Portfolio
Communitech

The challenge:

Translate Government of Canada research on The Future of Work and Learning into industry training and skill development during a global pandemic.

The solution:

Built and delivered an ongoing Communications Sprint program called Communicate with Clarity for tech founders and business leaders.

Result:

100% of attendees reported they would be able to apply the course learnings in their workplace and 100% of attendees rated Paula’s facilitation as “Highly Effective” or “Exceptional”


United Way of Waterloo Region Communities

The challenge:

Create compelling annual campaign materials and amplify the organization’s thought leadership profile

The solution:

Led annual campaign communications for two years; Supported the executive director with leadership communications deliverables including ghost-writing an issues- based monthly column for a news publication.

Result:

Increased leadership profile and new community partnerships


Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada

The challenge:

Create a stand-out campaign for Giving Tuesday and National Giving Month to demonstrate national impact and elicit donor support

The solution:

Developed the ‘Brain Train’ campaign consisting of direct appeals to prospective donors each Tuesday in December. Using a Polar Express themed virtual train, the Foundation travelled the country, sharing stories from Canadian brain tumour survivors.

Result:

Significant increase in donations


Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region

The challenge:

Make teen girls and young women more aware of the dangers of dating violence and abuse

The Solution:

Developed ‘Prince Harming’ campaign concept and advised on campaign execution. The campaign included coasters and washroom stall posters placed in bars and restaurants, a series of YouTube videos, and a custom song written and performed by a local singer-songwriter.

Result:

Campaign increased awareness and generated news coverage


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