Strategic Public Relations & Communications Manager

Michelle Raoul Winters BA, BPR

www.linkedin.com/pub/michelle-raoul/34/a7b/24b

**** * **** ******, *** 21-111 Houston, Texas, 77081

832-***-**** *******@*******.***

Recently Relocated to Houston

A seasoned Communications Specialist experienced working as in-house counsel, providing senior managers with strategic advice and direction on issues management, crisis communications, internal and external communications, media relations, reputation management, social media management, and more

Experience working in a Top Secret Security environment.

Media Relations Trainer at the Canadian Police College

Three time National “Innovative Communications Award” winner, Royal Canadian Mounted Police

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

September 2014 to Present – Career Transition and Relocation

Transitioned out of PR work in a policing environment; pursued personal interests (hiking, over-night trekking, travel, dog rescue); relocation preparations; engaged in professional development opportunities; did some consulting with non-profits and startup companies; moved to Houston; volunteer work. Currently seeking employment, permanent or contract.

May 2001 – September 2014 Senior Communications Strategist, Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Strategic/Crisis Communications advice and direction to senior management on a variety of provincial and national initiatives including Issues Management and Change Management

Project Manager for Communications elements of a variety of local, National and International initiatives

Marketing, annual reports, internal communications, advertising, photography, newsletters, speeches, presentation production, special event planning/management, Internet/Intranet development, design, writing and editing

Media Relations – training, advice, analysis, key messaging, news conference coordination, spokesperson responsibilities

February 1999 – May 2001 Marketing Communications Coordinator, League Data

Investor Relations – AGM coordination, financial reports to stakeholders, annual reports, quarterly reports

Speech writing, presentation production, project management, event management

Marketing/promotional material for new products and services, training calendars,

Intranet writing and management for a highly focused target audience

Advertising, media buying, and copy writing

November 1998 – February 1999 (contract) Communications Coordinator, Nova Scotia Environmental Health Center

Communications planning and strategies, budget management

Editor of an environmentally sensitive newsletter (acid free paper, vegetable based inks, off-gassing of print material before distribution)

Interviewing, writing, editing, photography, working with graphic designers, brochure production

Responded to media and public enquiries, coordinated interviews with local and national radio, television and print outlets

February 1997 – November 1998 (contract) Information Officer, Nova Scotia Provincial Government

Developed Ministerial responses to policy issues on economic development, tourism, transportation, public works

Coordinated specialty reports including Monthly Labour Force Survey Analysis, departmental budget presentations, Federal Budget Overview, Minister’s and Premier’s briefing books

Coordinated compliance with and responses to requests under the Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act; facilitated issues management and communications planning for these requests.

EDUCATION AND OTHER TRAINING

Mount St Vincent University, Halifax, NS, CANADA

Bachelor of Public Relations, December 1996

University College of Cape Breton, Sydney, NS, CANADA

Bachelor of Arts in English, May 1993

French Immersion Training, Alliance Francaise, Sept 2010 - May 2011

Advanced Police Media Relations Training, Stanton & Assoc. 2006

Crisis Communications Training, Privy Council Office, Government of Canada, February 2003

Web Writing for the On-line Editor, MSVU, March 2001

PageMaker 6.5, Henson College, May 1999

Photoshop 5.0, PBSC Computer Training Centre, April 1999

Interpreting Census Data, Statistics Canada, October 1997

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Volunteer, Dalmatian Rescue of North Texas, March 2015 to present

Kitchen Volunteer, Hope Cottage, January 2010 – December 2014

Founder & Coordinator, Atlantic Canada Dalmatian Rescue, 1996 to present

Chair, Volunteer Committee, Drive for Hope, golf fundraiser for Hope Cottage, 2013

Volunteer Dog Care Attendant, Metro SPCA, 2011

Social Media Coordinator, Hope Cottage, 2011 -2012

Social Media Coordinator, Halifax Rainmen Basketball, 2009-10 season

Member, Canadian Parents for French, 2009 - 2011

Member, Beechville Lakeside Timberlea School Student Advisory Committee, 2006-07

Media Relations Assistant, Swiss Air Flight 111 crash, Media Relations Centre, September 1998

Media Relations Assistant, White House Press Centre, Halifax G-7 Summit, June 1995

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