1. 416.662.6742 chrissellors@rogers.com 28 Lola Road – Toronto
C H R I S S E L L O R S
PROFILE
 Senior advisor on strategy, communications, public policy and legislative affairs
 Over 4 years experience at Queen’s Park and 9 years experience at Toronto City Hall
 14+ years of experience in public affairs, media relations, stakeholder relations, and public speaking
 Creative, skilled writer; engaging facilitator, a team player with extensive, hands-on experience in government and
elections with insight into key players, political process, municipal & provincial legislative frameworks
 Proven leader, mediator & tactical manager who knows how to delegate, use discretion and prioritize under pressure
 Bridge-builder between all stakeholders of all political Parties, who brings practical insight to urban and rural issues
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Executive Assistant 2013 – Current
Office of MPP Julia Munro – Member of Provincial Parliament for York-Simcoe
Queen’s Park – Toronto
 Provide proactive, detailed support to Deputy Opposition House Leader; Critic for Pensions/Retirement Security,
Ministry of Attorney General, and Seniors; Member of Public Accounts Committee and Dep. Speaker of Legislature
 Advise on policy, strategy, planning, internal and external communications
 Advise on issues of legislative process, policy analysis, debate preparation, and speech writing
 Office manager who scouts, mentors and directs research volunteers, oversees budget & three office staff
 Recent kudos: Analyzed Public and Private Pension Systems; Rebranded MPP website and print profile; improved
database and direct digital engagement; doubled fundraised income; and co-managed MPP election win in 2014
Senior Executive Assistant 2011 – 2013
Member of Provincial Parliament
Queen’s Park – Toronto
 Drafted six pieces of legislation; executed two large public/media campaigns in support of legislation
Newspaper Columnist 2011 – Current
The Town Crier (Midtown, North Toronto, Forest Hill editions) – Toronto
 Urban affairs opinion columnist, “The Midtowner”, for a Toronto community newspaper with circulation of over 60,000
Account Director, Government & Public Relations – Solstice Public Affairs – Toronto 2011
And
Principal, Government & Public Relations – Sellors Consulting – Toronto 2011
 Developed and executed multi-faceted strategic plans and advised clients on effective tactics to attain target
outcomes; advocated for the interests of clients to the media, public and to government decision makers
 GTA Accounts & Municipal Affairs Portfolio included: policy reform of Public Open Tendering; issue management
consulting; national construction association membership drive across Ontario resulting in 32% growth
Executive Assistant and Constituency Assistant 2001 – 2010
Office of City Councillor Michael Walker – St. Paul’s – Toronto City Hall
 Advised on strategy and tactics for local, citywide, budget and legislative issues at City Council and committees
 Successfully represented the Councillor at board meetings, community meetings and provincial Standing Committees
 Led multi-year, multi-stakeholder working groups to develop Official Plan policies and conduct Zoning Bylaw Review
EDUCATION
Veritas/MacPhie & Co. – Messaging Strategy; Media Training and Testing; Brand Creation and Control – 2012
City of Toronto Corporate Training – Project Management; Strategic Planning; Writing – 2004-2007
Teacher of English as a Second or Other Language (TESOL) – 1998
University of Western Ontario – Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy) – 1997
Neuchatel Junior College (Switzerland) – Valedictorian and class awards – 1993
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
 President – Oriole Park Residents’ Association
 Member – Rotary Club of Toronto – Forest Hill chapter
 Steering Committee Member – Federation of North Toronto Residents’ Associations (FoNTRA)
 Board Member – Public Affairs Association of Canada (2012)
 Candidate for Toronto City Council – St. Paul’s, Ward 22 (2010)