Communications Manager

• Nov 2020 - Present

Open to new opportunities

• Apr 2020 - Oct 2020

National Director Communications

• Aug 2019 - Feb 2020

Communications Advisor, CAF Marketing and Communications

• Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

Communications Manager

• Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

One year contract. Led a new department within a well-established Indigenous health organization by establishing and implementing new brand guidelines, guiding the strategy for all communications, website, and public relations messages and collateral to consistently articulate the Centre’s mission, vision and values. Ensured that the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health was viewed as the primary source, disseminator, and conduit of information within this diverse network and constituent base. Worked closely with a senior peer group within the organization as the communications partner on a variety of strategic initiatives. Developed, implemented, and evaluated the annual communications plan across the network's discreet audiences.Put communications vehicles in place to create momentum and awareness as well as to test the effectiveness of communications activities. Managed the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to, newsletters, brochures, and website. Mentored and led a team member responsible for Wabano’s fundraising initiatives. Managed all media contacts.

Communications Specialist

• Oct 2016 - Dec 2017

CARP - Manager, Membership Development

• Mar 2013 - Jul 2015

Led a national digital marketing campaign which tripled sales of new and renewing members.Led a national direct mail campaign increasing results from .07% to 2.6%.Led a successful branding campaign including the redesign and production of all print creative.Managed system vendor relationships to ensure that databases were accurate and up-to-date. Responsible for creating reports and analyzing results on the status of membership and the performance of various campaigns and initiatives.Project manager for search engine marketing campaigns.

Communications Officer

• Aug 2012 - Feb 2013

Project lead and head writer for the 150 page 20th anniversary gala program book which was successfully completed with multiple concurrent priorities in a time constrained environment.Produced other creative services projects, including videography, photography and publishing. Identified opportunities for Indspire’s presence at national, local and regional forums. Planned projects for key events and activities including awards, conferences, trade shows. Project lead and head writer for the 150 page 20th anniversary gala program book which was successfully completed with multiple concurrent priorities in a time constrained environment.Produced other creative services projects, including videography, photography and publishing. Identified opportunities for Indspire’s presence at national, local and regional forums. Planned projects for key events and activities including awards, conferences, trade shows.

Human Resources Advisor

• Aug 2011 - Aug 2012

Provided bilingual human resource services to seven Algonquin communities;Produced job descriptions, job postings and interview questionnaires;Planned and supported the delivery of training sessions in both French and English;Conducted and oversaw numerous interview selection processes. Provided bilingual human resource services to seven Algonquin communities;Produced job descriptions, job postings and interview questionnaires;Planned and supported the delivery of training sessions in both French and English;Conducted and oversaw numerous interview selection processes.

Deputy Director, Returning Officer

• Mar 2011 - May 2011

Led the implementation and organization of the Federal Election with the highest turnout of First Nations voters. Hired, trained and supervised eight office staff and 120 electoral officers. Led the implementation and organization of the Federal Election with the highest turnout of First Nations voters. Hired, trained and supervised eight office staff and 120 electoral officers.

Account Executive

• Jan 2005 - Apr 2010

Increased sales in calling card division. Supervised requests for proposals and analysis of incoming proposals. Successfully proofread client projects, consistently finding typographical and design errors prior to going to print. Project manager, large client base (Federal government, Aboriginal associations, private sector)Pre-production: proofing, writing, art direction and design;Prepared plates for off-set press or processed directly to digital press;Responsible for billing and accounts receivables.

Marketing and communications consultant

• Apr 1999 - Dec 2004

Partial list of clients: MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, Château Logue Resort, Corporation de gestion de la forêt de l'Aigle, Kitigan Zibi Education Council, Communications Polycom.Translation of communication tools (web sites, brochures, magazines, etc.) Develop and execute a media plan for the archeological dig Kabeshinan in collaboration withthe National Capital Commission and the Canadian Museum of Civilization Organize and run the official opening of the Black Rollway Develop a communication strategy for the MRC Roll out the marketing plan for the Château Logue Resort (web site, media relations, etc.)

Marketing Director

• Apr 2002 - Nov 2004

Planned, developed and implemented the promotion, publicity and public relations for an Aboriginal tourist attraction;Won the 2004 Tourisme Québec regional prize for the Outaouais, the 2003 Tourisme Québec special jury award and the 2003 CCIM Prix Excelsior for excellence in tourism;Relationship building with media and tourist associations;Produced and managed the grant and award applications – secured over $400,000 in fundingCompany spokesperson. Planned, developed and implemented the promotion, publicity and public relations for an Aboriginal tourist attraction;Won the 2004 Tourisme Québec regional prize for the Outaouais, the 2003 Tourisme Québec special jury award and the 2003 CCIM Prix Excelsior for excellence in tourism;Relationship building with media and tourist associations;Produced and managed the grant and award applications – secured over $400,000 in fundingCompany spokesperson.

Census Commissioner

• Jan 1996 - Jun 1996

Organize and implement the Census for the region (approximately 10,000 residents) Hire, train, direct and supervise a team of 14 enumerators and one administrative assistantWrite and submit procedural reports, verify the enumerators work and other related tasks Organize and implement the Census for the region (approximately 10,000 residents) Hire, train, direct and supervise a team of 14 enumerators and one administrative assistantWrite and submit procedural reports, verify the enumerators work and other related tasks

Publicity Manager

• Jan 1990 - Nov 1994

Managed the publicity department of an independent television station;Secured hundreds of magazine covers, articles and multimedia editorials in local, national and international media;Art directed and styled all print creative Managed the publicity department of an independent television station;Secured hundreds of magazine covers, articles and multimedia editorials in local, national and international media;Art directed and styled all print creative

Senior Associate

• Jan 1988 - Jan 1990

Promoted and produced live concerts for 50 to 50,000 fans.Co-artistic director, Mariposa Folk Festival. National publicity Manager, Stony Plain Records.Publicist and press room director, Juno Awards.Artist liaison, Our World Festival,Host, Canadian showcase, New Music Seminar, New York City. Promoted and produced live concerts for 50 to 50,000 fans.Co-artistic director, Mariposa Folk Festival. National publicity Manager, Stony Plain Records.Publicist and press room director, Juno Awards.Artist liaison, Our World Festival,Host, Canadian showcase, New Music Seminar, New York City.

Continuity assistant, location manager

• 1985 - 1987

Production secretary

• 1985 - 1985

Production secretary

• 1983 - 1985