Experience

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools - School District 68

• Canada
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Executive Assistant - Communications

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  In my expanded role as the Executive Assistant for Communications, I work closely with senior staff as well as staff members throughout the district, Board of Education, community partners, parents, students, media, government agencies and the public. I have been involved in public engagements and consultations, significant district projects, creating high-quality reports and publications. Other responsibilities include:• Freedom of information requests• Liaising with the public, schools and staff• Collaborating with senior management• Maintaining website updates and an active social media presence• Day-to-day communication

• Communications Assistant

  • Jul 2005 - Aug 2016

  Planned and produced external and internal newsletters (including digital)Coordinated and marketed eventsCollaborated with senior staff around public consultation for school closures, facilities planning and local school calendarsAssisted with arrangements and interviews for the district’s Strategic Planning VideoAssisted with overseeing and implementing the new brand – Nanaimo Ladysmith Public SchoolsManaged volunteers and supervised staffDesigned flyers, brochures, posters, forms and advertisements and high-quality professional documentsWorked effectively with Government agenciesPerformed efficiently with Board policies, procedures and bylaws Facilitated the implementation, training and continuing support for SharePoint school websites