I am a curious and creative problem-solver with extensive experience in policy, strategic coordination, communications, and engagement. I have a demonstrated ability to lead and drive teams to deliver high-quality products.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Advisor to the Inspector General – Inspectorate of Policing
Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General
07.2023 - Current
Oversees the development of an external website for a new policing oversight body, working with an external professional agency.
Leads and facilitates division-wide strategic planning and priorities setting.
Provides advice support to executives on the development of tools, products and processes in preparation for new responsibilities the division will take on when new policing legislation goes into force.
Senior Policy Advisor – Strategic Policy, Research and Innovation Division
Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General
08.2022 - 07.2023
Led strategic policy initiatives such as regulatory amendments from concept development through to product delivery.
Provided briefings and advice to support evidence-based decision making.
Worked collaboratively with colleagues throughout the ministry and government to ensure a coherent approach to all files, including the meaningful and effective application of legal, human rights, accessibility, trauma-informed, Indigenous and anti-racism lenses.
Strategic Advisor – Strategic Policy, Research and Innovation Division
Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General
09.2021 - 08.2022
Provided leadership and coordination in the planning and provision of advice, research, analysis and recommendations to inform the ministry's strategic policy agenda.
Provided strategic advice and support to the Assistant Deputy Minister and leaders within the division by managing relationships with Deputy Ministers' staff, coordinating process improvement initiatives and ensuring quality control of critical divisional products and services.
Engaged in active problem-solving, negotiating and collaboration on behalf of the division.
Manager, Marketing, Digital and Internal Communications
Ontario Ministry of Finance
03.2021 - 08.2021
Managed an eight-member team composed of web technicians, librarians and communications strategists.
Oversaw a paid marketing campaign in collaboration with a creative agency and Cabinet Office.
Led the production and launch of marketing and digital products for the 2021 Ontario Budget.
Engaged in hiring, contract renewal, coaching and other HR practices.
Senior Strategic Advisor to the Deputy Solicitor General
Ministry of the Solicitor General
08.2019 - 03.2021
Led key ministry files including the Ontario government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and the Reopening Ontario Act (A Flexible Response to COVID-19).
Created materials to support the Solicitor General at frequent Cabinet meetings throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Assigned, approved and provided feedback on materials to many divisions in the ministry.
Played a key role in the policy development process working with policy, Cabinet, communications and program areas throughout the ministry at all levels, up to and including Deputy Ministers and senior MO staff.
Handled highly confidential and politically sensitive information with professionalism, tact and diplomacy.
Senior Communications Advisor
Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
01.2017 - 01.2019
Led coordination among nine government ministries in a unique dual-reporting role (Communications and Anti-Human Trafficking Coordination Office).
Led the @StopTrafficking/@FinAuTrafic twitter channels; designed and executed a social media campaign that resulted in the #2 top trending hashtag in Canada.
Worked with creative services agencies on public awareness initiatives, including a cutting-edge web simulation tool to educate youth about how traffickers target, lure and groom victims, as well as an Indigenous-focused campaign that involved engagement with two Ending Violence Against Indigenous Women committees.
Senior Strategic Communications Coordinator
Ministry of the Solicitor General
01.2011 - 01.2017
Led social media for the ministry.
Planned and executed major provincial announcements.
Planned a series of high-profile public consultations on street checks.
Led staff engagement initiatives and mentored an OIP intern.
Acted as Emergency Information Officer on a 24/7 on-call rotation.
Senior Promotions and Communications Coordinator
City of Toronto
01.2009 - 01.2011
Responsible for media relations as well as internal and external communications for the Parks, Forestry and Recreation and Long-Term Care Homes and Services divisions.
Media Relations and Public Information Coordinator
Toronto Emergency Medical Services
01.2007 - 01.2009
Media spokesperson, responsible for all internal and external communications.
Hired and guided the work of junior staff.
Various roles
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
01.2002 - 01.2007
Reporter/Editor, CBC Radio Northeastern Ontario (Sudbury)
Joan Donaldson Scholar and Associate Producer, CBC Television and CBC Newsworld
Daily TV news reporter (CBC Ottawa), chase producer (CBC Newsworld) and associate producer (CBC On Demand)
Contributed documentary to Definitely Not the Opera.
Education
Master of Journalism -
Carleton University
01.2004
Master of Arts - Linguistics
Northwestern University
01.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
McGill University
01.1997
Skills
Policy development
Policy coordination
Public and stakeholder engagement
Creating and delivering briefing products
Communications
Clear writing
Managing, mentoring and coaching
Languages
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Strategic Advisor to the Inspector General – Inspectorate of Policing
Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General
07.2023 - Current
Senior Policy Advisor – Strategic Policy, Research and Innovation Division
Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General
08.2022 - 07.2023
Strategic Advisor – Strategic Policy, Research and Innovation Division
Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General
09.2021 - 08.2022
Manager, Marketing, Digital and Internal Communications
Ontario Ministry of Finance
03.2021 - 08.2021
Senior Strategic Advisor to the Deputy Solicitor General
Ministry of the Solicitor General
08.2019 - 03.2021
Senior Communications Advisor
Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
01.2017 - 01.2019
Senior Strategic Communications Coordinator
Ministry of the Solicitor General
01.2011 - 01.2017
Senior Promotions and Communications Coordinator
City of Toronto
01.2009 - 01.2011
Media Relations and Public Information Coordinator
Financial Analyst at Justice Sector Corporate Management Services Branch: Ministry of Attorney General & Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor GeneralFinancial Analyst at Justice Sector Corporate Management Services Branch: Ministry of Attorney General & Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.