Experience

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  Canada Health Infoway

  • Toronto, Ontario

  • Director, Corporate/Internal Communications

    • Sep 2010 - Present
    • Toronto, Ontario

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  Crown Investments Corporation of Saskatchewan

  • Regina, Saskatchewan

  • Executive Director, Communications

    • 1997 - 2008
    • Regina, Saskatchewan

    Provided vision, insight and leadership for the financial holding company for 12 subsidiary corporations owned by the Saskatchewan government. Spearheaded communications strategies for these subsidiaries while overseeing the external communications needs of CIC. Advised Presidents, Ministers and the Premier’s staff on vital issues, and provided guidance for news conferences and interviews. Maintained accountability for $1 million budget. Wrote news releases, briefing materials, speeches and publications, and established the corporation’s first website. Hired, trained and supervised creative, administrative and support staff. Administered sponsorships policy and budget.

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  Saskatchewan Economic Development

  • Regina, Saskatchewan

  • Manager, Public Affairs & Corporate Initiatives

    • 1994 - 1997
    • Regina, Saskatchewan

    Spearheaded public affairs and communications projects to boost visibility for trade organization serving public and private sector businesses. Orchestrated trade and investment missions. Wrote content and managed development of marketing tools and publications. Established the department’s online presence by creating its first website.

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  Self Employed

  • Regina, Saskatchewan

  • Communications Consultant

    • 1992 - 1995
    • Regina, Saskatchewan

    Orchestrated logistics and provided tenacious project management to seamlessly execute a major campaign that boosted awareness and dramatically increased the number of participants in a 10-year breast cancer study. Enthusiastically served as spokesperson at public/business meetings. Coordinated news conferences. Secured cash and in-kind donations.

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  CBC Saskatchewan

  • Regina, Saskatchewan

  • Reporter/Editor

    • 1988 - 1992
    • Regina, Saskatchewan

    Led and motivated a team of nine reporters responsible for researching, reporting and presenting newsworthy stories with accuracy and integrity. Successfully produced and directed newscasts, including special news coverage of the 1991 Saskatchewan election and the Saskatchewan Roughriders' 1989 Grey Cup victory.