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Melissa Raftis

Melissa Raftis

News Director: INDI 101 FM

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Corporate Planning Advisor

  • Education

    • University of Guelph

      2004 - 2008
      Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons) Political Science

    • Lunds universitet

      2006 - 2007
      Credits toward BA Honours Political Science

      Activities and Societies: Studied: Politics of the European Union; Swedish Politics; Intersecting Identities and Collective Action Exchange program in Lund Sweden.

    • Mohawk College

      2008 - 2010
      Advanced Diploma Journalism - Print and Broadcast

      Activities and Societies: Awards: 2010 Journalism Gold Andy Award: highest level of recognition/achievement 2010 Dean's List 2008-2009 Y108/AM900CHML Radio Production Award 2008-2009 Peer Recognition Award 2008-2009 Honour Roll Courses: Radio and TV News writing Print writing Digital Audio and Digital Video Editing Field Reporting

  • Experience

    • Mohawk Students'​ Association (MSA) - Mohawk College

      Sept 2009 - Aug 2010
      News Director: INDI 101 FM

      Produce and co-host weekly news magazine "The Edition"Produce daily news magazine "The 411"Train volunteers to read and produce hourly news updatesVoice PSA's

    • CHCH Television, a div. of TV Channel Zero

      Apr 2010 - Dec 2015

      Fill in anchor and producer for News Now and CHCH Evening News on CHCH TV.Shoot, edit, voice, and appear in reports for CHCH Evening News at 6 and 11.Appear in live on-location reports on a variety of issues in the Toronto, Hamilton, Halton, Niagara Region on CHCH News Now and News Now Midday.Conduct interviews, field produce, write, research and initiate story ideas.September 2011 & 2012: Host "TIFF - The Stars Come Out" a 30 minute special airing on CHCH TV Write local, national, international, entertainment, and business stories for News Now.Line-up newscasts for Morning Live and News Now as Line-up Editor.

      • Anchor, Videographer, Reporter, Producer

        Apr 2010 - Dec 2015

      • Writer/Line-up Editor

        Apr 2010 - Sept 2010

    • Niagara Health

      Feb 2016 - Jul 2017
      Communications Specialist

      Supports the communication of various corporate initiatives including Niagara Health’s 2016-2026 Strategic Plan. Researches, interviews and writes stories for the Communications Department produced publication Niagara Health Now.Writes, edits and distributes media releases and memos on a variety of hospital-related subject matter including new physician recruits and recognizing excellence within the organization. Shoots, writes and edits videos for internal and external purposes.Maintains and updates content on Niagara Health's external website. Show less

    • Carleton University

      Sept 2017 - Dec 2017
      Teaching Assistant

    • Canadian Association of Physicists / Association canadienne des physiciens et physiciennes

      Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
      Communications Manager

      Develop and execute communications plans for national CAP campaigns including the 2018 CAP Congress, International Day of Light Canada, and the annual Art of Physics Competition. Maintain and update English and French content on the CAP’s external website. Respond to media requests and coordinate interviews with prominent Canadian physicists including Nobel Laureate Art McDonald. Grow membership through promoting CAP initiatives to academic and non-academic physicists.Write and edit e-blasts, monthly newsletters, and social media posts updating membership and followers about CAP activities. Show less

    • Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission – Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire

      Jun 2018 - now

      Writes executive-level speeches, talking points and remarks delivered to international, national and internal audiences. Develops communications plans and tools for key corporate initiatives to support the CNSC’s programs, activities and priorities.Provides strategic client-focused communications support and advice for complex files including the President’s Office and the Directorate of Regulatory Improvement and Major Projects Management (DRIMPM). Awards: Bravo Award in recognition of strength, professionalism, calm disposition and quick thinking when working on complex files with high-visibility. Show less

      • Senior Corporate Planning Advisor

        Apr 2022 - now

      • Team Leader, Strategic Planning (acting)

        Nov 2024 - Jan 2025

      • Senior International Relations Officer

        Dec 2022 - Sept 2023

      • Evaluation Officer

        May 2019 - Apr 2022

      • Acting Senior Evaluation Officer

        Sept 2020 - Apr 2021

      • Communications Advisor

        Jun 2018 - May 2019

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Canadian Evaluation Society: Essential Skills Series, Certificate of Completion

      Canadian Evaluation Society (Ontario)
      Jul 2019

    • TCPS 2: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Course on Research Ethics

      Government of Canada Panel on Research Ethics
      Oct 2017

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Melissa Raftis
      Excellence Award: Creativity and Innovation CNSC President Dec 2022 For creativity and innovation demonstrated during an important initiative that directly contributed to the advancement of the CNSC.
    • Awarded to Melissa Raftis
      Contribution Award CNSC Director, Corporate Planning Sep 2021 For demonstrating sustained levels of dedication to leading staff suggestions for the strategic review.
    • Awarded to Melissa Raftis
      Bravo Award CNSC VP Regulatory Affairs Jun 2021 For efforts toward the CNSC’s business continuity planning response to the pandemic.
    • Awarded to Melissa Raftis
      CNSC: Bravo Award CNSC Director General, Strategic Communications Aug 2018 In recognition of strength, professionalism, calm disposition and quick thinking when working on complex files with high-visibility.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Children's Festival emcee

      Issued by City of Burlington
      City of BurlingtonAssociated with Melissa Raftis

    • Telethon volunteer

      Issued by Sandra Schmirler Foundation on Feb 2017
      Sandra Schmirler FoundationAssociated with Melissa Raftis

    • Committee Member

      Issued by Mohawk College Journalism Advisory Committee on Jan 2012
      Mohawk College Journalism Advisory CommitteeAssociated with Melissa Raftis

    • Women in STEM (WISTEM) initiative

      Issued by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission – Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire on Jan 2020
      Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission – Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaireAssociated with Melissa Raftis