Carleen Carroll APR, FCPRS

Strategic Communications and Government Relations Consultant Canadian Public Relations Society

  • Toronto ON

One of Canada's leading municipal communicators building trustworthy relationships and great public policy through two-way communications

Contact

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Biography

Carleen Carroll, APR, FCPRS is an accredited strategic communicator and government relations expert widely recognized for taking a 'big picture' approach to building lasting, trustworthy relationships through two way communications. Carleen has lead award winning teams and influenced direction in government, banking, consulting and the telecommunication industries. She is a subject matter expert in developing an organization's communications capacity from the ground up, in stakeholder relations and public consultation, and, in managing competing issues to develop public policy. Much of her work in strategic communication planning has been cited for "best practice" innovation.

Carleen is a sought after and acclaimed public speaker on the topics of delivering excellence in communications and public engagement. She is an active member of the CPRS Hamilton Chapter and is currently the Ontario regional examiner for the national Canadian Public Relations Society Accreditation in Public Relations designation.

Industry Expertise

Social Media
Public Relations and Communications
Media - Print
Writing and Editing
Corporate Leadership
Government Relations
Government Administration

Areas of Expertise

Media and Presentation Coaching
Issues and Crisis Communications
Strategic Communications Planning
Relationship Building With Stakeholders
Public Relations Best Practices
Brand Identity and Brand Management
Public Consultation and Community Engagement
Government Relations and Advocacy

Accomplishments

Recipient - Mentorship Award

In 2011, Carleen was the recipient of the Canadian Public Relations Society Hamilton Mentorship Award.

Recipient - Award of Merit

In 2009, Carleen was the recipient of the Canadian Public Relations Society Hamilton Award of Merit for Writing.

Recipient - Pinnacle Award

In 2009, Carleen was the recipient of the Canadian Public Relations Society Hamilton Pinnacle Award for Communications Management and Social Marketing.

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Education

The University of Western Ontario

MA

Journalism

1983

McGill University

Bachelor of Arts

English

1981

Affiliations

  • Canadian Public Relations Society

Event Appearances

How To Successfully Incorporate Social Media Into A Comprehensive Strategic Communications Program Using A "Go Slow" Approach

6th Annual Municipal Communications Conference  Toronto, Ontario

2011-11-28

Using Research to Set Priorities: A Business Case for Knowing

Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators Conference 2010  TBD

Sample Talks

Once it's out there, you can't get it back

A lighthearted but informative session will provide with tips, techniques and survival strategies and guiding principles for successful media relations.

Using Research to Set Priorities; A Business Case for Knowing

In this presentation, you will learn how research makes an organization more strategic and allows for better two way engagement with stakeholders.

How trustworthy are you?

A unique perspective on this crucial business imperative, some direction on the role of the PR practitioner in driving ethical behaviours and practices, an actual tool for self-assessment, current data and recommendations for the practitioner and management, and a case.

Style

Availability

  • Keynote
  • Moderator
  • Panelist
  • Workshop Leader
  • Host/MC