JONATHAN D. HAMEL

Resume

Communications Advisor
Behavioural Health Foundation
2009 - Present

Oversee, update and maintain the corporate communications, internal security response and strategic plans and policies.
Web master for organization's website.
Editor and coordinator of quarterly newsletter, OutFront.
Design, coordinate and produce relevant brand, marketing and advertising campaign materials.
Aid in the writing of various funding proposals.
Member of Management Committee.
Advise senior management and Board concerning best practices in media and public relations.
Public relations liaison, public speaker, and corporate presenter.
Produce annual reports, and other corporate publications.
Ensure compliance and maintenance of CARF accreditation standards.
Media relations and press release writer.

Director of Publications
Providence College and Seminary
2008 - 2009

Oversee the marketing and advertising strategy for the institution.
Plan, coordinate and implement project development plans for marketing, news releases, publication development and publishing.
Involved in web steering committee to oversee the redevelopment of the institutional website.
Managing editor for Providence magazine and the President’s Letter amongst other publications.
Organize and execute photo shoots for stock usage and event recording.
Graphics design, desktop publishing, document layout, marketing, exhibition and press kit materials.
Guest lecturer.
Procedure and policy development for job tracking, recording and approval processes.
Staff supervisor.
Member of the President’s Council.
Oversaw the launching of the new Providence brand initiative that included new print media, advertising, signage, exhibit materials, new institutional colors, guidelines governing usage of the Providence brand, etc. For more information, check out the Academica Group Inc. website at (http://www.academicagroup.ca/node/5760) and at (http://www.academicagroup.ca/node/5590)
Head Coach, Women’s Varsity Basketball team.

Graphics Designer / Desktop Publisher
Nunatsiavut Government
2005 - 2008

Grew the Nunatsiavut Government Resource Centre from a single desk, computer and printer into a Division occupying 2000+ square foot office location employing three individuals and servicing all the print and marketing needs of the Nunatsiavut Government.
Responsible for the development of graphics, electronic and print media to meet the various public awareness needs of the Nunatsiavut Government.
Production of print materials such as books, brochures, pamphlets, posters, and various documents; as well as multimedia outputs such as video production, presentation layouts and digital photography.
Development and implementation of Graphics Policies and Procedures that govern the use of Government logos, graphics development, equipment usage, service charges for production work, as well as the release of resources and promotional/educational materials.
Meeting with Government Officials and Civil Servants to discuss their communications and promotional requirements. Handling cost projections, project management and billing.
Equipment used: GBC Titan 1244 wide format laminator; Canon imagePROGRAF 8000 wide format printer; Canon imageRUNNER 5180i; Konica Minolta QMS 7300 color laser printer; HP 4600dn color laserjet printer; various cutting tools (rotary and guillotine); binding (plastic, wire, thermal); automatic paper folders; etc.

Communications Consultant
Northern Cross Community Church
2006 - 2008

Website design and development.
Weekly Church newsletter outlining upcoming events and activities, as well as communicating church information, devotional materials, etc.
Preparation and delivery of various interest studies and occasional sermon.

Consultant
Self Employment
1999 - Present

Website design and development.
Graphics development and desk top publishing services.
Setup, implementation and maintenance of various computer, mail server, software and network systems.
CD layout design for music artists such as Harry Martin and Pastor D. E. Hamel.

Business Retention and Expansion Project Coordinator
Labrador North Chamber of Commerce
2004

Development and administration of questionnaire to identify the successes, challenges and needs of the local business community of Central Labrador.
Coordination of meetings and interviews with local business persons, organizations and Government departments.
Budget reporting and tracking of financial resources of the BR&E Project.
Produce and document recommendations for meeting the identified needs and challenges of local businesses.
Webmaster for Chamber website.
Forms and logo design.

Technologist I
SmartLabrador Inc.
2002 - 2004

Management and support of Technical Department staff.
Public relations with clients and potential partners for the project in Central Labrador and North Coast regions.
Perform budget planning and accounting for the Technical Department.
Installation and commissioning of a C-Band Satellite wide area network (WAN).
Production of technical documentation and training of other staff.
Health and Safety Representative.

Chair
FINALY! (Futures in Newfoundland and Labrador's Youth)
2004

Helped guide and direct the operations of the organization in Youth Economic Development.
Assisted in building rapport and exploring partnerships with various Youth Councils, Economic Development Boards, and other economic development agencies.
Assisted in staff development and evaluation, as well as the hiring of new personnel within the organization.
Public presentation of objectives, programs and goals of the organization to various Economic Development Boards.
Conducted radio interviews.

Programmer / Analyst
NL Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation
1999 - 2002

Project Manager, Senior Developer and Database Administrator for a number of in-house software solutions.
Spearheaded the Y2K Committee and served as interim Chair.
Represented the Cancer Centre on Provincial and Federal Health Committees.
Developed and implemented quality assurance checks on the organization’s database sets.
Aided research of various Physician and Provincial studies on cancer through the provision of data and data analysis.
Prepared annual reports for the Provincial Cytology and Tumor Registries of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Webmaster of the organizations website.
Developed and provided training to staff on the usage of various software and in house designed computer programs.

IT Instructor
Memorial University
2001 - 2002

Provided instruction and assisted in the development of student IT projects.
Designed curriculum and evaluation exercises for use in the classroom.
Evaluated resources for use in lectures to support concepts explored and learned.

IT Instructor
Graduate Centre of Applied Technology
1995 - 1999

Participated in the development and implementation of curriculum.
Developed lectures and evaluation materials to teach micro computing concepts and software usage.
Mentored students in developing end user software applications for education credit and outside marketing opportunities.
Awarded “Instructor of the Year”.

Software Expertise

Please email Jonathan for an updated resume.