Meghan Paton
Communications Manager at Halton Industry Education Council- Claim this Profile
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Laura Hughes
I’ve had the pleasure of watching Meghan grow from publicity assistant to publicist with grace and ease. She's confidently crafts publicity campaigns for both fiction and non-fiction titles; working with everyone from first-time authors to headline-makers to celebrities. Meghan has solid relationships with a variety of media including lifestyle, news, and entertainment. On top of all of this, she has a lovely energy and is an excellent co-worker and employee.
Cory Beatty
Meghan is a fantastic publicist who always manages herself and her projects with professionalism and enthusiasm. She is always eager to learn, has terrific ideas and was a tremendous contributor in brainstorming sessions. Meghan is a results-oriented colleague who continually strives for perfection. She is an asset to any organization.
Laura Hughes
I’ve had the pleasure of watching Meghan grow from publicity assistant to publicist with grace and ease. She's confidently crafts publicity campaigns for both fiction and non-fiction titles; working with everyone from first-time authors to headline-makers to celebrities. Meghan has solid relationships with a variety of media including lifestyle, news, and entertainment. On top of all of this, she has a lovely energy and is an excellent co-worker and employee.
Cory Beatty
Meghan is a fantastic publicist who always manages herself and her projects with professionalism and enthusiasm. She is always eager to learn, has terrific ideas and was a tremendous contributor in brainstorming sessions. Meghan is a results-oriented colleague who continually strives for perfection. She is an asset to any organization.
Laura Hughes
I’ve had the pleasure of watching Meghan grow from publicity assistant to publicist with grace and ease. She's confidently crafts publicity campaigns for both fiction and non-fiction titles; working with everyone from first-time authors to headline-makers to celebrities. Meghan has solid relationships with a variety of media including lifestyle, news, and entertainment. On top of all of this, she has a lovely energy and is an excellent co-worker and employee.
Cory Beatty
Meghan is a fantastic publicist who always manages herself and her projects with professionalism and enthusiasm. She is always eager to learn, has terrific ideas and was a tremendous contributor in brainstorming sessions. Meghan is a results-oriented colleague who continually strives for perfection. She is an asset to any organization.
Laura Hughes
I’ve had the pleasure of watching Meghan grow from publicity assistant to publicist with grace and ease. She's confidently crafts publicity campaigns for both fiction and non-fiction titles; working with everyone from first-time authors to headline-makers to celebrities. Meghan has solid relationships with a variety of media including lifestyle, news, and entertainment. On top of all of this, she has a lovely energy and is an excellent co-worker and employee.
Cory Beatty
Meghan is a fantastic publicist who always manages herself and her projects with professionalism and enthusiasm. She is always eager to learn, has terrific ideas and was a tremendous contributor in brainstorming sessions. Meghan is a results-oriented colleague who continually strives for perfection. She is an asset to any organization.
Experience
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HIEC - Halton Industry Education Council
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Manager
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Jul 2018 - Present
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apprenticesearch.com
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Canada
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Manager
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Jun 2018 - Present
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Freelance Writer and Media Relations Specialist
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Sep 2017 - Present
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Futurpreneur
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Manager, Public Relations and Social Media
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Dec 2014 - Dec 2017
Futurpreneur Canada has been fuelling the entrepreneurial passions of Canada’s young enterprise for nearly two decades. We are the only national, non-profit organization that provides financing, mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39. Futurpreneur Canada has been fuelling the entrepreneurial passions of Canada’s young enterprise for nearly two decades. We are the only national, non-profit organization that provides financing, mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39.
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Publicist, Dramatic Channels, Factual Channels, and Lifetime Canada
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Dec 2011 - Dec 2014
Managed all publicity efforts to further build awareness and audience for HISTORY Canada, Showcase, Lifetime Canada, and National Geographic Channel Canada. Managed all publicity efforts to further build awareness and audience for HISTORY Canada, Showcase, Lifetime Canada, and National Geographic Channel Canada.
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HarperCollins Publishers
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Publicist
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Jun 2010 - Dec 2011
Developed and executed publicity campaigns for priority adult fiction, non-fiction and cookbook authors. Developed and executed publicity campaigns for priority adult fiction, non-fiction and cookbook authors.
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Rakuten Kobo Inc.
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Canada
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Consumer Electronics
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300 - 400 Employee
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Content Acquisitions Intern
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Nov 2009 - Jun 2010
Provided content acquisitions and vendor relations support.Promoted Kobo Inc. at Book Expo America. Provided content acquisitions and vendor relations support.Promoted Kobo Inc. at Book Expo America.
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Publicity Intern
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Sep 2009 - Nov 2009
Provided publicity and event support for the Random House publicity team. Provided publicity and event support for the Random House publicity team.
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Robert Half
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Office Manager / Lead Administrator
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2006 - 2008
Provided administrative support to an office of 25 and managed the administrative staff for the office. Provided administrative support to an office of 25 and managed the administrative staff for the office.
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Education
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2009 - 2009
Humber College
Graduate Diploma in Creative Book Publishing, Book Publishing -
2001 - 2006
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), English Literature/ Psychology
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