Communications Business Partner

• Feb 2019 - Present

Social media growth and optimization Paid and organic social media campaigns Visual storytelling Media and communications plans Intranet contributor Contributor of feature profiles to the annual report Social media growth and optimization Paid and organic social media campaigns Visual storytelling Media and communications plans Intranet contributor Contributor of feature profiles to the annual report

Freelance Writing and Communications

• Oct 2018 - Jan 2019

- Contributor to the Maritime Edit - Copywriting - Social Media Campaigns and Optimization - Profile Pieces and Feature Articles - Web Writing - Communications Plans - Video Profiles - Contributor to the Maritime Edit - Copywriting - Social Media Campaigns and Optimization - Profile Pieces and Feature Articles - Web Writing - Communications Plans - Video Profiles

Communications Officer

• Sep 2015 - Sep 2018

A digital and social communicator of JDI's environmental, economic and community stories. Developing and executing communications plans Content creator for jdirving.com and related social media Reporting analytics on social media success Social Media ad buys Collaborating with graphic designers Collaborating across JDI's 9 business divisions to deliver on their communications needs (internal and external) Copy writing for print and billboard advertisements Producing and promoting the annual Corporate Sustainability Report Training and coaching a team of new communications specialists Facilitating social media and communications lunch and learns to teach and share best practices Co-Chair of Employee Engagement Initiative: Connect 300 Show less

Public Relations Intern

• Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

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Public Relations Intern

• Jan 2014 - May 2014

Corporate Communications Intern

• May 2013 - Sep 2013

• Researched, wrote, edited and posted internal news and feature articles • Coordinated and promoted employee engagement events • Developed a strategic communication plan for the Commuter Challenge within Devon Energy’s Canadian headquarters and implemented tactics which resulted in a 10% increase in participation compared to 2012 • Coordinated corporate videos • Implemented the Internal Communication strategy, including evaluation measures for employee communication tactics • Prepared collateral for events and staff educational opportunities Show less

Resident Assistant

• Sep 2012 - Apr 2013

• Interpreted policies and brought the concerns, needs and interests of students living in residence back to administration • Fostered an environment of academic and personal growth in residence, and provided programs that met cultural, educational and recreational needs and interests of students • Maintained regular, open communication with the housing office and attended weekly staff meetings to discuss any issues • Planned, promoted and carried out activities each month for students based on criteria approved by the housing office • Recognized for ability to work with confidence and effectiveness in high pressure situations • Received the Mount Saint Vincent University Students’ Union Residence Life Award for dedication to the improvement of campus life Show less