Communications Coordinator

• Jul 2019 - Present

I help promote the NVCA's internal programs, including education, stewardship, forestry, engineering, planning, and much more! I help promote the NVCA's internal programs, including education, stewardship, forestry, engineering, planning, and much more!

Director of Communications

• Apr 2019 - Present

We Craft! is a arts and crafts company in Bradford, Ontario. We offer summer camps, drop in classes, birthday parties and much more. Maria worked with the founder of We Craft! to develop the marketing plan, come up with strategies and manage social media accounts. We Craft! is a arts and crafts company in Bradford, Ontario. We offer summer camps, drop in classes, birthday parties and much more. Maria worked with the founder of We Craft! to develop the marketing plan, come up with strategies and manage social media accounts.

CEO

• Nov 2018 - Present

Maria Leung Communications is a public relations firm targeted towards the environmental sector. Maria has more than 10 years experience in communications and marketing, solely dedicated to the environmental field. She has worked in public relations agencies and as an in-house communications specialist in both government and non-profit organizations. Based on this experience, Maria understands environmental issues in Ontario and Canada, government processes, and the challenges that face non-profit organizations. She is able to plan and execute communications plans that sync with your organization’s mission and goals. She offers a wide variety of services, including media relations, social media strategy and management, copy writing, event management, graphic design, reputation management, strategic analysis and much more.

Marketing Coordinator

• May 2018 - Present

Business Manager

• Mar 2017 - Present

Double Bevel Renovations is a renovations company based in Bradford. The company services York Region and South Simcoe, specializing in anything related to interior renovations.Maria developed their business and marketing plan, reached out to partners to build a network, resulting in 80% increase in sales. Double Bevel Renovations is a renovations company based in Bradford. The company services York Region and South Simcoe, specializing in anything related to interior renovations.Maria developed their business and marketing plan, reached out to partners to build a network, resulting in 80% increase in sales.

Owner

• Mar 2017 - Nov 2017

Communications Specialist

• Mar 2016 - Mar 2017

• Provided communication and marketing advice and service to five client departments• Developed and implemented marketing programs, campaigns and associated materials• Researched, wrote, designed and produced a variety of communications and marketing materials including posters, flyers, brochures, event displays and signage• Provided planning, promotional and on-site logistics support at community events• Supported media relations, web and social media, print production and photography initiatives• Evaluated the success of marketing plans and applied lessons learned to future projects• Coordinated corporate events such as public consultation meetings and annual conservation awards ceremony

Senior Associate

• Oct 2013 - Apr 2016

• Worked with and advised clients in municipal, provincial, non-profit and for profit sectors• Created and executed plans for events, website rollouts, advertising etc. • Managed over 25 projects, including media conferences, speeches and brochures• Recommended both proactive and reactive communications tactics to more than 10 clients• Advised social media strategies to clients, increasing following by 300%• Managed client social media accounts to ensure proper engagement and to elevate presence• Wrote and edited copy for websites, media releases, brochures, newsletters and other marketing materials• Coordinated the execution of 5 websites, including design, copy writing and editing and rollout• Recorded and edited promotional videos for clients• Built relationships with key media contacts• Developed business development materials

Communications and Outreach Coordinator

• May 2011 - Sep 2013

• Created an environmental history website featuring audio and archived documents (environmentalbeginnings.ca)• Researched and wrote introductions for environmental organizations and campaigns• Developed and implemented outreach techniques to media outlets to create and stimulate interest in ECO reports and activities• Planned and executed 6 time-sensitive media conferences through social and traditional media• Coordinated and briefed the Commissioner and other spokespeople before interviews• Oversaw the production of communications materials including consulting with ECO staff to prepare schedules and production plans for communications products• Advised, recorded and edited videos to accompany report releases and events• Received and processed over 120 interview requests from media and bloggers• Monitored all media activity related to the mandate and interest of the office• Updated 4 websites on a day-to-day basis resulting in 5% traffic increase over one year• Utilized WordPress, CMS Made Simple, Media Wiki and other content management systems• Produced and enforced corporate branding and design guidelines

Public Information and Outreach Officer

• Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

• Presented to Ontario ministry staff about the Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR)• Assisted public with questions related to the ECO, the EBR, Ontario’s environmental decision making and general questions regarding Ontario’s environment• Organized and manned tradeshow booths at various conventions• Educated the public regarding Ontario’s environmental policies through email and telephone

Media Analyst

• Oct 2008 - Jun 2011

• Worked closely with clients to deliver and recommended media distribution strategies• Wrote and edited over 100 media releases, advisories and backgrounders• Assisted in organizing media conferences, and other special events• Monitored and analyzed media coverage though self-prepared media monitoring reports • Headed, created and deployed business related social marketing plans for LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter • Worked closely with clients to deliver and recommended media distribution strategies• Wrote and edited over 100 media releases, advisories and backgrounders• Assisted in organizing media conferences, and other special events• Monitored and analyzed media coverage though self-prepared media monitoring reports • Headed, created and deployed business related social marketing plans for LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter

Community Animator

• Aug 2008 - Oct 2008

- Attended events and festivals to promote programs for energy conservation efforts- Persuaded festival attendees to register for supported programs- Clearly delivered program material and incentives to festival attendees. - Attended events and festivals to promote programs for energy conservation efforts- Persuaded festival attendees to register for supported programs- Clearly delivered program material and incentives to festival attendees.

Receptionist

• Feb 2008 - Oct 2008

- Responsible for writing offers and contracts, presenting attention to detail- Presented outstanding customer service skills by booking and confirming realty appointments- Portrayed quick and accurate adaptation and learning skills- Provide English and Chinese languages services to potential customer - Responsible for writing offers and contracts, presenting attention to detail- Presented outstanding customer service skills by booking and confirming realty appointments- Portrayed quick and accurate adaptation and learning skills- Provide English and Chinese languages services to potential customer

Office Assistant

• Jun 2006 - Oct 2008

- Developed goal oriented strategies to hire suitable candidates for open positions- Oriented marketing strategies to promote company products and services- Gained sales opportunity for company through cold calling efforts- Performed basic accounting skills while assisting the company with internal auditing- Updated sales information using company's self-developed software on a daily basis- Revised and organized confidential information such as payroll and yearend accounts - Developed goal oriented strategies to hire suitable candidates for open positions- Oriented marketing strategies to promote company products and services- Gained sales opportunity for company through cold calling efforts- Performed basic accounting skills while assisting the company with internal auditing- Updated sales information using company's self-developed software on a daily basis- Revised and organized confidential information such as payroll and yearend accounts

Cartographic Technologist Assistant

• Jan 2005 - Aug 2005

- Re-digitized Ontario Road Map using ArcGIS 9.0 through working with team members- Updated Ontario Road Map information through reaching municipalities - Played a key role in updating Ontario Road Network resulting in great improvement of spatial accuracy- Customized maps with specific features for municipalities - Re-digitized Ontario Road Map using ArcGIS 9.0 through working with team members- Updated Ontario Road Map information through reaching municipalities - Played a key role in updating Ontario Road Network resulting in great improvement of spatial accuracy- Customized maps with specific features for municipalities