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My CV

// Professional Experience

2021 – Present (4 Years)

Director, Communications & Brand Strategy

ARS/Global Emergency Management

  • Brand Strategy & Market Expansion – Led the rebrand and U.S. market entry of a 65-year-old company, developing a new logo, brand guidelines, and marketing strategies that elevated market presence.
     

  • Executive & Stakeholder Communications – Developed CEO messaging, leadership presentations, and government RFP responses, ensuring a strong corporate voice and reputation management.
     

  • Digital Growth – Designed and executed a content-driven media strategy that increased engagement and grew followers by 200%, optimizing website performance through SEO, blog content, and targeted campaigns.
     

  • Team Leadership – Managed and mentored a team of four in digital media and design, driving projects like a website rebuild, podcast launch, and internal communication initiatives via MS Teams.
     

  • Event Marketing & Thought Leadership – Designed and executed trade show exhibits, hosted industry panels, and launched a corporate podcast, positioning the company as a thought leader in emergency management.
     

  • Cross-Functional Leadership – Acted as a strategic consultant across Marketing, IT, and Business Development, streamlining processes and enhancing communication workflows.
     

  • Client Engagement – Strengthened client relationships through event participation, webinars, presentations, and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
     

  • Internal Communications & Culture – Spearheaded corporate culture and employee engagement initiatives, improving retention through MS Teams adoption, team retreats, and employee recognition programs.
     

  • Digital Innovation & AI Solutions – Led digital solutions strategy, guiding software selection, IT infrastructure, and business applications. Implemented AI-driven tools for workflow automation, content generation, and operational efficiency, enhancing productivity and scalability.

2009 – 2021 (12 Years)

Communications Director

Church on the Queensway

  • Strategic Communications – Developed and executed communication strategies for live events, digital campaigns, and promotional materials, driving audience engagement and brand visibility.
     

  • Team Leadership – Directed a creative and technical team of 10+, overseeing corporate and theatrical events, digital content production, and brand messaging.
     

  • Digital Solutions & IT Leadership – Led digital transformation initiatives, advising on software selection, IT infrastructure, and business applications to enhance efficiency and engagement.
     

  • Executive & Crisis Communication – Crafted internal and external messaging strategies, ensuring strong leadership communication and crisis response.
     

  • Content Production – Produced high-impact marketing assets, including keynote presentations, video content, TV commercials, print media, and social media campaigns.
     

  • Technical Operations – Evaluated and managed technical infrastructure, including AV systems, live stream events, and content production workflows to optimize execution and efficiency.
     

  • Corporate & Theatrical Event Production – Directed large-scale corporate events, concerts, and theatrical productions, ensuring seamless coordination across creative and technical teams.

2007 – 2021 (14 Years)

Freelance Creative 

Fresh View Media

  • Branding & Marketing Consultant – Provided strategic branding, digital marketing, and content development services for clients in insurance, human resources, and corporate sectors.
     

  • Event & Conference Solutions – Directed end-to-end event planning, logistics, and execution. Designed and implemented conference workflows, including keynote presentations, digital content strategies, and audience engagement initiatives. Managed speaker coordination, technical production, and branding for high-impact events.
     

  • Content Production – Developed video content, presentations, and websites to strengthen client branding and digital presence, ensuring cohesive and impactful messaging.
     

  • Technical Consulting – Advised clients on technical infrastructure, redundancy planning, and system optimization. Integrated AI-driven solutions to streamline business operations, automate workflows, and improve resilience and efficiency.

// Strategic Industry Involvement

Industry Events Participation​

  • WICC Gala

  • OIBA Annual Conference

  • Condo Conference

  • RIMS Canada Conference

  • Hockey Helps the Homeless 

  • National Hurricane Conference 

  • Texas Department of Emergency Conference

  • Governor of Florida’s Hurricane Conference

Community Engagement Initiatives​

  • Women In Insurance Cancer Crusade

  • Capes for Kids

  • Hockey Helps the Homeless

  • Tims Camp Day

  • Local Youth Shelters

// Professional Application Proficiency

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Illustrator

  • InDesign

  • Photoshop

  • After Effects

  • Premiere

  • FinalCut Pro

  • Motion

  • Keynote

  • Powerpoint

  • ProPresenter

  • Office 365

  • SkedSocial

  • Canva

  • SubSplash

  • Avaya

// Leadership Skills

  • Brand Strategy

  • Public Speaking

  • Client Engagement

  • Thought Leadership

  • Internal Communications & Employee Engagement

  • Digital Marketing & Social Media Growth

  • Corporate Communications

  • Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Event & Trade Show Marketing

  • Reputation Management

// Education & Training

1998-2002

TYNDALE UNIVERSITY

BRE

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Toronto, Ontario

Major: Public Communication, Interaction & Education

1990-1004

WINSTON CHURCHILL C.I.

OSSD

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Scarborough, Ontario

Advance Courses • Media Arts, English, Computer Science.

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Grade 12 • Athlete of the Year

CERTIFICATIONS​
& TRAINING

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Toronto, Ontario

  • Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Visual line-of-sight (VLOS)

  • Firearms License

  • Hunter Safety Course

  • Working at Heights

  • Standard First Aid CPR C + AED

  • Pleasure Craft Operator

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