Hello!
My name is Irene. I’m a marketing and communications professional with experience in the public, not-for-profit, and private industries. I'm a graduate of the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies. My specialties are in online & digital media and social media with a background in website management, marketing communications strategy, as well as writing and editing.
I like to get hands-on in all my projects whether crafting blog posts, digging through HTML code, creating communications plans or simply sending a tweet. I take the adage of “work hard, play hard” to heart while pursuing awesomeness in all areas of my life.
I’m one of those rare born-and-bred Calgarians and am passionate about civic engagement and social change in Calgary. No one loves Calgary more than I do. Truly. I run a local lifestyle blog at Mint & Heritage promoting great food, culture, people and places in the city. My past community engagement work includes the United Way’s Urban Exposure Project as well as Managing Editor and writer at the community hub Calgary is Awesome for over five years.
When I’m not blogging about awesome things, I love to ride my bicycle, test out new recipes, and discover hidden gems around the city.
Thanks for stopping by!
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"Irene is an extremely clever, creative and diligent marketing manager
with particular talents in the client website experience and social
media. I would work with Irene again in a heartbeat and would highly
recommend her as an employee or consultant."
- Janelle Thomlinson, ECO Canada
LinkedIn recommendation | "Irene is a force to be reckoned with in the social media world and is eager to share and teach her insights when asked. She is a very positive person to work with and is unstoppable when she sets her mind to any task." LinkedIn recommendation | "I'm always thrilled to work with Irene... She is
the perfect balance of personal passion and enthusiasm, and professional
distance and objectivity."
LinkedIn recommendation |
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Q&A WITH GEORGE STROUMBOULOPOULOUS
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INTERVIEW WITH THEO FLEURY
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CHAT ON THE INFORMAL EDUCATION PODCAST 
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BLOGGER OF ISSUE
FASHIONSIGN MAGAZINE  |
SUMMER IN THE CITY FEATURE -
FLARE.COM  |
CHAT WITH DAN LEVY
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