Experience

Province of British Columbia

• Travel Arrangements
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Public Affairs Officer

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  As a Senior Public Affairs Officer, I am responsible for providing a range of professional communications expertise and services on behalf of the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions. This includes preparing a variety of written communications products, developing and executing communications plans, and providing issues management advice; event coordination services, and media relations expertise. I am responsible for high-priority and complex files and serve as a mentor to other staff in the office. Show less

• Public Affairs Officer

  • Apr 2022 - Jun 2022

  As a Public Affairs Officer I reported to the Communications Director and Manager providing a range of professional communications expertise and services on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. I was responsible for preparing a variety of written communications products including news releases, key messages, speeches, developing and executing communication plans, and providing issues management advice, event coordination services, and media relations services.

• Digital Communications Officer

  • Apr 2021 - Apr 2022

  As a digital communications officer, I reported to the Manager of Digital Communications and the Manager of Community Management. In this role I was responsible for identifying and promoting opportunities for proactive online communications strategies to raise awareness of government priorities and programs. I worked to understand the priorities of the B.C. Government and ensure those priorities are reflected in various online digital and social media channels. I also worked to moderate government's social media accounts including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, helped track analytics data and a produced content. Show less

• Public Affairs Officer

  • Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

  As a Public Affairs Officer I reported to the Communications Director and Manager providing a range of professional communications expertise and services on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. I was responsible for preparing a variety of written communications products including news releases, key messages, speeches, developing and executing communication plans, and providing issues management advice, event coordination services, and media relations services.

• Digital Communications Officer

  • Apr 2020 - Oct 2020

  As a digital communications officer, I reported to the Manager of Digital Communications and the Manager of Community Management. In this role I was responsible for identifying and promoting opportunities for proactive online communications strategies to raise awareness of government priorities and programs. I worked to understand the priorities of the B.C. Government and ensure those priorities are reflected in various online digital and social media channels. I also worked to moderate government's social media accounts including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, helped track analytics data and a produced content. Show less

• Junior Public Affairs Officer

  • Nov 2018 - Mar 2020

  As a Junior Public Affairs Officer I reported to the Communications Manager learning and providing a range of professional communications services on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. This often included news releases, key messages, speeches, developing and executing communication plans, and providing issues management advice, event coordination services, and media relations services.



Province of British Columbia

• Travel Arrangements
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Indigenous Youth Intern

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  As an Indigenous Youth Intern with the Province of B.C., I was assigned to work with Theytus Books. In this role, I supported the organization by: designing and developing the Fall Catalogue, retrieving data from Library and Archives Canada, reviewing and evaluating manuscripts, shipping and receiving, working with clients to discuss available literature and discuss client or stakeholder needs. • Researched catalogue structure, noting style, presentation and format used in other publishing houses. • Consulted with distribution partners to determine catalogue needs and acted upon feedback given. • Designed, printed, and assembled catalogues.• Obtained ISBN and CIP data for new titles at the request of the publisher• Reviewed new texts to design sell sheets and book reviews to market the new titles • Redesigned filing and organization system.• Reorganized sales floor to create a more productive space. • Prepared and received shipments of books to customers, suppliers and distributors. • Worked with authors, clients and shareholders to address concerns and problem solve as needs arose. • Sold books at community events such as the Penticton Pow Wow. Show less

• Indigenous Youth Intern

  • Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

  As an Indigenous Youth Intern, I was assigned to work with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food’s Plant and Animal Health Branch. In this role I developed an annual report that documented the branch's year in review, a fee guide to advise client on services offered, and planned events for both clients and staff.· researched existing fee guides to understand document structure.· consulted publication company to learn submission format requirements.· researched online resources and conducted interviews to generate content for the fee guide.· researched important cases and data to include in the annual report document.· Coordinated the acquisition of articles from professional staff. · Designed final documents.· Planned and executed the Plant and Animal Health Branch’s Open House.· Generated promotional material for the Open House· Worked on the planning committee for the Ministry of Agriculture’s booth at the Pacific Agricultural show.· Worked on the planning committee for Canadian Animal Health Surveillance Network workshop. · Drafted a treasury board submission. Show less



University of Saskatchewan

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  As a T.A. I covered two classes, a lower division Film Studies Class and an upper division Indigenous Film Studies class. My duties required me to facilitate classes for the professor on occasion, and administer and supervise exams according to University policy. As a T.A. I covered two classes, a lower division Film Studies Class and an upper division Indigenous Film Studies class. My duties required me to facilitate classes for the professor on occasion, and administer and supervise exams according to University policy.



Gordon Tootoosis Nīkānīwin Theatre

• Canada
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Circle of Voices Volunteer

  • Sep 2015 - Nov 2015

  • Assisted Coordinator with preparation for program sessions • Worked with Indigenous youth learning aspects of theatre (acting, writing, stage management, sound, lighting). • Researched the program and evaluated the program based on Jo-Ann Episkenew’s book Taking Back Our Spirits. • Assisted Coordinator with preparation for program sessions • Worked with Indigenous youth learning aspects of theatre (acting, writing, stage management, sound, lighting). • Researched the program and evaluated the program based on Jo-Ann Episkenew’s book Taking Back Our Spirits.



Simon Fraser University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

  Responsible for consulting several academic databases for credible sources that were relevant to the research project. As these sources were found, I established an annotated bibliography of useful information connected to the project. In addition to research assistance, I also assisted in the planning and coordination of the SSHRC supported workshop, "Approaching Indigenous Literatures in the 21st Century" where I worked in registration and reception. Some of my duties included, · Conducting research using databases and academic journals such as JSTOR, Academic Search Premier and Project Muse, as well as print sources. · Reading articles and evaluated their relevance to the professor's projects. · Summarizing relevant articles and established an annotated bibliography. · Assisting in creating pamphlets and posters. · Contacting publishers to obtain marketing materials for new books. · Registering and welcoming conference guests. · Keeping inventory of books sent from publishers for purchase. Show less