Jay Millington
Experienced Communications Professional
Vineland,ON
Summary
Communications Manager with over 12 years of experience in government, non-profit, and private sectors, seeking to leverage broad communications expertise with the right organization. Proven track record in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement, enhancing storytelling through collaboration and diverse perspectives. Expertise in leading communications initiatives that drive organizational goals and further community relations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Communications
Dan Muys, Member of Parliament
Binbrook, ON
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed cross-functional teams to produce high-quality content across multiple platforms, including social media, household mailers and e-newsletters.
- Cultivated stakeholder relationships and organized a database of contacts within the organization's network for future outreach initiatives.
- Prepared monthly reports detailing progress made on various projects related to communications objectives.
- Formulated SOPs to boost efficiency and accuracy in operations, particularly benefiting new hires and interns.
- Administered and enhanced MP’s WordPress website while managing constituent email outreach via MailChimp.
- Cultivated teamwork and collaboration across previously siloed staff.
Senior Consultant
testerdigital
Vineland (Remote), ON
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Constructed and enhanced client websites through application of proprietary client-specific templates.
- Constructed comprehensive user documentation and training materials.
- Created and refined short-form video content for client utilization.
- Identified new business prospects to enhance company growth.
Communications and Advocacy Manager (Contract)
Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians
Guelph (Hybrid), ON
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Designed and reviewed annual communications strategy alongside budget management for related projects.
- Developed and implemented government relations and advocacy strategies, focusing on provincial government to advance organizational mission and goals.
- Led public awareness initiative resulting in 7x boost in target page views.
- Mobilized stakeholders to advance strategic advocacy initiatives.
Communications Advisor
Ontario Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Cultural Industries
Toronto, ON
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Managed daily content production (photo/video) during provincial tours.
- Produced speeches, podcast scripts, and messaging for stakeholders.
- Facilitated weekly informative webinar events for different industries under the ministry's umbrella, and advised on messaging during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manager, Communications
Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association
Mississauga, ON
02.2014 - 10.2016
- Collaborated within cross-functional team to design and execute diverse association member communications and events.
- Elevated magazine ad sales by 17% while serving as Editor-in-Chief of AVENUES
- Compiled a 140-page SOURCE BOOK annually, achieving 18% cost reduction
- Secured positive earned media coverage throughout Ontario
- Organized and acted as Member Liaison and Secretary for various committee meetings.
Tourism & Marketing Coordinator
Town of Inuvik
Inuvik, NT
10.2013 - 01.2014
- Created Inuvik Tourism social media channels and grew them through unique content showcasing local attractions, food, events, and people, and involving the town's residents in amplifying our messages beyond our town, south of the Arctic Circle, and around the world.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to create travel packages to enhance event attendance and tourism.
- Promoted Inuvik as a 'Bucket List Destination' to ignite curiosity and inspire research and planning for potential visitors.
- Managed complex issues among diverse cultural groups to enhance inclusion and collaboration between Inuvialuit, Gwich'in, and non-indigenous residents and vendors.
- Designed distinctive tourism brand identity and guidelines highlighting northern treeline elements.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Corporate Communications
Sheridan College
Oakville, ON01.2013
Skills
- Strategic communications planning
- Project management and leadership
- Adherence to Canadian Press Style Guide
- Dynamic social media strategy and management
- Crisis communication planning
- Budget management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Government relations and advocacy strategy
- Media relations
- Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Acrobat, Audition)
- Compelling writing and detailed editing skills
- Website administration (WordPress)
- Video production and editing
- Photography and editing
- Print layout for publications
Certification
- Successfully completed Canadian Public Relations Society's (CPRS) Public Relations Knowledge (PRK) exam
- Adobe InDesign CC Complete
- Adobe InDesign Long Documents
Languages
French
Limited
Spanish
Elementary
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