Communications and Engagement Advisor

• Sep 2022 - Present

Communication consultant

• 2011 - Present

Available for contract communication planning, marketing and copy editing opportunities. Clients include: Interactive Construction, 17 Black Events, Health Innovations Consultants, Childhood Obesity Foundation and Vancouver View Magazine. Available for contract communication planning, marketing and copy editing opportunities. Clients include: Interactive Construction, 17 Black Events, Health Innovations Consultants, Childhood Obesity Foundation and Vancouver View Magazine.

Communications Manager

• Jul 2022 - Sep 2022

Ministry of Forests

Senior Public Affairs Officer

• Apr 2021 - Jul 2022

Responsible for capital project event and announcement planning, writing and stakeholder relations with the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training.

Public Affairs Officer

• Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

Responsible for event and announcement planning, writing and stakeholder relations with the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training.

Content Marketing Manager

• Mar 2019 - Oct 2020

Responsible for project management, content development and delivery of both print and digital campaigns in support of the admissions and advancement departments. Responsible for project management, content development and delivery of both print and digital campaigns in support of the admissions and advancement departments.

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

• Sep 2014 - Jan 2019

Responsible for co-developing and implementing the strategic communications and marketing plan for Victoria-based non-profit organization with services offered in Victoria and Vancouver. Duties include online presence management (social media and website), storytelling and marketing collateral materials, as well as event management and creative design support. Responsible for co-developing and implementing the strategic communications and marketing plan for Victoria-based non-profit organization with services offered in Victoria and Vancouver. Duties include online presence management (social media and website), storytelling and marketing collateral materials, as well as event management and creative design support.

Communications Coordinator/Writer

• Oct 2010 - Aug 2014

Working with Community Relations and Advancement, I supported the university’s goals of strengthening its reputation as a leading post-secondary institution, while building strong relationships and partnerships with alumni and the community. Responsibilities included: writing, editing, media relations, social media, website content management, event planning, and internal and external communication projects.Special projects: Working with Community Relations and Advancement, I supported the university’s goals of strengthening its reputation as a leading post-secondary institution, while building strong relationships and partnerships with alumni and the community. Responsibilities included: writing, editing, media relations, social media, website content management, event planning, and internal and external communication projects.Special projects:

Acting Editor - Homes & Living Magazine

• Sep 2012 - Oct 2012

Contract to bring the December/January edition of Homes & Living magazine for Central Vancouver Island, Victoria and Vancouver to press. Responsibilities included: assigning, writing and editing content, as well as copy editing all three publications. Contract to bring the December/January edition of Homes & Living magazine for Central Vancouver Island, Victoria and Vancouver to press. Responsibilities included: assigning, writing and editing content, as well as copy editing all three publications.

Editor - WestShore Magazine

• Jun 2010 - Apr 2012

Provided editorial direction for four issues of a bi-annual magazine for the WestShore Chamber of Commerce. Responsibilities included: developing story lines, co-ordinating a freelance team of writers and photographers, copy editing all content and participating in the production of each issue. Provided editorial direction for four issues of a bi-annual magazine for the WestShore Chamber of Commerce. Responsibilities included: developing story lines, co-ordinating a freelance team of writers and photographers, copy editing all content and participating in the production of each issue.

Reporter

• May 2006 - Jun 2010

Reporter for Goldstream News Gazette (2007-10) and Saanich News (2006-07). Reporter for Goldstream News Gazette (2007-10) and Saanich News (2006-07).