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Tameka Harmon

Correspondence Writer
Toronto,ON

Summary

Versatile communications specialist proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work. Autonomous yet communicative with over fifteen-years history of superior performance in on site and remote work environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Correspondence Writer & Editor

Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
9 2022 - Current
  • Write, edit, and proofread materials to ensure writing meets established OPS Correspondence standards, conveys intended message, and expresses material in plain language while maintaining accuracy
  • Determine writing style, tone and approach suitable to client requirements and audience
  • Lead the coordination of multiple diverse stakeholder correspondence portfolios in the third busiest Communications Office in the OPS (Ontario Public Sector)
  • Manage the coordination of correspondences across multiple portfolios and branches to ensure deadlines are met and messaging is fully developed when responding to correspondences on behalf of the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
  • Liaise with other OPS ministries to identify lead responsibilities on stakeholder issues and coordinate the referral process
  • Participate in the development, revision and implementation of unit correspondence processes, procedures, guidelines and tools
  • Determine writing style, tone and approach suitable to client requirements and audience
  • Log incoming correspondences and triage to appropriate branch
  • Recommend what briefing materials are required to provide information to Minister and senior managers on issues receiving media/public attention.

Staff Writer

JamaicanEats Magazine
08.2019 - Current
  • Write and edit thoughtful and engaging feature articles for print within strict deadline
  • Work closely with editorial team to develop story ideas
  • Research and compose questions for interview with subject
  • Arrange interview via telephone and email and compose content of interview in thoughtful and engage articles.

Briefing & Research Writer and Coordinator

Ministry of Labour, Training & Skills Development
04.2021 - 09.2022
  • Researched and wrote stakeholder and organizational biographical profile for Minister’s portfolio in advance of scheduled meeting
  • Reviewed and edited briefing packages for grammar, tone and accuracy for Minister’s review and approval
  • Coordinated and prepared high-quality briefing materials, ensuring accuracy, and promptness under tight deadlines to support the Minister, PA, and DM in meetings with stakeholders
  • Created and managed detailed logging and tracking system for all meeting invitations
  • Liaised with internal and external stakeholders (especially during virtual AMO and ROMA meetings)
  • Maintained a database of ministry stakeholder information
  • Hosted AMO and ROMA conferences ensuring that Minister and Minister’s staff are briefed and prepared to welcome municipal delegates
  • Collaborate with Minister’s office to develop agenda including allocation of time (keynote speaker, breakout sessions, lunch, breaks, and closing remarks).

Education

Skills

  • Article/Content Writing

  • Copywriting

  • Proofreading

  • Editing

  • Research and Interviews

  • Client Relations

  • Critical Thinking

  • Fact-checking

Timeline

Briefing & Research Writer and Coordinator

Ministry of Labour, Training & Skills Development
04.2021 - 09.2022

Staff Writer

JamaicanEats Magazine
08.2019 - Current

Correspondence Writer & Editor

Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
9 2022 - Current

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