Experience

Events by Dionne Inc.

• Canada
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & CEO

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  Toronto, Canada Area Event Agency producing engaging live experiences for corporations, businesses and non-profits, who value integrated marketing activations, creativity and diversity at the forefront of excellent results. 2022: literally all the things..... 2021: Event Planning + Production, Culinary Tourism Alliance, Ontario 2021: Virtual Event Production, ADVANCE, Canada’s Black Music Business Collective, Toronto, ON 2021: Virtual Event Production, Black Moms Connection, Toronto ON 2021:… Show more Event Agency producing engaging live experiences for corporations, businesses and non-profits, who value integrated marketing activations, creativity and diversity at the forefront of excellent results. 2022: literally all the things..... 2021: Event Planning + Production, Culinary Tourism Alliance, Ontario 2021: Virtual Event Production, ADVANCE, Canada’s Black Music Business Collective, Toronto, ON 2021: Virtual Event Production, Black Moms Connection, Toronto ON 2021: Virtual Event Management, ClickUrban, LLC, Colorado, USA 2020: Virtual Event Producer, Connecture Canada, Mississauga, ON

• Event Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Aug 2020

  Toronto, Ontario, Canada Event management | Event Marketing | Event Production 2019: Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc, Mindful Living Barbados (retreat), St. Micheal, Barbados 2019: Event Management, Redstone Agency, Toronto,ON 2019: I’m Still Standing, Women’s Retreat, Blue Mountain, ON 2019: LOMA Marketing Agency, Great Place to Work Summit, San Francisco, CA 2018: Toronto International Film Festival, Inside Main Rep at Roy Thompson Hall, Toronto, ON 2018: Restoration Farms Group - Sunday Lunch… Show more Event management | Event Marketing | Event Production 2019: Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc, Mindful Living Barbados (retreat), St. Micheal, Barbados 2019: Event Management, Redstone Agency, Toronto,ON 2019: I’m Still Standing, Women’s Retreat, Blue Mountain, ON 2019: LOMA Marketing Agency, Great Place to Work Summit, San Francisco, CA 2018: Toronto International Film Festival, Inside Main Rep at Roy Thompson Hall, Toronto, ON 2018: Restoration Farms Group - Sunday Lunch, Farm to Table Series, Toronto, ON 2016: Girls Inc of Durham - 5K Run, Ajax, ON 2016: TSR for NBA All Star Weekend Toronto, Toronto, ON



Canadian Premier League

• Canada
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Coordinator, Events

  • Aug 2019 - Nov 2019

  Toronto, Canada Area Event Management of Championship Finals for CPL's inaugural year (Hamilton’s Forge FC vs. Calgary’s Cavalry FC) Fan Fest production and sponsor fulfillment at Tim Horton’s Field (Hamilton, ON) and ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows. (Calgary, AB) Logistics management of Media Day, VIP Receptions, Opening Performance & Championship Award Ceremony, Branding Assets and Registration.



International Live Events Association Toronto Chapter

• Events Services

• President

  • Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

  Toronto Led a board of event professionals to produce monthly industry events, foster new sponsorship deals and partnerships. Share budget management with Vp, Finance and report on the annual finances to the membership at the AGM. As President, was the official spokesperson for the association and mediated any concerns involving Board members or the Association. The Mission of ILEA is to educate, advance and promote the special events industry and its network of professionals along… Show more Led a board of event professionals to produce monthly industry events, foster new sponsorship deals and partnerships. Share budget management with Vp, Finance and report on the annual finances to the membership at the AGM. As President, was the official spokesperson for the association and mediated any concerns involving Board members or the Association. The Mission of ILEA is to educate, advance and promote the special events industry and its network of professionals along with related industries. Foster a spirit of cooperation among its members and other special events professionals, and cultivate high standards of business practices. ILEA is a Not for Profit Association Show less



Exhibition Place

• Canada
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Coordinator

  • May 2008 - Nov 2015

  Independently responsible for Planning, producing and designing Business expansion events, TradeShow booth design and partnership development. Organize Media FAM tours, advertising buys, editorial placements and social media campaign development. Corporate partnerships managing the re-naming of two facilities through development of marketing assets and advertising creative. Develop a VIP program involving exclusive events, receptions, swag and corporate gifting. Exhibition… Show more Independently responsible for Planning, producing and designing Business expansion events, TradeShow booth design and partnership development. Organize Media FAM tours, advertising buys, editorial placements and social media campaign development. Corporate partnerships managing the re-naming of two facilities through development of marketing assets and advertising creative. Develop a VIP program involving exclusive events, receptions, swag and corporate gifting. Exhibition Place is Canada’s largest entertainment and business events venue, attracting over 5.5 million visitors a year. The 192-acre site is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario’s economy, particularly with respect to sport, festivals, recreation, culture and tourism. Show less



Top Drawer Creative

• Canada
• Marketing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Coordinator

  • 2007 - 2008

  Top Drawer Creative is a full service advertising agency where I managed client expectations, executed projects and timelines, offered creative and strategic direction while reporting directly to Account and Creative Directors. I was responsible for 5 clients in Governement and private retail business practices.