Experience

Canadian Association of Consulting Energy Advisors (CACEA)

• Canada
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jul 2019 - Present



C Gareau Consulting

• Consultant

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  Provides consulting and support services for the not-for-profit sector including but not limited to client on-boarding, staff and volunteer training, governance enhancements, board orientation, strategic planning, facilitation, membership renewal and retention plans, process review and documentation and interim leadership services. Provides consulting and support services for the not-for-profit sector including but not limited to client on-boarding, staff and volunteer training, governance enhancements, board orientation, strategic planning, facilitation, membership renewal and retention plans, process review and documentation and interim leadership services.



Zzeem

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

• Senior Manager, Client Relations

  • Feb 2014 - Jun 2018

  At this professional association management company, supervised and mentored cross-functional teams and provided strategic direction and business development for Zzeem. As client lead, serves as Executive Director of Fenestration Canada, Canadian Assistive Devices Association (CADA) and OCASA - College Administrators Network. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS* Improved governance practices and support documents* Process improvements and documentation* Stakeholder and government relations to support association strategic goals* Business development



Women in Capital Markets

• Interim Director of Operations

  • 2012 - 2013

  At this non-profit professional association of 1000+ members worked with the CEO, Board of Directors and Steering Committee to execute the strategic objectives of the organization.Responsibilities include:Event Planning; Operations, administration and financial management; Volunteer Management; Marketing and communicationsNOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS* Database and membership form redesign* Annual budget preparation* Data analytics At this non-profit professional association of 1000+ members worked with the CEO, Board of Directors and Steering Committee to execute the strategic objectives of the organization.Responsibilities include:Event Planning; Operations, administration and financial management; Volunteer Management; Marketing and communicationsNOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS* Database and membership form redesign* Annual budget preparation* Data analytics



Crohn's and Colitis Canada | Crohn et Colite Canada

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

• Event Specialist

  • Dec 2011 - 2012

  At this national charitable Foundation, oversaw the planning and execution of a $1 million fundraising Gala for 950+ guests that included auctions, high profile entertainment and a large-scale production. Also organized a silent auction for 300+ people event; a fundraising golf tournament for 280 people; and provided event-related guidance for colleagues across the country.Responsibilities include:Event planning and oversight for functions of varied size and scope; Fundraising; Volunteer managementNOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT* Profitable, creative and well-executed fundraising event



Base Consulting and Management

• Senior Director

  • 2008 - Dec 2010

  At this professional association management company supervised and mentored and trained cross functional teams and provided strategic direction and support. As a client lead, served as Executive Director of Women in Capital Markets (WCM) and the International Panel Physicians Association; and was Managing Director of Polo Canada Director. I also assisted in providing formal training to the staff and contributed to the organization's strategic direction.Responsibilities include:Event planning for functions of various size and scope; Strategic and business planning; Operations, administration and financial management; Marketing and communications; Board governance; Staff and volunteer training, development and managementNOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:* Provided association management leadership to clients, volunteers and staff* Profitable, creative and well-executed events including fashion show, polo tournament; high profile luncheons* Website redesign* Streamlined and transparent processes* Developed performance review documentation* Provided training sessions for staff



Women in Capital Markets

• Executive Director

  • 2008 - Dec 2010



Cindy Gareau Consulting

• Independant Consultant

  • Sep 1999 - Dec 2008

  Provided consultancy services for various non-profit associations. Responsibilities include:Association management services; Communication and editorial expertise; Board governance review, adherence and training; Event planning expertise for training, event assistance and process evaluationNOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS* For Base Consulting and Management coordinated new client transitions including processes documentation; transition timelines; relocation logistics; communication plans. communiques and press releases; and staff liaison. Provided staff training sessions.* For the Canadian Public Affairs Society (CPRS) updated the "Volunteer Conference Manual"; designed and edited two Annual Reports; a "Call for Awards" brochure and a "Membership Directory". Created a new "Board Manual"• For the University of Toronto, Facility of Medicine, Continuing Education evaluated their event planning processes and made recommendations for improvement and streamlined processes • For the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario (ATIO) conducted market research• For MasonaryWorx, on behalf of Base Consulting and Management, served at the Executive Director



BFC Solutions

• United States
• Facilities Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Event Management

  • Apr 1996 - Jan 1999

  Managed the events department for an international association of 18,000+ members. Served as a Director providing strategic and operational direction; oversaw the execution of various meetings; 50+ educational programs, and several conferences in the US, Canada and AsiaResponsibilities include:Departmental and event-specific financial management; Event management for annual city-wide and smaller scaled conferences, trade shows and meetings; association and event sponsorship programs; strategic planning and directional oversight for cross-functional teamsNOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS* Profitable, annual city wide conference and trade show with a US$2.5 million budget that attracted 7000+ attendees that required multiple hotels, bussing and related logistics. The conference included three high profile keynote addresses, 50+ concurrent sessions, and Annual General Meeting, spouse tours; a Welcome Reception for 2000+, Awards Gala for 1800 with entertainment, and 100,000 net square foot trade show* Oversaw an annual Asian conference as well as regional and leadership conferences that took place in Canada and the United States* Created Staff and Volunteer Training Materials



Base Consulting and Management

• Event Planner

  • 1992 - 1996

  At this professional association management company planned and executed a variety of events as well as provided additional association support for a variety of clients.Responsibilities include:Event and trade show planning; membership services; Brochure and meeting material development and design; magazine production assistanceNOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS* Worked on the annual Couchiching on Public Affairs conference* Provided membership support, event planning services and magazine production oversight for the Canadian Human Resource Systems Professionals (CHRSP)* Served as the account representative for the Canadian Office for the International Facility Management Association (IFMA)



Radison Plaza Hotel Admiral

• Hostess for Galley Restaurant and Patio Bar

  • May 1991 - Sep 1991



Radison Plaza Hotel Admiral

• Front Desk Clerk

  • May 1990 - Nov 1990



Hotel Admiral

• Reservationist

  • May 1989 - Sep 1989



Harbourfront Centre

• Canada
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Creative Art Camp Director

  • May 1988 - Sep 1988

• Volunteer Coordinator

  • Jan 1988 - May 1988

  Coordinated volunteers for the Milk International Festival