Shawna White
About Shawna White
Shawna White is a Communications Coordinator at Kinaxis, known for her expertise in social media strategy and corporate communications. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences from the University of Ottawa and a Diploma in Public Relations from Algonquin College.
Work at Kinaxis
Shawna White currently serves as the Communications Coordinator at Kinaxis, a role she has held since 2020. In this position, she has developed a comprehensive social media strategy that resulted in a 30% increase in engagement. Additionally, she organized and led an internal communications campaign that improved employee engagement scores by 15%. Her contributions to the company focus on enhancing communication strategies and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Education and Expertise
Shawna White studied at Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, where she earned a Diploma in Public Relations from 2017 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences from the University of Ottawa, where she studied Criminology and Sociology from 2012 to 2016. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in communications and public relations.
Background
Before her current role at Kinaxis, Shawna White gained valuable experience in various communications positions. She worked as a Communications Intern at the Automotive Industries Association of Canada for two months in 2018. Following that, she served in Employee & Executive Communications at Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she spent ten years as a Service Supervisor at Metro Inc. from 2010 to 2020.
Achievements
Shawna White has contributed to the field of communications through various initiatives. She co-authored a white paper on the impact of social media on corporate communications, which was published in a leading industry journal. In 2022, she presented a workshop on digital communications strategies at the Ottawa Communications Conference, sharing her expertise with fellow professionals. She also volunteers as a mentor for aspiring communications professionals, demonstrating her commitment to the development of the field.