Olivia Crone
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
Dynamic engagement, communications, and program professional with over a decade of progressively responsible experience in stakeholder relations, community programming, major events, volunteer leadership, partnership development, and strategic communications. Proven ability to navigate complex Indigenous governance and non-profit environments while fostering trusted relationships with internal teams, community partners, government representatives, sponsors, and the public. Strong track record of successfully leading multiple initiatives simultaneously, managing budgets and operational priorities effectively, and supporting executive communications. Adept at translating organizational goals into inclusive and measurable engagement activities that drive impact and foster community involvement.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Communications Officer
Métis Nation-Saskatchewan
08.2025 - Current
- Provide strategic communications and engagement support across multiple organizational portfolios, working with leadership and program teams to align initiatives with government priorities and stakeholder needs.
- Develop executive communications, briefing notes, key messages, speeches, speaking notes and stakeholder communications for senior leadership.
- Plan public engagement and promotional communications that increase awareness and participation in province-wide cultural and community programming, including Back to Batoche Days.
- Collaborate across departments to strengthen community outreach, government messaging, program visibility and consistency of organizational communications.
- Manage public-facing digital communications and multimedia storytelling to support accessible, audience-focused engagement.
Events & Experiences Coordinator / Acting Manager
Métis Nation-Saskatchewan
03.2024 - 10.2025
- Led planning and delivery of large-scale, multi-day provincial events, including the Métis Nation Legislative Assembly and Back to Batoche Days, coordinating government representatives, community partners, sponsors, vendors, volunteers and internal teams.
- Managed program logistics, budgets, procurement, contracts, vendors and cross-functional project delivery in a complex, deadline-driven environment.
- Built and stewarded relationships with community organizations, sponsors, vendors and internal stakeholders across Saskatchewan.
- Led volunteer coordination and operational planning to support inclusive, accessible and culturally grounded program delivery.
- Supported citizen engagement for the journey to a modern treaty through the Our Moment campaign, helping communicate self-government priorities and engagement opportunities to citizens and communities.
- Contributed to strategic planning focused on expanding program reach, sustainability and stakeholder participation.
Citizen Support Worker
Métis Nation-Saskatchewan
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Supported citizens in navigating programs and services while building trusted relationships and strengthening community engagement.
- Provided frontline insight to inform program delivery and collaborated across departments to improve service coordination and responsiveness.
Recreation Director
McClure Place Association
06.2015 - 05.2023
- Directed recreation and wellness programming within a non-profit seniors' community, developing activities designed to increase participation, connection and quality of life.
- Managed annual program budgets and secured grant funding to sustain and expand programming.
- Developed collaborative partnerships with health organizations, community groups and other stakeholders to enhance program delivery.
- Recruited, trained and supervised volunteers, strengthening organizational capacity and supporting consistent volunteer stewardship.
- Evaluated community needs and participation to adapt programming and improve engagement outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Communication
Royal Roads University
05-2027
Diploma - Therapeutic Recreation
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
01-2013
Skills
- International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), Member
- Digital Marketing Certification, Blue Moose Media (2023)
- MS Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Website/CMS platforms
- Mondaycom
- Asana
- Event registration platforms
- Social media and digital content management
- Canva
- Adobe Photoshop
- Internal communications
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
- Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Stewardship
- Strategic Communications & Communications Planning
- Community & Indigenous Engagement
- Budget Management, Procurement & Grant-Funded Programs
- Facilitation, Diplomacy & Leadership Through Influence
- Program Development, Delivery & Evaluation
- Partnership Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Event, Volunteer & Program Leadership
- Executive Communications, Briefing Notes & Key Messages
- Digital Engagement, Content Strategy & Basic Analytics
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Communications Officer
Métis Nation-Saskatchewan
08.2025 - Current
Events & Experiences Coordinator / Acting Manager
Métis Nation-Saskatchewan
03.2024 - 10.2025
Citizen Support Worker
Métis Nation-Saskatchewan
05.2023 - 03.2024
Recreation Director
McClure Place Association
06.2015 - 05.2023
Diploma - Therapeutic Recreation
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Communication
Royal Roads University