Orli Joseph

Manager, Public Affairs @ Heart & Stroke

About

Strategic communications professional with excellent interpersonal and diplomacy skills, who builds and maintains strong relationships to drive complex projects to successful completion. Proven ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple tasks, working in fast-paced environments with extremely tight deadlines. Known for having superior networking skills, creating and maintaining strong relationships with media outlets, stakeholders, and government officials. Reputation as a resourceful team player who is also able to work independently, with limited or no supervision.

Country

Canada

City

Greater Toronto Area

Industry

Government Relations

Skill

Politics, Political Campaigns, Public Policy, Public Relations, Policy Analysis, Speech Writing, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Social Media, Political Communication, Event Management, Nonprofits, Stakeholder Relations, Corporate Communications, Government Relations, Foreign Affairs, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Media Relations

Experience

Manager, Public Affairs

Heart & Stroke

2023-11 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Senior Specialist for Government Relations & Public Affairs

Heart & Stroke

2016-11 - 2023-12 · 7 yrs 2 mos

Toronto, Canada Area

Communications & Policy Advisor to the Parliamentary Secretary

Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada

2014-2 - 2015-11 · 1 yr 10 mos

Ottawa, Ontario

Provided strategic communications and policy advice to the Parliamentary Secretary. Served as primary contact to Parliamentary Secretary, managed internal and external relations in a fast-paced, high volume environment. Drafted, reviewed, edited, and approved communications products, such as speeches, press releases, and statements to be delivered in the House of Commons, ensuring all products and messaging were of the highest standard. Improved operations, ensuring that the Parliamentary Secretary had all communications and briefing products before: attending on international travel; delivering speeches in the House of Commons; as well as attending events and media interviews.

Executive Assistant to the Minister of State (Sport)

Government of Canada

2011-6 - 2014-2 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Ottawa, Ontario

Drafted, revised, and finalized communications products (speaking notes, talking points, media advisories, press releases, letters, speeches); advising the Minister on correspondence, invitations, media lines, and stakeholder requests. Provided thorough research, analysis, and recommendations to the Minister, Senior Ministry staffers, as well as Constituency Office Team Members.

Special Assistant to the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

House of Commons of Canada Chambre des communes du Canada

2011 - 2011

Ottawa, Canada

Provided analytical research and strategic recommendations to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, drafting questions and statements, preparing notes, documents, speeches, and pre/post committee reports.