Experience

Leadership Waterloo Region

• Nonprofit Organization Management

• Director Marketing & Operations

  • Feb 2022 - Present

• Manager, Brand Communications & Community Engagement

  • Dec 2018 - Feb 2022



Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation

• Canada
• Philanthropy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Foundation Services

  • 2014 - 2018

  In my role as Director, Foundation Services I had oversight of all Foundation marketing and communication activities, media relations, sponsorship, KWCF events, office services and executive support for The Foundation. As a member of the KWCF Leadership team, we realized the Foundation’s strategic priorities and operational goals and oversaw HR functions. I had the pleasure of overseeing the local and national Random Act of Kindness Day® initiative and to partner will my colleagues on the production of Waterloo Region's Vital Signs® and the Centre for Community Knowledge.

• Manager, Marketing and Communications

  • 2013 - 2014

  I have the privilege of promoting The KWCF to our wonderful community. Whether it's writing media releases, publications, managing The Foundation's social media, updating the website or just shouting from the roof tops, I just love telling the world about the amazing work we do, and about the great work happening around our community! On top of all that, I have the honour of working with a terrific group of volunteers to bring Random Act of Kindness Day to life each November!

• Office Manager

  • 2012 - 2013

  As The KWCF's Office Manager, I was responsible for the overall running of The Foundation offices and for administration staff. Managing the Engage! KW and local Random Act of Kindness Day programs, Foundation events and KWCF publications were also under my perview.

• Executive Assistant

  • 2008 - 2012

  I provided administrative support to the CEO and worked alongside the Manager, Marketing and Communications in planning and overseeing special events, and publications. I also provided overall office administration for The Foundation, Board of Directors, and other committees as needed.



KW Oktoberfest

• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice-Chair - A Blooming Affair Fashion Show

  • 2008 - 2012

  Assisted the Chair, managed the charity raffle (including ticket distribution, collection, sales etc.), coordinated the Boulevard of Boutiques, some graphic design work for event sponsorship posters. Assisted the Chair, managed the charity raffle (including ticket distribution, collection, sales etc.), coordinated the Boulevard of Boutiques, some graphic design work for event sponsorship posters.



The Home Depot

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Events Coordinator

  • 1998 - 2008

  - Community Affairs Coordination – develop and maintain positive community relationships - Develop, plan, implement and evaluate all internal and external events and promotions - Health & Safety Chief – OHSA and WHMIS certified trainer - Liaise with event supporters and sponsors - Maintaining files and updating the CSM/ordering database - Orientation coordinator, safety trainer - Volunteer engagement and management - Community Affairs Coordination – develop and maintain positive community relationships - Develop, plan, implement and evaluate all internal and external events and promotions - Health & Safety Chief – OHSA and WHMIS certified trainer - Liaise with event supporters and sponsors - Maintaining files and updating the CSM/ordering database - Orientation coordinator, safety trainer - Volunteer engagement and management