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Amanda Dillon

Amanda Dillon

Public Outreach and Special Events

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Corporate Communications I Investor Relations I Employee Engagement I Graphic Design I Outgoing creative at heart

  • Education

    • OCAD University

      2016 - 2017
      CERTIFICATE IN DIGITAL MEDIA SKILLS

      This general certificate in digital media skills provides the greatest flexibility for students interested in developing their skills in graphic and web design, as well as animation and interactive media platforms. Students are able to customize their study while learning core skills in digital media. Courses emphasize design and creativity while providing in depth technical and software training.

    • Ryerson University

      2013 - 2015
      Mining Management Certification

      Mining Management takes a cross-disciplinary approach to the industry by offering courses in natural resource development, financing and corporate social responsibility. The certificate aims to close the gaps between science, community development and business, preparing students to become well-rounded mining management professionals. It addresses sustainability in the context of corporate social responsibility, exploration and development operations, risk factors, the reporting of these… Show more Mining Management takes a cross-disciplinary approach to the industry by offering courses in natural resource development, financing and corporate social responsibility. The certificate aims to close the gaps between science, community development and business, preparing students to become well-rounded mining management professionals. It addresses sustainability in the context of corporate social responsibility, exploration and development operations, risk factors, the reporting of these findings, and managerial strategies in the mining sector. Major Courses: Resource Valuation, Financing and Investor Relations, CSR Sustainability and Mining, Exploration and Development Operations, Mining in the Global Environment, Risk Management and the Mining Sector, Corporate Strategy in the Mining Sector. Show less

    • Humber College

      2004 - 2006
      Honours Diploma Business Administration

    • Ryerson University

      2006 - 2008
      BCOMM Marketing Management and Business Communications

  • Experience

    • Mining Matters

      Jan 2007 - Dec 2011
      Public Outreach and Special Events

      Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada Mining Matters (PDAC Mining Matters: www.pdac.ca/miningmatters ) is a charitable organization dedicated to bringing the wonder of Canada’s geology and mineral resources to students, educators and the general public. The organization provides current information about rocks, minerals, metals, and mining and offers exceptional educational resources that meet provincial curriculum expectations.Responsibilities:• Managed the public outreach portfolio communicating and executing large scale events across Canada• Organized and executed fundraising events achieving a sponsorship goal of over $100,000.00 (annual hockey tournament, golf tournament, direct fundraising campaigns, and gala silent auction) • Designed and implemented Aboriginal Youth Outreach Camp programs in Northern Ontario and Northern Manitoba• Certified facilitator of the Aboriginal Human Resource Council’s Guiding Circles program, a culturally sensitive Aboriginal guide to career path discovery• Authored content for the PDAC InBrief, and PDAC Enews publications circulated to 6,000 PDAC members Show less

    • Unigold Inc.

      Dec 2011 - Aug 2015
      Investor Relations

      Unigold (TSX-V: UGD) is a Canadian- based, growth oriented, junior natural resource company with a large portfolio of projects in the Dominican Republic.Responsibilities:• Managed corporate brand image, ensured consistent visual and technicalcontent presentation across all mediums, and implemented a strategic external communicationplan aligned with corporate strategies, financial goals and public disclosure requirements• Developed and prepared a wide-range of investor and corporate communications materialsincluding external news releases, management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A), investorpresentations, conference call materials, fact sheets, quarterly and annual reports, speakernotes, and ensured all communications were accurate and consistent with corporate messaging• First point of contact for all investor inquiries and communicated relevant investmentfacts about the company and presented and acted as the primary spokesperson for theorganization at various wide audience conferences in Canada, U.S., and Europe• Liaised with research analysts and investors, organized analyst tours to an international sitelocation• Developed annual strategic investor relations plan and budget. Tracked success and ensuredmarketing strategies were targeted to meet the need of various stakeholders Show less

    • Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.

      Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
      Investor Relations and Communications Specialist (Contract)

      Responsibilities: • Awarded the IR Magazine award in 2016 for the Best in Sector Utilities category• Developed and executed strategic investor relations communications plans targeted to keyinstitutional investors• Lead the development of investor-related materials including the production of the annual andquarterly reports, management information circular, annual general meeting, debt and equityinvestor presentations, fact sheets, and M&A marketing materials• Organized and managed all investor events, including an annual investor day, North Americaninvestor marketing tours, conferences and management presentations• Completed regulatory filings on SEDAR, SEDI, and EDGAR for the public entity and companyinsiders• Key member of Algonquin's crisis communications team contributing to the crisis communications plan, ensuring ongoing implementation and training occurs across all business units Show less

    • Capstone Infrastructure Corporation

      Aug 2016 - Mar 2020
      Manager, Communications

      Responsibilities:• Primary investor and media relations lead• Managed employee and community engagement events, including executive visits, ribbon cutting ceremonies and public information meetings • Created external stakeholder communication programs and site-specific collateral supporting successful growth in the business• Managed corporate charitable donations policy and annual funding allocations program• Developed strategic communication plans for corporate initiatives supporting change management Show less

    • Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.

      Mar 2020 - Apr 2025
      Corporate Communications

      Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (Algonquin) is a diversified international generation, transmission and distribution utility with approximately U.S.$17 billion of total assets. Through its two business groups, Algonquin is committed to providing safe, reliable and cost effective rate-regulated natural gas, water, and electricity generation, transmission and distribution utility services to approximately 1.4 million connections in the United States, Canada, Bermuda and Chile.

    • Alamos Gold Inc.

      Apr 2025 - now
      Manager, Social Media and Digital Communications, Public Affairs

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Mining Management Certification

      Ryerson University's G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education
      Dec 2015

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Amanda Dillon
      IR Magazine Award - Best in secor: Utilities IR Magazine Canada Feb 2017 For the last quarter-century the IR Magazine Awards have honored excellence in investor relations around the world. Across North America, Europe and Asia, tens of thousands of analysts and investors have cast their votes and given their opinions in our investment community surveys. The result: vital benchmarking information on which companies do the best IR.In recent years the awards program has expanded to recognize more aspects of investor relations, particularly the contributions of… Show more For the last quarter-century the IR Magazine Awards have honored excellence in investor relations around the world. Across North America, Europe and Asia, tens of thousands of analysts and investors have cast their votes and given their opinions in our investment community surveys. The result: vital benchmarking information on which companies do the best IR.In recent years the awards program has expanded to recognize more aspects of investor relations, particularly the contributions of senior management, as well as to identify the best IR by sector. In addition, the awards research now covers the perspective of winning companies in addition to the views of analysts and investors. Show less
    • Awarded to Amanda Dillon
      Business Entrepreneurship Award Humber Business School May 2006 Presented to a full-time Business school student who has completed Starting a New Business (MKTG 415) within the past twelve months and has demonstrated high achievement in that course, as recommended by faculty to the dean $1,000.00 Award.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Chair, School Council

      Issued by Peel District School Board on Sept 2022
      Peel District School BoardAssociated with Amanda Dillon