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Jon Waldman

Jon Waldman

Content Generation, Editing, Public Relations, Photography and Event Coordination

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Sport Heritage Specialist at Sport Manitoba, five-time author, infertility spokesperson, freelance content developer

  • Education

    • Ryerson University

      2000 - 2002
      Bachelor of Journalism Print, new media

      Activities and Societies: Writer - The Ryersonian Writer - The Eyeopener Attained my Bachelor of Journalism degree (post-graduate) in 2002. Focused area of study was Newspaper.

    • The University of Winnipeg

      1997 - 2000
      Bachelor of Arts English

      Activities and Societies: Board Member - Jewish Students Association Completed my Bachelor of Arts degree in 2000, majoring in English. Also involved in the Jewish Students Association.

    • Joseph Wolinsky Collegiate

      1991 - 1997
      High School Completion Certificate

      Activities and Societies: Student Council, School Newspaper

  • Experience

    • Jon Waldman, B.A., B.Journ

      Jan 2002 - now
      Content Generation, Editing, Public Relations, Photography and Event Coordination

      Organizations I have worked with include newspaper, magazine and online media publishers (including consumer and trade publications), university research groups, performers and private entities.These agencies include:- Telpay- Carlson Commercial and Industrial Services- Mickie James- Beckett Media- Winnipeg Free Press- Sun Media, including CANOE, the Winnipeg Sun and the Toronto Sun- The University of Manitoba (research groups)- Media Edge Publishing- The Hockey News- Volunteer Manitoba- Gold Medal Plates- Wellington West Capital Inc.Work for these organizations includes content creation, copy editing, media relations (including press release creation and interview arrangement), communication strategy development, product development, event coordination, photography. Show less

    • Studio Publications

      Jun 2005 - Sept 2011
      Freelance contributor

    • Rady JCC

      Sept 2005 - Sept 2013
      Volunteer - Committee Member, 'Y' Sports Dinner

    • The Matrix Group, Inc

      Oct 2005 - Jun 2008
      Editor

    • The Topps Company

      Jun 2006 - Dec 2021

      • Content Producer

        Aug 2019 - Dec 2021

      • Consultant, WWE products

        Jun 2006 - Dec 2021

    • Wellington West Capital Inc

      Aug 2007 - Jun 2010
      Freelance copy editor

    • ECW Press

      Apr 2008 - Jun 2015
      Author

    • Jewish Federation of Winnipeg

      Jun 2008 - Aug 2010
      Communications Coordinator

    • Pinnacle

      Dec 2010 - Aug 2011
      Director of Marketing

    • Cohesive Marketing

      Aug 2011 - Jan 2015
      Marketing Strategist

    • Infertility Awareness

      May 2014 - now
      Spokesperson

      Since 2014 I have been a spokesperson on infertility, sharing my story and encouraging men to open up about their struggles. This has included the following:- TEDx Winnipeg Talk - June 2017 - Facebook Live presentation during the UK's National Fertility Awareness Week - November 2017- Local and national media interviewsI am available for speaking engagements, interviews and other bookings.

    • Triumph Books

      Aug 2014 - Dec 2016
      Author, 100 Things Jets Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die

    • Construction Safety Association of Manitoba

      Jan 2015 - Feb 2016
      Marketing and Communications Coordinator

    • The North West Company

      Aug 2016 - Sept 2016
      Corporate Communications (Contract)

    • 6P Marketing

      Apr 2018 - Oct 2018
      Marketing and Special Projects Manager (contract)

    • The Canadian Garment Company

      Oct 2018 - Sept 2019
      Operations Manager

    • Simon and Schuster

      Sept 2019 - Apr 2023
      Author

    • 24-7 Intouch

      Sept 2019 - Feb 2020
      Customer Experience Coordinator

    • GTS Distribution

      Jul 2020 - Apr 2021
      Senior Marketing Specialist - Sports and Entertainment

    • Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology

      Mar 2021 - Feb 2023
      Senior Content Writer

    • WorthPoint

      Jan 2022 - now
      Writer

      Contributing regular articles on sports and video games. Articles include op-eds, features, news and profiles.

    • Sport Manitoba

      Apr 2023 - now
      Sport Heritage Specialist

      Management of the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame, including staffing, event planning and coordination, fundraising and promotion.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jon Waldman
      Mayor's Biz Award Brian Bowman, Mayor of Winnipeg May 2018 Received BIZ (Business Improvement Zone) Award as nominated by Academy Road Biz for my work in community crime watch in co-establishing the Smashed Window Club: River Heights.
    • Awarded to Jon Waldman
      Citizen Recognition Award Winnipeg Police Services Apr 2017 Award given to myself and Andrew McCrea as co-founders and co-administrators of Smashed Window Club - River Heights.
    • Awarded to Jon Waldman
      Shortlisted Manitoba Book Awards Apr 2016 Shortlisted for the Carol Shields Winnipeg Book Award for 100 Things Jets Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Media Spokesperson, Member - Winnipeg Chapter

      Issued by Fertility Matters Canada (Formerly Infertility Awareness Association of Canada) on Sept 2013
      Fertility Matters Canada (Formerly Infertility Awareness Association of Canada)Associated with Jon Waldman

    • Co Administrator

      Issued by Smashed Window Club - River Heights on Mar 2015
      Smashed Window Club - River HeightsAssociated with Jon Waldman

    • Member Board Of Directors

      Issued by Fertility Matters Canada on Sept 2017
      Fertility Matters CanadaAssociated with Jon Waldman