Experience

The Corporation of the Town of Cobourg

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Marketing and Events

  • Feb 2019 - Present

• Special Projects Coordinator & Executive Assistant to the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer

  • Aug 2017 - Feb 2019

  Plan, organize and execute events on behalf of the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Research items for inclusion in reports, announcements and correspondence for the Mayor and CAOPrepare documents, presentations and speeches for the Mayor and CAODeliver effective communications with department staff and Council that welcomes two-way dialogueDevelop internal communications strategy and tactics for the Town of Cobourg

• Communications Officer

  • Apr 2014 - Aug 2017

  - Carry out communications plans and strategies to support objectives and services of the Town.- Coordinate and manage the Town’s print, electronic, radio and TV advertising for all departments. - Manage the Town's website and Social Media platforms. - Draft and edit a variety of communication materials including press releases, public notices, media alerts, website copy, speeches, briefings and other communication materials as appropriate. - Media relations



YMCA Northumberland

• Cobourg, On

• Funds Development Assistant, Consultant

  • Feb 2013 - Present

  • Assist committee with the development and organization of fundraising events and initiatives • Write grant proposals and assemble reports • Write press releases and promotional materials • Liaise with media, and local dignitaries to encourage participation and donor support • Conduct interviews with YMCA members and write motivational stories • Assist committee with the development and organization of fundraising events and initiatives • Write grant proposals and assemble reports • Write press releases and promotional materials • Liaise with media, and local dignitaries to encourage participation and donor support • Conduct interviews with YMCA members and write motivational stories



Spring Management Consulting Inc.

• Toronto, Canada Area

• Communication Consultant - consulting contract

  • Sep 2013 - Jan 2014

  Communications consulting for various clients. Specialties and services include: • Professional writing • Change management • Strategic planning • Executive communications • Internal communications • External communications • Social media • Executive training and coaching • Research • Communications and media analysis Communications consulting for various clients. Specialties and services include: • Professional writing • Change management • Strategic planning • Executive communications • Internal communications • External communications • Social media • Executive training and coaching • Research • Communications and media analysis



Siren Communications

• Canada
• Public Relations and Communications Services

• Account Manager

  • Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

  Contract position • Developed, presented and executed communications and public relations plans for assigned clients • Managed client expectations and responded to immediate requests • Wrote press releases, client speeches, communications materials and media pitches • Responded to media inquiries and coordinated interviews and press trips • Contributed to regular administration and updates to company website and social media platforms Contract position • Developed, presented and executed communications and public relations plans for assigned clients • Managed client expectations and responded to immediate requests • Wrote press releases, client speeches, communications materials and media pitches • Responded to media inquiries and coordinated interviews and press trips • Contributed to regular administration and updates to company website and social media platforms



Hill+Knowlton Strategies

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals

  • May 2011 - Apr 2012

• Assistant Consultant, Marketing Communications

  • Mar 2010 - May 2011



BLDG No 4 MARKETING

• Public Relations Consultant

  • Mar 2009 - Feb 2010