Amy Dickson

Experience

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  Sun Life

  Mar 2004 - Jul 2005

  Communications Coordinator

  • Aided in the creation and dissemination of media materials, and worked on version control of news release drafts• Liaised between various departments on behalf of senior staff (legal, IR)• Maintained media contacts database, developed ongoing relationships with key media • Supported the development of the quarterly reports, AGM and annual reports• Worked with senior staff to identify issues and effectively communicate to key stakeholders

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  Environics Communications

  Apr 2006 - Jun 2015

  • Counseled a variety of technology and entertainment-focused B2B and B2C clients, providing strategic direction on issues, media and stakeholder relations. Clients included, but was not limited to, CSA Group, CA Technologies, Netflix, Palm, Kijiji, PayPal, Grand & Toy, CenturyLink and Adconion.• Developed, managed, executed and evaluated communications plans and strategies on budget• Oversaw research strategies to support PR campaigns• Planned and implemented integrated marketing, communications and digital campaigns • Wrote and edited client materials including news releases, media advisories, key messages / Q&A documents, backgrounders, speeches, and online/social media content• Planned, executed and evaluated events, including customer and media appreciation events, news conferences and conference press tours• Oversaw influencer programs• Worked on bringing in new business leads, pitching new business • Managed industry award submissions from start to finish (including a win for National Campaign of the Year, CPRS, among others) Show less • Supported team strategies and PR planning• Helped develop, execute and evaluate communications campaigns• Aided in program evaluation, including publication reports• Relationship building with key media/social media contacts• Planned and implemented client social media platforms• Wrote and edited client materials including news releases, media advisories, key messages / Q&A documents, backgrounders, speeches, and online/social media content• Created and submitted successful industry award entry submissions Show less

  • Senior Consultant

    Jan 2011 - Jun 2015

  • Consultant

    Dec 2007 - Jan 2011

  • Account Coordinator

    Apr 2006 - Nov 2007
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  Colleges Ontario

  Jun 2015 - now

  • I develop and execute proactive plans for promoting Colleges Ontario’s news and opinions in the media, develop relationships with media who report on post-secondary education and on issues affecting higher education, and act as the primary contact for media inquiries. I also act as spokesperson, when appropriate.• I am the writer and editor of the organization's monthly e-newsletter, which is sent to thousands of college staff, government officials and public and private sector employees and CEOs. I recently re-designed and modernized the newsletter. I am also responsible for stakeholder-directed materials including, but not limited to, news releases, letters to the editor, op-eds, blog posts and other earned media, reports, key messages, fact sheets promoting the sector’s advocacy priorities and speaking notes.• I create and implement innovative ways to interact with target audiences, including influencers, on social media. I spearheaded the expanded use of all of our organization's social media platforms, and am responsible for our orgaization's, as well as our president's, social media strategies. I was also instrumental in bringing in analytics tools, which I use to track and assess success. Show less

  • Senior Communications Advisor, Public Affairs

    Jul 2021 - now

  • Manager, Media Relations and Communications

    Jun 2015 - Jul 2021