Experience

Placemaking 4G
• Canada
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Communications & Community Navigator

  • Sep 2021 - Present


Tribe Network

• Canada
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications & Community Navigator

  • Sep 2021 - Feb 2022

  Canada



Government of Nova Scotia

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Outreach Coordinator, Strategic & Youth Initiatives

  • Nov 2017 - Oct 2021

  Halifax, Canada Area -Delivering engagement tools and stakeholders sessions to maintain strategic partnerships with business, industry partners and post-secondary institutions to unify and meet youth employment goals -Developing and implementing communication & marketing strategies to promote provincial youth hiring programs that retain post-secondary youth in Nova Scotia -Supporting and increasing participation in all training, wage subsidy and funding opportunities offered by the Skills and Learning Branch… Show more -Delivering engagement tools and stakeholders sessions to maintain strategic partnerships with business, industry partners and post-secondary institutions to unify and meet youth employment goals -Developing and implementing communication & marketing strategies to promote provincial youth hiring programs that retain post-secondary youth in Nova Scotia -Supporting and increasing participation in all training, wage subsidy and funding opportunities offered by the Skills and Learning Branch -Building partnerships with communities under-represented in the labourforce, to develop creative solutions to increase youth employment rates Show less



Canadian Cancer Society

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Engagement Officer

  • Oct 2015 - Aug 2017

  Nova Scotia - Prince Edward Island • Led the Community Engagement Committee in identifying public communications needs for cancer issues in PEI and developing content to engage Islanders in cancer discussions • Created community reports, infographics and social media content directed at target audiences • Coordinated the 2016 and 2017 Annual Daffodil Campaign, and effectively executed a crisis communication plan, resulting in stronger relationships with multiple stakeholders • Ensured donors and volunteers… Show more • Led the Community Engagement Committee in identifying public communications needs for cancer issues in PEI and developing content to engage Islanders in cancer discussions • Created community reports, infographics and social media content directed at target audiences • Coordinated the 2016 and 2017 Annual Daffodil Campaign, and effectively executed a crisis communication plan, resulting in stronger relationships with multiple stakeholders • Ensured donors and volunteers understand that the Canadian Cancer Society is making the most impact in the fight against cancer • Provided leadership training to high school classrooms taking part in Relay For Life Youth • Inspire confidence in and commitment to the Canadian Cancer Society among donors and volunteers and local communities • Built awareness, support and trust with internal and external stakeholder and ways for them to influence the direction of the CCS, as well as Implementing stakeholder feedback mechanisms into existing or new activities • Maintained awareness of the CCS brand, key fundraising initiatives and the organization’s reputation • Drove best practices across the organization in volunteer engagement practices from recruitment - retention - recognition • Assisted in the coordination of the 2016 Annual Daffodil Campaign, and effectively executed the crisis communication plan, resulting in stronger relationships with multiple stakeholders • Produced and executed the media relations strategy for Cape Breton’s BIGRIDE 2016 • Developed CEO speaking notes, social media calanders and e-mail campaign content • Coordinated volunteer activities and logistics for events such as the Grand Opening of the Sobey Cancer Support Centre Show less



Nova Scotia Health Authority

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

• Marketing and Communications Assistant

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

  Halifax, NS •Wrote stories for the internal and external websites focused on Capital Health’s successes •Created and implemented communication plans for the Annual Flu Campaign and United Way fundraiser •Created press releases, speaking notes and drafted emails for Capital Health CEO. *Created presentation material for leaderships meetings and the Diversity Committee celebrations. *Produced photography, conducted interviews, and draft and copy-write editing



Seaside Broadcasting Organization

• Canada
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations Coordinator

  • Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Eastern Passage, NS •Coordinated the annual Radio-Thon Fundraiser which raised $50,000. •Chaired all Radio-Thon meetings with station staff, recording minutes, answering telephone inquiries, promoting events via social media and radio announcements. •Presented the news and weather on 105.9 SeasideFM to an audience of 30,000 listeners •Built the company sponsorship list through relationship building with local businesses



Automotive Sector Council of Nova Scotia

• Canada
• Retail Motor Vehicles
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research and Communications Coordinator

  • Apr 2013 - Sep 2013

  • Researched labour market information in automotive industry across Nova Scotia • Created and lead a committee of industry professionals to identify and gather data for Nova Scotia’s 2014 LMI automotive industry update • Facilitated meetings with various automotive professionals to gain insight on industry needs • Developed, implemented and published promotional material for programs and initiatives such as TestDrive • Communicated to industry and public using various forms of… Show more • Researched labour market information in automotive industry across Nova Scotia • Created and lead a committee of industry professionals to identify and gather data for Nova Scotia’s 2014 LMI automotive industry update • Facilitated meetings with various automotive professionals to gain insight on industry needs • Developed, implemented and published promotional material for programs and initiatives such as TestDrive • Communicated to industry and public using various forms of communication with a diverse population including rural NS employers who do not use current technologies • Communicated initiatives and promotional material via social media and website • Established an awareness of the importance of online presence for business growth • Networked with local news stations to develop press releases and stories for program, TestDrive • Increased level of skill in completing public speaking and interviewing Show less



Clean Nova Scotia

• Assistant Project Manager

  • Apr 2012 - Sep 2012

  • Assisted with the province wide implementation of program, Clean Across Nova Scotia by monitoring online registrations, communicating with participants and creating promotional material for public relations purposes • Communicated with public on CNS initiatives via posters, social media, face-to-face, workshops, letters, phone and presentations • Prepared logistics documents and promotional material via Microsoft Excel, Word, Publisher and Indesign • Co-facilitated an environmental… Show more • Assisted with the province wide implementation of program, Clean Across Nova Scotia by monitoring online registrations, communicating with participants and creating promotional material for public relations purposes • Communicated with public on CNS initiatives via posters, social media, face-to-face, workshops, letters, phone and presentations • Prepared logistics documents and promotional material via Microsoft Excel, Word, Publisher and Indesign • Co-facilitated an environmental leadership and stewardship workshop, attended by 20 people at the 2012 Annual Free Thinkers Festival • Worked in various departments simultaneously enhancing organization and multi-tasking skills • Aided in the creation and editing process of Clean Nova Scotia’s annual Newsletter • Became familiar with and educated on Nova Scotia’s environmental concerns and sustainability methods Show less



NSCC

• Lithuania
• Maritime
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Computer Support

  • Sep 2011 - Apr 2012

  • Assisted students and staff with technical inquiries, software issues and any other computer –related difficulties • Educated students and staff on available computer programs and resources • Operated and restored printers, fax machines and photocopiers • Monitored maintenance of computers and technical equipment in NSCC library common area