Experience

DASCH Productions

• Canada
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and CEO

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  Awards | Conferences | Fundraisers | Galas | Meetings | Weddings | and more… At DASCH, we specialize in crafting sophisticated and stylish events that perfectly suit the occasion. Our expertise in event planning, design, and management allows us to offer a full range of services, including Start to finish planning, set up & implementation - Start to finish planning (only) - On site coordination (only) - Virtual event management - Project Management and reporting - Budget Management and reporting - Social Media Plan and management - Venue selection & contract negotiations - Staging - Registration Management - Décor and theme selection - Sponsorship Management - Vendor selection and hiring - Entertainment and Emcee management - Volunteer Management - Communication plans - Public and Media Relations - Audio & Visual layout and design - Graphic and asset design Show less



Consulting Engineers of Alberta

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

• Event & Marketing Specialist

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  - Event planning of annual and onetime events (including Showcase Awards Gala, Annual General Meeting, Golf Tournaments, Seminars, Breakfast Information Sessions, Committee Meetings, Industry Mixers, Professional Development Courses, Speakers Series and Large and Small Conferences) - Book Venues – coordinate set up, catering, AV, entertainment and more - Monitor event attendance numbers - Produce reports as required - Responsible for complete information on event details to be shared with staff and oversee delivery of the event - Creation of Budget for approval and ensure events are within budget - Liaise and manage relationships with vendors - Solicit for sponsorship(s) when required - Attend events and provide on-site management - Coordinate tasks with staff members to ensure event marketing and delivery - Key role and administrative support for conferences and Awards Gala - Project leader within company - App development - Proficient experience in graphic design using Adobe InDesign and Photo-Shop - Building brand awareness through various social media outlets - Social Media management - Review and edit internal and external copy for company communications - Design and create exhibition materials for Tradeshow purposes - Creation and implementation of company templates Show less


Alberta Retired Teachers'​ Association (ARTA)
• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• Event Coordinator

  • Aug 2022 - Jan 2023


Wings of Providence

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

• Community Engagement Officer

  • Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  - Fund Development - Internal and External Stakeholder Engagement - Cultivates private, corporate, and community donor relationships - Fundraising Events and Capital Campaigns - organizing and execution - Grant researcher - Working with WINGS’ Special Events committee and coordinating volunteers - Presentations in the community regarding WINGS programs and services - Brand Development - Providing Tours of WINGS to community members - existing donors and potential donors, potential partners and collaborators - Logistics, program details, volunteer coordination and recruitment - Soliciting event sponsors - Social Media Marketing and Communications - Create written content designed to attract and engage donors including, but not exclusive to WINGS social media platforms, website, email marketing assets, campaign mail-outs, and other press and publication-ready materials - The Community Engagement Officer manages WINGS social media accounts to engage and grow the online community, including day-to-day strategy and execution. Develop compelling, creative and engaging content for all social media channels, including basic graphics and images where appropriate. Advises on social media and e-commerce analytics - Attends all WINGS events and various family violence sector-related events to gather stories, keep informed, stay relevant, and create life, up-to-date content to support marketing and communication activity - Creates or assists in creating multi-media content designed to attract and engage WINGS supporters, such as infographics and photos/video - Consistent delivery of key messaging, brand building, e-communications, website, direct mail, print materials - Coordinates with Manager of Resources & Development to manage community and media inquiries - Volunteer Program Development - In coordination with the Manager of Resources and Development, dynamically engage a diverse team of volunteers in fundraising efforts, quality program delivery, and advancing WINGS mission Show less



Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association

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

• Consultant - Events and Projects; Managing Editor, The Barrister

  • Sep 2020 - Aug 2021

  - Research, develop, and implement member and event services strategic plan (annually) - Guide and direct Event Services Committee and volunteers, membership drives, etc. - Oversee and process conferences and events bookings (registrations, logistics, deposits, refunds) - Arrange and prepare brochures for inquiries - Liaise and work in relation with other stakeholders regarding needs or requirements - Negotiate and sell conferences and events (sponsors, attendees, etc.) - Chase up calls and efficiently communicate with stakeholders - Provide administrative support to the events team, sponsorship team, et al. across all events as required - Collate event packs and materials, arrange transportation of event equipment, proofread event materials, etc. - Implement systems to record all event data to be used for event marketing and planning, including research activity to audit and inform future event decisions - Manage member services database, ListServers, protocols, etc. - Identify and utilize financial strategy and negotiations to boost the parameters of an event within a pre-determined budget - Organize samples and previews of all vendor supplies (entertainment, food, drinks, etc.) - Attract new members and event participants and maintain sound and healthy relationships with pre-existing stakeholders through excellent communication, advertising, and feedback - Managing Editor of quarterly publication, The Barrister - Cultivate and Edit articles as submitted - Cultivate and sell ad space - Write, edit and distribute content Show less



University of Alberta

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event and Communications Coordinator

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2018

  - Events and Communications coordinator for the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Alberta. - Arrange for, coordinate and support events and activities related to the department (including scheduling, booking, catering, promotional items, volunteers etc.) - Develop and implement communications and social media plans for department - Develop the department identity and brand in order to raise the department’s international profile - Research, write, edit and design department promotional materials for audiences ranging from high school students to industry professionals - Manage, design and update the department’s web presence, including social media, internet and intranet. - Hire and manage contract employees who provide additional content for promotional materials - Collaborate with Development personnel to create fundraising materials - Identify and pursue media opportunities, including research, creation of press releases and media kits, and coordination with public affairs - Act as point media contact for department - Provide media advice and training to academic staff as needed - Conduct regular research, including surveys, meetings and focus groups, to establish department communication needs - Contribute, research and/or amend content to department website and other communications materials - Other departmental activities and/or projects as requested - Provide administrative support for planning and scheduling of courses and departmental events, e.g., lecture series, invited talks, student events etc. - Provide administrative support for special projects, e.g., accreditation visits, etc. Show less



The Alberta Baroque Music Soceity

• Publicist and Marketing Coordinator

  • Jan 2014 - Feb 2017

  - Generate press coverage on behalf of the Alberta Baroque Ensemble - Cultivate relationships with different types of media outlets - Schedule and coordinate media releases and media events - Generate press coverage on behalf of the Alberta Baroque Ensemble - Cultivate relationships with different types of media outlets - Schedule and coordinate media releases and media events



Bottom Line Productions

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager | Publicity, Marketing, Communications

  • May 2014 - May 2015

  - Proficient work in Communications, Strategic Marketing, Event Planning, and Media Relations. - Developed and edited program copy. - Developed Social Media Campaigns - Written and published multiple media releases for multiple clients. - Written and published Public Service Announcements, Media/Photo Calls, Media Events, Press Plans, and updated Event listings and Calendars. - Cultivated and built relationships with multiple media outlets - Archived and developed final reports for multiple clients. Show less