The team
At B&A, we hire talented and dedicated individuals who care deeply about our clients' causes. Combined, our staff has many years of extensive knowledge and "hands on" experience in fundraising and direct response marketing. Our dedicated team will do everything possible to ensure the smooth delivery of your projects in a timely and professional manner; and, you can be assured that you will always have access to senior management.
Peter Blakely
President
Peter brings over 25 years of fundraising, direct marketing and business entrepreneurialism to the benefit of Blakely & Associates clients.
Starting his career in the for profit sector, Peter gained extensive knowledge and experience in the use of a wide range of analytical tools and direct marketing. As a Canadian national team athlete, Peter was required to raise money so that he could compete and then went on to help the team and his sport raise annual funds. It was the combination of these two activities, fundraising and direct marketing that lead to the creation of Blakely & Associates.
As President and Senior Strategist, Peter's focus is on the development of Blakely & Associates' vision as an innovative and fully integrated direct marketing agency for the long-term benefit of client programs. Peter's entrepreneurial background, expertise in the use of data analytics and the application of research ensures that clients are able to take advantage of every possible fundraising channel and market opportunity.
As an active community volunteer, Peter is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy and the Canadian Association of Gift Planners.
Kimberley Blease
Vice President, Client Relationships & Marketing
Kimberley bring vision and leadership to the organization, based on her 28 year background in business and not-for-profit organizations. Corporate marketing, direct response and customer service management brought her into the not-for-profit world. Here, she has facilitated cause related marketing efforts, annual programs, planned giving & integrated communications that have resulted in highly successful fundraising programs for several organizations. Kimberley's area of expertise at Blakely & Associates is the strategic management of direct marketing, planning and leadership donor development. Kimberley has a passion for mid-level donors and facilitates the strategic delivery of the Blakely ASCEND™ product. She also manages Visual Integration Group™, a Blakely partner in video production. Kimberley is a member of AHP in good standing and is a frequent speaker at both AFP & AHP.
Kesheyl van Schilt
Vice President, Client Services
Senior Account Director
With 8 years of experience as a fundraising executive at a major teaching hospital and national social service agency, Kesheyl possesses a thorough understanding of client needs. Kesheyl has accumulated several years of experience coordinating direct response programs and volunteering with not-for-profit agencies. At B&A she combines her strengths in strategic business planning, data analytics and customer service to deliver outstanding account management and client satisfaction.
Liz Dodge
Account Director
Liz brings a unique blend of development and marketing experience gained in the not-for-profit and financial sectors. Her fund raising career has spanned the last 13 years, including 6 years with Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, 6 years with an international fund raising consultancy and 1 year with Trent University. Liz also worked in the financial sector, marketing mortgage investments to European clients from her base in London, England.
Anne Young
Account Director
As a former client, Anne brings a unique client perspective to Blakely & Associates along with her passion for fundraising, exceptional customer service skills and her strong strategic planning background. Anne has 26 years of experience in the fundraising industry, including 18 years as the Director of Annual Development at Southlake Regional Health Centre. Anne's extensive fundraising experience also includes Director of Gift Planning and Director of Stewardship, which has given her an extremely in depth knowledge of the dynamics of a well-balanced fundraising program. A committed fundraiser, Anne has also held many volunteer positions in her community.
Carolyn Miller
Account Coordinator
Carolyn has an extensive background making sure the big picture becomes reality with her ability to pull together the necessary elements to see the job through. She co-ordinates projects through the various departments of Blakely & Associates to ensure no steps are missed in the process. Carolyn has worked for several large advertising agencies dealing with accounts of national and international scope. Carolyn has superb organization skills, and a strong sense of urgency.
Sue Kelley
Account Manager
Sue has over 20 years experience in the direct marketing industry. Her first job began at a record company offering those wonderful 50 & 60's compilation records through 1-800 #'s - back then most orders were for LP or 8-track! From there she moved on to managing the Columbia House Video Library program. At B&A she combines her knowledge of direct marketing with her attention to detail in coordinating client campaigns. Her love of project management and her excellent attitude ensures that clients receive exceptional customer service. As an avid cottager Sue volunteers on her cottage association, not once but twice, coordinating the annual photo contest and managing the merchandise sales.
Janet Tuenschel
Account Director
Gained through years of project management experience, one of Janet's strongest assets is her ability to plan for the bigger picture, while understanding the details. Trained in Raiser's Edge, she brings a unique knowledge of data and is passionate about fund raising, strategy, creative and production processes, and customer service. As a lifelong learner she holds two degrees, an arts degree from the University of Waterloo and a business degree from Pennsylvania State University, and is furthering her education at Ryerson University in the Fundraising Management program.
Kelly Davis
Account Coordinator
With a fifteen-year background in real estate law and bookkeeping, it's second nature for Kelly to focus on the fine details of a project. Her discipline and acute organizational skills are of great benefit to all her clients – Kelly has a keen sense of what is important. Her understanding of the differing and varied needs of local and national clientele provides her with a broad range of skills and insights. Kelly also provides core account responsibility for several clients. Her persistence means projects are handled with efficiency, and with the greatest attention to detail.
Daphne Gibson
Account Coordinator
Daphne brings with her 10 years of experience in operating an international logistics business, emphasizing her ability to focus on the big picture without losing sight of the details. She understands the importance of a deadline and her hands-on experience allows her to effectively manage time and resources. Daphne attended Seneca College Creative Advertising & Broadcasting and has served on several local, not-for-profit boards.
Jeff Eland
Vice President of Analytics, IT & E-philanthropy
With an educational background in Mechanical Engineering and Business, Jeff brings to the Blakely team a unique perspective for Data Analytics. He has been involved in the not-for-profit field for several years in both paid and voluntary positions for a wide variety of charities. Jeff's primary responsibilities include managing the Wizard ™ process, analysis of clients' results including trends, and the introduction of new analytics tools to drive our clients' future strategic direction.
Suzanne Parr
Web Designer/Programmer
Suzanne's career in data analysis began over 10 years ago in the field of geophysics. In this sector, she gained expertise processing and filtering large bodies of data for map creation and analysis. Suzanne is also an experienced website designer and web programmer who has managed her own business. As an entrepreneur, she possesses the ability to meet client specifications and exceed their expectations.
Michael Huang
Data Analyst
Michael's educational background is in Statistics and Computer Science. He has worked in the data analysis field since 1997. His work in data analysis has spanned the banking, medical research, and marketing industries. His responsibilities at Blakely & Associates include using existing data and clients' information to perform data analysis, data mining and modeling; as well as creating reports and delivering strategies to clients.
Heather Vanderlinde
Creative Director
Bursting with ideas, Heather brings passion, creativity, vision and leadership to Blakely & Associates in her role as Creative Director. With more than a decade of not-for-profit experience, Heather manages both the writing and art teams at Blakely, inspiring and challenging the creative department to think differently and push creative boundaries.
As a Senior Writer and Creative Director with over a thousand campaigns under her belt, Heather possesses an unparalleled, unique insight into the world of not-for-profit writing and the finely honed ability to strategically integrate messaging and creative to produce innovate, compelling campaigns that stand out in the marketplace and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
Mary D'Souza
Senior Copywriter
Mary applies her diverse writing experience and education in social psychology when developing direct response communication for Blakely & Associates. Mary has coordinated fundraising and marketing for a local not-for-profit organization and written successful proposals for charitable grants, academic research and government agencies. At B&A, she brings her research skills and passion for creativity to every assignment and is committed to producing effective, results-driven communication.
Danja Jakovljevic
Senior Copywriter
Driven by a strong passion for making a difference in her community and beyond, Danja applies her academic knowledge and work experience in the not-for-profit sector to producing creative and effective communication in her role as a copywriter at B&A. As a graduate with a double major in Communication Studies and Professional Writing from York University and a post-graduate diploma in Corporate Communications from Seneca College, Danja possesses a diverse background in the marketing and communications field. Prior to joining the B&A team, Danja worked as a public affairs associate for a major Canadian fundraising organization.
Christy Mihan
Account Coordinator
Christy comes to Blakely with over 20 years of extensive marketing, production and design experience. With her excellent customer services skills and intuitive creative talent, her innovative approach to projects and ability to problem solve, allows her to seamlessly juggle multiple client deadlines, with the greatest attention to detail.
Lynn Alcock-Ince
Manager, Variable Digital Print, Prime Data
Bio will soon be available.
Tanya Aleinikov
Graphic Designer
As an artist since childhood, Tanya brings her lifelong passion for design to every project. She has more than 10 years experience in graphic design, beginning in Israel where she worked on several popular magazines. Tanya combines a strong academic background, holding a four-year design degree, along with extensive work experience, having worked at a print house and as a corporate in-house designer. She is also multi-lingual, speaking English, Russian, and Hebrew.
Rick Kenyan
Manager, Prime Data
Rick holds an honours graduate certificate from The Institute of Computer Studies and an Aerospace Engineering graduate diploma with Computer Science from Ryerson. His business experience consists of a valuable combination of customer satisfaction, account systems and data management. Rick's focus on detail and a "can do" attitude means clients' data is always in good hands.
Dana Williams
Programmer, Data Analyst, Prime Data
Database Analyst Dana is a graduate of Seneca College's Computer Programming and Analysis program with several years of data processing experience within the Direct Marketing industry. His previous management and volunteer experience have provided him with considerable insight in which to understand the complex data needs of our clients.
Vicki Quigley
Senior Copywriter
Vicki's passion to inspire change sparked her early interest in volunteering and writing for diverse not-for-profit organizations, including animal welfare and Canadian and international children's aid organizations. She is a talented writer who has been the editor of several publications, and appeared in many others. Vicki is a graduate of Ryerson University's School of Journalism, and has worked in the not-for-profit, agency and publishing world for over a decade writing everything from advertising copy to cartoons using her creative Quigley flair.
Chris Hughes
Graphic Designer
A creative and innovative team member, Chris brings to Blakely & Associates a keen sense of creativity backed by over 15 years of print and web based design experience.
Chris honed his skills working at Loblaw Brands Limited doing in-store graphics & package design. He previously worked as the in-house web and graphic designer for the Ontario SPCA. With a background in branding, print and web design, Chris's "can do" attitude, creativity and advanced design skills are delivering exceptional results for our clients.
Jennifer Beaton
Production Coordinator
Jennifer's direct marketing career began ten years ago while working in the insurance industry. She joined B&A in 1997 as a production co-ordinator. Jennifer welcomes the challenging task of ensuring campaigns stay on track while trying to streamline processes and improve delivery times.
Shirley Archibald
Print Production Coordinator
Shirley is an integral part of the Blakely production team and is dedicated to providing our clients with excellent service. Shirley's sharp eyes and excellent attention to detail helps keep multiple projects on track and running smoothly. Shirley has many years of production experience and prior to joining the B&A team she worked for a large direct mail children's book distributor as the Print Coordinator/ Marketing Assistant for 10 years.
Karen Metcalf
Production Coordinator
Karen brings many years of direct mail production experience from a clients' perspective. Karen's attention to detail and sense of urgency is a strength that will assist her greatly in her role as Production Coordinator.
Susan Tombs
Production Coordinator
Susan joined the B&A Production Team, bringing with her over 15 years of managing 20-30 multifaceted direct mail campaigns and programs simultaneously. She has worked with a vast array of blue chip clients including major banks and financial institutions, pharmaceutical and health care, non-profit organizations, automotive and professional organizations, including publication mailings. Her proven track record in maintaining a multidimensional client base consistently satisfying client demands, challenges and time lines. Susan is highly acclaimed for having a keen eye for detail and an ability to accurately assess action plans for job execution initiating positive / profitable changes. Excellent internal and client communication skills, especially in unique and/or sensitive situations. She is highly attuned and mindful of client needs and confidently able to take action, consistently ensuring client satisfaction. Resourceful with solutions and the ability to problem solve on the spot and negotiate mutually agreeable stop-gap resolutions.
Anne Parkinson
Accountant
Anne's career as a CMA spans over 15 years, and includes experience in both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Since joining the Blakely and Associates team in 2000, Anne's eye for accuracy and ability to meet deadlines has ensured the company's sound financial management. As a volunteer treasurer for the Newmarket Minor Softball Association, Anne also takes an active interest in the community.
Lisa Danziger
Account Coordinator
A motivated multi-tasker, Lisa's keen attention to detail and excellent communication skills allow her to seamlessly handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Backed by 25 years of extensive administration, production, operations, sales, marketing and finance experience, Lisa brings to Blakely & Associates a strong account management background, excellent time management skills and superior customer service. A welcome new addition to the team, Lisa is already putting her diverse experience and finely honed skills to work for our clients, delivering exceptional results with an easy "can do" attitude.
Heather Eland
Senior Account Director
Heather's career in the not-for-profit sector spans over 30 years. During that time she has honed her skills as a Board Volunteer, Executive Director, Director of Development and Capital Campaign Manager for several charities. In 1995, she achieved her CFRE designation. Heather brings to Blakely & Associates her skills in all aspects of fund development, strategic planning and marketing, for the benefit of her clients' programs.
Katie Gibbons
Account Coordinator
Katie comes to us from a large consumer electronics organization where she was a sales and marketing coordinator, managing and maintaining customer relationships, for five years. Her two prior positions were in the print advertising industry, where she sold advertisements and worked with graphic artists to produce several special publications. Katie brings to B&A a strong background in print production, excellent communication and problem solving skills and the exceptional customer service skills needed to meet client needs, accurately and effectively, within a fast-paced environment.
Teresa Schuetz
Production Coordinator
Teresa possesses more than 25 years' experience in marketing and business to business magazine publishing and has an extensive background in direct mail marketing. She is a highly experienced marketing professional with a keen attention to detail and excellent time management skills that results in exceptional client service. She combines this with her strong understanding of printing, letters shop operation and data processing, making her an integral part of the Production Coordinator team at Blakely & Associates. Teresa is excited to bring her skills and compassion for making a difference to the charities we serve.
Siva Mylvaganam
Programmer, Data Analyst, Prime Data
Siva has more than 16 years experience with programming, data processing and working in direct mail applications, in the direct marketing industry. He has handled major financial, utility, publications, fundraising and communications companies' marketing data. He is detail-oriented, exercizes a high level of quality control, and meets deadlines. He is a graduate in Computer Programming and Analysis from The institute for Computer Studies and holds a Bachelor of Science degree.
Steve Falk
President, Prime Data
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Manoj Mystry
Manager, Mailing Services, Prime Data
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Kathie Hess
Production Coordinator, Prime Data
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Curtis Stillie
Production Specialist, Variable Digital Print, Prime Data
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Kim Rogers
Data Analyst
Kim comes to us from a major consumer products organization where she has held positions in information technology, customer service and logistics. During this time, Kim provided analytical support for many strategic projects, delivering measurable and actionable plans that supported cost saving initiatives, improved customer service effectiveness and optimization of available technological resources. Kim's formal IT training and practical experience will enable her to analyze, report and deliver strategic plans to clients. Kim enjoys being an active committee member of several community groups.
Brenda Rusnell
Production Supervisor
Brenda brings over seven years of experience in event planning, marketing and graphic communications working amongst a variety of industries from non-profit and conservation to financial and pharmaceutical. Since joining Blakely & Associates in 2006, Brenda has combined her strengths in communications and logistical planning with her diplomacy and attention to detail to successfully build confidence with clients, suppliers and staff alike. Brenda's primary function as Production Supervisor is to act as the key driver for planning, production and execution of production schedules for all campaigns, and to ensure timely delivery and continuous improvement of all campaigns for new and existing clients.
Dyan Oliver
Executive Assistant
Bio will soon be available.
Amanda Harvey
Senior Copywriter
Amanda is a creative copy writer with a spirited enthusiasm and genuine dedication for getting the best results. She combines this with her strong compassion for the important causes in her community making her an integral part of the writing team at Blakely & Associates. As a graduate of the advertising program at Georgian College, Amanda possesses a strong background in marketing, copywriting and design. Prior to joining Blakely & Associates, Amanda worked in publishing for more than 11 years, writing compelling direct mail copy for a variety of clients.
Lisa Smit
Graphic Designer
Lisa once told us that she loves the vast potential that a blank canvas holds and would like to work in an exciting, creative environment that allows her to be inspired and to grow and excel. So we hired her!
A motivated and driven designer, Lisa graduated from the Advanced Graphic Design Program at George Brown College and has been specializing in direct mail design for three years. Fully versed in layout design, photo retouching and manipulation, screen-printing, illustration, editorial design, and print production, Lisa's fine attention to details, unique design style and creativity make her a welcome addition to the team.
Neil Weber
Programmer, Data Analyst, Prime Data
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Sean Dalrymple
Prime Data
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