Principal Consultant at Elford Communications
Calgary, Canada Area
- Current
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- Communications Consultant at Calgary John Howard Society
- Communications Consultant at Calgary Counselling Centre
- Principal Consultant at Elford Communications
- Past
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- Marketing Consultant at Calgary Horticultural Society
- Senior Communications Advisor at TransCanada PipeLines
- Public Relations Counsel at Bristol Communications
- Director of Communications at Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Assistant Director of Public Relations at Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Education
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- Mount Saint Vincent University
- Memorial University of Newfoundland
- The University of Calgary
- Connections
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- Industry
- Public Relations and Communications
Susan Elford’s Experience
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Communications Consultant
Calgary John Howard Society
(Non-Profit; Civic & Social Organization industry)
July 2009 — Present (8 months)
Elford Communications provides ongoing communications support to the Calgary John Howard Society.
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Communications Consultant
Calgary Counselling Centre
(Individual & Family Services industry)
June 2007 — Present (2 years 9 months)
Elford Communications provides ongoing communications consultant services to Calgary Counselling Centre.
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Principal Consultant
Elford Communications
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
January 2003 — Present (7 years 2 months)
Elford Communications works primarily with not-for-profit organizations of all types - charitable, NGOs and government-based organizations. With a special interest in community relations, community investment, and corporate social responsibiity, Elford Communications maximizes value for its clients by providing sound, strategic communications advice while always being watchful to the bottom line.
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Marketing Consultant
Calgary Horticultural Society
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
June 2007 — June 2009 (2 years 1 month)
Elford Communications profivided communications, marketing, advertising, media relations and event planning support to the Calgary Horticultural Society during its centennial celebrations and through its move to Spruce Meadows where it now hosts its annual Garden Show.
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Senior Communications Advisor
TransCanada PipeLines
(Public Company; TRP; Oil & Energy industry)
April 1999 — December 2002 (3 years 9 months)
At TransCanada, Susan worked in the Corporate Communications Department providing advice to internal clients that included the community and aboriginal relations team, environmental and occupational health and safety team, procurement and purchasing teams as well as worked on commuity relations with the Northern Development Pipeline project. Susan was provided media relations training to TransCanada's community spokespeople in regions across Canada.
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Public Relations Counsel
Bristol Communications
(Non-Profit; Marketing and Advertising industry)
May 1997 — October 1998 (1 year 6 months)
Bristol Communications is known as the premiere, full-service, public relations and advertising agency in Atlantic Canada. Offering a full suite of public relations, advertising, market research and production facilities, Bristol was an exciting place to work. Susan had the opportunity to work with many clients including the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the local association responsible for overseeing private schools, Operation OnLine - the government sponsored organization responsible for promoting Newfoundland as a place to do IT business, the local telecommunications provider (whose name has changed many times by now), the Cabot Anniversary celebrating 500 years, and many more.
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Director of Communications
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
(Government Agency; Government Administration industry)
May 1996 — June 1997 (1 year 2 months)
Susan was Director of Communications for the Department of Development and Rural Renewal. This department was responsible for furthering the economic development of Newfoundland, primarily in the rural areas and through small business. Susan oversaw communications for the department and provided ongoing support to the Executive Team with issues management, media relations, news conferences, event planning, crisis management, speech-writing and coordinated announcements with Premier's Office where needed.
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Assistant Director of Public Relations
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
(Government Agency; Government Administration industry)
April 1995 — June 1996 (1 year 3 months)
As the Assistant Director of Public Relations in a government that was still building its public relations team, Susan worked with the Departments of Justice, Finance, Treasury Board and Environment on a regular basis. Primarily writing and issuing news releases, responding to media inquiries and monitoring ongoing issues, Susan also had the opportunity to work as the Communications Officer for the Office of the Chief Electoral Office during the Provincial Election of 1996 as well as on the media relations team for the National Premier's Conference held in St. John's in 1996.
Susan Elford’s Education
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Mount Saint Vincent University
BPR , Public Relations , 1992 — 1995
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Memorial University of Newfoundland
BA (Hons) , English, History , 1986 — 1991
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The University of Calgary
Strategic Management
Additional Information
Susan Elford’s Groups:
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Alberta Public Relations Network -
CPRS Calgary
Susan Elford’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- expertise requests
- getting back in touch
