Owner, Message Communications
Winnipeg, Canada Area
- Current
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- Owner at Message Communications
- Past
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- Manager, Development & Communications at Marymound
- Communications Officer at Winnipeg Child and Family Services
- Education
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- The University of Winnipeg
- University of Manitoba
- The University of Winnipeg
- Connections
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- Industry
- Public Relations and Communications
- Websites
Deborah Zanke’s Summary
An accomplished communications professional with a solid background at the senior management level. Has developed effective strategic communication programs resulting in improved relationships between organizations and their stakeholders.
Deborah Zanke’s Specialties:
Specializes in communications programs in non-profit settings but is equally at home in corporate sector.
Services cover public relations, communications planning and copywriting.
Deborah Zanke’s Experience
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Owner
Message Communications
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
Currently holds this position
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Manager, Development & Communications
Marymound
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Individual & Family Services industry)
2002 — 2007 (5 years)
As a member of the Executive Management Team reporting to the Executive Director, created a comprehensive fund development and communications program where neither had existed prior. Also managed volunteer program.
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Communications Officer
Winnipeg Child and Family Services
(Government Agency; 501-1000 employees; Individual & Family Services industry)
1999 — 2002 (3 years)
Responsible for internal and external communications in a child welfare agency frequently in the media spotlight. Public relations was a key function; educating collateral agencies as well as the public about the agency, child abuse reporting guidelines, and agency protocols.
Deborah Zanke’s Education
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The University of Winnipeg
Communications Certificate (Public Relations) 2000 — 2002
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University of Manitoba
BSW , Social Work , 1988 — 1991
- Activities and Societies:
- Dean's Honour List
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The University of Winnipeg
BA , Sociology , 1985 — 1988
- Activities and Societies:
- Dean's Honour List
Additional Information
Deborah Zanke’s Websites:
Deborah Zanke’s Groups:
Canadian Public Relations Society
Beyond Borders
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HARO--Help A Reporter Out
Deborah Zanke’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- consulting offers
- expertise requests
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
