Department Profile - Public Information Office

One of the findings of the recent Unit
Review of the Public Information Office
was that people wanted to have a clearer
understanding of who we are and what
we do.

In general, the PIO is responsible for
communications and marketing for the
College. Along with the responsibilities
listed below, the manager and staff are
all called upon to proof read publica-
tions, give tours and organize special
events at the College.

Brad Barber, Manager

Brad is responsible for the planning and
implementation of Douglas College’s
communications, special events and
marketing. He acts as spokesperson and
media liaison for the College. He also
supervises operations of the PIO.

Bruce Livingstone, Marketing
Technician

Bruce is responsible for producing
marketing plans and budgets, designing
and placing advertisements in magazines,
newspapers and radio as well as purchas-
ing outside printing services. Bruce is also
responsible for listing events in the INside
Events Calendar and for putting messages
on the College readerboard.

Alan Loo, Graphic Designer

Alan works with the Publicist and clients
to prepare design proposals for graphic
projects and makes recommendations for
production specifications. He also pro-
duces a wide range of promotional and
informational materials such as standard
brochures and posters utilizing techniques
such as photography, graphic design and

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Public Information Office (left to right). Front row: Jane Muskens, Bruce
Livingstone and Sue Vincent. Second row: Walter Melnyk (Auxiliary Writer), Alan
Loo and Christina Symons. Back row: Jeff McDonald and Brad Barber.

computer-aided design. Alan also consults
with various external suppliers and
printers.

Jeff McDonald, Writer

Jeff consults with administration, faculty,
staff and others outside the College to pro-
duce a wide variety of written material.
Jeff writes brochure copy and press re-
leases for the local media about College
programs, events and issues. He contacts
the media to help maximize coverage of
College events. He also writes and edits
INside Douglas College, helps write and
edit internal documents such as the
Annual Report and does photography.

 

 

NV ouve aves fous

The Public Information Office Open House

Thursday, November 18
2pm to 4pm

Please take this opportunity to come and meet with us, find out what we
do and why, and look around our new offices.

Snacks and beverages are on us!

 

 

Jane Muskens, Publicist Assistant
Using desktop publishing software, Jane
produces a variety of materials for College
use. These include brochures, booklets,
flyers and posters. In addition, she assists
the Publicist and clients with a variety of
publicity projects. She also maintains the
office accounts.

Christina Symons, Publicist

When people come to the PIO with a
request, the first person they should usu-
ally meet with is Christina. She will help
plan a publicity campaign and explain
timelines. Christina coordinates the pro-
duction of projects in the PIO such as
Access, the Calendar and smaller publica-
tions. In addition, she is responsible for
proofreading printed materials. Along
with other PIO staff, she helps coordinate
and publicize special College events.

Susan Vincent, PIO Assistant

Susan is responsibe for a wide variety of
office duties such as the revision and
creation of new computer mailing lists,
word processing, and assisting in the
organizing of special events. She also
designs and produces brochures, flyers
and newsletters -- including the INside --
using desktop publishing software.

[Editor’s note: would you like to see vo
department or others profiled in the
INside? Call Jeff McDonald at 5325.] A