Experience

Trent University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Aug 2022 - Present

• • Mar 2022 - Aug 2022



Project Play

• London, Ontario, Canada

• Founder & Lead Organizer

  • Jan 2012 - Present

  Received Pillar Nonprofit Network’s Community Innovation Award for innovative community-enhancing projects. Donated over $50,000 in bundles (video games, board games, card games, etc.) to local organizations and community groups. Established a game lending library in partnership with the London Public Library. Facilitated a successful merger with Forest City Comicon, increasing overall audience and donations. Received Pillar Nonprofit Network’s Community Innovation Award for innovative community-enhancing projects. Donated over $50,000 in bundles (video games, board games, card games, etc.) to local organizations and community groups. Established a game lending library in partnership with the London Public Library. Facilitated a successful merger with Forest City Comicon, increasing overall audience and donations.



Pinnguaq

• Canada
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Lead, Communications

  • Nov 2020 - Jan 2022



TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario

• Canada
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Manager

  • Nov 2010 - Sep 2020

  Co-chaired the award-winning #LondonCAN campaign and led London’s first collaborative event (The #LondonCAN Exchange) featuring all of the city’s economic development partners. Delivered year-over-year increases in social media followers, website traffic, Google Ads conversions, and Mailchimp audience. Established relationships with national media (Betakit, The Logic), pitching and successfully placing stories in each. Produced frameworks for the GROW Accelerator and Immersive Digital Experience Accelerator (IDEA). Show less



GamerPops

• Ontario

• Editor in Chief

  • Jun 2009 - Jan 2017

  Wrote reviews and articles, produced video features, and recorded podcasts on video games, toys, and books. Ran all aspects of site administration including brand, design, editorial policies, strategic planning, content management, SEO, marketing, and maintenance. Established an international contact network of public relations managers, studio representatives, and game developers. Wrote reviews and articles, produced video features, and recorded podcasts on video games, toys, and books. Ran all aspects of site administration including brand, design, editorial policies, strategic planning, content management, SEO, marketing, and maintenance. Established an international contact network of public relations managers, studio representatives, and game developers.



Investing in Children

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications and Community Development Manager

  • Apr 2002 - Nov 2010

  Created unique events like the city-wide Kids First Day at 60+ locations throughout London, and London Gets Mugged fundraising community art show. Spearheaded initiatives including Youth Leadership Camp for 300+ students each year, and the Special Olympic Track and Field Event for students from across the Thames Valley. Developed and implemented organization-wide and program-specific communications and promotion plans to engage families and children. Designed and produced all print and digital marketing materials. Show less