Continuing Education Professional Development Coordinator

• Apr 2007 - Present

Wellness and Accessibility Coordinator

• Apr 2015 - Present

Communicate and collaborate with staff, faculty, learners and residents in NOSM and across the wider NOSM campus of Northern Ontario in such ways as to promote wellness and resilience, psychological health and safety, stigma reduction and improve the healthy learning, research and work environment. Work with the Continuing Education and Professional Development (CEPD) unit to promote professional development and training that increases awareness of psychological health and safety, of Ontario Human Rights Code and compliance with Accessibility legislation.Participate as a active member of the Healthy Workplace Group and support their initiatives by creating detailed plans for events.Employ advanced communication strategies including social media, web-based and paper-based to communicate NOSM’s framework of policy, protocols, programs, education and reporting practices to promote wellness, resiliency, accessibility, and inclusiveness across the school (including all learners, residents, staff, faculty, and other allied health professionals). Create, schedule, organize and implement events for the School, specific units and portfolios, as well as external partners to raise awareness about wellness, psychological health and safety and accessibility. Show less

Communications Officer

• Apr 2007 - Apr 2015

Worked closely with internal organizational units, as well as external partners, suppliers and the media. As part of the Communications team, developed and executed internal and external marketing communication programs. Contributed to the enhancement of existing and new communication strategies. Wrote focused marketing, communications, and promotion plans for specific initiatives. Coordinated the production of communications and marketing materials. Planned, produced and directed production of internal and external publications via a range of print and broadcast channels. Planned and executed corporate events. Wrote, proofread and edited communication materials, both print and online. Maintained excellent supplier relations including branded merchandise, translators, design and production firms to ensure outcomes support brand identity, style/image guidelines. Liaised with key internal units, providing timely guidance on appropriate messaging, channels, timing and distribution of information. Implemented marketing and communications unit initiatives consistent with the mission and values of the organization. Liaised with key external partners, specifically indigenous partners of the organization as a member of the Indigenous Reference Group. Show less

Owner

• Sep 2003 - Present

Source clients and manage all aspects of company administration including budgets, planning, operations, purchasing, finance, and contract negotiation. Create, plan and implement client specific marketing and public relations plans, with adherence to strict budgeting process. Lead clients in the development of marketing and promotional materials. Create, plan and execute events. Create copy on behalf of the client for a variety of marketing materials including trade show posters, brochures, media kits, magazine content and other promotional materials. Research, write and distribute press releases, speeches, letters, funding requests and invitations. Show less

Account Manager

• 2004 - 2007

Assisted firm owner Stephanie Ash with day-today operations of the business. Wrote proposals for prospective clients. Managed a list of clients: researched, planned and implemented client specific marketing and public relations plans. Assisted in the development of marketing materials such as brochures, advertising pieces, trade show materials, and event signage. Planned and executed small and large scale events on behalf of clients as part of overall marketing and public relations plans for: brand awareness, fundraising, product launch, and brand positioning. Planned and executed events including media briefings, community fairs, conferences, press conferences, gala dinners and plenary sessions. Created copy for marketing tools on behalf of clients including: brochures, media kits, magazine content and other promotional materials. Researched, wrote and distributed local, national and international press releases. Created copy on behalf of the client for speeches, letters, funding requests and invitations. Show less