Nida Farooqui

I am a senior communications professional with more than 10 years of experience. I have worked in non-profit, private, and public industries. My expertise is in storytelling, content development, editing, proofreading, speech writing, and communications planning. I'm ready to support your organization's communication needs and elevate your brand! I look forward to connecting and further discussing opportunities.

I have extensive internal and external communications experience (advisor, advisor - special projects, consultant). From employee engagement and internal communications auditing, to strategy development and execution, to social media, to senior-level advisory, speech writing, change management, and media relations, I am a full-scope communications professional.

My work experience includes

• 10 years at Edmonton's community college - NorQuest College
• Consulting services for a successful e-learning company - eHanlis Inc.
• Managing youth ambassadors across the province in the promotion of post-secondary learning options and activities for the ministry of Alberta Advanced Education. 
• Leading a youth program for a local, non-profit organization
• Chair and co-founder of an anti-racism initiative in the non-profit industry. 
• Supporting social media and reporting for the Kelowna International Airport. 
• Supporting a province-wide human capital management system project, and digital health support for Interior Health as a communications consultant. 

Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing Major, Organizational Analysis Minor 2005

University of Alberta

Edmonton, AB