan. I engage with staff through writing a weekly internal newsletter, and work on external engagement through the creation of content for Facebook and LinkedIn pages, as well as increasing presence and followers on Twitter and Instagram. In addition, I help to plan, promote and participate in events to raise the profile of CMHA WW as an organization (Shopper’s Run for Women, Here4Hope, KW Chamber of Commerce Inspiring Women event). Show less

Guelph

CommunicationsDevelop, implement, maintain, and monitor strategies related to community outreach, program and event marketing, branding, newsletter, web content, and social media management; seek opportunities for strategic integration of communications for ROI’s various programs and initiatives.AALP CoordinationAs part of the staff team, assist in coordinating all aspects of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP), providing a key point of contact and continuity… Show more CommunicationsDevelop, implement, maintain, and monitor strategies related to community outreach, program and event marketing, branding, newsletter, web content, and social media management; seek opportunities for strategic integration of communications for ROI’s various programs and initiatives.AALP CoordinationAs part of the staff team, assist in coordinating all aspects of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP), providing a key point of contact and continuity between ROI and AALP participants, graduates, and other stakeholders thereby ensuring a positive experience and outcomes for participants in the program. Show less

+ Compile evaluations of all HC Link services and prepare final 2016-2017 evaluation report.+ Monitor and report on a series of telephone interviews with clients to assess satisfaction with consultation services and to identify needs and interests.+ Promote OHCC's social media activities.+ Track and analyze social media data.+ Write community stories or blogs for the OHCC website.+ Research and write a 5-page paper on civic inclusion; using material from OHCC civic… Show more + Compile evaluations of all HC Link services and prepare final 2016-2017 evaluation report.+ Monitor and report on a series of telephone interviews with clients to assess satisfaction with consultation services and to identify needs and interests.+ Promote OHCC's social media activities.+ Track and analyze social media data.+ Write community stories or blogs for the OHCC website.+ Research and write a 5-page paper on civic inclusion; using material from OHCC civic engagement webinar series and additional research. Show less

Peterborough, On

+ Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Canada Walks and Walk Friendly social media accounts, successfully growing the audience and engagements.+ Editor, Canada Walks News, a biweekly e-newsletter on the latest news, research, and events on walking research, initiatives, and events across Canada.+ Responsible for maintaining recently redesigned Canada Walks website. + Oversaw Active and Safe Routes to School website revision, in both French and English. + Responsible… Show more + Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Canada Walks and Walk Friendly social media accounts, successfully growing the audience and engagements.+ Editor, Canada Walks News, a biweekly e-newsletter on the latest news, research, and events on walking research, initiatives, and events across Canada.+ Responsible for maintaining recently redesigned Canada Walks website. + Oversaw Active and Safe Routes to School website revision, in both French and English. + Responsible for maintaining Active and Safe Routes to school website, which includes regularly updating resources, photos, blogs, and events. + Design infographics, coordinate online dissemination strategy, and track impact. + Write Walk Friendly case studies for the website, mining data from a 200-question application.+ Create and implement online evaluation surveys.+ Assist in facilitating webinars on various walking-related initiatives, which typically draw over 100 registrants. Show less

Peterborough, On

+ Create and edit content for all communications media.+ Create marketing material for programs and events.+ Devise and implement marketing strategy for programs and events.+ Maintain and update strong social media presence.+ Initiate social media campaigns to promote individual programs and events.+ Coordinate community events with an expected attendance of appr. 300 attendees.+ Coordinate volunteers for events and programs.+ Manage deadlines, track activities, and… Show more + Create and edit content for all communications media.+ Create marketing material for programs and events.+ Devise and implement marketing strategy for programs and events.+ Maintain and update strong social media presence.+ Initiate social media campaigns to promote individual programs and events.+ Coordinate community events with an expected attendance of appr. 300 attendees.+ Coordinate volunteers for events and programs.+ Manage deadlines, track activities, and write reports on projects.+ Provide administrative support to the director, with demonstrated ability to improve procedures and meet demanding deadlines.+ Expertly use all available office systems and maintain files and records. Show less

Peterborough, On

• Full-time intake worker from Sept.–Oct., continuing with this role on an as-needed basis (daily). Responsibilities include accurately screening and assessing clients both telephonically and in person for agency suitability, referring to other community services as necessary, indicating suicidal precautions and other crisis situations, and recording all client information on intake sheets.• Preparing, co-facilitating, and evaluating group sessions for a 10-week psycho-educational Peaceful… Show more • Full-time intake worker from Sept.–Oct., continuing with this role on an as-needed basis (daily). Responsibilities include accurately screening and assessing clients both telephonically and in person for agency suitability, referring to other community services as necessary, indicating suicidal precautions and other crisis situations, and recording all client information on intake sheets.• Preparing, co-facilitating, and evaluating group sessions for a 10-week psycho-educational Peaceful Families group, working with children aged 9-14 who have witnessed domestic violence in their home. • Preparing, co-facilitating, and evaluating group sessions for a 7-week Caregiver Support group.• Shadowed counsellors at the Housing Resource Centre, which included: counselling appointments, in-person intake assessments, and outreach work in the community (at The Lighthouse).• Liaising with community agencies and resources to ensure appropriate referrals for socio-culturally diverse clients. • Responsible for resource development, in terms of sourcing and creating content to be provided to clients while they are waiting for counselling.• Attended one-day Rainbow Health Connection/Trans Health Connection training, entitled Training for Mental Health Counsellors, Social Workers, and Support Group Leaders. Workshop focused on the role of counsellors as advocates for the needs and rights of trans people seeking their services. Show less

Peterborough, On

+ Promoted the Go Global Expo and Verge Magazine through a range of means, including: working with university departments/partners for on campus promotion; managing campus reps to promote on campus and attend events; promoting the events through a range of social networking initiatives.+ Event programming: coordinating speakers for networking event in Montreal. Identifying speakers, issuing invitations, coordinating visitor registration, moderating the event in French and English.+… Show more + Promoted the Go Global Expo and Verge Magazine through a range of means, including: working with university departments/partners for on campus promotion; managing campus reps to promote on campus and attend events; promoting the events through a range of social networking initiatives.+ Event programming: coordinating speakers for networking event in Montreal. Identifying speakers, issuing invitations, coordinating visitor registration, moderating the event in French and English.+ Performed various duties including website management and design, research, data analysis, bookkeeping, and subscription processing.+ Developed and managed strategic social media communications. Show less

+ Proofread magazine, ensuring spelling and editorial style were correct and consistent.+ Correcting spelling mistakes and grammatical errors.+ Writing display information where needed.+ Producing a style checklist to ensure consistency in hyphenation, capitalization, reference formatting.

Editorial Projects (included print and online editing, writing, proofing)Project and Event Coordination+ Managed custom publishing projects for pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacy retailers with an average budget of $100,000 per project.+ Managed annual pharmacy industry awards program, with revenue of over $400,000 and over 10 pharmaceutical company sponsors.+ Increased the number of awards program entries through the development of a streamlined online… Show more Editorial Projects (included print and online editing, writing, proofing)Project and Event Coordination+ Managed custom publishing projects for pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacy retailers with an average budget of $100,000 per project.+ Managed annual pharmacy industry awards program, with revenue of over $400,000 and over 10 pharmaceutical company sponsors.+ Increased the number of awards program entries through the development of a streamlined online entry/nomination process.+ Responsible for maintaining various custom pharmacy microsites.+ Coordinated with clients to ensure project parameters were being met.+ Oversaw marketing and promotional elements of custom advertising pieces, both online and in print.+ Increased readership of pharmacy technician magazine through online marketing techniques.+ Developed direct mail campaign (online) to solicit feedback and collect suggestions and comments. + Acted as press officer for pharmacy awards program and maintained good relationships with media.+ Responsible for assisting executive staff in developing publicity and public speaking materials.+ Increased brand awareness through direct marketing campaign and online marketing strategies. Writing, Editing, and Proofreading+ Experience developing story line-up, assigning stories, and determining artwork.+ Edited and proofread magazine, newsletter and advertising copy.+ Interviewed subjects and transcribed interviews for story use.+ Worked with freelance designers to develop English and French layouts for magazine, newsletter, and advertising copy.+ Managed French translation of copy, utilizing French language skills.+ Wrote, assigned, edited, and proofed editorial and ad copy for both print and web sites/microsites. Show less

• Set annual objectives for the foundation's communication program. • Planned production and distribution of foundation’s internal and external publications. Supervised graphic design, printing and other technical aspects of publication and production. • Handled all outside media requests, and provided prompt responses to requests for information. • Scheduled and coordinated meetings, interviews, appointments, events and other similar activities for supervisors, which also included… Show more • Set annual objectives for the foundation's communication program. • Planned production and distribution of foundation’s internal and external publications. Supervised graphic design, printing and other technical aspects of publication and production. • Handled all outside media requests, and provided prompt responses to requests for information. • Scheduled and coordinated meetings, interviews, appointments, events and other similar activities for supervisors, which also included travel and lodging arrangements. • Organized, sorted and assigned mail distribution for all the employees. • Composed and edited correspondence and memoranda from verbal direction and from knowledge of policies; prepared, transcribed, composed, typed, edited and distributed agendas and minutes of numerous meetings. Show less

Responsible for writing a column on Canadian independent music artists, edited copy, managed the inaugural CEN DVD Awards program.

B.A., High Honours, Mass Communication

Mass Communication

Social Service Worker, Social Service Worker

Social Service Work

Post-Graduate Degree, Book & Magazine Publishing

Certificate program, Book & Magazine Publishing