Erin Gallagher

Experience

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  Derek Coke-Kerr & Associates

  Nov 1997 - May 1998

  Account Coordinator
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  Strathcona County

  Mar 1999 - Aug 2005

  • Assistant Marketing Specialist

    Oct 1999 - Aug 2005

  • Acting Marketing Supervisor

    Mar 1999 - Oct 1999
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  Strathcona County

  Aug 2011 - Oct 2016

  Recreation Programmer/Supervisor
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  International Play Association (IPA World)

  Jun 2016 - Oct 2017

  Program Advisory Committee Member

  2016 I began working with the International Play Association World Triennial Conference 2017 as a member of their Program Advisory Committee, supporting the development of the Learning and Development Stream as a Review Team Lead.

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  City of Edmonton

  Oct 2016 - Jul 2017

  • Led internal employee communication for the City of Edmonton’s workplace transformation project.• Collaborated with the Corporate Culture team to ensure move readiness and survey employee satisfaction.• Communicated innovative spaces and design to staff, transforming the way employees work.

  • Communications Advisor - Sustainable Development

    Apr 2017 - Jul 2017

  • Communications Coordinator - Civic Accommodation Transformation

    Oct 2016 - May 2017
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  United Way of the Alberta Capital Region

  Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

  Communications Advisor
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  EPCOR

  Feb 2018 - Jul 2018

  Senior Advisor, Communications

  (Contract position.)

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  City of Edmonton

  Aug 2020 - Mar 2022

  • Led strategic communications planning for Employee Services at the City of Edmonton.• Developed and implemented programs for Respect in the Workplace and Diversity and Inclusion.• Managed branding for Employee Resource Networks for Women, Pride, Race & Ethnicity, and Indigenous Employees. • Led the City of Edmonton’s United Way Campaign, overseeing digital fundraising events and activities.• Collaborated with employees to raise half a million dollars for charity between 2020-2022.• Implemented creative strategies during the Covid 19 Pandemic to achieve fundraising goals.

  • Communications Advisor, Employee Services

    Jan 2019 - Mar 2022

  • Employee Campaign Chair

    Aug 2020 - Feb 2022
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  Edmonton Police Service

  Mar 2022 - Feb 2024

  Coordinator Interagency Agreements & Strategic Partnerships

  • Facilitated Interagency Agreements for EPS, building consensus and strategic communications.• Communicated with community partners to resolve operational matters and implement solutions.• Developed MOU intake system and led organization-wide database implementation.

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  City of Edmonton

  May 2024 - now

  • Lead strategic communications for City Operations, Parks, and Roads Services in Edmonton, Alberta.• Manage media relations for program areas including Snow and Ice, Spring Sweep, and Integrated Pest Management.• Develop and implement communication strategies to enhance public engagement and awareness. • Supported Incident Command Team during Fort McMurray wildfire evacuations and Jasper evacuees at Rapid Emergency Support Terminal.• Utilized Incident Command System (ICS) 100 & 200 certifications to coordinate emergency response efforts.• Collaborated with various stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective support for evacuees.

  • Communications Advisor, City Operations

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Public Information Officer- Emergency Support Response Team (ESRT)

    May 2024 - now