Strategic Communication Planning

Brand Marketing & Management

Community Engagement

Crisis Communications

Strategic Communication Planning Brand Marketing & Management Community Engagement Crisis Communications

Strategic Planning & Initiatives

Marketing

Content Creation

Executive Media Coaching

Strategic Planning & Initiatives Marketing Content Creation Executive Media Coaching

Evaluation & Measurement

Interpersonal Communication

Innovation

Social Media

Evaluation & Measurement Interpersonal Communication Innovation Social Media

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly accomplished and results-driven communications and public relations leader with 20+ years of experience. Proven ability to foster mutually beneficial relationships with priority audiences, and to develop initiatives for reaching organizational priorities. Enthusiastic and positive. A strong commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Expertise in strategic communications planning, brand management, crisis communications. Team and collaboration focused. Accredited in Public Relations (APR) and holds two Masters Degrees.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE & SKILLS OVERVIEW

Strategic Communication Planning | Brand Marketing & Management | Community Engagement | Crisis Communications | Strategic Planning & Initiatives | Marketing | Content Creation | Executive Media Coaching | Evaluation & Measurement | Interpersonal Communication | Innovation | Social Media

Awards & Recognitions

  • 2016 – 2024: Canadian Public Relations Society
    Hamilton Chapter & National Society

    Supporting Public Relations in Southern Ontario and across Canada in a variety of roles including President, Vice-President, Past President and Director of the Board, Mentor, and APR Grader

    2024-2025: Gillian’s Place - Chair of the Board

  • Bill Cockman Memorial Award for Excellence in PR
    Canadian Public Relations Society, Hamilton

    Award of Excellence
    “Kindergarten LIVE!”
    Canadian Association for Communicators in Education

  • 2022-2024: Gillian’s Place
    Vice-President, Board of Directors

  • Sharon Little Legacy 2020 Fund Award
    Canadian Public Relations Society, Hamilton

    Silver Award 2020
    Internal Communications
    Campaign of the Year (DSBN Equity Audit) Canadian Public Relations Society, Hamilton

    Silver Award 2020
    Best Special Events Project- Canadian Public Relations Society, Hamilton