Experience

Spark Event Management

• Canada
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Manager

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  Management of various aspects of conference and corporate event logistics including venue, audio/visual, speakers, sponsorships, tradeshows, vendors, production, and on-site execution. Clients served in various industries, including energy law, public safety, and project management (Project Management Institute). Management of various aspects of conference and corporate event logistics including venue, audio/visual, speakers, sponsorships, tradeshows, vendors, production, and on-site execution. Clients served in various industries, including energy law, public safety, and project management (Project Management Institute).



Self-Employed

• Event Manager

  • Sep 2011 - Present

  Management and coordination of corporate events within North America and management of sponsorship contracts and relations. Liaison between client and speakers, sponsors, and vendors to ensure proper coordination of events and coaching clients to ensure all event logistics are properly coordinated prior to, during, and after events. Management and coordination of corporate events within North America and management of sponsorship contracts and relations. Liaison between client and speakers, sponsors, and vendors to ensure proper coordination of events and coaching clients to ensure all event logistics are properly coordinated prior to, during, and after events.



Contemporary Calgary

• Canada
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Events & Marketing Manager

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  Management of gallery’s marketing initiatives on print, web, and social media platforms, and public and special events, specifically managing the ticket systems, attendee reporting, communications, and development of art auction catalogues for the LOOK2014 and LOOK2015 fundraisers. In addition, managed sponsorship relationships and volunteers for the gallery and its events.

• Front of House Associate

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2015

  Operated gallery’s front of house during art exhibitions greeting visitors, answering questions, fielding sales inquiries, and promoting current and upcoming exhibitions while ensuring safety of the gallery, its exhibition and art collection, and its guests while exhibition is open to the public.



Contemporary Calgary

• Canada
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Curator & Event Manager, artRISE 2013 Fundraiser & Exhibition

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Project Manager for inaugural fundraiser, artRISE, in which proceeds were donated to the Elephant Artist Relief Society and the Alberta Arts Rebuild Fund. Managed all exhibition and event aspects, including budget, sponsorship sales and fulfillment, development of the marketing plan, curation of the exhibition, and communication with artists, sponsors, ticketholders, staff, and volunteers.

• Manager, Gallery Event Rentals

  • Oct 2012 - Dec 2013

  Marketed and sold event space at The AGC. Responsibilities included compiling and tracking contracts, payments, and other documents as required. As part of the event team, coordinated with The Curator and Managing Director to determine mutually beneficial schedules for each department. Led and assisted with planning of The AGC’s Exhibition Opening Receptions, fundraisers and other gallery events.



OOMPH! Events Inc

• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Manager/Office Manager

  • Sep 2008 - May 2011

  Office Manager responsibilities included organizing accounts payables/receivables, filing systems, personnel accounts, and vendor accounts. Event Coordinator/Manager responsibilities included coordination of all aspects of conference logistics including budget, venue, catering, A/V, marketing and design, speakers, sponsors, tradeshow vendors, and on-site execution. Office Manager responsibilities included organizing accounts payables/receivables, filing systems, personnel accounts, and vendor accounts. Event Coordinator/Manager responsibilities included coordination of all aspects of conference logistics including budget, venue, catering, A/V, marketing and design, speakers, sponsors, tradeshow vendors, and on-site execution.



Edmonton Public Schools

• Canada
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Elementary Teacher

  • Nov 2004 - Apr 2006

  University APT at Glendale Elementary (Grade 5/6); two FTE contracts at George P. Nicholson (Grade 3 and 4); and Substitute Teacher (K-7) University APT at Glendale Elementary (Grade 5/6); two FTE contracts at George P. Nicholson (Grade 3 and 4); and Substitute Teacher (K-7)