Heather Bissonnette
Vancouver
Summary
Dynamic communications professional with proven success at BC Infrastructure Benefits, enhancing stakeholder engagement through strategic initiatives. Adept in team leadership and project management, I excel in fostering relationships and delivering high-quality content. My attention to detail and effective communication skills drive impactful results in collaborative environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist, Communications & Stakeholder Relations
BC Infrastructure Benefits
11.2022 - Current
- Develops and executes communications strategies to enhance stakeholder engagement
- Manages public relations initiatives to promote organizational goals
- Leads the integrated engagement strategy across three departments to strengthen community relations
Manager, Visual Effects
Parallax Film Productions
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Collaborated with directors and producers to design and implement creative visual strategies for projects
- Led a team of six graphic designers and assistant editors to create high-quality visual content for two documentary series for Disney/National Geographic & Smithsonian
- Fostered relationships with external vendors to enhance resource availability for large scale production
Producer & Writer
Athabasca University
05.2015 - 07.2017
- Conceptualized and managed production of 45 high-quality marketing videos.
- Published feature-length articles highlighting faculty, business professionals, and students.
- Oversaw budget management and invoicing procedures to ensure financial accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, legal requirements, safety protocols during all stages of production.
Producer
Recoil Creative Group/Wild TV
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Led brainstorming sessions with creative teams to develop unique story concepts that resonated with target audiences.
- Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing, to ensure a polished final product.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Coordinated logistics, schedules, and talent management for smooth production flow and optimal results.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Writing & History
Diploma - Broadcast Media & Communications
Leadership Program - Emerging Leaders
06-2025
Certificate - Risk Management
03-2025
Business Communications Workshop - Business Writing - "Write To Be Read"
03-2024
Certificate - Business Management Skills
11-2023
Skills
- Team leadership and project management
- Multitasking and organization
- Effective communication and relationship building
- Documentation management
- Customer relations
- Business reporting
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Specialist, Communications & Stakeholder Relations - BC Infrastructure Benefits
11.2022 - Current
Manager, Visual Effects - Parallax Film Productions
08.2017 - 11.2019
Producer & Writer - Athabasca University
05.2015 - 07.2017
Producer - Recoil Creative Group/Wild TV
04.2015 - 04.2016
University of Victoria - Bachelor of Arts, Professional Writing & History
British Columbia Institute of Technology - Diploma, Broadcast Media & Communications
Minerva - Leadership Program, Emerging Leaders
Veritas - Certificate, Risk Management
Kwela Leadership & Talent Management - Business Communications Workshop, Business Writing - "Write To Be Read"
Langara College - Certificate, Business Management Skills
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