CALLUM D. ELDER
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Articulate, detail-oriented and thorough public relations practitioner with experience in private and public-sector. Proactive and motivated to deliver exceptional results with a proven ability to work well in a team environment and under pressure. Interested in securing employment in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Communications, Legislative Assistant and Issues Manager
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
10.2020 - Current
- Prepare and approve all communications products for Minister and Ministry
- Coordinate and plan media events, meetings and site visits
- Prepare Minister for all media events, Question Period and stakeholder meetings
Director of Communications, Senior Manager of Issues and Legislative Affairs
Ministry, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry, Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Attended daily issues meetings to brief Premier’s office and other ministries on daily issues facing Ministry
- Prepared Minister and Parliamentary Assistants for Question Period
- Developed messaging to respond to stakeholder, MPP and media inquiries
- Met with stakeholders to discuss policy priorities
- Planned and executed communications events to highlight work being done by the Minister and government
Communications Advisor and Press Secretary
Ministry of Transportation
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Scanned social media for potential issues and stakeholder trends
- Crafted communications materials for announcements, events and various issues facing the Ministry and Minister in collaboration with Premier’s office
- Developed and directed social media content for Minister
- Developed communications products for short-term and long-term initiatives
- Provided onsite support to Minister at events and functions
Communications Advisor
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Attended daily issues meetings to brief other staff members within cabinet on daily issues facing Ministry
- Drafted statements, speeches, messaging and talking points for announcements, events and various issues in collaboration with Premier’s office
- Strategized announcement opportunities to highlight government initiatives across Ministry portfolios
- Assisted in developing communications products, including all social media for the Minister
- Provided onsite support to Minister at events and functions
Social Media Correspondence Coordinator
Ontario PC Party Campaign
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Ensured that constituent phone calls were returned in a timely manner
- Crafted social media posts based on the party leader's messaging
- Developed messaging that responds to various voter questions and concerns
- Worked with other departments within the party to ensure messaging is consistent
- Ensured that Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts responded to voter questions on party leader’s account
Account Coordinator
Veritas Communications
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed and maintained work plans and monitor workflows and assignments on all projects -Assisted with the development of press releases, backgrounders, blogs etc
- Conducted intelligence gathering and research for new business targets -Provided logistics support on client events -Prepared daily media monitoring reports for a variety of different clients
Education
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Media Studies
University of Guelph Humber – School of Media Studies
Diploma - Media Communications
Skills
- Can adapt well to new files and trends
- Can work in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working with stakeholders on shared objectives
- Enjoy working to solve problems, big or small
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Comfortable leading a group or working on a team
Volunteer Experience
Scarborough-Guildwood PC Riding Association, 01/2023-Current
Membership Chair, Ontario PC Party
Doug Ford Leadership Campaign, 02/2018-03/2018
Volunteer Co-Director
- Recruited volunteers to help with events
- Managed volunteers at events
- Developed and ensured consistent messaging for volunteers managing social media
- Recruited volunteers to assist in phone banking operations
- Trained volunteers on key messaging and best practices on phone calls
- Communicated with party members regarding voting processes
Timeline
Director of Communications, Senior Manager of Issues and Legislative Affairs
Ministry, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry, Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
07.2021 - 07.2022
Director of Communications, Legislative Assistant and Issues Manager
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
10.2020 - Current
Communications Advisor and Press Secretary
Ministry of Transportation
07.2019 - 09.2020
Communications Advisor
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport
07.2018 - 07.2019
Social Media Correspondence Coordinator
Ontario PC Party Campaign
03.2018 - 06.2018
Account Coordinator
Veritas Communications
05.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Media Studies
University of Guelph Humber – School of Media Studies
Diploma - Media Communications
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