Kathryn Atkinson

Kathryn Atkinson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager of Web and Multimedia

  • Education

    • Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology

      2003 - 2007
      Advanced diploma in Interactive Multimedia and Design
    • Carleton University

      2003 - 2007
      Bachelor of Information Technology Interactive Multimedia and Design
  • Experience

    • Service Canada

      Apr 2007 - Mar 2014

      Managed a portfolio of departmental websites & products throughout their life cycles. My portfolio included the Service Canada (National) Intranet site, Publiservice (The extranet site of the public service of Canada) and the My Service Canada Account application. Managed web projects and their supporting resources from cross-functional teams in a matrix organization. Managed a range of websites throughout their life cycles. Solicited and analyzed user requirements for product improvements, as well as coordinated the implementation of the improvements. Provided advice on improvements to a variety of Service Canada programs including ecoAuto Rebate, Pleasure Craft Licensing and the Passport Receiving Agent.

      • Senior Web Product Manager

        Jun 2010 - Mar 2014
      • Web Product Manager

        Jul 2008 - Jun 2010
      • Service Offerings Project Officer

        Apr 2007 - Jul 2008
    • Natural Resources Canada

      Mar 2014 - Feb 2019
      Chief, Web Project Management

      Manages small and large-scale web projects with attention to user experience, information architecture and scalability.Leads a team of subject matter experts in the fields of web metrics analysis, web writing, product management and publishing.

    • Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada

      Feb 2019 - Sept 2021
      Manager, Web Communications

      Manages a large group of professional communicators in the fields of analytics, web publishing & development and project management, with an eye towards Agile government.

    • Women and Gender Equality Canada

      Sept 2021 - Apr 2023
      Digital Communications Manager

      Manages a diverse team of skilled communicators in Web, Creative Services (graphic design and video), and Internal Communications functions.

    • Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada

      Apr 2023 - now
      Manager of Web and Multimedia
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Project Management Professional (PMP)

      Project Management Institute
      Dec 2016
    • ITIL Foundation certificate in IT Service Management

      AXELOS Global Best Practice
      May 2015
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kathryn Atkinson
      Departmental Achievement Award Deputy Minister Bob Hamilton Jun 2015 This award was granted for strong collaboration on the Intranet Renewal project. Intranet Renewal at Natural Resources Canada was a year-long project involving a project team, much stakeholder engagement and frequent briefings to the senior management team. The outcome was the successful launch of an entirely new departmental intranet site.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Cashier and Server

      Issued by Lakeridge Health Oshawa, Coffee Kiosk on Sept 2000
      Lakeridge Health Oshawa, Coffee KioskAssociated with Kathryn Atkinson