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I am a bilingual senior communications specialist with expertise in full-flight crisis communications and public-relations management. With a strong track record of offering sound advice at the highest levels of both government and the private sector, I thrive under tight deadlines in high-pressure environments. Further, I have significant experience developing and executing comprehensive communications strategies on a range of sensitive, high-visibility issues of national importance.With a solid understanding of government policy development, programs, and governance, I excel at pulling out useable insights. This, in addition to my ability to lead and work effectively as a member of a team, makes me a unique asset to your organization.What’s in it for you?Considering all perspectives, I can simplify your most complex issues—even in a crisis situation—and package your ideas in a way that is both understandable and influential. Having advised the Prime Minister and key federal Cabinet Ministers over the past seven years, I have had the privilege of working on many of the leading issues of the day, including: • Canada’s response to COVID-19 and the rebuilding of domestic capacity to produce vaccines and personal protective equipment; • Canada’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine;• making Canada the first country to ratify Finland and Sweden’s NATO accession;• Canada’s participation in the Lunar Gateway space station and the plans to send a Canadian astronaut on the Artemis II mission;• introducing the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2020, to modernize Canada’s privacy legislation;• developing industrial policy to support businesses in Canada’s the transition to a green recovery; and• developing Canada as a leading destination for electric vehicle manufacturing.I have enjoyed much success developing winning communications strategies and advising senior global clients on current and future communications risks as well as opportunities for business development. An experienced spokesperson skilled in media relations, I have established relationships with leading Canadian political and business journalists. With considerable experience in policy development, I have a track record of analyzing government policies and determine expected impacts.EducationBachelor of Arts with majors in Political Science and Economics, 2013, McGill UniversityIf you need someone who can plan and execute communication strategies clearly and quickly, we should talk.