Laura Tulley

I'm a wicked communicator. 

Profile

Assistant Consultant at Hill + Knowlton Strategies Toronto
Public Relations and Communications | Toronto, Canada Area, CA

Summary

Determined to take a creative approach towards traditional and digitally mediated communication practices, for measurable results, and meaningful conversation.

Experience in leading a small department, research direction, event planning, team coordination, and intern mentorship.

Strengths & accomplishments include media relations for consumer clientele and implementing strategic PR practices that result in long-term reputation management.

Using the full kit of tools to gather a community...and have some fun along the way.
Specialties: Public relations writing, editing and formatting, creation of internal communications material, media relations, public speaking and social media engagement resulting in increased editorial coverage

Experience

  • Sept 2012 - Present
    Assistant Consultant / Hill + Knowlton Strategies Toronto
  • May 2012 - Present
    Associate / NATIONAL Public Relations
  • Oct 2011 - Present
    Coordinator / NATIONAL Public Relations
    Consumer Marketing Communications
  • Apr 2010 - Present
    Publicity Coordinator / Toronto Downtown Jazz
    • Responsibilities included to liaise with media outlets, internal and external stakeholders, create media distribution lists, write media releases, coordinate interviews, write grant proposals and intern mentorship • Involved in writing and distributing communications material, including press kit, annual report and grants • Focused on communication with, and coordinating media relations, events, media tours and performances
  • May 2008 - Present
    Promotions Representative/Team Lead / Match Marketing
    • Trained for promoting products and distributing samples around the city of Toronto • Organized a team of people to distribute samples and educate patrons at Toronto events • Responsible for team debrief, daily scheduling, call reports, and supervising staff-client interaction

Education

  • 2010 - 2011
    Ryerson University
    Master in Professional Communication
  • 2009 - 2010
    Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
    Certificate in Corporate Communications
  • 2005 - 2009
    McMaster University
    Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Communication Studies

Additional Information

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