Experience

BBW International Event Staff

• Canada
• Events Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Event Staff

  • Apr 2022 - Present



Scotiabank

• Canada
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Manager, Global Event Marketing

  • Dec 2021 - Mar 2022



VHA Home HealthCare

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Health Services Coordinator

  • Aug 2020 - Aug 2021



Air Canada

• Canada
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate Events Planner

  • Aug 2019 - Dec 2019



Ontario Dental Association (ODA)

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

• Coordinator, Conference and Events (contract)

  • Oct 2018 - Jan 2019

  •Supported the Manager, Conference and Events with project management of annual dental conference and tradeshow •Supported the Exhibits and Sponsorship Coordinator in the administration and allocation of booth applications using tradeshow management software (Expocad) •Drafted and processed sponsor and speaker contracts •Developed and distributed Committee meeting minutes •Supported the Manager, Conference and Events with project management of annual dental conference and tradeshow •Supported the Exhibits and Sponsorship Coordinator in the administration and allocation of booth applications using tradeshow management software (Expocad) •Drafted and processed sponsor and speaker contracts •Developed and distributed Committee meeting minutes



CPAC Canada

• Canada
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing & Events Coordinator

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2018



Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO)

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Events Coordinator (contract)

  • Dec 2015 - Mar 2016



HackerNest

• Canada
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Events Operations Manager (contract)

  • Oct 2015 - Dec 2015

  -Played a key role in the planning and development of industry-leading events -Liaised with partners (service providers, exhibitors, sponsors, government, and other key stakeholders) -Assisted with multiple site designs and layouts -Developed operational plans that ensured effective and efficient service for all stakeholders -Worked with the senior leadership team and operations team to plan and execute all event logistics -Assisted with set up and tear down -Coordinated event elements with outside contractors and suppliers with particular attention to detail and costs Show less



Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games Organizing Committee

• Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Coordinator, Staffing and Scheduling, Venue Management & Event Services

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

   Workforce Planning and Management: Coordinated delivery of volunteer training programs; Lead Coordinator of Volunteer Appreciation Event; Assessed, scheduled and monitored staffing needs and performance  Games-time Operations: Performed effective deployment and overseeing of frontline volunteers on-site at multiple venues serving up to 50,000+ international spectators per event  Workforce Planning and Management: Coordinated delivery of volunteer training programs; Lead Coordinator of Volunteer Appreciation Event; Assessed, scheduled and monitored staffing needs and performance  Games-time Operations: Performed effective deployment and overseeing of frontline volunteers on-site at multiple venues serving up to 50,000+ international spectators per event



Palmeri Media Group - A Division of Palmeri Publishing Inc.

• Canada
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Events Coordinator

  • Oct 2014 - Apr 2015

  * Performed the diligent management and overseeing of all aspects of conference/tradeshow & seminar planning activities including site selection, sourcing/securing speakers/sponsors/suppliers, relationship management, logistics, budget and revenue generation for 35+ events, directly reporting to the President * Successful leadership and overseeing of all aspects of on-site event management to ensure successful events execution * Directly increased client base & retention by creating and executing successful email marketing campaigns Show less



Toronto International Film Festival

• Canada
• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Supervisor, Box Office (contract)

  • Jul 2014 - Sep 2014



Toronto International Film Festival

• Toronto, canada area

• Supervisor, Box Office (contract)

  • Jul 2013 - Sep 2013



MPI Toronto Chapter

• Canada
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Lead, National Meetings Industry Day 2013

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013



The Appel Salon at The Toronto Reference Library

• Toronto

• Event Coordinator

  • Jun 2012 - Oct 2012

  -Coordination and execution of diverse events spanning corporate, not-for-profit and private sectors ranging in size from 15-800 attendees -Coordination of client bookings including determining client’s needs (room setup, required event personnel, catering, etc.), event logistics, supplier coordination including catering, staffing, security, audiovisual technicians, etc.; overseeing events on-site; conducting site inspections & reports -Met with clients and other groups as required to organize and coordinate bookings -Procured services for events as required (internally and externally), ensure adequate staffing of events -Maintained event booking system with respect to booking calendar, costs, all event related setup details and client database Show less



Achilles Media

• Canada
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Coordinator, Banff World Media Festival 2012 (contract)

  • Apr 2012 - Jun 2012

  Coordinating all operations for 2012 Banff World Media Festival and overseeing all on-site logistics throughout top industry festival in Banff, Alberta. Highlights include: -Coordinated & executed all operational tasks prior, during, and post-Festival -Sourced, negotiated and liaised with suppliers including hotel, A/V, signage, print, materials, staffing; assisted in design of communications strategy -Worked closely with Sponsorship, Programming & Graphic Design departments to plan communications, Festival venue layout and a seamless user experience -Managed and coordinated all catering and rental orders with venue (The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel) & vendors -Constantly monitored and acted within Operations budget prior, during, & post event -Recruited, coordinated and managed contracted on-site security and shipping/receiving staff; developed staff schedules -Collaborated with Art Director to create signage & documents; produced copy -Coordinated sponsor events on-site and performed trouble-shooting of ad hoc problems on-site Show less



Wongs' Association of Ontario

• Toronto, Canada Area

• Event Coordinator (contract)

  • Jul 2010 - Sep 2011

  Coordinator, 2011 Wongs' Association International Convention in Toronto, drawing 1,200 international members & delegates. Coordinator, 2011 Wongs' Association International Convention in Toronto, drawing 1,200 international members & delegates.



Royal Botanical Gardens

• Burlington, Ontario

• Conference/Program Coordinator

  • Jun 2009 - Mar 2010

  -Developed national conference program in consultation with Executive Committee -Designed & executed 3-day professional event attended by 125 top industry players, internationally & nationally renowned speakers & panelists -Created & maintained critical path/budget management and other planning documents, led logistical planning, produced copy for marketing materials & website -Sourced, negotiated & coordinated catering & accommodations, speaker sourcing & liaison, led committee coordination, registration systems--all within revenue & expense goals -Prepared, monitored & managed budget of $25,000+; Developed organization’s first Official Conference Planning Procedures Manual -Led speaker coordination, volunteer recruitment/management Show less



The Hudson's Bay Company

• Mississauga, Ontario

• Special Events Coordinator

  • Nov 2008 - Feb 2009

  -Directly reporting to Store Manager and in consultation with Marketing & store Departmental Managers, developed & organized unique events and communications plans to drive sales -Organized, coordinated, implemented & evaluated special events/sales initiatives -Executed national special events programs at store level -Produced marketing copy, signage, flyers, proposals, event overviews, post mortems -Directly reporting to Store Manager and in consultation with Marketing & store Departmental Managers, developed & organized unique events and communications plans to drive sales -Organized, coordinated, implemented & evaluated special events/sales initiatives -Executed national special events programs at store level -Produced marketing copy, signage, flyers, proposals, event overviews, post mortems



Canadian Event Industry Awards

• Toronto, Canada Area

• Events & Awards Coordinator

  • 2008 - 2009

  CSEME 2008 & 2009: Assistant to Show Producer at Canadian Special Events & Meetings Expo and Canadian Event Industry Awards Gala. Speakers Liaison, A/V coordination, registration supervision, volunteer coordination/supervision. CSEME 2008 & 2009: Assistant to Show Producer at Canadian Special Events & Meetings Expo and Canadian Event Industry Awards Gala. Speakers Liaison, A/V coordination, registration supervision, volunteer coordination/supervision.