References

The following references include completed and ongoing work by Laura Dunkley. Projects include marketing and communications work as an independent consultant, as part of a creative team, and supporting other consultants on local, national and international projects.

Work References 

GOVERNMENT

• Mississauga Business Entrepreneur Centre (MBEC) - City of Mississauga, Economic Development Office - Digital Marketing Consultant (2018-2021)
• Yukon Government - evaluating and making recommendations for the Mapping the Way campaign (2015 - GAEL partnership)
• Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) - workshop facilitation support and graphic design for ecological integrity workshops (2016 - GAEL partnership)
• Town of Caledon - workshop facilitation support, terms of reference, and communications strategy for Aggregate RMP Phase 1 (2016-2017 - GAEL & Pine Consulting partnership)      

NOT-FOR-PROFIT and CHARITIES

• Bethlehem Housing and Support Services - social media strategy (2014)
• Niagara Land Trust - communications strategy (2015)
• Niagara Sustainability Initiative - strategic business plan (2013)

SMALL to MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESSES (B2B)

• Envirotech Office Systems - social media strategy, presentation on social media, LinkedIn workshops with sales team, content creation (white paper on the circular economy, monthly blogs, infographics, video), social media management (2014-Dec. 2016)
• Evolution Window Films - digital brand development, social media, WordPress website design, project manage current website design, website content management, content creation (infographics, blog writing) (2014-present)
• FutureShield - website content management, writing (website content, press releases), graphic design (brochures, tradeshow banners) (2012-present)

RETAIL ENTREPRENEURS

• Caledon Hills Cycling - founder and business owner/manager included purchasing, HR, store design, marketing (1991- sold in 2008)
• Seaway Farms - website content management, blog writing, social media management (2014-present)

HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE

• Hill Chiropractic - website design, content management, social media management, graphic design, marketing consulting (2010-present)
• Dr. Joe Pelino -  website design, marketing consulting (2012-present)

SERVICE PROFESSIONALS

• LandPro Planning Solutions - marketing and communications strategy (Acorn Studio Marketing & Co.) 2021
• Irma Sebastiano - website design, marketing consulting, blog writing (2014,2015)
• McEvoy, Lelievre & Associates - social media implementation, blog writing (2015)
• Lorne Park Dental - Project Management - Brand & Website Design, Communications Strategy, Blog Writing, Social Media Training (2015)

TESTIMONIALS

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• Laura’s energy and understanding of environmental sustainability has been a tremendous resource to Niagara Sustainability Initiative. Going well beyond what was asked of her, Laura tirelessly worked with the NSI volunteer and staff team to ensure that the final product (a strategic plan that touched on all aspects of the organization) had been perfected. Laura continues to help with NSI in an advisory role and her expertise and creative thinking are welcomed contributions. (Sept 30, 2013)
  Evan DiValentino, Founder & Chair of the Board
• Throughout the project [Fundraising & Marketing Plan], Laura worked excellently with the volunteers of the Niagara Land Trust, demonstrating a very high level of people skills. Her commitment to providing work that is both high quality and detailed has led to a great plan for our organization. Her positive attitude and enthusiasm has made it a joy to work with Laura. (August, 2015)
  Tim Seburn, Niagara Land Trust, Treasurer (August, 2015
• Having worked with Laura for over one year, I can’t say enough about her dedication to my company and its goals. Through her social marketing savvy and ability to assemble informative and professional case studies; Evolution Window Films has established a polished and credible on line image that we feel is ready to take to another level! Thank you Laura!”
  Sam Bellhouse, President - Evolution Window Films
• Laura’s insight into current social media trends and technology assisted Bethlehem to engage with a more diverse demographic. She understood non-profit resource challenges and provided recommendations that proved useful on many levels, such as creating online forms on Bethlehem’s website which increased our volunteer base substantially.
  Dawn Marie Cavasin, Dipl. PR Communications Manager [former] , Bethlehem Housing and Support Services
• It was a pleasure working with Laura Dunkley through the developing and designing of my personal website. Her passion, expertise, and knowledge of social media go beyond words. Laura is very patient and understands not all consumers have the same expertise so it is translated very effectively. With her excellent communication and presentation skills, I was able to understand what was needed and provided her with pertinent information needed for my website. With her guidance using social media, this will bring my business to whole new level. For me this is the beginning of a long lasting relationship with Laura. (May 2014)
  Irma Sebastiano - Mortgage Agent
• Working with Laura has always been a joy. She has the ability to quickly determine what a project requires, focuses her skill sets and contributes in such a way that it brings value to everyone's efforts.
  Susan Gesner - President GAEL