Experience
Radio One  February 2015 - Present
Environics Communications   December 2013 - June 2014
CNN  June 2012 - June 2013
CNN  January 2012 - May 2012
CNN  September 2011 - December 2011
The Washington Post  June 2011 - August 2011
Cadena de Noticias, CDN   May 2010 - July 2010
US Treasury  February 2010 - April 2010

Skills
Broadcast Journalism, News Writing, Public Relations, Social Media, Breaking News, Creative Writing, Travel, Editorial, Journalism, Campus Ministry, Marketing, Public Speaking, Digital Journalism, Storytelling, Creative Strategy, Blogging, Editing, Video Production, Idea Person, Communication Skills, Television, People Skills, Creative Problem Solving, Video Editing, Photography, Social Media Marketing, Hospitality, Waitressing, Serving Others, Idea Generation, Pitching Ideas, Innovation, Connecting People, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Tumblr, WordPress, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Research, Blogger, New Media, AP Style, Sales, Visionary, Press Releases, Media Relations, Social Networking

Education
Howard University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Broadcast Journalism

Experience
G Adventures  May 2014 - Present
Veritas Communications  February 2014 - May 2014
Veritas Communications  February 2013 - February 2014
Environics Communications   September 2012 - February 2013
Veritas Communications  May 2012 - August 2012
Seneca College and Native Earth   January 2012 - March 2012
Energy Matters   May 2010 - July 2010
CPA Australia   January 2010 - April 2010
English Language Center  November 2007 - October 2009

Skills
Corporate Communications, Social Media, Internal Communications, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Public Relations, Media Relations, Event Management, Research, Editing, Press Releases, Newsletters, Crisis Communications, Communications Planning, Publicity

Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology   2011 — 2012
Corporate Communications Graduate Program, Certificate

The University of Western Ontario   2003 — 2007
BA, Environmental and Resource Management

Experience
TD Bank  March 2014 - Present
SickKids Foundation  April 2013 - April 2014
Tim Hortons Inc.  January 2009 - December 2012
Cohn & Wolfe  November 2003 - February 2009
3Com  2002 - 2003
3Com Corp.  2001 - 2002
3Com Canada   1999 - 2001
Environics Communications   1997 - 1999
Microforum Inc.  1996 - 1997
Edmonton Journal, Hamilton Spectator, Windsor Star   1987 - 1997

Skills
Reputation Management, Crisis Communications, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Digital Marketing, Communications Planning, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Internal Communications, Speech Writing, Integrated Marketing, Crisis Management, Corporate Social..., Relationship Management, Innovation Management, Social Media Measurement, Communication Training, Sponsorship, Strategy, Leadership, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Facebook, Advertising, Newsletters, Fundraising, Marketing, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Journalism, Spokesperson, Stakeholder Engagement, Event Planning, Marketing Research

Education
Queen's University
Executive Development Program

Ryerson University
Bachelor of Applied Arts

Experience
TELUS  September 2015 - Present
Office national du film - National Film Board of Canada  April 2015 - September 2015
Havas Worldwide Toronto  July 2014 - September 2015
FCV Interactive  July 2014 - September 2015
DDB Tribal Group   June 2014 - September 2015
Freelance Writer  January 1999 - September 2015
Environics Communications   January 2014 - December 2014
University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies  September 2012 - September 2014
/newsrooms  September 2013 - April 2014
Nurun  February 2012 - June 2013

Skills
Journalism, Copywriting, Content Strategy, Online Journalism, Web Content, Freelance Writing, New Media, Magazines, Copy Editing, Publications, Content Development, Blogging, Storytelling, Digital Strategy, User Experience, Social Media

Education
Ryerson University   2004 — 2007
Master's, Communication and Culture

Simon Fraser University   1995 — 1998
B.A., Psychology and History

Experience
Environics Communications   October 2013 - Present
TTC  May 2009 - September 2013
Strategic Objectives  September 2012 - December 2012
ALS Society of Ontario  October 2011 - June 2012
Seneca College's Corporate Communications Association   November 2011 - April 2012
Whitby Toyota - Scion   June 2007 - September 2011

Skills
Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Internal & External..., Public Speaking, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Project Management, Event Planning, Writing, Investor Relations, International Relations

Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology   2011 — 2012
Corporate Communications

Centennial College   2010 — 2012
Certificate, Event Planning

University of Toronto   2011 — 2011
Certificate, Marketing Communications

York University   2006 — 2011
Honours Bachelor of Arts, Double-Major Communication Studies and Philosophy

Experience
Uber  January 2015 - Present
Countable  November 2014 - January 2015
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation  April 2013 - August 2014
Environics Communications   September 2012 - February 2013
Tillingshast Reid Worldwide   July 2012 - August 2012
WCWS-FM   May 2011 - May 2012
The College of Wooster  January 2009 - May 2012
Tahzoo  December 2011 - January 2012
Tahzoo  June 2011 - August 2011
WCWS-FM   August 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Research, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Event Planning, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Leadership, Final Cut Pro, Twitter, Graphic Design, Press Releases, Market Research, Radio Broadcasting, iMovie, Google Analytics, AP Style, Newsletters, Adobe Creative Suite, iWork, Blogging, Presentation Design, Flickr, iPhoto, Mac OS X, Windows, iOS, Nonprofits, Google Apps, Event Management, Hootsuite, Radio, Public Speaking, Writing, PowerPoint, WordPress

Education
The College of Wooster   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies

Experience
Environics Communications   May 2015 - Present
Environics Communications   February 2014 - May 2015
Walmart  August 2007 - February 2014
Community Living Ontario  May 2013 - December 2013
VWR International  May 2011 - September 2011

Skills
Social Media, Creative Writing, Time Management, Customer Service, Corporate Communications, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Research, Editing, People Management, Organization, Self-directed, Technologically Savvy, Public Speaking, Event Management, Blogging, Public Relations, PowerPoint, Technical Writing, Mac OS X, Digital Media, Detail, Change Management

Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology   2012 — 2013
Corporate Communications, Post-Graduate Certificate, President's Honour List

University of Toronto at Mississauga - Erindale College   2008 — 2012
Honours in Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, History of Religion, Professional Writing

Experience
Securing Water for Food Technical Assistance Facility (USAID-funded)   January 2015 - Present
Speaking Up About Water Blog   August 2013 - Present
Vincent Roa Group, LLC   February 2009 - Present
Environics Communications   January 2014 - January 2015
BlueTech Research An O2 Environmental Company   October 2011 - April 2014
Association for Women in Communications - DC Chapter   August 2011 - July 2012
City of Rockville Environment Commission   January 2010 - April 2011
"One Child"   August 2007 - February 2009
US Environmental Protection Agency  July 2004 - May 2008
World Bank, Water & Sanitation Program (GTZ-funded 2-year contract)   September 2002 - July 2004

Skills
Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Leadership, Management, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Research, Corporate Communications, Market Research, Public Speaking, Sustainability, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Value of Water, Crisis Communications, Start-ups, Water, Brand Development, Corporate Branding, Marketing Communications, Corporate Social..., Marketing, Blogging, Communications Planning, Science Communication

Education
The George Washington University   2011 — 2012
ACTiVATE (Water Technology Commercialization. Program Focus: Strategic, Risk & Crisis Communication), Professional Certificate

University of Southern Mississippi   1985 — 1993
PhD - Degree, Communication (Major: International Communication - Minors: International Trade & Statistics)

Hull University in Hull England   1984 — 1985
Masters - Studies, Theatre and Media Production

Louisiana State University   1979 — 1981
BS - Degree, General Studies (Majors: Journalism, Speech, English)

Experience
Rabobank  January 2014 - Present
American Express  March 2009 - December 2013
Environics Communications   March 2005 - February 2009
TD Bank  February 2002 - April 2005
BNN  2000 - 2001
Canada Trust  1997 - 1999

Skills
Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Communications Planning, Communication Training, Press Releases, Speech Writing, Online Advertising, Public Relations, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Reputation Management, Corporate Social..., Marketing Communications

Education
Western University   2000 — 2001
MA, Journalism

Concordia University   1988 — 1992
BA, English

Experience
trevor//peter communications ltd.   January 2014 - Present
Environics Communications   February 2012 - January 2014
Environics Communications   December 2010 - February 2012
Goodwill Industries of Toronto  March 2010 - December 2010
Trillium Gift of Life Network  February 2009 - March 2010
Allied Advertising  September 2008 - November 2008

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Creative Writing, Graphic Design, Media Monitoring, Corporate Branding, Blogging, Retail Branding, Public Relations, New Media, Publicity, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Corporate Communications, Communications Planning, Event Management, Crisis Communications, Internal Communications, Press Releases, Social Media, Digital Media, Strategy, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning

Education
Canadian Marketing Association   2013 — 2013
Digital Marketing Certificate

Centennial College   2008 — 2008
Honours Post Graduate Certificate

McMaster University   2003 — 2007
Honours BA

Experience
Environics Communications   February 2015 - Present

Skills
Copywriting, Headline Writing, Writing, Web Content, Content Strategy, Press Releases, Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, Copy Editing, E-commerce, Creative Strategy, Online Advertising, Video, Interactive Advertising, Strategy, Marketing, Digital Marketing, User Experience, Email Marketing, Digital Media, Brand Development, Interactive Marketing, SEO, Newsletters, Online Marketing

Education
Humber College   2006 — 2007
Post-grad

George Brown College   2011 — 2012
Screenwriting Certificate

York University   2002 — 2006
BA

Humber College   2006 — 2010
Ontario Management Development Program

Experience
Van Eperen & Company  2013 - Present
Environics Communications   2006 - 2013
PRSA-NCC   1986 - 2011
YMCA of Metropolitan Washington  2001 - 2006
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide  2000 - 2001
American Textile Manufacturers Institute  1996 - 2000
American Council of Life Insurers  1993 - 1996
Security Management magazine   1988 - 1993

Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Nutrition, Medical Devices, Patient Advocacy, Strategic Communications, Disease Management, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Communications Planning, Blogging, Speech Writing, Nonprofits, Editing, Message Development, Leadership, Corporate Communications, Spokesperson, Healthcare, Reputation Management, Publications, Crisis Management, Advertising, Messaging, Internal Communications, Strategy, Communication Training, Publicity, Thought Leadership, Content Development, Social Media Marketing

Education
The George Washington University
Publications Specialist Certificate Program

University of Maryland College Park
B.S., Journalism; Minor: French

Experience
Canada Health Infoway  March 2013 - Present
Environics Communications   July 2010 - February 2013
NABS Canada  September 2008 - July 2010
ACLC  January 2007 - May 2007

Skills
Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Communications Planning, Media Relations, Social Media, Advertising, Strategic Communications, Health Communication, Internal Communications, Media Monitoring, Market Research, Crisis Communications, Event Planning, Event Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Metrics Reporting, Issues Managment, Oral & Written..., Social Media Consulting, Reputation Management, Communication Design, Influencer Relations, Website Launch..., Supervisory Skills, Leadership, Coaching, Time Management, Problem Solving, Marketing Communications, Press Releases

Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology   2008 — 2008
College Diploma, Corporate Communications and Public Relations

Ontario College of Art and Design   2001 — 2005
Bachelors Degree in Communication Design, Advertising

Experience
Tim Hortons  November 2013 - April 2015
Environics Communications   September 2012 - November 2013
PUNCH Canada Inc.   October 2005 - September 2012
MAVERICK PR  August 2002 - October 2005

Skills
Social Media, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Sponsorship, Integrated Marketing, Strategy, Media Relations, Brand Management, Event Management, Public Affairs, Crisis Communications, Management, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Diplomacy, Marketing, Writing, Publicity, Digital Marketing, Political Science, Marketing Communications, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Reputation Management, Press Releases, Event Planning

Education
Centennial College   2001 — 2002
Post Grad, Corporate Communications

York University   1996 — 2001
BAH, Political Science & Communications

Experience
National Academy of Sciences  December 2013 - Present
Environics Communications   August 2013 - November 2013
Environics Communications   September 2012 - August 2013
Environics Communications   September 2011 - September 2012
Environics Communications   July 2010 - August 2011
Environics Communications   May 2010 - July 2010
EMILY's List  January 2010 - May 2010
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation  August 2009 - December 2009
U.S. House of Representatives   May 2009 - August 2009
Lina Ortas & Asociados   February 2009 - May 2009

Skills
Media Relations, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Social Media, Editing, Health Communication, Facebook, Marketing Communications, Message Development, Internal Communications, Cision, Corporate Communications, Newsletters, Publicity, Reputation Management, Blogging, Public Affairs, Media Outreach, Communications Planning, Event Management, Copy Editing, Spokesperson

Education
American University   2006 — 2010
BA, Communication Studies, Spanish

American University, Madrid   2009 — 2009
Semester Abroad

Experience
CustomInk  August 2015 - Present
OpenWater   January 2015 - July 2015
newBrandAnalytics  April 2014 - January 2015
LivingSocial  November 2013 - April 2014
LivingSocial  February 2011 - November 2013
South Moon Under  2011 - 2012
South Moon Under  2011 - 2012
LivingSocial  2011 - 2011
Environics Communications   February 2010 - October 2010
Argyle Communications  April 2007 - February 2010

Education
George Brown College   2005 — 2006
Post-graduate, Sport and Event Marketing

Ryerson Polytechnic University   1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Food and Nutrition

Experience
National Trust for Historic Preservation  September 2014 - Present
National Trust for Historic Preservation  March 2012 - August 2014
Environics Communications   June 2010 - March 2012
Association for Conflict Resolution  2009 - 2010
Black Mountain News   2006 - 2009
Dawson News & Advertiser   2005 - 2006
Beaufort Gazette   2004 - 2005

Education
The University of Georgia   2000 — 2004
BA, Journalism

Experience
Environics Communications   July 2015 - Present
Strategic Objectives  April 2015 - June 2015
The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences  May 2012 - October 2014
Banana Republic / Gap Inc.   November 2010 - January 2014

Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Event Planning, Media Relations, Social Networking, Graphic Design, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Adobe Creative Suite, Copy Editing, SEO, Copywriting, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Brand Management, Blogging, Community Outreach, Retail Sales, Inbound Marketing, Hootsuite, iMovie, MailChimp, HTML, Eventbrite, WordPress, PPC, SEM

Education
Centennial College   2014 — 2015
Graduate Certificate, Corporate Communications and Public Relations

George Brown College
Certificate, Digital Analytics

University of Toronto   2010 — 2014
BA (Hons.) with Distinction, Public Policy, City Studies

Experience
YummyMummyClub.ca   May 2015 - Present
President's Choice Financial  September 2014 - Present
CBC  April 2012 - Present
CBC  September 2011 - Present
Homes Publishing Group  August 2011 - Present
RateSupermarket.ca  June 2011 - Present
Bell Local   September 2013 - December 2014
DDB Canada  February 2012 - May 2014
Environics Communications   April 2013 - July 2013
Mississauga Life Magazine: Spirit of the City   December 2011 - June 2013

Skills
Blogging, Radio, YouTube, English, Personal Finance, Ghostwriting, Multilingual, Storytelling, Facebook, Digital Media, Feature Articles, Social Media, Broadcast, Public Relations, Journalism, Television, Breaking News, Research, Editing, Magazines, Management, Market Research

Education
Humber College   1999 — 2001
Graduate Diploma, Broadcast Journalism

York University   1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

Experience
Canada Post  May 2012 - Present
Environics Communications   January 2006 - May 2012
Porter Novelli  May 2004 - January 2006
Canadian Cancer Society  February 2004 - April 2004

Skills
Issues Management, Stakeholder Relations, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Product Launches, Event Planning, Brand Communication, Digital Communication, Social Media, Influencer Marketing, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Integrated Marketing, Strategy, Public Relations, Stakeholder Management, Communications Planning, Product Launch, Strategic Communications, Reputation Management, Crisis Communications, Speech Writing, Internal Communications, Message Development, Press Releases, Spokesperson, Leadership, Publicity, Marketing Communications, Media Monitoring, Strategic Counsel, Corporate Social..., Social Media Measurement, Communication Training, Public Affairs, Thought Leadership, Crisis Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Sponsorship, Internal & External..., Media Studies, Copywriting

Education
University of Toronto   2011 — 2011
Continuing Education Certificate

Humber College   2003 — 2004
Post-Graduate Certificate

University of Toronto - Victoria University   1999 — 2003
HBA

Université d’Aix-Marseille III   2001 — 2002
Self Directed Study Abroad in France

Experience
Brandfire Marketing Group   February 2015 - Present
Evangeline PR   October 2013 - February 2015
Fashionotes  April 2011 - January 2014
Environics Communications   November 2011 - October 2013
IABC  August 2010 - January 2012
Bank of Montreal  January 2006 - December 2011
Edelman  May 2011 - October 2011
Canadian National Exhibition  August 2011 - September 2011
Southlake Regional Health Centre  January 2011 - May 2011
Humber Students' Federation (Humber College)   September 2009 - January 2011

Skills
Media Relations, Social Media, Facebook, Cision, Tumblr, YouTube, Wordpress, Hootsuite, Google Analytics, Google+, Pinterest, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Google Insights, Communications Planning, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Internal Communications, Marketing Communications, Blogger, Blogging, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Social Media Measurement, Media Monitoring, Content Strategy, Web Content, Creative Writing, WordPress, Social Networking, Newsletters, Crisis Communications, Speech Writing, Publicity, Community Management, Content Development, Reputation Management

Education
Humber College   2008 — 2011
Advanced Public Relations Diploma, Communications

George Brown College
Graphic Design Certificate, Arts and Design

Experience
National Association of Realtors  March 2013 - Present
National Association of Realtors  November 2010 - March 2013
National Association of Realtors  May 2006 - November 2010
American Automobile Association (AAA)   June 2005 - May 2006
Environics Communications   June 2002 - July 2005

Skills
Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Speech Writing, Journalism, Web Content, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Publicity, Policy, Crisis Communications, Management, Community Outreach, Strategy, Legislative Relations, Campaigns, Marketing, Newsletters

Education
Marquette University
Bachelor of Arts

Experience
Environics Communications   May 2013 - Present
Environics Communications   July 2010 - Present
Environics Communications   July 2008 - July 2010
The PR Department Inc   April 2008 - June 2008
Save the Children Canada  January 2008 - March 2008

Skills
Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Publicity, Blogging, Editing, Event Planning, Crisis Communications

Education
Centennial College   2007 — 2008

Dalhousie University   2002 — 2006
B.A., Political Science and History

Trinity College School   1999 — 2002
High School

Experience
Environics Communications   August 2013 - Present
Environics Communications   September 2008 - August 2013
Cohn & Wolfe  September 2002 - August 2008
Ketchum  August 2001 - September 2002
Budman & Associates   March 1999 - September 2001

Skills
Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Event Planning, Integrated Marketing, Speech Writing, Communications Planning, Event Management, Reputation Management, Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Creative Direction, Press Releases, Message Development, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Strategy

Education
Centennial College
Corporate Communications and Public Relations

Experience
Environics Communications   November 2013 - Present
Environics Communications   November 2011 - November 2013
TD Canada Trust  November 2007 - November 2011
MSL Group  May 2011 - June 2011
Van-Rob Inc.  May 2006 - September 2006
The Score Television Network  June 2005 - September 2005

Skills
Microsoft Office, Organization Skills, Media Relations, Social Media, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Press Releases, Communications Planning, Internal Communications, Facebook, Blogging

Education
Centennial College   2010 — 2011
Post Grad, Corporate Communications & Public Relations

York University   2005 — 2009
Honours BA, Law & Society

Pearson

Experience
Strategic Objectives  September 2014 - Present
Environics Communications   March 2013 - September 2014
Environics Communications   February 2011 - March 2013
Compass Creative Media Inc.  May 2010 - February 2011
M.LINK + GAT   August 2008 - October 2008
V-Day Western   April 2005 - April 2006

Skills
Public Relations, Editing, Event Management, Business Development, Event Planning, Sponsorship, Research, Media Relations, Communications Planning, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Reputation Management, Newsletters, Press Releases, Message Development, Social Media, Copywriting, Publicity, Social Media Marketing, Writing

Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology   2009 — 2010
CCM, Corporate Communications

Western University   2002 — 2007
HBa, Psychology

Country Day School

Experience
Environics Communications   August 2015 - Present
National Archives and Records Administration  June 2015 - August 2015
United College Action Network   July 2014 - May 2015
Sacramento Observer   July 2014 - August 2014
Coca Cola  June 2014 - July 2014
The Bull's Eye   January 2013 - April 2014

Skills
Journalism, Feature Articles, Writing, video editing..., HTML, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Research, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service

Education
Trinity Washington University   2015 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), Strategic Communication and Public Relations

Johnson C. Smith University - JCSU   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Arts, Summa Cum Laude

Experience
Environics Communications   May 2014 - Present
AppsBizz   May 2012 - Present
Pretty Girl Cupcakery   August 2014 - December 2014
Comfort for America's Uniformed Services (Cause)   January 2014 - May 2014
Georgetown University  January 2013 - May 2014
DDB Mudra Group  May 2011 - November 2011

Skills
Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Social Media, Corporate Communications, Press Releases, Fundraising, Marketing, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Crisis Communications

Education
Georgetown University   2013 — 2014
Master's Degree, Public Relations and Corporate Communications

University of Mumbai   2008 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Mass Media, Advertising & Public Relations

Experience
Tata Consultancy Services  August 2013 - Present
Finn Partners  August 2012 - August 2013
Trounson Consulting   December 2011 - August 2012
Hill & Knowlton  April 2010 - November 2011
Ketchum  February 2008 - April 2010
Taylor Global   August 2005 - December 2007
Waggener Edstrom  September 2004 - August 2005
Kodora Communications   November 2000 - September 2004
Environics Communications   January 1999 - November 2000
Emmanuel Kerr Kilsby   October 1996 - January 1999

Skills
Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Thought Leadership, Crisis Communications, Brand Development, Media Relations, Social Media Marketing, Executive Coaching, Global Strategy, New Business Development, Team Leadership, Key Message Development, Integrated Marketing, Reputation Management, Writing Skills, Corporate Communications, Corporate Social..., Internal Communications, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Sponsorship, Digital Marketing, Strategy, Social Media, Message Development, B2B, Digital Strategy, Press Releases, Publicity, Digital Media, Social Networking, Management, CRM, Communication Training, Media Planning, Relationship Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Leadership, New Media, Speech Writing, Messaging, Content Development, Social Media Measurement, Public Affairs, Crisis Management, Analyst Relations, Communications Planning, Spokesperson, Copywriting

Education
Leeds Trinity and All Saints College   1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts, History and Communications

University of Leeds   1993 — 1996
History and Communications, Public Relations

Experience
LA Clippers  June 2015 - Present
Red Bull Media House, North America   February 2015 - June 2015
Red Bull Media House, North America   May 2013 - February 2015
Red Bull Canada  October 2008 - May 2013
Red Bull Canada  2005 - 2008
Environics Communications   2000 - 2005

Education
Sheridan College   1999 — 2000
Post-graduate, Corporate Communications, CPRS Student Award of Excellence

University of Guelph   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing Honours

Experience
Reverb Consulting Group   March 2015 - Present
Environics Communications   2008 - 2015
Cohn & Wolfe  2006 - 2008
Edelman  2003 - 2006
Kellogg Company  2002 - 2003

Skills
Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Communications Planning, Reputation Management, Social Media, Crisis Communications, Internal Communications, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Publicity, Newsletters, Integrated Marketing

Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology   2002 — 2002
Certificate, Corporate Communications

McGill University   1994 — 1999
B. Ed., Kinesiology

Experience
MD Financial Management Gestion financière MD  January 2015 - Present
Investor Education Fund   August 2014 - Present
Investor Education Fund   November 2011 - Present
Environics Communications   April 2008 - November 2011
Ontario Securities Commission  May 2006 - April 2008

Skills
Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Public Relations, Strategic Counsel, Content Management, Marketing Communications, Financial Services, Reputation Management, Crisis Communications, Communications Planning, Speech Writing, Corporate Communications, Press Releases, Message Development

Education
Canadian Securities Institute
Canadian Securities Course

Humber College   2005 — 2006
Certificate, Public Relations

Concordia University   1994 — 1997
BA, English and Creative Writing

Experience
Environics Communications   May 2011 - Present
NeighborWorks America  December 2007 - March 2011
Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility  2002 - 2006
Hill & Knowlton, Washington, DC   2001 - 2003
Youth Service America  June 1996 - July 2001

Skills
Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Press Releases, Community Development, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, Crisis Communications, Program Management, Strategic Communications, Community Outreach, Social Media Marketing, Management, Corporate Communications, Policy Analysis, Internal Communications, Social Media, Non-profits, Fundraising

Education
The George Washington University   1994 — 1996
BA, International Affairs

Experience
TD Bank Group  March 2011 - Present
Optimum PR Toronto   December 2009 - August 2010
Optimum Public Relations  August 2008 - December 2009
Environics Communications   2006 - 2008
Quay Strategies   2004 - 2006
Wilcox Group  2002 - 2004

Skills
Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Communications Planning, Editing, Editorial, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Internal Communications, Reputation Management, Speech Writing, Public Relations, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Leadership, Publicity, Public Affairs

Education
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Diploma, Broadcast Journalism

Simon Fraser University
Bachelor, Communication

Experience
TogoRun  March 2015 - Present
Scott Peters for Congress  October 2014 - November 2014
California Healthcare Institute  July 2013 - July 2014
Washington Women in Public Relations  January 2013 - January 2014
Merritt Group  September 2012 - June 2013
Environics Communications   September 2011 - September 2012
Howard Consulting Group  January 2009 - September 2011
Obama for America  August 2008 - November 2008
Boston Scientific  May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Internal Communications, Government, Strategy, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Nonprofits, Communications Planning, Corporate Communications, Speech Writing, Press Releases, Message Development, Social Media, Event Planning, Editing, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking

Education
Lafayette College
B.A., Government and Law

Experience
Environics Communications   October 2014 - Present
Ketchum  February 2010 - September 2014
Hill & Knowlton  November 2007 - January 2010
Fleishman-Hillard Canada  May 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Reputation Management, Public Relations, Press Releases, Communications Planning, Publicity

Education
Humber College   2006 — 2007
Honours Public Relations Post-Graduate Certificate, PR

Huron University College   2002 — 2006
Honors Bachelor, Major in English and Minor in Political Science

Experience
Thornley Fallis Communications  May 2015 - Present
York University  August 2014 - April 2015
PUNCH Canada Inc.   March 2014 - March 2014
Environics Communications   March 2013 - January 2014
Strategic Objectives  September 2012 - December 2012
Strut Entertainment  June 2012 - June 2012
Scotiabank  August 2011 - April 2012
Smith and Andersen  September 2010 - December 2010
The English Academy   October 2007 - July 2010
Training Express  October 2008 - June 2009

Skills
People Skills, Organizing, Teamwork, Research, Corporate Social..., Writing, Adaptive, Reliability, Public Relations, Spanish, Social Media, Facebook, Event Planning, Media Relations, Advertising, Proposal Writing

Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology   2011 — 2011
post grad, Corporate Communication

Oxford Seminars   2007 — 2007
TESOL/TEFL, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

University of Windsor   2003 — 2007
B.A, Sociology, Anthropology

Lawrence Park   1999 — 2003

Experience
Self Employed  February 2014 - Present
Mr. X Inc.   May 2013 - January 2014
CMIVFX   February 2013 - July 2013
Percy3D Media   March 2013 - May 2013
Side Effects Software  January 2012 - December 2012
Sheridan College  2009 - 2010
Sheridan College  2009 - 2010
Griffith University  September 2008 - December 2008
Curriculum Services Canada  2007 - 2008
Environics Communications   2006 - 2007

Skills
After Effects, Animation, Premiere, Video Editing, Maya, Houdini, Editing, Final Cut Pro, Film Production, Video, Film, Post Production, Art, Multimedia, Visual Effects

Education
Sheridan College   2011 — 2011
Graduate Certificate, Computer Animation

Sheridan College   2011 — 2011
Graduate Certificate, Digital Visual Effects

Griffith University   2008 — 2008
Master of Arts (M.A.), Journalism

Sheridan College   2005 — 2006
Graduate Certificate, Advanced Television and Film

Queen's University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film/Cinema/Video Studies

Experience
Finn Partners  February 2015 - Present
Finn Partners  May 2014 - Present
Georgetown University  May 2012 - Present
Adfero Group  March 2013 - March 2014
Environics Communications   November 2009 - March 2013
Center for Clean Air Policy  July 2007 - October 2009
U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Natural Resources   March 2007 - July 2007
National Governors Association  January 2005 - March 2007
University of Rhode Island News Bureau   January 2004 - May 2006

Skills
Media Relations, Social Media, Strategic PR Planning, PR Writing, Employee Engagement, Environmental..., Healthcare..., Nonprofit Communications, Event Planning, Digital Communication, Marketing Communications, Branding Development, Tradeshow Design, PR Research, Government Relations, Public Relations, Health Communication, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Nonprofits, Message Development, Editing, Communications Planning, Public Affairs, Trade Shows, Content Development, Internal Communications, Social Media Marketing, Web Content, Corporate Communications, Online Advertising

Education
Georgetown University   2008 — 2011
Master of Professional Studies, Public Relations & Corporate Communications

University of Rhode Island   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism & Political Science

Experience
Cystic Fibrosis Canada  April 2015 - Present
Environics Communications   April 2014 - February 2015
Cystic Fibrosis Canada  September 2013 - April 2014
The Historica-Dominion Institute  October 2012 - January 2013
Orange  June 2011 - July 2012
AIESEC  January 2012 - June 2012
Liason of Independent Filmmakers Toronto   November 2010 - March 2011
Service Canada  June 2010 - September 2010

Skills
Able To Multi-task, Organizational Behavior, French, Dependable Team Player, Teamwork, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Public Relations, Internal Communications, Public Speaking, Editing, Research, Strategic Communications, Event Management, SEO, Time Management, Newsletters, Press Releases, Blogging, Nonprofits, Leadership, Communications Planning, Email Marketing

Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology   2013 — 2013
Corporate Communications, Public Relations

York University - Glendon College   2007 — 2011
BA, Bilingual, History and French

Riverdale

Experience
Citizen Relations  June 2015 - Present
Environics Communications   February 2015 - June 2015
Citizen Relations  January 2012 - February 2015
The Hershey Company  July 2011 - September 2011
NatchMusic Entertainment Inc.   March 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Public Relations, Social Media, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Media Relations, Internal Communications, Strategy, Marketing, Press Releases, Training, Brand Development, Event Management, Management, Facebook, Social Networking, Strategic Communications

Education
Humber College   2009 — 2012
Public Relations Advanced Diploma

Niagara College   2006 — 2008
Sales and Marketing, Sales and Marketing

Experience
Environics Communications   February 2015 - Present
Sony Music Entertainment  January 2013 - February 2015
Sony Music Entertainment  June 2012 - December 2012
NKPR  February 2012 - June 2012
City of Dollard-des-Ormeaux   May 2010 - August 2011
University of St. Michael's College   August 2010 - May 2011
Pratt & Whitney Canada  May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Problem Solving, PowerPoint, Community Relations, Multilingual, Team Building, Conflict Resolution, Creative Writing, Speech Writing, Creative Concept..., Leadership Development, Public Relations

Education
McGill University   2011 — 2012
Diploma, Management-Public Relations

University of Toronto   2007 — 2011
Honours Bachelor of Arts, Ethics, Society & Law

John Abbott CEGEP   2005 — 2007
Diploma of Collegial Studies, Commerce

Experience
Environics Communications   December 2014 - Present
Washington Women in Public Relations  January 2015 - Present

Skills
Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Writing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Coordination, Community Outreach, Corporate Social..., Advertising, Brand Development, Management, Training, Marketing, Event Planning, SEO, Research, Copywriting, Press Releases, Strategy, Sponsorship, Social Networking, Budgets, Recruiting, Publicity, Editing, Strategic Communications, Trade Shows, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Marketing Strategy, Blogging, Business Development

Education
American University   2012 — 2014
Master of Strategic Communication

Virginia State University   2005 — 2009
BA, Mass Communications/PR, Marketing Minor

Hayfield Secondary   2003 — 2005
High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

Herndon High School   2001 — 2002
High School

Experience
Environics Communications   July 2015 - Present
Restaurant Brands International   December 2014 - March 2015
Tim Hortons Inc.  January 2013 - December 2014
Tim Hortons Inc.  March 2010 - January 2013
Cohn & Wolfe (RES PUBLICA Consulting Group Inc.)   March 2006 - March 2010
NATIONAL Public Relations (RES PUBLICA Consulting Group Inc.)   2005 - 2006
Aston Martin Jaguar Land Rover Canada   2002 - 2005
Ford Motor Company of Canada  December 2001 - June 2002

Skills
Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Press Releases, Crisis Communications, Strategic Public..., Product Launch Events, Issues Managment, brand reputation, writing and editing, Spokesperson, Reputation Management, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Communications Planning, Reputation, Leadership, Media Studies, News Writing, Strategic Communications, Editing, Social Media

Education
Humber College   1999 — 2002
Diploma, Journalism

Athabasca University
BPA, Communications

Experience
Fleishman-Hillard  May 2015 - Present
FTI Consulting  March 2013 - April 2015
George Washington University  January 2013 - May 2013
New Media Strategies  September 2012 - December 2012
Allen and Gerritsen  June 2012 - September 2012
Environics Communications   February 2010 - December 2010
Setti Warren for Mayor   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Cision, Factiva, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Strategy, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Facebook, Time Management

Education
The George Washington University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Communications and Business Administration

Newton South High School   2005 — 2009

Experience
Hill+Knowlton Strategies  June 2015 - Present
Environics Communications   October 2010 - June 2015
Fleishman-Hillard  January 2009 - October 2010
MEDEC  October 2007 - December 2008
Mount Sinai Hospital  September 2006 - October 2007
The Hospital for Sick Children  January 2006 - May 2006
SickKids Foundation  April 2006 - April 2006
Alzheimer Society of Canada  May 2005 - September 2005

Skills
Media Relations, Social Media Relations, Strategic Public..., Social Networking, Market Research, Marketing Communications, Product Marketing, Public Relations, Publications, Media Relations Training, Executive Media Training, Strategic Communications, Creative Writing, Healthcare, Consumer Products, Stakeholder Relations, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Liaison, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Communications, Communications Planning, Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Training

Education
Humber College   2003 — 2006
Public Relations, Public Relations

Carleton University
Journalism and Sociology

Experience
SmartFlyer  November 2013 - Present
Sri Lanka In Style   July 2012 - January 2014
Geographic Expeditions  April 2007 - August 2012
Butterfield & Robinson  May 2003 - April 2007
Environics Communications   April 2002 - May 2003

Skills
Public Speaking, Tourism, New Business Development, Travel Management, Sales, Management, Tour Operators, Leadership, Marketing, Media Relations, Adventure Travel, Event Management, Leisure, Hospitality

Education
Richmond, The American International University in London   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Environics Communications   July 2005 - Present
Fleishman-Hillard  March 2005 - July 2005
The Easter Seal Society, Ontario  May 2004 - June 2004

Skills
Media Relations, Communications Planning, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Reputation Management, Speech Writing, Message Development, Public Affairs, Spokesperson, Internal Communications

Education
Western Sydney University   2004 — 2004
Masters, Communications

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology   2003 — 2004
Diploma, Corporate Communications

University of Toronto   1999 — 2003
Honours Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Cinema Studies

Experience
MSC Cruises  August 2014 - Present
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide  November 2011 - July 2014
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide  May 2010 - November 2011
Environics Communications   June 2009 - May 2010
Environics Communications   May 2007 - June 2009
ICF International  May 2005 - April 2007

Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Crisis Management, Nonprofits, Reputation Management, Message Development, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Press Releases, Communications Planning, Corporate Social..., Public Affairs, Community Outreach, Internal Communications, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Crisis Communications, Government

Education
Spanish River

Syracuse University
Bachelor of Science degree in television-radio-film and marketing

Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management
Marketing

Experience
Media Profile  February 2015 - Present
Paradigm Public Relations  March 2013 - January 2015
Paradigm Public Relations  September 2011 - March 2013
Environics Communications   November 2010 - September 2011
Environics Communications   February 2009 - November 2010
The Hospital for Sick Children  September 2008 - December 2008

Skills
Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Communications Planning

Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology   2008 — 2009
Ontario College Graduate Certificate, Corportate Communications

The University of Western Ontario   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Experience
Meridian Credit Union  April 2014 - Present
Meridian Credit Union  August 2013 - April 2014
Meridian Credit Union  July 2012 - August 2013
Meridian Credit Union  May 2011 - July 2012
Ontario Science Centre  January 2011 - May 2011
Ontario Science Centre  June 2010 - January 2011
Freelance Communications Consultant  April 2010 - July 2010
Celestica  July 2008 - April 2009
Environics Communications   September 2007 - June 2008
Grupo Ruas e Pracas   September 2005 - May 2007

Skills
Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Public Relations, Communications Planning, Crisis Communications, Marketing Communications, Speech Writing, Press Releases, Reputation Management, Social Media, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Stakeholder Engagement, Crisis Management, Message Development, Copywriting, Digital Marketing, Strategy, Marketing

Education
Humber College   1998 — 1998
Public Relations Certificate, Public Relations

University of Toronto - University College   1992 — 1996
Honours Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Latin American Studies

Loretto Abbey

Experience
APEX Public Relations  July 2015 - Present
MSLGROUP Canada   October 2014 - July 2015
Environics Communications   June 2010 - September 2014
Paradigm Public Relations  2007 - 2010
Strategic Objectives  2005 - 2007

Skills
Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Integrated Marketing, Corporate Communications, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Communications Planning, Internal Communications, Press Releases, Reputation Management, Speech Writing, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Message Development

Education
University of Toronto   2013 — 2015
Digital Marketing Management, School of Continuing Studies

Humber College   2005 — 2005
Postgraduate, Public Relations

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)   2001 — 2004
BSc, International Relations

Neuchatel Junior College   2000 — 2001

Etobicoke School of the Arts   1996 — 2000
Dance and Music (Double Major)

Experience
Prosek Partners  May 2013 - Present
Prosek Partners (formerly CJP Communications)   April 2008 - May 2013
Prosek Partners (formerly CJP Communications)   February 2007 - April 2008
Prosek Partners (formerly CJP Communications)   April 2005 - February 2007
Environics Communications   July 2004 - April 2005
Lois Paul and Partners  June 2000 - August 2004
Hambrecht & Quist  June 1999 - June 2000

Skills
Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Press Releases, Message Development, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Thought Leadership, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Strategy, Advertising

Education
Bentley College   1995 — 1999
B.S.

Bentley University   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing

Experience
Environics Communications   May 2015 - Present

Education
Georgetown University   2012 — 2015
Master's Degree

Brooklyn Law School   2008 — 2009

Duke University   2002 — 2006
B.A

Prep for Prep   1995 — 1997

Experience
Acquia  October 2014 - Present
Environics Communications   May 2012 - October 2014
Transport Workers Union  February 2010 - March 2012
Susan Davis International  September 2009 - February 2010

Skills
Social Media, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Public Relations, Editing, Newsletters, Politics, Facebook, Research, Government, Microsoft Office, Blogging, Crisis Communications, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning

Education
James Madison University   2005 — 2009
B.A., International Affairs, English

Experience
TD Bank Group  February 2014 - Present
TD Bank Group  September 2012 - February 2014
Environics Communications   March 2011 - August 2012
Optimum PR  April 2010 - March 2011
Optimum PR  May 2008 - April 2010
Dynamic Employment Solutions Inc.   2006 - 2007

Education
Humber College   2007 — 2008

Carleton University

Experience
Environics Communications   June 2004 - Present
GCI Group  2002 - 2004

Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Crisis Communications, Spokesperson, Stakeholder Engagement, Communications Planning, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Corporate Communications, Product Launch

Education
Humber College   2001 — 2002
Certificate, Communications

Huron University College   1996 — 2000

Western University   1996 — 2000
B.A, Honours Psychology

Experience
MasterCard Worldwide  March 2008 - Present
GE Money  2007 - 2008
Waggener Edstrom  2003 - 2007
Environics Communications   2000 - 2003

Skills
Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Reputation Management

Education
Fashion Institute of Technology   1998 — 2000
B.S., Advertising & Marketing Communications

Experience
Environics Communications   January 2015 - Present
Environics Communications   October 2011 - Present
Environics Communications   October 2009 - October 2011
Cohn & Wolfe  2006 - 2008
Courtney Rainey Group   2005 - 2006

Skills
Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Communications Planning, Public Relations, Reputation Management, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Speech Writing, Crisis Communications, Press Releases, Social Media, Message Development

Education
Humber College

Western University
B.A., Media, Information and Technoculture

Experience
Environics Communications   June 2009 - Present
Environics Communications   June 2007 - June 2009
Environics Communications   June 2003 - June 2007

Skills
Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Event Management, Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Product Launch, Blogging, Corporate Communications, FMCG, Influencer Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Community Outreach, Integrated Marketing, Brand Awareness

Education
Queen's University   1990 — 1995
B.A.(Honours), Psychology, Health

Experience
Roche Pharmaceuticals  October 2012 - Present
Environics Communications   December 2011 - October 2012
CTC West   February 2011 - December 2011
Edelman  September 2010 - January 2011

Skills
Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Communications Planning, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Newsletters, Integrated Marketing, Public Relations, Press Releases, Speech Writing, Reputation Management, Copywriting, Marketing Communications

Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology   2010 — 2010
Post-Graduate Certificate, Corporate Communications

York University   2005 — 2009
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Sociology