Key skills and expertise

With 25 years of experience, the expert excels in communications, brand development, and writing. Responsibilities have included leading communications planning and strategy for NGOs and NFPs, facilitating class discussions, and creating learning materials. They have successfully secured media attention for national campaigns and translated materials for international clients. Career highlights include securing endorsements from prominent figures and media coverage from major outlets. The expert has held leadership roles in developing outreach campaigns and managing communications for diverse initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council in Canada, focusing on securing federal and private funding for fisheries-related initiatives. These projects aimed at raising awareness and supporting national First Nations court cases, with a campaign specifically endorsed by David Suzuki. Responsibilities included organizing PR, online campaigns, and media events, emphasizing governance and advocacy within the fisheries sector at a national level in Canada.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions at various sectors such as education, communications, and development. Previously held roles as a writing instructor, communications strategist, and development officer. Responsibilities have included teaching, brand development, campaign management, and translation. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise spans communications planning for NGOs, advocacy in fisheries, and media outreach. They have operated primarily within Canada, with additional international experience in France, leveraging cross-sector knowledge to drive impactful campaigns and educational initiatives. Extensive geographic experience in Canada includes regions such as Ottawa, Port Alberni, and Vancouver, with international work in Lyon, France, focusing on translation and project management. This experience has provided a deep understanding of regional development issues, local governance, and cultural dynamics in both Canadian and French contexts.

Languages and education

Bringing over two decades of experience, the expert possesses full professional proficiency in both English and French. These languages have been utilized extensively in professional contexts such as translation tasks and communications planning. The expert has translated a variety of materials, including advertisements and books, for international clients, demonstrating strong bilingual communication skills in both written and spoken forms. These competencies have been employed in diverse settings, including collaborative work with multilingual teams and client interactions. With a background in higher education, the expert holds a Master of Arts in English Studies from Université de Montréal, completed between 1994 and 1996. Additionally, they obtained a Harvey Southam Diploma in Writing and Editing from the University of Victoria from 1996 to 1998. Their undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Concordia University, completed from 1988 to 1990.