Experience

Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Donor Advisor - Major Gifts

  • Sep 2022 - Present



BC Cancer Foundation

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Development Officer

  • Jun 2017 - Sep 2022

  As fundraiser in the Fraser Region, I have met or exceeded revenue goals each year to increase cancer awareness and raise $5+ million for BC Cancer Foundation.Highlights include:▪ Managing and mentoring the Development Coordinator to support career development and organizational goals▪ Developing and directing the region’s major gift and gift and estate planning fundraising strategy to increase regional revenue▪ Monitoring and analyzing all fundraising activity within the region, recognizing successes and opportunities for future initiatives▪ Acting as the regional contact for BC Cancer executive leadership team and as the spokesperson for BC Cancer’s Fraser Valley region representing and speaking on behalf of the organization in the community▪ Leveraging networking to build a relationship with RedFM, a popular South Asian radio station, resulting in a $500K donation to secure the naming of the BC Cancer Dukh Nivaran pharmacyAreas of Focus: Management, Major Gift Planning, Estate Planning Fundraising,Regional Representation, Community Engagement, Networking, Relationship Building,Delivering Presentations Show less

• Development Officer, Regional Major Gifts

  • Feb 2010 - Jun 2017

  As Development Coordinator, I raised $5 million to support BC Cancer Foundation’s Fraser Valley region.Highlights included:▪ Developing and directing the region’s major gift and gift and estate planning fundraising strategy to increase regional revenue▪ Partnering closely with employee groups in several key financial institutions to facilitate employee giving, individual giving and larger-scale multi-year commitments supporting priority BC Cancer projects▪ Delivering presentations to Community Service Clubs and the Surrey Board of Trade designed to encourage the support of projects within their regions▪ Collaborating with the Marketing Communications department to recognize the regional donor base through the execution of donor walls and signage throughout BC Cancer.Areas of Focus: Major Gift Planning, Estate Planning Fundraising, Regional Representation, Community Engagement, Networking, Relationship Building, Delivering Presentations Show less



Special Olympics, BC

• Manager, Fund Development

  • Feb 2009 - Feb 2010

  As Manager, Fund Development, I raised $500K by leading and executing the Law Enforcement Torch Run fundraising event and campaign. Highlights included: ▪ Leading all aspects of this grassroots fundraising campaign, from event operations to media and community outreach ▪ Planning community engagement events in partnership with law enforcement members throughout the province to increase awareness and funds raised ▪ Liaising with community partners throughout the province of BC to secure support for the event Areas of Focus: Fundraising Event Management, Campaign Planning and Management, Community Engagement, Relationship Building, Delivering Presentations Show less



Canadian Cancer Society

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Revenue Development Coordinator

  • Aug 2005 - Feb 2009

  As Revenue Development Coordinator, I led fundraising campaigns to raise $1 million for cancer awareness, research and treatment. Highlights included: ▪ Planning and executing all aspects of Cops for Cancer, a premier fundraising initiative for the Canadian Cancer Society ▪ Partnering with all law enforcement detachments in Vancouver and the Sunshine Coast to coordinate volunteers and fundraising events ▪ Liaising with business partners in each community who wanted to support the event to facilitate cheque and plaque presentations, ride stops, and media and photo opportunities Areas of Focus: Fundraising Event Management, Campaign Planning and Management, Community Engagement, Relationship Building, Delivering Presentations Show less



City of Port Coquitlam

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Program Instructor

  • Sep 2001 - Aug 2002

  Developed curriculums and programs for all childrens community programs as well as provided leadership to all participants. Worked closely with community partners and sponsors enhancing exixting relationships through ongoing stewardship. Developed curriculums and programs for all childrens community programs as well as provided leadership to all participants. Worked closely with community partners and sponsors enhancing exixting relationships through ongoing stewardship.



Lonsdale Creek Daycare Centre Society

• North Vancouver

• Childcare Worker - Licensed

  • Jun 1990 - Sep 2001

  Lonsdale Creek Daycare Centre Society is a non-profit, parent involvement centre serving families who work or live on the North Shore. The Lonsdale Creek Daycare Centre Society (LCDCS) first opened its doors at the Lonsdale School Annex site in 1974 and serves over 130 families in four buildings. Philosophy - The objective to develop ongoing programs for children that will encourage physical, emotional, social and intellectual growth in a positive, nurturing environment. Lonsdale Creek Daycare Centre Society is a non-profit, parent involvement centre serving families who work or live on the North Shore. The Lonsdale Creek Daycare Centre Society (LCDCS) first opened its doors at the Lonsdale School Annex site in 1974 and serves over 130 families in four buildings. Philosophy - The objective to develop ongoing programs for children that will encourage physical, emotional, social and intellectual growth in a positive, nurturing environment.