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Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Managed a team of three working with sensitive, high-visibility issues. Supported the work of two parliamentary secretaries and multiple parliamentary committees while developing and implementing plans for Government and Private Members’ legislation in the House of Commons and the Senate. Analyzed policies and briefed the Minister on the expected political impacts.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Managed media relations and responses, including preparing the Minister for interviews and acting as the Minister’s spokesperson. Led the development of communications products for national announcements across a wide range of industrial sectors and key government policies.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Advised senior global clients on current and future communications risks, helping them understand government priorities and conducting public opinion research to lay the foundations for clients’ communications strategies. Provided clients with analysis of opportunities for business development.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Briefed the Prime Minister daily on developing files. Prepared ministers for Question Period and managed files with high media and opposition interest across government. One of my major focuses was supporting the Government’s ambitious climate plan, including responding to challenges to the pollution pricing system.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Prepared the Minister for Question Period and interviews, developed communications products and strategies, and managed parliamentary affairs. Included coordinating major announcements with the provinces, territories, and Indigenous groups.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Prepared the Minister for Question Period and interviews, served as her spokesperson and managed parliamentary affairs, communications planning, advertising campaigns and communications product development.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Ottawa, Canada Area

Ottawa, Canada Area

Provided procedural advice to members of parliament, supported the passage of government legislation through committee, and managed working relationships with the government caucus.

Supported the development of strategies and tactics for the launch of the Hepatitis C product portfolio.Developed promotional materials for the launch brands and associated patient assistance program.Developed key performance indicators and data visualization tools to evaluate the HCV portfolio's launch performance relative to competing products.

Developed a database of Canadian melanoma and lung treating clinics and physicians.Updated marketing materials for a variety of brands.Coordinated market research projects for the Hepatitis C portfolio.Presented results to members of the senior leadership team.

Researched and attended parliamentary committees to brief clients.Helped prepared clients for their appearances before committees.Researched a number of policy proposals for a wide range of industries, namely in automotive manufacturing, aerospace, agri-science and defence.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Researched best practices in website design used in other jurisdictions and countries, and provided recommendations for the renewal of the parliamentary websites.Researched accessibility related issues for the creation of a new set of web accessibility policies to comply with the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Double Major In Economics And Political Science

Activities and Societies: Intramural Ultimate Frisbee, Intramural Hockey, Intramural Innertube Waterpolo, SSMU Ski and Snowboard Club I.

International Baccalaureate