Julie-Anne Labonte

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I am a communications professional with a robust background in strategic communication, crisis management, and media relations.

About

I am a communications professional with a robust background in strategic communication, crisis management, and media relations. I excel at shaping messaging that aligns with organizational objectives and delivering clear, accessible content across multiple channels for diverse audiences.

I have partnered with senior leaders, defense and diplomatic stakeholders, and international partners to advance strategic narratives, craft speeches, and develop briefing materials. My work spans social media management, content creation, video production, and internal communications to strengthen organizations’ public profiles and reputations.

  • 12 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Skills· 1

Languages

  • FrenchFluent
  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Government
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Other
  • Education

Work experience· 6 roles

Social Media Manager · Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC), HawaiiJun 2024 – Aug 2024 · 3 mos

Increased social media following by 13% during RIMPAC by producing and managing 618 targeted posts across Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube; expanded reach to 29 million users and achieved 3.8 million video views; generated 356K+ engagements.

Force Public Affairs Officer · Multinational Force and Observers, EgyptDec 2022 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Developed and executed a communications strategy for a multinational peacekeeping force, enhancing mission visibility; led internal and external communications producing briefings, articles, social media content, videos, and photography; managed a $30K public affairs budget and drafted 30+ speeches.

Assistant Public Affairs Attaché · Embassy of Canada, Washington, D.C.Aug 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

Led communication strategies to enhance defence diplomacy across the U.S., crafted speeches and social media content for high-profile diplomatic events, translated complex policy changes into plain language, and collaborated with design teams to produce visual assets ensuring brand consistency.

Public Affairs Officer to Chief of the Defence Staff · National Headquarters, Ottawa, CanadaDec 2021 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Public Affairs Officer · Strategic Joint Staff, National Headquarters, Ottawa, CanadaMar 2018 – Jul 2021 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Special Advisor · Senate of Canada, Office of Senator Paul E. McIntyreDec 2012 – Dec 2016 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Education

Master’s in Public Relations and Corporate Communications · Georgetown University2023 – 2025
Master of Arts in War Studies · Royal Military College of Canada2012 – 2015
Bachelor of International Studies and Modern Languages · University of Ottawa2006 – 2010

Certifications and awards

Commander 3rd Fleet Letter of Appreciation2024 – 2025
Joint Task Force East Commander’s Commendation2019 – 2025
Excellence in Writing for Communications Award2018 – 2025
Force Commander’s Commendation (MFO)2022 – 2025

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