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Aaryn Lynham

Edmonton, Alta. |  (403) 519.1119  |  aaryn.lynham@gmail.com

Qualifications

  • Articulate interpersonal and professional communication skills. Enthusiastic and co-operative with proven leadership abilities. Experienced in project management, delivering high-quality work on a strict timeline with changing priorities.

  • Extensive public speaking and presentation experience to groups of up to 100 people. Strong command of CP style writing, audience analysis and event production. Experience in public consultation, media and stakeholder relations

  • Proficient in EHQ, SharePoint, M365, Adobe Suite, Canva, Google Ads, Hootsuite, Mailchimp, Eventbrite and Wix.

Relevant Experience

Government of Alberta                                                                                                                                                                                     March 2023 - Present

Public Engagement Specialist                                                                                                                                                                                Edmonton, Alta.

  • Provided strategic advice, facilitation and project management services related to the planning, delivery and evaluation of up to 80 different engagement initiatives across all Ministries per year. Analyzed project plans, reports and other documentation for stakeholder impact, reaction or engagement needs.

  • Applied public engagement theory, methods and best practices. Aced as the digital engagement platform (EHQ) expert. Supported effective digital engagement design, including surveys and training other Ministry staff.

Alberta Health Services                                                                                                                                                                      October 2021 - March 2023

Advisory Council Coordinator                                                                                                                                                                                 Edmonton, Alta.

  • Liaised between AHS executive leadership and three Health Advisory Councils (HACs), each with 15 volunteer community members, ensuring Albertans' voices were incorporated into AHS operations, policy and decision-making. Produced virtual or hybrid engagement sessions and public meetings of 25 to 50 attendees.

  • Innovated communications processes, research methods and reporting. Managed AHS Advisory Councils social media accounts, maintaining brand standards. Helped produce AHS' Together4Health Headlines newsletter sent to over 6,000 Albertans. Established the Council Connection newsletter for 500 members and alumni.

Legislative Assembly of Alberta                                                                                                                                                    August 2020 - August 2021

Constituency Office Manager, Edmonton-West Henday                                                                                                                        Edmonton, Alta.

  • Managed all administrative aspects and day-to-day operations of the Edmonton-West Henday constituency office. Led communications, including social media, Mailchimp e-newsletters and graphic design.

  • Liaised between the MLA and constituents or Critic portfolio stakeholders. Handled community outreach, event planning and stakeholder relations database management. Managed a $162k office budget.

Hillhurst United Church                                                                                                                                                                   December 2019 - June 2020

Communications Lead                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calgary, Alta.

  • Supported digital presence, brand standards and media relations. Advised church leadership in developing a COVID-19 response plan. Gained national news coverage about the response plan and Hillhurst's Pew Project initiative.

  • Wrote weekly Mailchimp e-newsletter to over 1,300 subscribers. Created communication materials and wrote copy for over 10 ministries and their events, maintaining the Church Centre app, website and social media.

CCI Wireless                                                                                                                                                                                            September 2019 - May 2020

Marketing Assistant (Marketing Intern from January - May 2019)                                                                                                                          Calgary, Alta.

  • Supported geo-targeted social media marketing and customer interactions. Assisted with project management and wrote Google Ads. Created graphics for digital and print using corporate branding. 

  • Conceptualized and implemented the e-care program to deliver online customer support. Acted as supervisor for five customer care / technical support agents. Wrote official company process and policy documents. Assisted with employee engagement initiatives. Implemented the company-wide intranet launch, encouraging early adoption.

Mount Royal University                                                                                                                                                                August 2016 - November 2017

Residence Advisor                                                                                                                                                                                                               Calgary, Alta. 

  • Provided leadership, resources and support for MRU students living in residence. Ensured a safe and engaging residence experience for two communities of 38 students (Fall 2016 and Fall 2017). Developed programming for residents.

  • Underwent 13 days of job training over two periods. Learned about communication styles, conflict management, MRU student supports and student advocacy best practices. Completed SafeTalk suicide prevention certification.

Volunteer Experience

4-H Alberta Communications                                                                                                                                                            February 2015 - May 2019

Alumna Judge                                                                                                                                                                                      Calgary and Edmonton, Alta. 

  • Delivered prepared and impromptu speeches for 10 years as a 4-H member. Competed at Provincials in 2015.

  • Judged at five Club and Regional level events for more than 80 Calgary Region 4-H Alberta members. Facilitated two public speaking workshops for 4-H clubs and post-secondary students in Spring 2019.

Mont Royal University Golden Key Honour Society Chapter                                                                            September 2017 - October 2019

Communications Advisor                                                                                                                                                                                               Calgary, Alta. 

  • Communicated with 400+ members in weekly email updates and via social media content. Served as Secretary in weekly executive meetings from September 2017 - April 2018. Acted as an ambassador for the Society.

  • Managed all aspects of the annual New Member Recognition Event. Liaised with honourary inductees; prepared professional summaries. Wrote news releases, media advisories and feature stories.

University of Calgary 4-H Club                                                                                                                                                 September 2018 - March 2019

Communications Director                                                                                                                                                                                              Calgary, Alta. 

  • Managed social media and coordinated events. Curated social content and ran campaigns with original graphics featuring  the executive team. Developed branding, boilerplate, mission, vision and values. 

  • Facilitated the 2018 Mountain View Events Grant program. Sat on the application review committee; liaised between recipient 4-H Alberta clubs and Regional Councils. Wrote a news release and feature stories.

  • Coordinated the 2019 / 2020 Executive Team elections. Wrote official position descriptions and responsibilities.

Education

Professional Diploma in UX Design                                                                                                                                                       January 2026 - Present

UX Design Institute                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dublin, Ireland

  • Completing the User Experience (UX) Design diploma program remotely. Anticipated completion date is December 2027.

Master of Arts, Community Engagement                                                                                                                  September 2024 - December 2025

University of Alberta                                                                                                                                                                                                      Edmonton, Alta.

  • Graduated with a 4.0 GPA. Completed the course-based program with a 120-hour capstone practicum to gain additional hands-on experience, applying theory to practice. Convocated in June 2026.

Bachelor of Communication, Public Relations                                                                                                      September 2015 - December 2019

Mount Royal University                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calgary, Alta.

  • Graduated with a 3.97 GPA. Recognized on the Faculty of Business and Communication Dean's List and President's List each semester. Completed a minor in Business.

Memberships & Certifications

International Association of Public Participation (IAP2): Completed professional IAP2 certification (November 2022). Completed additional training in Engagement Methods for Indigenous Cultural Contexts (November 2024) and Facilitating Groups (January 2026). Maintaining current IAP2 Canada membership.

Golden Key International Honour Society: Membership is by invitation only for the top 15 per cent of students in their faculty based on academic achievement. Became a member in 2017 at MRU and in 2025 at UAlberta.

Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS): Student member from 2015 to 2020, mentee within the Calgary chapter in 2017 and 2018. Attended the National Conference as a delegate in Edmonton, June 2019.

Project Management: Completing a three-module professional certificate in Project Management through the University of Alberta. Anticipated completion June 2026.

Data Analysis & Reporting: Obtained an additional IAP2 certification for engagement analysis and reporting through Making Meaning in Public Participation (P2) / Engagement (September 2024). Completed the Gender-based Analysis (GBA) Plus course through the Government of Canada (May 2024).

Crisis & Risk Communications: Obtained professional certification in a two-day workshop with Dr. Vincent T. Covello of the Centre for Risk and Crisis Communications (June 2019). Was invited to present my published paper: Alberta Health Services (AHS) Drug Safe Opioid Campaign (Western Communications Report, 2019)

Incident Command System: Completed ICS-100 at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (September 2024).

Digital Marketing: Completed Hootsuite Platform and Social Marketing certifications (October 2019). Certified in Google Ads Search (June 2022); Display (June 2021); and, Fundamentals (March 2019).

Standard First Aid, CPR & AED: Third re-certification issued by Canadian Red Cross in July 2025. Expires July 2028.

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