Work experience

Corporate Communications, Oshawa Power
March 2022- current

Corporate communications lead for high profile initiatives. Working closely with the senior executive team to deliver campaigns and initiatives that drive brand awareness and positioning for Oshawa Power’s regulated division and affiliates.

Employee Engagement Specialist, Scarborough Health Network
March 2020- March 2022

Increasing engagement and recognition of 6000+ staff and physicians at the Scarborough Health Network during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Corporate Communications Manager, Lakeridge Health
June 2018 - April 2019

Launched the Let's Talk Lakerdge Initiative in support of the strategic planning sessions. Led a team of Communication Specialists, in a portfolio format. Reopened the Port Perry Hospital after a devastating fire. Collaborated with media, executives, and doctors to open the first gynecologic oncology clinic at Lakeridge Health.

Internal Communications Manager, Mastercard Foundation
2016 - 2017

During this contract, spent the time developing a content calendar, extending external content for internal use, and implementing platforms such as SharePoint, Yammer, and metrics for evaluating communications, including the use of Banana Tag.

Communications Operations and Events Manager, City of Markham
2015 - 2016

Managing editor of Markham Life magazine, a quarterly magazine. Researched and wrote the speaking notes for Mayoral events and the monthly column for the Markham Life. Managing the team of creative specialists and events staff and delivering the annual Markham Board of Trade address.

Internal Communications Manager, Teva Pharmaceuticals
2013 - 2015

Launched a Canadian SharePoint site, introduced the quarterly business review and supported the communication development for a major Canadian workforce reduction - while introducing a centralized HR center of excellence. Supported IT and Market Development initiatives with stories, blog posts to increase engagement and highlight work efforts across the globe. Created connections by extending global content across multiple vehicles, including screens, video, website, intranet, and Yammer pages.

Publishing Manager, Canadian Institute for Health Information
2008 - 2013

Sat on the Operations Committee to discuss at-risk projects on the Corporate Scorecard to prioritize and develop opportunities to solve the production issues. Spearheaded a cost-saving project that saved the dept. $500K in annual expenses. Proudly led a team of 30 creatives to transform data into information, creating interactive products, infographics, and charts to extend content to a variety of formats.

Creatively transitioned traditional print products to digital ones creating interactive products, including the annual report and internal and external newsletters.

Rebranded the website and supported the use of visuals to tell the story of the data - an approach that is still used widely today.