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GCI Group Welcomes Kiel Hume and Lindsay Ringuette

September 27, 2010 | gci news

Leading public relations and public affairs agency GCI Group is proud to announce the additions of Kiel Hume, Account Coordinator to the Technology practice, and Lindsay Ringuette, Account Coordinator to the Consumer Lifestyle practice.

Kiel Hume joins GCI from Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning where he received a Post-graduate Certificate in Public Relations. He has previously worked with Strategic Objectives where he provided support on multiple accounts, and blogged and tweeted on behalf of the agency. Kiel has social media and public relations volunteer experience with Green Living Enterprises and the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

“I was drawn to GCI for their excellent client list and innovative approach to public relations,” says Hume on his decision to join GCI. “I look forward to working with the technology team and clients.”

Lindsay Ringuette joins GCI from Centennial College where she received a Public Relations Post-graduate Certificate. In addition to this, Lindsay was a Marketing Intern at the Ontario Centres of Excellence where she was the lead coordinator of social media, building the organization’s online communications presence and raising awareness for their Discovery conference.

“GCI’s strong reputation and experienced team made me excited to join the agency,” says Ringuette. “I am thrilled to be a part of the dynamic team atmosphere.”

Marion Mackenzie, President of GCI Group says, “Our recent hires are prime examples of our enthusiastic and dedicated team of practitioners. The addition of Kiel and Lindsay to GCI Group has further strengthened our social media and online expertise.”