Executive Director

• Jun 2021 - Present

Artist, Educator & Consultant

• Jan 2020 - Present

Grants Manager

• Jan 2019 - Jul 2020

Director

• Apr 2015 - Jun 2019

Executive Director

• Feb 2015 - Jul 2016

SLAM Youth Hub Manager

• Jan 2010 - Jan 2015

Managed the construction and infrastructure development of the SLAM Youth Hub, a 4000 sq ft facility designed to be utilized as youth and community space. Oversaw the day-to day operations; Directly in charge of project budget development and allocation of funds put aside for the project; Developed and implemented organizational strategies to ensure sustainability of the project after initial construction phase; Managed all space operations upon construction completion including financial, technical and HR systems management, training and supervision of staffing and development of organizational policies and procedures. Achievements:•Successfully managed to jump-start a stalled $1.9 million dollar capital renovation and infrastructure project and bring down costs within a 3 year time frame. •Completed the capital renovations of 4000 sq ft community space •Developed key infrastructure for efficient management of space including security, staffing, financial systems as well as operational policies and procedures.•Professionally supervised and/or trained over 20 staff •Implemented the vision and strategic priorities of the organization and developed short-range operational plans

Director of Community Engagement

• Jan 2009 - Jul 2010

• Administration and Supervision: Responsible for recruiting, hiring training and developing staff team of 2-5 staff. Also responsible for reviewing and re-develop systems of volunteer management, including volunteer recruitment, orientation, and activities and management of up to 40 volunteers.• Program development, implementation and evaluation: Responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of an organizational mentorship project. Through the program I was supporting up to 7 groups in organizational capacity and infrastructure building, grant writing and review, strategic planning and financial organization. I was also responsible for developing and maintain an advisory committee that supported the program. • Fundraising and Membership Solicitation: Responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of fundraising activities for the agency which included individual and corporate donors. Also responsible for the development of agency membership, the maintenance of the database system, tax receipting and the coordination of the fundraising committee. • Community Outreach and Engagement: Responsible for communicating FYI opportunities to the community, supporting community through community capacity initiatives, referring youth and their parent to community supports. Also responsible for networking with and engaging community stakeholders.• Partnerships and Advocacy: Responsible for creating strategic partnerships with other agencies to develop and/or enhance programming, advocacy, run events and support services. Also represented the agency on a number of different policy planning tables and community initiatives in order to advocate for youth specific issues• Event Planning and Management: Worked in partnership with FYI staff and community members in coordinating and large and small community events and festivals

Program Manager

• Jun 2008 - Dec 2009

Coordinated, facilitated and evaluated arts based programming and projects within the Steeles-L’Amoreaux community; Hired, trained and supervised up to 5 staff; Created and monitored program budgets of up to $15,000; Networked with artists and community stakeholders in order to implement social development programs and workshops that relate to the issues identified including, community safety, justice system workshops, employment services, etc. Coordinated, facilitated and evaluated arts based programming and projects within the Steeles-L’Amoreaux community; Hired, trained and supervised up to 5 staff; Created and monitored program budgets of up to $15,000; Networked with artists and community stakeholders in order to implement social development programs and workshops that relate to the issues identified including, community safety, justice system workshops, employment services, etc.

Youth Mentor

• Jun 2008 - Mar 2009

• Developed, facilitated and evaluated activities and community events for children and youth aged 13-24• Trained and supervised youth volunteers and community service hours• Responsible for grant writing and acquisition• Responsible for creating a client information database and meeting with clients and their parents when needed • Implemented the Ontario Women Directorate Program (girls mentorship program) for young girls aged 8-15. • Developed, facilitated and evaluated activities and community events for children and youth aged 13-24• Trained and supervised youth volunteers and community service hours• Responsible for grant writing and acquisition• Responsible for creating a client information database and meeting with clients and their parents when needed • Implemented the Ontario Women Directorate Program (girls mentorship program) for young girls aged 8-15.

Development Assistant

• Jan 2007 - Mar 2008

• Assisted the Director of Development in soliciting major donations for non government funded programs.• Administrative responsibilities included major grant research, data entry work, inventory, tax receipting• Responsible for event planning and coordinating for fundraisers. • Assisted the Director of Development in soliciting major donations for non government funded programs.• Administrative responsibilities included major grant research, data entry work, inventory, tax receipting• Responsible for event planning and coordinating for fundraisers.