joanne taylor

manager, communication and vendor outreach, supply

About

I am a communications and stakeholder relations professional with more than 25 years of experience in the public and not-for-profit sectors. Throughout my career I have used thoughtful, strategic communications and outreach activities to facilitate relationship-building with community and sector partners. I have directed capacity-building projects, managed province-wide consultations, organized large-scale events and conferences and led brand identity and collateral development. I am an experienced manager of small and medium-sized teams. I am also a well-reviewed speaker, moderator and facilitator, and have presented at a number of conferences both in Canada and Europe. A life-long volunteer, I currently give my time as a mentor for a young women's leadership organization. I am also a member of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).

Country

canada

City

toronto

Industry

government administration

Skill

issues management, event management, writing/editing, strategic communications, media relations, non profits, event planning, public speaking, corporate communications, marketing communications, policy analysis, community engagement, strategic planning, internal communications, community outreach, public relations, program management, nonprofits, public policy, policy, press releases, editing, government, research, newsletters, marketing, nonprofit organizations

Experience

manager, communication and vendor outreach, supply

manager, communication and vendor outreach, supply chain ontario

ontario ministry of government and consumer services

2017-10 - Present · 9 yrs

strategic communications planner

ontario ministry of natural resources and forestry

2014-1 - 2015-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Partnered with ministry clients to develop and implement integrated communications plans, issues management plans and marketing initiatives that support government strategic objectives. Worked closely with program and policy staff to profile research, education and conservation programs designed to promote healthy, sustainable ecosystems and conserve biodiversity.

stakeholder relations and strategic communications

independent communications consultant

2013-1 - 2015-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Developed communications and stakeholder relations plans, advised on issues management and strategic planning, and provided marketing research for clients in the affordable housing, community services, and hospitality industries.

manager, partnerships and outreach

housing services corporation

2010-1 - 2013-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Oversaw issues management, corporate events and community and stakeholder relations for a non-profit that provides business solutions for the Ontario housing sector. Led the development of a client and stakeholder engagement strategy, managed sponsorship policies, internal communications and relationships with housing and non-profit community partners.

marketing and communications officer

housing services corporation

2008-1 - 2010-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Developed communications plans, marketing tools and products for corporation and its subsidiaries incuding website content and collateral. Organized events and tradeshow presence at conferences, wrote media releases, analyzed housing policy.

communications representative

city of toronto

2002-1 - 2008-1 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Researched, wrote, edited and co-ordinated production of all print and electronic information including policies, guidelines news releases and training materials. Responded to inquiries from the public, media and various levels of government. Designed and maintained processes and electronic systems to monitor emerging issues and track inquiries, correspondence, and housing provider training.

information officer

university of toronto

1995-1 - 2002-1 · 7 yrs 1 mo

Managed events and research symposia for a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre. Designed reports, web content, brochures and newsletters. Advised media and stakeholders regarding programs, events, key research faculty, and available resources. Managed consultant contracts and work products.

stakeholder management project lead

ontario ministry of government and consumer services

2015-1 - 2016-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Led project teams to develop stakeholder engagement strategies, events and communications for partners in the innovation procurement sector. Worked across ministries to provide content expertise for such varied products as requests for proposals (RFPs), strategic communications plans, digital strategies, news releases and transfer payment agreements (TPAs). Developed and managed exceptional relationships with broader public sector organizations and partners in the supply chain, procurement, education and medical technology sectors. Conducted research, wrote policy documents and presented briefings on divisional priorities such as the OntarioBuys program, trade agreement implementation and commissioning.