james howe

food delivery driver

About

James Howe is a transformative nonprofit leader who is passionate about making his community and world the best they can be. He is a strategic thinker who is able to identify the core identity of an organization, its implications and how to proceed to embrace it. As a recognized expert in nonprofit communications including social media, James helps many organizations to deliver their mission and strive for their vision. James has completed all ten courses in the Senior Leadership and Management in the Not-For-Profit Sector at Conestoga College. He is open to opportunities outside the non-profit sector that take advantage of his transferable skills and knowledge. Positions that make use of his knowledge of urban issues and his community network are particularly of interest.

Country

canada

City

kitchener

Industry

non-profit organization management

Skill

strategic communications, media relations, marketing communications, social media, public relations, blogging, nonprofits, public speaking, facebook, community outreach, leadership, marketing, press releases, social media marketing, editing, copy editing, writing, social networking, internal communications, content development, communications strategy, creative direction, online marketing, community development, strategy, crisis communications, fundraising, reputation management, social media measurement, publicity, communications planning, copywriting, promotions, event management, publications, content strategy, web content management, event planning, newsletters, creative problem solving, wordpress, twitter, non profits, web content, community relations, creative strategy, creative writing, email marketing, volunteer management, advertising

Experience

food delivery driver

uber

2018-11 - Present · 7 yrs 10 mos

board of directors

jm drama registry theatre

1998-1 - 2003-1 · 5 yrs 1 mo

communications and marketing associate

city of kitchener

2011-5 - 2011-9 · 5 mos

communications officer

university of waterloo

2002-7 - 2003-5 · 11 mos

communications specialist

creative options

1998-7 - 1999-12 · 1 yr 6 mos

executive assistant to john english, m.p., kitchener

parliament of canada

1993-12 - 1997-5 · 3 yrs 6 mos

communications and issue marketing coordinator

daily bread food bank

2004-8 - 2006-3 · 1 yr 8 mos

director of communications

ymcas of cambridge & kitchener-waterloo

2006-3 - 2010-4 · 4 yrs 2 mos

chief idea guy

communicate & howe!

2010-5 - Present · 16 yrs 4 mos

interim communications manager

reep green solutions

2015-7 - 2018-1 · 2 yrs 7 mos

I used an integrated marketing communications strategy to launch the a pilot program: Home Energy Coach. I demonstrated my project management expertise leading the organization of the annual awards event on November 12. Current contract is until April 30, 2016.