Experience

BC Women's Health Foundation

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Communications + Research (formerly Strategy + Grants)

  • Jun 2022 - May 2023

  BC Women's Health Foundation is the largest non-profit dedicated to advancing the full spectrum of women's health in BC and the philanthropic partner of BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre (BCWH) and the Women's Health Research Institute (WHRI). As the sole member of the Foundation with my intersection of responsibilities, I play a pivotal role in every department of the organization (Development, Events + Partnerships, Marketing + Communications, and Finance) and work closely with the… Show more BC Women's Health Foundation is the largest non-profit dedicated to advancing the full spectrum of women's health in BC and the philanthropic partner of BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre (BCWH) and the Women's Health Research Institute (WHRI). As the sole member of the Foundation with my intersection of responsibilities, I play a pivotal role in every department of the organization (Development, Events + Partnerships, Marketing + Communications, and Finance) and work closely with the Senior Leadership team to: - Lead the development, writing, and design of campaign resources, persuasive funding/grant proposals, evidence-based cases for support, and accountability reports for diverse stakeholder audiences. - Maintain collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders, primarily at BCWH and WHRI, to develop strategically aligned funding needs, identify opportunities for compelling impact content, ensure the efficient use of donated funds, and generally advance the mission of the Foundation. - Project manage all active funding priorities and campaigns simultaneously including their initial development, ongoing correspondence with key stakeholders, reporting, and file management. Maintain a database of current and future funding opportunities, as well as previous funding accomplishments. - Obtain subject matter expertise in an array of clinical, program and research areas, in order to be the central knowledge hub for all Foundation activities related to funding needs. Transform complex scientific ideas, aspirational needs, theoretical models of care, and research concepts into easy-to-understand language.

• Manager, Community Partnerships + (Interim) Marketing

  • Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

  Vancouver, BC, Canada - Stewarded relationships with corporate/community and hospital partners while project managing/supporting a variety of fundraising/awareness events, cause marketing campaigns, and peer to peer/third-party giving initiatives. - Developed effective fundraising strategies, prospecting pipelines, marketing materials, sponsorship packages, and net new department processes in line with overarching Foundation priorities and campaigns. - Positively contributed to upbeat and collaborative team… Show more - Stewarded relationships with corporate/community and hospital partners while project managing/supporting a variety of fundraising/awareness events, cause marketing campaigns, and peer to peer/third-party giving initiatives. - Developed effective fundraising strategies, prospecting pipelines, marketing materials, sponsorship packages, and net new department processes in line with overarching Foundation priorities and campaigns. - Positively contributed to upbeat and collaborative team dynamic through leadership on projects with other departments and direct reports. - Filled staffing gap to manage marketing needs across Foundation including the strategic development and execution of marketing campaigns, and the oversight and upkeep of all owned marketing channels.

• Community Partnerships Officer

  • Mar 2021 - Oct 2021

  Vancouver, BC, Canada

• Community Partnerships Coordinator

  • Aug 2019 - Mar 2021

  Vancouver, Canada Area



Ray's Sport Fishing Charters

• Administrative + Marketing Consultant

  • Aug 2019 - May 2020

  Tahsis - Refreshed small business administrative systems including the implementation of electronic invoices, online calendars, and a customer relationship management system. - Redesigned website, modernized brand appearance, and created marketing collateral such as magazine adverts and printed banners.



QUSA - Quest University Students' Association

• Higher Education

• General Manager

  • Sep 2018 - Apr 2019

  Squamish, British Columbia, Canada - Completed administrative and logistics duties while self-designing this new managerial role for the elected Students’ Association, an $80,000 organization. - Consulted with student event leaders to ensure their initiatives were logistically sound and met their funding requirements while creating a safe and inclusive environment for all students.



Axewood Mobile Axe Throwing Crew

• General Manager and Coach

  • Mar 2018 - Sep 2018

  Squamish/Vancouver - Managed staff, equipment and scheduling logistics for multiple mobile axe-throwing units that travelled across the lower mainland to events. - Led event crews onsite to facilitate engaging experiences for guests, create and sustain relationships with event organizers, and maintain a safe environment for all.



Quest Cabaret (Visual + Performance Arts Exhibition)

• Head Logistics Coordinator

  • 2015 - 2017

  Squamish, British Columbia, Canada - Coordinated a unique, legacy event that showcased all forms of student art for over 600 guests within an $8,000 budget. - Managed the space, budget, volunteers, rentals, marketing, sponsorship, and event logistics with the support of a small, but mighty team.



Green Tree International School

• Lead Preschool Teacher

  • Mar 2015 - Aug 2015

  Prague, Czechia - Successfully led classes of up to 20 students aged 2-5 years with varying levels of English proficiency. - Demanded critically fast problem solving, endless creativity, child-friendly conflict resolution strategies, and the ability to adapt under pressure. - Specialities included English Language Development, Art, and Cooking



Freelance

• English Second Language Teacher

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2015

  Prague, Czechia - Taught one-to-one and group lessons with students of varying ages and levels through immersion, technical studies, and creative language application games. - Planned my own lessons with focuses including grammar, conversation, early language development (for young kids), and business English.