Manager, Training and Community Engagement

• Sep 2016 - Present

Overview:- Responsible for the development, coordination and management of all community related events, including but not limited to, trade shows, conferences, competitions, in house events and educational programs. - Manage and coordinate all logistics of the UFS Academy, a training facility offering Ministry of Labour approved certification courses and other professional development programs, seminars and workshops to the Arboriculture and Forestry industries. - Coordinate advertising and collateral material design and distribution.- Primary liaison for charitable partnership with The Highway of Heroes Living Tribute

Independent Event & Conference Management Consultant

• May 2015 - Aug 2016

Overview:Contracted to assist with the onsite coordination of a series of complex conferences that simultaneously commenced and aired multi-nationally. The attendees ranged in number from 60 - 1500 per event. Overview:Contracted to assist with the onsite coordination of a series of complex conferences that simultaneously commenced and aired multi-nationally. The attendees ranged in number from 60 - 1500 per event.

Manager, Incentive Groups and Conventions

• Nov 2013 - Apr 2015

Overview:- Recruited to co-develop and implement a meeting and incentives department as a pilot project- Spearheaded the design and launch of new company wide paperless registration process - Responsible for managing day-to-day operations within the division- Developed and marketed proposals and presentations for new and repeat business opportunities - Responsible for the preparation of requests, bids and contacts - On site reconnaissance of potential event locations and provide recommendations on venues and events- Oversaw the planning, implementation and logistics of complex meetings, incentive programs and special events- Developed and produced all program materials and collateral, ensuring consistency of messaging across material types and channels- Sourced, negotiated and secured air and hotel arrangements, meeting space, catering, entertainment, decor and audio visual needs- Acted as primary onsite contact for duration of all major programs

Director, Corporate Groups & Incentives

• Oct 2005 - Oct 2013

Director, Meeting & Incentive Travel (March 2012 – October 2013)Meeting & Incentives Supervisor (November 2008 – March 2011)Meeting & Incentives Coordinator (October 2007 – November 2008)Special Projects Coordinator (November 2006 – October 2007)Ticketing Supervisor (June 2006 – November 2006)Sales Associate (October 2005 – June 2006)Overview: - Established an accomplishments-driven career highlighted by rapid acceleration to positions of increasing responsibility- Responsible for managing day-to-day operations within the Meeting & Incentives Division- Scheduled, trained, directed, and assigned duties to Incentive Coordinators, Administrative Assistants and Interns- Formulated initial budget estimates and quarterly budget projections- Successfully coordinated the simultaneous development and execution of multiple programs with group sizes ranging from 20 to 1,200 guests internationally- Sourced, negotiated and secured air and hotel arrangements, meeting space, catering, decor and audio visual needs- Produced sales of upwards of $5 million annually- Successfully increased profit margins on programs managed by the department- Acted as primary contact for a client base consisting largely of major communications companies, professional sports franchises, financial institutions and international breweries

Administrative Assistant, Executive Office

• Mar 2011 - Mar 2012