Wedding Consultant

• Jan 2018 - Present

Events Specialist

• Sep 2015 - Jan 2018

• Plan, program and execute 20 corporate festivals and events with budgets ranging from $1000 - $300,000 for up to 100,000 attendees.• Increased event attendance at the Brampton Christmas Market by sourcing unique entertainment, enhanced programming and one-of-a-kind vendors.• Secure services from and work closely with caterers, event rentals, photographers, entertainment, florists, and A/V. • Ensure best rates by negotiating with venues, vendors and entertainers.• Primary point of contact for all vendors. • Arrange and conduct venue site tours.• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders.• Manage and work within budget.• Deliver event overview at Public Council meetings.• Coordinate event roles and duties with the Mayor and Members of Council and brief them on event day.• Ensure event excellence by researching, designing and developing new events and enhancing existing events.• Secure and manage event volunteers.

Program Coordinator & Event Volunteer Coordinator

• Jan 2014 - Sep 2015

• Simultaneously worked as Program Coordinator and Event Volunteer Coordinator.• As Program Coordinator, managed the Best Buddies program implementation in over 40 schools across Toronto and the GTA. • Coordinated National Fundraiser “Hooping It Up” in 132 elementary schools, high schools and post-secondary schools across Canada.• Promoted and expanded the Best Buddies program into 15 new schools.• Recruited, interviewed, and managed 15 part-time employees.• Wrote reports for Executive Director. • As Event Volunteer Coordinator, managed volunteers for 50/50 ticket sales at over 55 Toronto Maples Leafs, Raptors, TFC, and Marlies games.• Recruited and managed up to 50 volunteers per game. • Recruited, interviewed and managed volunteers for Best Buddies fundraisers and galas.

Special Events Intern

• Mar 2013 - Jul 2013

• Assisted in the planning and execution of two major events: the First Annual School’s Out Gala and the Kids’ World of Energy Festival• For the Annual School’s Out Gala: drafted sponsorship letters and cold-called potential sponsors, oversaw the silent auction and processed payments, and assisted with set-up and teardown.• For the Kids’ World of Energy Festival: recruited and managed over 150 volunteers and managed volunteer and event attendee registration at the event. • Assisted in the planning and execution of two major events: the First Annual School’s Out Gala and the Kids’ World of Energy Festival• For the Annual School’s Out Gala: drafted sponsorship letters and cold-called potential sponsors, oversaw the silent auction and processed payments, and assisted with set-up and teardown.• For the Kids’ World of Energy Festival: recruited and managed over 150 volunteers and managed volunteer and event attendee registration at the event.

English Teacher

• Feb 2011 - Feb 2012

• Communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, teachers and CEO.• Implement student curriculum in various subjects: math, reading, spelling, social science and physical education. • Proofread and mark student’s work. • Maintain high energy levels and develop creative teaching strategies. • Communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, teachers and CEO.• Implement student curriculum in various subjects: math, reading, spelling, social science and physical education. • Proofread and mark student’s work. • Maintain high energy levels and develop creative teaching strategies.