Ori
Belmont
My Background
As an in-house and freelance Communications and Marketing specialist, I am a tireless advocate for various non-profit and for-profit organizations.
I have spearheaded and worked collaboratively with partners, third parties, philanthropists and government officials to successfully promote a diverse set of mandates and initiatives.
My published pieces include B2B initiatives, educational pieces, biographies, reviews and adverts, for both internal and external use.
My focus is on providing the most efficient and relevant message possible while targeting a specific audience and fulfilling a particular niche in a colourful though clear and concise manner.
Work & Education
Freelance Storyteller, Writer and Editor
2015 – Present
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Authored and edited biographical pieces, adverts
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Author of articles, blogs, website content and other pieces related to business, sports, culture, entertainment and fashion
Communications and Marketing Officer, Community Outreach Director
B'nai Brith Canada, The BAMM Group, One Kenton - Alzheimer’s Centre of Excellence, Toronto, Ontario
2014 - 2017
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Authored topical fundraising pieces for branding purposes and to create awareness of the organizational mandate (internal and external publications)
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Excelled at planning activities related to issues management and coordination
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Liaised with existing partners to arrange workshops and special events
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Successfully recruited new partners to enhance brand marketability
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Effectively collaborated with existing partners and stakeholders to create and plan fundraising initiatives and to facilitate programs
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Developed and organized in excess of 20 workshops with over 1,000 participants, meetings with community leaders, ceremonies and other events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes with partners and third parties
Content Writer, Program Assistant
The Canadian Red Cross, Toronto, Ontario
2014 - 2016
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Researched, developed and authored articles, reports and other documents for internal and external consumption, including newsletters, brochures and social media
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Designed and ran workshops to bring faith leaders together in order to achieve a greater understanding
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Partnered with local organizations to design sustainable athletic initiatives, with the goal of strengthening the morale and self-worth of the participants
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Collaborated with partners including Toronto Community Housing, Daily Bread Food Bank, and North York Harvest to meet the ongoing needs of clients
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Applied crisis intervention skills when required for existing clients
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Point of contact for arriving refugees from various Middle-Eastern countries
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Completed intake applications and liaised with partner agencies and refugee shelters to locate appropriate housing for refugee claimants
Correspondent
The Jewish Tribune, Toronto, Ontario
2015 – 2017
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Wrote pieces related to culture, entertainment, fashion, athletics, politics and religion
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Authored adverts for a variety of for-profit organizations
Community Outreach Director
Honest Reporting Canada, Toronto, Ontario
2014 - 2015
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Researched, designed and prepared communications materials for internal and external consumption
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Coordinated special publicity events and promotions for third parties and other invested stakeholders
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Efficiently used available resources, working within budgetary constraints to develop and implement new marketing and communications initiatives.
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Trained and managed 30 volunteers for various in-house programs and events
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Liaised with existing partners to source and train volunteers, arrange workshops and special events
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Raised funds to sustain existing programs and implement new programs
Field Liaison Officer, Special Ballot Officer, Recruitment Supervisor
1992 – Present
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Elections Ontario (York Centre, Willowdale and Eglinton/Lawrence returning offices)
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Elections Canada (Willowdale returning office)
York University
Bachelor of Arts – Majoring in Political Science
