Monica Botros

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." - Walt Disney

  • Co-operators | June 2022 to October 2023

    - Developed and executed strategic communications plans for large-scale initiatives and worked with business partners to guide and coordinate supporting communication activities and tactics.

    - Consulted with internal business partners to determine their goals and establish the scope of their needs to develop creative recommendations and strategic solutions for their programs.

    - Led and executed communication tactics to support major business initiatives including Brand, Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainability and Citizenship, Wellness, and Reconciliation.

    - Wrote and edited content for various communication initiatives and channels including executive communications, board reports, company intranet, and video scripts.

  • Co-operators | June 2021 to June 2022

    - Created small to medium communication plans to support internal business partners and achieve business objectives.

    - Managed and created communication materials for leader conferences, town halls, and other special events.

    - Led the execution of communication plan elements, including measurement, to ensure programs and projects are successfully delivered on time.

    - Created and monitored work back schedules, content line-ups, and tactical schedules.

    - Wrote and edited content for various communication initiatives and channels including intranet, email, and leader presentations.

  • Millennium1 Solutions | January 2020 to June 2021

    - Developed Internal Communications strategy, including policies and guidelines.

    - Built and created content including sourcing, writing, and editing information.

    - Designed and created internal materials such as posters, newsletters, and graphics.

    - Collaborated and partnered with internal stakeholders to create internal communications plans and delivered communications relating to business strategies and objectives, recognition of people and success, and general positive and engaging campaigns.

    - Developed and executed crisis communications strategy for the COVID-19 pandemic, including standard templates for various COVID-19 scenarios.

    - Managed external vendors including graphic designer, translator, web designer, PR Agency, and promotional item vendors.

    - Managed internal stakeholders and coordinated internal communications for the CEOs, VPs, and Senior Leadership Team.

    - Managed communications for three (3) geographical regions (Canada, Philippines, and South Africa).

    - Created and ran employee engagement campaigns such as Fun Fact Frenzy, and Wellness Wednesday.

  • Geotab | September 2019 to December 2019

    - Brainstormed and executed social media posts for Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, creating creative content to engage followers and educate them about the Geotab brand.

    - Developed written content for internal monthly newsletter.

    - Supported miscellaneous department projects including selecting an intranet, awards research and application, adhoc written communications, etc.

  • PepsiCo Foods Canada | April 2019 to August 2019

    - Supported the development of PepsiCo Canada's 2019 Canada's Top 100 Employers Application.

    - Project managed the redesign of pepsico.ca website, including content development, page design using the CMS and developed launch communications.

    - Developed written content for the weekly employee newsletter and corporate LinkedIn channel.

    - Supported miscellaneous department projects including national mailings, corporate logo guideline updates, adhoc written communications, etc.

  • B x D | November 2018 to May 2019

    - Brainstormed and executed social media posts creating creative content to engage clients and increase followers.

    - Ran all social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat) efficiently.

    - Created and organized marketing and media campaigns which expanded client base and increased sales.