Kimberley Howland
Fredericton,NB
Summary
Accomplished professional with nearly two decades of experience in grammatical, punctuation, and syntax considerations across various publication styles. Detail-oriented writer and editor known for consistently delivering projects on time. Skilled in writing and editing for a range of mediums, including print and online platforms.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Communications Manager
Moodie, Inc.
08.2021 - 02.2024
- Studied industry trends and contributed to communication initiatives which raised brand awareness and amplified social media impact; contributed to production of PR and marketing assets;
- Developed key message frameworks to ensure consistent messaging across all channels and touchpoints within organization;
- Actively engaged in developing and editing written content for publication using social media platforms;
- Authored Moodie, Inc's 2022 Business Plan, to serve as an Action Plan, Roadmap, and Business Performance Tool; created Moodie's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan to ensure personnel policies and processes related to Moodie, Inc are equitable and inclusive, and mitigate bias against any marginalized or underrepresented groups;
- Skilled in writing persuasive grant and funding applications, complete with supporting documentation.
Program Officer
New Brunswick Multicultural Council
07.2009 - 09.2010
- Responsible for diagnostic phase of provincial stakeholder research project identifying sector-specific barriers experienced by newcomer nurses seeking employment in New Brunswick;
- In addition to project-specific activities, the Council required resource development and website updates; writing & editing of reports and proposals; public representation and community engagement; and identification and recruitment of key stakeholders;
- Establishment of online newsletter which connected all Multicultural Associations around province and encouraged sense of community and commitment.
Executive Director
Planned Parenthood Fredericton
08.2002 - 08.2006
- Responsible for planning, organization, and direction of non profit organization’s operations and programs, ensuring resources were managed and developed to meet on site service requirements;
- Acted as public speaker and public relations representative for organization in ways that strengthen its profile;
- Wrote and edited all correspondence, grant and funding proposals, organization promotional materials, and Annual Reports;
- Established, fostered, and managed key relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to drive community development through public interaction and advocated for policy changes at national and provincial level.
Project Manager
Let’s Talk: A Sexual Health Primer for Parents
09.2003 - 09.2005
- Project Manager of two-year, federally funded sexual health education project aimed at educating parents about adolescent sexual health issues, as well as introducing interactive tools and effective communication strategies;
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results;
- Wrote curriculum for parents of middle school children to accompany revisions being made to abstinence-based sexual health curriculum of time;
- Generated media campaign to increase awareness of youth sexual health and support revision of New Brunswick's public policies impacting youth.
Education
French Second Language Training -
New Brunswick Community College
Fredericton, NB01.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Women’s Studies
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB01.1994
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Content Development
- Editing and proofreading
- Strong grammar knowledge
- Meticulous speller
- Fact-checking
- Error spotting
- Error Correction
Technological Proficiencies
- Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- SharePoint
- Google Docs/Slides/Sheets
- Asana
- Figma
- Miro
- Slack
- Market Explorer
- Canva
- Photoshop
- Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Chat
Usability Testing Proficiencies
- Accessibility
- Bug Fix & Bug Report Confirmation
- Bug Type Assessment
- Exploratory
- Reproductions
- Regression
- Streaming
- Test Case & Session
- User Story
Certification
- Semrush: SEO Principles
- Hubspot Academy: Social Media Marketing
- Google Academy: Google & G4U Analytics
- NBCC: French Intermediate B+
Workshops Seminars Attended
- Assertiveness Training & Self-Defense for Women
- NBMC Newcomer Integration Conference: Strengthening Relationships Between Public, Private and Non-Profit Sectors
- Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHP) Symposium: Beyond the Barriers, Registered Nurses Professional Development Centre (RNPDC)
- Dialogue on Strengthening Support for Youth in New Brunswick
- Governance, Accountability, and Embracing Change, Planned Parenthood Federation of Canada
- Organizational Strategic Planning as Vice President of NGO
Committee Involvement
- Past Member of the "Building Capacity for Family Literacy" steering committee, a project of the Family Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick
- Past Member of the Women's Network PEI Advisory Committee on a project which successfully provided youth and stakeholders an opportunity to enhance communication and increase knowledge on issues effecting overall youth wellness
- Past Member of a National Advisory Committee created to sustain, train and support youth to advocate for health issues at a national level through the development of a National Youth Leadership Strategy
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Communications Manager
Moodie, Inc.
08.2021 - 02.2024
Program Officer
New Brunswick Multicultural Council
07.2009 - 09.2010
Project Manager
Let’s Talk: A Sexual Health Primer for Parents
09.2003 - 09.2005
Executive Director
Planned Parenthood Fredericton
08.2002 - 08.2006
French Second Language Training -
New Brunswick Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Women’s Studies
University of New Brunswick
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