Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
I met Colleen Collins when I moved up to Lindsay 9 years ago and assumed the volunteer position of President for the Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce. Colleen was the Executive Director and did a dynamite job often on her own. She had developed a strong communications program for the Chamber and served on several community organizations marketing and communicating the Chamber! strong social media skills along with a good ability to work with others and with a volunteer Board of Directors! members liked and appreciated her role and work ethics. When I was asked by the former mayor in 2023 to be the volunteer Local Chair for the 2024 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo the first person I reached out to was Colleen and she volunteered to be our Director/Chair of Marketing & Communications. Colleen has 6 Chairs under her management including media relations, website/social media etc and is a real Leader. She developed a good, active team of volunteers and has done radio and print communications for the IPM. Colleen works well with others, reports to me in a professional manner with enthusiasm and dedication to our goals for October 1-5, 2024. I highly recommend Colleen. She is a strong communicator, dedicated professional and a very good asset to any organization.
~ Bob Armstrong, President, Atlas Trade & Logistics
Having known Colleen for approximately 15 years, I can attest to her strong communication skills and dedication to supporting small business growth and success. In her role as executive director of the Lindsay + District Chamber of Commerce, Colleen consistently demonstrated her ability to coordinate events, design effective marketing strategies, and build lasting relationships. She approaches challenges with a proactive mindset and has a talent for motivating teams to achieve their goals. I believe Colleen's experience and expertise make her an excellent fit for any Communication Specialist role. She has a proven track record of delivering results and would be an asset to your team.
~ Diane Steven, Manager, Kawartha Lakes Small Business Centre
It is with confidence that I recommend Colleen Collins to join any team. I have known Colleen for over 20 years, working together on a multitude of work and volunteer postings in our local community. As a professional communicator, Colleen is a generous and sensitive individual who approached her work with organization and focus on the target audience and desired goal. She recommends what she believes works best, always open to consider other perspectives. Her leadership style is friendly and efficient, successful in creating a cohesive team environment. An open-minded communicator and confident presenter, Colleen is an asset to all who work with her.
~ Margaret Cunningham, Partner, Jacks Communications Group
Colleen was a pure joy to work for and with. She made sure I had all the tools at hand to do my job. I successfully went from part time to full-time Administration under her leadership. Colleen became a mentor and friend during the six years I worked for her. She encouraged me to go beyond my comfort zone and become comfortable there. I am a much more confident person thanks to Colleen. Colleen is a well respected community leader.
~ Charlene Shirk, Former Administrative Officer, Lindsay and District Chamber of Commerce
Colleen is a creative and thoughtful person who often goes above and beyond to get the job done. She takes a proactive mindset to the task at hand and applies all of her skills and knowledge to achieve a successful result.
She is incredibly creative in all aspects of creative communication, has extensive knowledge and experience in writing, proofreading and editing various forms of media. She has a great eye when it comes to design and layout.
In leadership, Colleen applies her extensive knowledge and, draws upon her many years of experience to create a positive and effective team around her. As a team player, she is kind and considerate of everyone's view point and will never hesitate to lend a helping hand to her colleagues. Her experience is a great asset to any organization.
~ Kim Ellis, Owner and Instructor, The Paint Diva