EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Master Communicator / Tireless Investigator / Technical Translator
I am a highly motivated communicator and stakeholder connecter with 10+ years of international experience, focusing on mining, economics, and ESG compliance. My work has appeared in Reuters, Nuclear Energy Insider, Mining Magazine, CIM Magazine, S&P Global Mining, VICE, The New Statesman, and The Guardian, among others. I have worked in Canada, the UK, France, Belgium, and the US on multinational teams, and have brought a wide range of stakeholder perspectives into my work.
Master Communicator: I have sourced and interviewed Canadian premiers, MPs, and government officials from 12+ countries. I have also put scientists, mining CEOs, VC investors, and government functionaries at ease while establishing a rapport and gleaning an understanding of their perspectives.
Technical Translator: My deep understanding of technical and scientific terms and approaches within mining operations means I can translate complex technical and scientific concepts into plain language to a wide sector of stakeholders to keep communications clear and direct.
Tireless Investigator: My dogged pursuit of information and incisive research skills have ensured that I am fully prepared for all critical discussions, which builds trust and improves relationship-building.
SKILLS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
Personal Goal Pursuit, Community Involvement January 2023 – present
Short career break to work with community and environmentally focused organisations.
Deputy Editor, Mining Magazine, Aspermont, Montreal October 2021 – December 2022
Regular Contributor April 2017 - present
Aspermont is a UK-based publisher of mining magazines, reports, and research.
Acting Bureau Chief, MergerMarket, Paris, France September 2019 – September 2021
ION Analytics owns Mergermarket, a newswire covering M&A in international markets.
Communications Consultant, Levin Sources, Paris, France September 2018 – September 2019
Levin Sources is a consultancy aiding companies in sustainably developing mineral value chains.
Senior Communications Officer, ICMM, London, UK February 2017 – April 2018
ICMM is a mining industry association advising miners on improving sustainable development.
Communications Advisor, Deloitte, Brussels September 2016 – February 2017
Deloitte UK provides advisory services to British companies.
Canadian Mining Correspondent, S&P Global, Halifax/Montreal May 2013 – June 2016
S&P Global is a news agency covering several industries.
Managing Editor, Central Asia Newswire, Managing Editor, Washington April 2010 – May 2013
Central Asia Newswire was a daily newswire covering policy and economics in Central Asian states.
Parliamentary Researcher, House of Commons, London October 2007 – October 2008
I served as a researcher for the late Labour MP Michael Meacher.
Adjunct Professor, Political Science City University of New York (CUNY) May 2005 – May 2007
CUNY Staten Island is a four-year degree-granting university in New York.
E D U C A T I O N
Master of Arts (MA), Environmental Journalism, City University London 2008
Master of Arts (MA), Political Science, McGill University 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science, Marist College 2003
VOLUNTEER
Master Communicator / Tireless Investigator / Technical Translator
I am a highly motivated communicator and stakeholder connecter with 10+ years of international experience, focusing on mining, economics, and ESG compliance. My work has appeared in Reuters, Nuclear Energy Insider, Mining Magazine, CIM Magazine, S&P Global Mining, VICE, The New Statesman, and The Guardian, among others. I have worked in Canada, the UK, France, Belgium, and the US on multinational teams, and have brought a wide range of stakeholder perspectives into my work.
Master Communicator: I have sourced and interviewed Canadian premiers, MPs, and government officials from 12+ countries. I have also put scientists, mining CEOs, VC investors, and government functionaries at ease while establishing a rapport and gleaning an understanding of their perspectives.
Technical Translator: My deep understanding of technical and scientific terms and approaches within mining operations means I can translate complex technical and scientific concepts into plain language to a wide sector of stakeholders to keep communications clear and direct.
Tireless Investigator: My dogged pursuit of information and incisive research skills have ensured that I am fully prepared for all critical discussions, which builds trust and improves relationship-building.
SKILLS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
- Quadrilingual: English (Native), French (Fluent), Italian (Intermediate), Spanish (reading capacity)
- Deep expertise in mining and the industry’s ESG challenges
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-cultural communication and awareness
- Community/Government Outreach
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Effortless Public Speaker
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
Personal Goal Pursuit, Community Involvement January 2023 – present
Short career break to work with community and environmentally focused organisations.
- Community Development: Elected to Table du Quartier Outremont Board of Directors, which works with stakeholders to build stronger ties between Hasidic Jewish and secular residents in Outremont
- Environment: Appointed Research Lead for environmental group For Our Kids-Montreal, co-author of report presented to City of Montreal on how building codes should be updated to meet green objectives
Deputy Editor, Mining Magazine, Aspermont, Montreal October 2021 – December 2022
Regular Contributor April 2017 - present
Aspermont is a UK-based publisher of mining magazines, reports, and research.
- Diplomatic approach in interviewing: Research and interview stakeholders in standards sectors, voluntary initiatives, NGOs, community organisations and mining companies to accurately present viewpoints
- Mining research: Research and wrote evidence-based reports on new sustainability demands and their impact on mining, processing, and development
- Presentations: Interviewed technical representatives for webinars reaching 5,000+ viewers
- Collaboration: Worked in 2-person team to produce monthly magazine within 15-day cycles; worked with wide range of contributors to meet deadlines and provide substantive content.
Acting Bureau Chief, MergerMarket, Paris, France September 2019 – September 2021
ION Analytics owns Mergermarket, a newswire covering M&A in international markets.
- Identify and interview CEOs: Negotiated and collaborated with hundreds of French C-suite executives to attain one-on-one interviews concerning future company strategy and financial plans
- Monitor policy changes: Researched and wrote reports on how changes in economic policy impacted French companies and their merger, acquisition, and expansion plans
- Coordinate bureau production: Increased subscriber count by 12% by increasing articles and profiles of over 200+ CEOs operating in the French market
- French language: Conducted interviews and research in French
Communications Consultant, Levin Sources, Paris, France September 2018 – September 2019
Levin Sources is a consultancy aiding companies in sustainably developing mineral value chains.
- Project assistance: Collaborated with staff to ensure completion of European Partnership for Responsible Minerals Due Diligence Hub by deadline
- Communications: Consolidated technical information into accessible infographics and reports for presentations
- Editing: Edited scientific and technical blogs for readability and grammar
Senior Communications Officer, ICMM, London, UK February 2017 – April 2018
ICMM is a mining industry association advising miners on improving sustainable development.
- Collaboration: Worked with communications team to plan, produce, and promote global campaign on sustainability and responsible mining
- Stakeholder engagement: Served as first point of contact for member mining companies providing feedback on proposed global advocacy campaign, diplomatically explained presented ICMM-led approaches
- Policy Monitoring: Monitored global mining policy, coordinated social media activity
Communications Advisor, Deloitte, Brussels September 2016 – February 2017
Deloitte UK provides advisory services to British companies.
- Research: Investigate IT demands of EU body to build pitch for services
- Interviewing: Connect with EU officials to discuss IT pain points and determine service requirements
- Collaborate: Work with internal team to craft winning pitch and overview of Deloitte services
Canadian Mining Correspondent, S&P Global, Halifax/Montreal May 2013 – June 2016
S&P Global is a news agency covering several industries.
- Engagement : Interviewed 400+ diverse stakeholders to understand perspectives and concerns
- Research: Researched and wrote 100+ articles on mining legislation, sustainability, scientific challenges
- Policy Monitoring: Remained alert to national and regional developments to inform coverage
Managing Editor, Central Asia Newswire, Managing Editor, Washington April 2010 – May 2013
Central Asia Newswire was a daily newswire covering policy and economics in Central Asian states.
- Research: Researched and wrote 150+ articles on Central Asian water, energy, and industrial policy
- Communications: Managed publication schedule and all social media promoting publication
Parliamentary Researcher, House of Commons, London October 2007 – October 2008
I served as a researcher for the late Labour MP Michael Meacher.
- Research: I prepared reports on weaknesses in the British economy and social mobility
- Stakeholder Engagement: I created connections between our office and top researchers and activists in the social mobility field
Adjunct Professor, Political Science City University of New York (CUNY) May 2005 – May 2007
CUNY Staten Island is a four-year degree-granting university in New York.
- Teaching: Taught 10 courses on introduction to political science, US government, international relations
- Speaking: Regularly presented lessons to 40+ students and participated in panels
E D U C A T I O N
Master of Arts (MA), Environmental Journalism, City University London 2008
Master of Arts (MA), Political Science, McGill University 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science, Marist College 2003
- College’s first-ever Rhodes Scholarship nominee
- Worked as parliamentary researcher for Scottish National Party
VOLUNTEER
- Policy Researcher and report-writer: For Our Kids environmental organisation, Montreal
- Board Member: Table de quartier d’Outremont (Organisation managing community engagement activities)
- Member, 100 Women Who Care Montreal, fundraising group for local non-profit organisations
