Experience

Canadian Skin Patient Alliance
• Canada
• Public Health
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Communications Manager

  • Mar 2023 - Present


Innovaderm Research Inc.

• Canada
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Communications Specialist

  • Nov 2021 - Feb 2023

  Developed communications materials for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies including website and digital advertising content, letters, press releases, fact sheets, social media posts and newsletters. Served as an advisor to internal customers. Built and evaluated communications campaigns with Marketing and Business Development teams. Collaborated with Human Resources and Legal Affairs to draft internal publications and other employee communication tools. Conducted interviews and wrote talent profiles. Coordinated online business inquiries. Supported the communications needs of every department including copy editing all English content. Show less



The Kidney Foundation of Canada

• Canada
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Coordinator (Fixed Term Contract)

  • Feb 2021 - Nov 2021

  Built brand awareness via written content for e-newsletters, website, publications and media releases. Conducted interviews and drafted profiles/personal stories. Copy edited impact report and blog articles for Kidney Community Kitchen. Coordinated and reviewed translations. Assisted with document formatting to meet accessibility guidelines. Supported the design and development of social media posts and marketing materials. Managed daily monitoring and related programming of social media posts. Oversaw editorial review process of new patient handbook in collaboration with Programs team. Show less



JDRF/FRDJ Canada

• Canada
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advancement Communications Specialist

  • Nov 2016 - Jul 2020

  Served as a content expert in type 1 diabetes and supported the communications needs of the Major Gifts, Marketing, Corporate Partnerships and Government Relations teams. Refined the JDRF identity and enhanced brand awareness to ensure alignment with international guidelines. Wrote and proofread deliverables (press releases, speaker’s notes and thank you letters) for signature events. Drafted features, blog articles, scientific texts and stewardship reports. Managed the editorial process and oversaw the production of newsletters. Copy edited content across multiple projects. Conducted research and interviews. Collaborated with regional staff to increase stakeholder engagement. Worked directly with external vendors including translators and graphic designers. Participated in strategic planning for public awareness campaigns. Developed and executed website updates. Achievements: Created content database of marketing materials for Major Gifts team; increased overall giving and website traffic by 30% via blog articles; launched and oversaw production of two newsletters; collaborated with the Government Relations team for the successful restoration of the disability tax credit for Canadians with diabetes. Show less



Centre universitaire de santé McGill | McGill University Health Centre

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Consultant

  • May 2012 - Oct 2016

  Assisted with the launch of the Scholar Program for Researchers in Training (SPRNT) newsletter on multiple sclerosis. Interviewed researchers, wrote profiles and collaborated on the design, layout, proofreading and translation of the publication. Assisted with the launch of the Scholar Program for Researchers in Training (SPRNT) newsletter on multiple sclerosis. Interviewed researchers, wrote profiles and collaborated on the design, layout, proofreading and translation of the publication.

• Freelance Writer

  • 2007 - 2016

  Interviewed researchers, transplant recipients and volunteers. Drafted features, letters and speaker's notes. Created presentations for awards ceremonies.

• Communications Officer/Project Coordinator

  • Nov 1999 - Feb 2007

  Served on the national Communications team. Developed marketing and patient educational materials. Held position of editor for research newsletter. Interviewed researchers and transplant recipients. Wrote articles for publication in newspapers across Canada. Participated in strategic planning for image campaigns. Spearheaded launch of new national website and patient manual. Monitored media coverage of Foundation initiatives. Collaborated on the creation and management of website content.



The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital)

• Canada
• Research
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Communications Consultant

  • 2013 - 2013

  Collaborated on the development of new branding (logo and tagline) for a network project on multiple sclerosis. Collaborated on the development of new branding (logo and tagline) for a network project on multiple sclerosis.



Elegance Magazine

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Freelance Writer

  • Sep 2003 - Sep 2004

  Interviewed plastic surgeons, healthcare professionals and patients. Wrote articles on medical procedures and aesthetic treatments. Interviewed plastic surgeons, healthcare professionals and patients. Wrote articles on medical procedures and aesthetic treatments.



CAE

• Türkiye
• Wholesale Import and Export
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Administrator

  • May 1999 - Nov 1999

  Co-ordinated preparation of project and operation reports, as well as internal and external correspondence. Monitored timely resolution of action items. Performed cost tracking. Wrote procedures for task guide. Drafted letters. Co-ordinated preparation of project and operation reports, as well as internal and external correspondence. Monitored timely resolution of action items. Performed cost tracking. Wrote procedures for task guide. Drafted letters.