I’m a bilingual communications and fund development professional based in Ottawa with over a decade of experience helping organizations tell their stories, engage their audiences, and build stronger connections. I’ve worked across public, nonprofit, and academic settings, leading campaigns, managing content and design projects, and shaping messaging that brings people together around meaningful causes. I currently work as the Communications and Fund Development Coordinator at the Orléans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre, and I also run STiR Culinary Studio. This bilingual social enterprise helps kids explore cooking and creativity through hands-on learning. I love using communication as a tool for impact and connection, whether that’s through storytelling, design, or building partnerships that make a difference in the community.-person bio, friendly tone

Chad Chartrand

I’m a bilingual communications and fund development professional based in Ottawa with over a decade of experience helping organizations tell their stories, engage their audiences, and build stronger connections. I’ve worked across public, nonprofit, and academic settings, leading campaigns, managing content and design projects, and shaping messaging that brings people together around meaningful causes. I currently work as the Communications and Fund Development Coordinator at the Orléans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre, and I also run STiR Culinary Studio. This bilingual social enterprise helps kids explore cooking and creativity through hands-on learning. I love using communication as a tool for impact and connection, whether that’s through storytelling, design, or building partnerships that make a difference in the community.-person bio, friendly tone

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I’m a bilingual communications and fund development professional based in Ottawa with over a decade of experience helping organizations tell their stories, engage their audiences, and build stronger connections. I’ve worked across public, nonprofit, and academic settings, leading campaigns, managing content and design projects, and shaping messaging that brings people together around meaningful causes.

I currently work as the Communications and Fund Development Coordinator at the Orléans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre, and I also run STiR Culinary Studio. This bilingual social enterprise helps kids explore cooking and creativity through hands-on learning. I love using communication as a tool for impact and connection, whether that’s through storytelling, design, or building partnerships that make a difference in the community.-person bio, friendly tone

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Marketing Coordinator at Bruyère Village, Bruyère Health
April 20, 2021 - October 21, 2025
Managed cooking school program, class coordination, and community engagement through marketing initiatives.
Marketing Coordinator at President's Choice Cooking School (Loblaws)
August 20, 2016 - October 21, 2025
Coordinated cooking school program events and marketing initiatives.
Writer / Editor at University of Ottawa, Department of Family Medicine
June 1, 2022 - October 21, 2025
Edited a range of materials including research abstracts and public-facing web content. Enhanced clarity and engagement by translating academic language into accessible messaging. Supported internal communications in the absence of the Communications Manager.

Education

Honours Bachelor of Arts at University of Ottawa
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
Bachelor of Social Science with Concentration in Leisure Studies at University of Ottawa
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025

Qualifications

Attestation in Vocational Specialization (AVS)
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) – Initial Certification (In Progress)
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services

Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

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