Experience

Canadian Hemochromatosis Society

• Canada
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Member Support and Administration

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  Richmond, British Columbia, Canada Direct and execute board decisions while managing all administrative aspects of a registered Canadian charity including: • compliance with CRA and BC Societies requirements • donor management and donor stewardship • grant writing • accounts payable • payroll • year end financial review with accountants • board of directors and staff onboarding • governance • staff and volunteer training and supervision • data security and privacy • website… Show more Direct and execute board decisions while managing all administrative aspects of a registered Canadian charity including: • compliance with CRA and BC Societies requirements • donor management and donor stewardship • grant writing • accounts payable • payroll • year end financial review with accountants • board of directors and staff onboarding • governance • staff and volunteer training and supervision • data security and privacy • website content • membership support and renewals • Annual General Meetings Support the Manager of Programs and People including: • marketing and communication strategies • newsletter and e-newsletter publication • social media posts • events promotion and registration process Answer hemochromatosis-related queries from public and health-care workers, requiring me to: • stay up-to-date on current research and papers • understand the nature of their query, and address their concerns accurately and in a manner that they will understand

• Manager, Programs and People

  • May 2016 - Feb 2020

  Richmond, British Columbia Directed and executed board decisions while leading a full spectrum of daily operations including: • implementing and managing awareness campaigns and projects • writing and producing annual newsletters in coordination with vendors in the design, print and distribution • producing monthly e-newsletters • facilitating activities of national volunteers • responding to public inquiries, providing individualized information and guidance • fundraising through successful grant… Show more Directed and executed board decisions while leading a full spectrum of daily operations including: • implementing and managing awareness campaigns and projects • writing and producing annual newsletters in coordination with vendors in the design, print and distribution • producing monthly e-newsletters • facilitating activities of national volunteers • responding to public inquiries, providing individualized information and guidance • fundraising through successful grant writing and donor relations • developing and maintaining content of www.toomuchiron.ca (using WordPress), Facebook page, Twitter account, and YouTube channel • developing online event registration pages using eTapestry fundraising software • ensuring consistent branding among informational and marketing materials • reporting on key performance indicators and progress towards achieving the Society’s mission • sourcing and implementing technology to reduce costs and increase effectiveness • supporting members of the board and developing strong, collaborative relationships • maintaining records of research and information • maintaining donor and stakeholder information on eTapestry database



RGR Produce Sales Inc.

• Administration and Food Safety

  • Mar 2015 - Nov 2015

  Surrey, BC



Canadian Hemochromatosis Society

• Canada
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Manager

  • Jul 2010 - Feb 2015

  Produced semi-annual newsletters and monthly e-newsletters • Solicited content from stakeholders; researched, wrote, compiled, and edited content • Coordinated volunteers to translate content into French • Coordinated with vendors in the design, print and distribution of newsletters Developed and maintained content of social media accounts and www.toomuchiron.ca website Maintained records of research and information Maintained donor and stakeholder information on… Show more Produced semi-annual newsletters and monthly e-newsletters • Solicited content from stakeholders; researched, wrote, compiled, and edited content • Coordinated volunteers to translate content into French • Coordinated with vendors in the design, print and distribution of newsletters Developed and maintained content of social media accounts and www.toomuchiron.ca website Maintained records of research and information Maintained donor and stakeholder information on eTapestry donor management system

• Administrative Assistant

  • Mar 2008 - Jun 2010

  Richmond, British Columbia, Canada Provided information and support for public inquiries, donors, members, and volunteers Assisted with special projects and events while performing general office duties



Evergro Canada

• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vegetable Seed Coordinator

  • Feb 2001 - Mar 2008

  Delta, British Columbia, Canada Developed strong relationships with both the seed suppliers and the growers across Western Canada. The strong relationships I had with growers helped the company gross over $1.2 million in seed sales in my final year. Developing strong relationships with seed suppliers allowed us to gain access to more seed varieties, which also contributed to the strong sales. Coordinated timely delivery of seed orders Planned and implemented field trials to learn about new vegetable… Show more Developed strong relationships with both the seed suppliers and the growers across Western Canada. The strong relationships I had with growers helped the company gross over $1.2 million in seed sales in my final year. Developing strong relationships with seed suppliers allowed us to gain access to more seed varieties, which also contributed to the strong sales. Coordinated timely delivery of seed orders Planned and implemented field trials to learn about new vegetable varieties Organized yearly pumpkin field days and corn field days Maintained seed inventory levels consisting of over 500 product codes, and supervised staff on daily activities such as packaging, shipping and receiving Show less