COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING MANAGER                                                                        
Grant Memorial Church / Winnipeg, Manitoba | 2006 - 2018

Accountable for development and implementation of communication objectives to enhance reputation and broad awareness of Grant Memorial, a 1600 member church. Primary emphasis was management of electronic and print communications, as well as brand management and name recognition initiatives. Developed communication processes and defined priorities to create a culture in which messages were communicated clearly, creatively and effectively.

• Executed development and production of print and digital collateral, ensuring brand and messaging integrity. Responsibilities included weekly bulletins, e-news, monthly newsletters, reports, promotional campaigns, announcement slides and other requests
• Established social media accounts, creating and managing content: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
• Oversaw email marketing and web site management, developing content and strategy for ongoing improvements
• Conducted focus group and organizational assessments, identifying communication issues and initiatives for improvement resulting in a strategic plan
• Created media campaign and Case Statements for two successful Capital Stewardship Campaigns
• Developed in-house way finding system, and established digital platforms throughout facility
• Facilitated office automation (guillotine, large scale trimmer, laminator, folding machine), and worked with vendors and printers

Managing Editor, NORTHWORD & LightPath Journal                                                   
Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada | 1994 - 2004
A project of Calvary Baptist Church (Sioux Lookout, Ontario) and Tabor Baptist Church (Muncie, Indiana).

Responsible for managing the editorial content and production of two cross-cultural publications: an evangelical tabloid and a 32 page discipleship magazine for First Nations readers in Canada and the U.S.

• Conducted interviews, and authored regular feature columns and stories
• Reviewed, revised, and edited substance and copy, and managed design and pre-press production
• Coordinated production including sourcing content, photography, copy editing, line editing, page proofing, checking facts, securing permissions
• Developed promotional presentations, and created guidelines and style guides

CONTRACT WORK

Event Coordinator, Windigo First Nations Health Council
Sioux Lookout, Ontario | 2006

Utilized management and administrative skills of organizational planning, written communication, and creative development for the planning and operation of a First Nations health conference

• Conducted site visits and negotiated contract with meeting facility
• Corresponded with speakers and conference registrants, processed registrations
• Created session materials, visuals and resources, and managed event on site

Strategic Initiatives Coordinator, Grant Memorial Church
Winnipeg, Manitoba | 2006

Assessed strategic objectives of a nine member leadership team; reviewed objectives and compiled Executive Summary for a 15 year Ministry Plan

Project Coordinator, Grant Memorial Church
Winnipeg, Manitoba | 2005

Developed, designed, and implemented volunteer campaign (Living Beyond Myself) for an organization with a 700 member volunteer base

Staff Team Leader, Camp of the Woods Ministries, Inc.
Dinorwic, Ontario | 2005

Supervised summer staff and interns, directing work schedules, activities and spiritual development while a staff member of an outreach and camp ministry

Communications Coordinator, Calvary Baptist Church
Sioux Lookout, Ontario | 2005

Collaborated with a team of eight to assess church health, compiling action plan, including proposals, updates, and Purpose and Values Statements for 20/20 Vision Renewal Project through Outreach Canada

Interim Editor, Indian Life Magazine
Winnipeg, Manitoba | 1998

Recruited to serve as interim editor for a 16 page tabloid providing news to an aboriginal audience. The issue received Award of Excellence, Higher Goals Award from Evangelical Press Association.