Mahreen Dasoo

Experience

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  Moorelands Community Services

  Jun 2010 - May 2013

  - Lead enriching and safe after-school program in the under served, low-income communities of Thorncliffe and Flemingdon - Manage a budget, complete expense reports, evaluations and monthly reports - Implement intentional programming such as games and cooking classes to build the character, confidence and competence of children and youth ages 6-15- Assist the head office in receiving grants and contributions through program visits, interviews and letters - Led an enriching and safe day camp in the under served, low-income community of Flemingdon - Implement intentional programming such as games and cooking classes to build the character, confidence and competence of children and youth ages 6-15- Planned and executed field trips across the GTA for the participants

  • After-school program Leader

    Jan 2009 - May 2013

  • Camp Counsellor

    Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
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  Guess?

  Nov 2010 - May 2012

  Sales Associate

  - Ascertain a customer’s wants and needs and find them products they will purchase in order to meet the daily sales target - Convert the incoming traffic into purchasing customers through excellent customer service and interpersonal skills- Complete cash, debit and credit transactions as well as enroll customers into the loyalty program efficiently

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  Government of Ontario

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Intern at The Ministry of Transportation

  - Assisted in carrying out new government initiatives and policies such as the Ontario PhotoCard ID - Conduct research on information associated with the Ministry of Transportation using government resources - Complete administrative duties such as mail, database entry, answering phone calls and communicating information between ministries

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  Glendon Athletic Club

  Aug 2011 - Nov 2011

  Receptionist

  - Greet members and carefully monitor access to the building- Answer phone calls to book facilities for members and answer questions - Rent out equipment for members

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  AIESEC

  Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Professional Training Coordinator

  -Plan and implement seminars so as to ensure the local committee is steadily learning and developing essential workplace skills and knowledge about social issues in today's work environment

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  Government of Ontario

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Intern, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services

  - Also General Assistant for Office of Francophone Affairs- Aided Sr. Policy Advisors in implementing and assessing policy for the ministry by compiling statistics and creating reports

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  Government of Canada

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  -Coordinated and controlled the flow of information at the regional office related to correspondence, e-mails, service requests, complaints and telephone calls- Managed the agenda of the commissioner’s representative and regional office including internal and external meetings - Organized the semi-annual meeting in Toronto for the Commissioner’s five regional Representatives - Processed invoices, expense forms, expenditure reports and managed records relevant to the commissioner’s duties - Communicated with outside stakeholders to plan events and job fairs to promote Official Languages Show less

  • Administrative Assistant, Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages

    Mar 2013 - May 2013

  • Intern, Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages

    Jan 2013 - Mar 2013
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  Canada Border Services Agency

  Apr 2013 - Jul 2013

  Bilingual Student Border Services Officer
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  Ontario Ministry of Education

  Jul 2013 - Oct 2015

  • MPP Liaison, Correspondence

    Feb 2015 - Oct 2015

  • Scheduler, Office of the Honourable Liz Sandals

    Jul 2013 - Apr 2015
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  Edelman

  Jun 2016 - Apr 2017

  Contributed to the development and implementation of targeted public relations and public affairs/government relations campaigns to promote clients and achieve specific marketing and public affairs objectives. Researched market trends to effectively plan and utilize various media channels, including earned, paid, and owned media.

  • Account Executive, Public Affairs

    Sept 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Consumer Marketing Intern, Earned Media

    Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
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  Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services

  Apr 2017 - Jul 2018

  Communications Advisor and Press Secretary

  Acted as Media Spokesperson and led Media Relations Strategy including providing key messaging and direction for interviews, press conferences, and media scrums. Responsibilities also included Issues management, announcement planning, and providing strategic direction to Advertising Agencies for Ontario-wide media campaigns. Also Communications Advisor and Press Secretary for the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario.

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  Canadian Mental Health Association

  Oct 2018 - Mar 2022

  Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Officer

  Spearheaded all communications, stakeholder engagement, forum and conference planning for the advancement of mental wellbeing in the post-secondary sector in Ontario.

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  Emploi et Développement social Canada (EDSC) / Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

  Mar 2022 - Mar 2023

  Director of Communications, Office of the Minister of Seniors

  Accountable for leading the strategic communications planning and implementation for the Minister of Seniors’ mandate. Responsibilities also included managing all social media communications, media relations, cross-country tours & announcement planning.

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  Infrastructure Canada

  Mar 2023 - Oct 2023

  Director of Communications, Office of the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion

  Led strategic communications planning and implementation for the Minister of Housing & Diversity and Inclusion’s mandate with two federal departments and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Responsibilities include managing all social media communications, media relations and event & announcement planning.

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  CAMH

  Nov 2023 - now

  9-8-8: Suicide Crisis HelplineFocus: Media Relations, Social Media Content and Strategy, Internal Communications, Government Relations Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO)

  • Senior Communications Advisor, Communications & Partnerships

    Nov 2024 - now

  • Senior Communications Advisor

    Nov 2023 - Nov 2024