Experience

Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Communications and Outreach

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Responsible for implementing communications strategies to successfully launch a new regulatory body.• developed and managed strategic communication plans with clear objectives andmeasurable outcomes;• created original content to inform and educate multiple audiences;• identified and encouraged strategic partnerships to promote the organization, and supportedthe planning and coordination of outreach and stakeholder engagement events;• developed executive-level PowerPoint presentations and speaking notes; and• supervised the production of corporate videos and marketing/event collateral consistentwith the organization’s visual identity.

• Communications Specialist

  • Sep 2017 - Jan 2018



Elementary Teachers of Toronto

• Canada
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Manager

  • 2015 - 2016

  Managed a variety of communications functions for a large membership-based organization using internal and external channels.• provided strategic communications guidance and managed the planning, design and implementation of tactics and products across a range of platforms;• supervised and coordinated the work of third-party vendors and contractors;• managed the organization’s website and engaged members, partners and community allies using multiple social media platforms; and• responsible for composing, editing and assembling weekly e-newsletters and other electronic communications.



Toronto Community Housing

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Consultant

  • 2011 - 2015

  Supported the corporate communications function in a fast-paced environment that served multiple audiences using a range of communications channels.•wrote and executed strategic communications plans and served as a communications consultant to internal business units•managed the implementation of tactics and delivered products across a range of platforms •developed speaking notes and presentations for senior executives•planned and managed events, designed marketing materials and created content for print and web-based vehicles



Humber College

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • 2011 - 2011

  Served on a collaborative team responsible for promoting, marketing, and facilitating awards and other recognition activities associated with Humber research.•provided administrative and technical assistance for Research Department staff•created web content, prepared database documentation, and designed marketing materials (including photography and videography projects) to support institutional research projects Served on a collaborative team responsible for promoting, marketing, and facilitating awards and other recognition activities associated with Humber research.•provided administrative and technical assistance for Research Department staff•created web content, prepared database documentation, and designed marketing materials (including photography and videography projects) to support institutional research projects



Muhtadi International Drumming Festival

• Canada
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations/Communications Coordinator

  • 2007 - 2010

  The Muhtadi International Drumming Festival celebrates the drum, its universality as an art form, and its presence in all cultures around the world.•responsible for inviting government officials and developing speaking notes •negotiated and purchased advertising space and developed a communications plan •developed a press kit and wrote public service announcements for local radio The Muhtadi International Drumming Festival celebrates the drum, its universality as an art form, and its presence in all cultures around the world.•responsible for inviting government officials and developing speaking notes •negotiated and purchased advertising space and developed a communications plan •developed a press kit and wrote public service announcements for local radio



CBC Television

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Junior Production Executive (Creative Officer)

  • 2004 - 2006

  Participated in the full spectrum of the television production process, including research and development, script and story analysis, reader’s reports and casting sessions.•responsible for payment approval, and providing creative notes to producers•developed a story submission process and wrote response letters for unsolicited materials Participated in the full spectrum of the television production process, including research and development, script and story analysis, reader’s reports and casting sessions.•responsible for payment approval, and providing creative notes to producers•developed a story submission process and wrote response letters for unsolicited materials



National Film Board of Canada

• Canada
• Musicians
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Writer/Director

  • 2004 - 2004

  Wrote and directed a short documentary film featuring an African-centred school as a positive alternative to the public school system for African Canadian children.Produced by the National Film Board of Canada—Momentum Program Wrote and directed a short documentary film featuring an African-centred school as a positive alternative to the public school system for African Canadian children.Produced by the National Film Board of Canada—Momentum Program



Ace Pictures Inc. /YAP Films Inc.

• Associate Producer

  • 2002 - 2003

  Responsible for all administrative and organizational aspects involved with bringing a one-hour television documentary to fruition (broadcast nationally on CBC’s Witness).•responsible for scheduling, hiring crew, preparing contracts, negotiating rates with suppliers, basic accounting, and securing location access•conducted interviews and prepared other research materials Responsible for all administrative and organizational aspects involved with bringing a one-hour television documentary to fruition (broadcast nationally on CBC’s Witness).•responsible for scheduling, hiring crew, preparing contracts, negotiating rates with suppliers, basic accounting, and securing location access•conducted interviews and prepared other research materials



Exhibit A Productions Inc.

• Production Coordinator/Office Manager

  • 2000 - 2002

  Responsible for organizing the administrative aspects of a television series (broadcast nationally on the Discovery Channel).•handled scheduling, travel arrangements, cost projections, and prepared contracts for production crew•maintained general office functions and supervised office staff Responsible for organizing the administrative aspects of a television series (broadcast nationally on the Discovery Channel).•handled scheduling, travel arrangements, cost projections, and prepared contracts for production crew•maintained general office functions and supervised office staff



Baobab Arts

• Retail Art Supplies

• Artistic Director, Festival Director, Founder

  • 1999 - 2000

  Baobab Arts is a registered not-for-profit cultural arts organization with a mandate to present, promote, and provide access to the traditional arts of Africa and the African Diaspora. Through workshops and events featuring first-class artists, we present and make authentic African arts and culture more accessible.•created and produced a five-day festival featuring international artists and multiple presentation components•managed staff, curated the event program and supervised all event logistics•responsible for writing, designing and delivering the event’s promotional tactics, including media releases, web content, posters, postcards and video trailers