Experience

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  Town of Richmond Hill

  • Canada
  • Government Administration
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Manager, Communication Services

    • Jul 1994 - Jul 2019

    Responsible for the daily management of the Communications Team (11 full time staff). Communication planning, crisis communication, stakeholder relations, event management, public speaking, media relations and marketing. Provides strategic advice and manages the creation of products that inform, inspire and direct behaviour.

  • Supervisor, Special Events and Marketing

    • Oct 1988 - Jul 1994

    Responsible for the organization of public and employee special events including Concerts in the Park, Canada Day celebrations, staff barbecues, awards banquets and more. In addition, this included garnering donations and corporate sponsorships as well as purchasing advertising.Also, included media relations including news releases, spokesperson and media training.Responsible for the production and distribution of the recreation program guides as well as the merchandising program.

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  Canada's Wonderland

  • Maple

  • Games/Rides Manager

    • Feb 1981 - Oct 1988
    • Maple

    Responsible for managing seasonal employees to ensure optimal guest experience, public and employee safety as well as area operations and sales.

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  CFRB 1010 AM

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Public Service Director/Promotions Assistant

    • Mar 1987 - Sep 1988
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    Responsible for writing on-air for copy for lost and found, assisted with promotional activities, established system for storage and retrieval of on-air commercial and program information for listener use.