Hala Bissada
President & CEO at Hala Events & Communications Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Maryann Kerr
Where do I begin? Hala is incredible. She worked with us to create and execute an absolutely flawless event featuring Anita Hill, Sally Armstrong, Iskwe, the Auctionista and Nicole Stamp. Hala helped us to elevate our game with her professionalism, creativity, strategic thinking and expertise. We were partners on a journey towards excellence and we delivered in every way. Hala helped us to look at every detail of the event through the lens of the guest experience, the sponsor experience and the speakers' experience and the results were spectacular. When you partner with Hala you are better both organizationally and individually. Hala is a joy to work with and I recommend her wholeheartedly. Feel free to email me for more information. maryann@themedalistgroup.ca
Ann Rosenfield, MBA, CFRE
Oh LinkedIn, why do you only let me have 3 attributes to describe Hala when, in fact, she is all that (great results, personable, expert, good value, on time, high integrity, AND creative)? I am impressed with Hala as a smart, hard-working, off the map creative event planner and as a supremely ethical and hard-working businesswoman.
Maryann Kerr
Where do I begin? Hala is incredible. She worked with us to create and execute an absolutely flawless event featuring Anita Hill, Sally Armstrong, Iskwe, the Auctionista and Nicole Stamp. Hala helped us to elevate our game with her professionalism, creativity, strategic thinking and expertise. We were partners on a journey towards excellence and we delivered in every way. Hala helped us to look at every detail of the event through the lens of the guest experience, the sponsor experience and the speakers' experience and the results were spectacular. When you partner with Hala you are better both organizationally and individually. Hala is a joy to work with and I recommend her wholeheartedly. Feel free to email me for more information. maryann@themedalistgroup.ca
Ann Rosenfield, MBA, CFRE
Oh LinkedIn, why do you only let me have 3 attributes to describe Hala when, in fact, she is all that (great results, personable, expert, good value, on time, high integrity, AND creative)? I am impressed with Hala as a smart, hard-working, off the map creative event planner and as a supremely ethical and hard-working businesswoman.
Maryann Kerr
Where do I begin? Hala is incredible. She worked with us to create and execute an absolutely flawless event featuring Anita Hill, Sally Armstrong, Iskwe, the Auctionista and Nicole Stamp. Hala helped us to elevate our game with her professionalism, creativity, strategic thinking and expertise. We were partners on a journey towards excellence and we delivered in every way. Hala helped us to look at every detail of the event through the lens of the guest experience, the sponsor experience and the speakers' experience and the results were spectacular. When you partner with Hala you are better both organizationally and individually. Hala is a joy to work with and I recommend her wholeheartedly. Feel free to email me for more information. maryann@themedalistgroup.ca
Ann Rosenfield, MBA, CFRE
Oh LinkedIn, why do you only let me have 3 attributes to describe Hala when, in fact, she is all that (great results, personable, expert, good value, on time, high integrity, AND creative)? I am impressed with Hala as a smart, hard-working, off the map creative event planner and as a supremely ethical and hard-working businesswoman.
Maryann Kerr
Where do I begin? Hala is incredible. She worked with us to create and execute an absolutely flawless event featuring Anita Hill, Sally Armstrong, Iskwe, the Auctionista and Nicole Stamp. Hala helped us to elevate our game with her professionalism, creativity, strategic thinking and expertise. We were partners on a journey towards excellence and we delivered in every way. Hala helped us to look at every detail of the event through the lens of the guest experience, the sponsor experience and the speakers' experience and the results were spectacular. When you partner with Hala you are better both organizationally and individually. Hala is a joy to work with and I recommend her wholeheartedly. Feel free to email me for more information. maryann@themedalistgroup.ca
Ann Rosenfield, MBA, CFRE
Oh LinkedIn, why do you only let me have 3 attributes to describe Hala when, in fact, she is all that (great results, personable, expert, good value, on time, high integrity, AND creative)? I am impressed with Hala as a smart, hard-working, off the map creative event planner and as a supremely ethical and hard-working businesswoman.
Credentials
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Certified Fund Raising Executive
CFRE International
Experience
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Hala Events & Communications Inc.
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Canada
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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President & CEO
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Jan 2004 - Present
As President and CEO I am responsible for: • Setting strategy and direction for the company • Modeling and setting the company’s culture • Overseeing the company’s operations • Business Development • Building and leading the events team • Acting as creative director for certain high profile events As President and CEO I am responsible for: • Setting strategy and direction for the company • Modeling and setting the company’s culture • Overseeing the company’s operations • Business Development • Building and leading the events team • Acting as creative director for certain high profile events
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Children's Aid Foundation
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Canada
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Development Officer
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Sep 1995 - Dec 2003
As Chief Development Officer, I developed short and long range fund development plans and programs to support CAF’s mission. I oversaw the events portfolio including the prestigious Teddy Bear Affair. I developed and executed the Golf Classic and the Women’s Golf Classic as well as the Recognition evening. In addition, I oversaw Individual and Corporate Major Gifts and Marketing & Communications. As Chief Development Officer, I developed short and long range fund development plans and programs to support CAF’s mission. I oversaw the events portfolio including the prestigious Teddy Bear Affair. I developed and executed the Golf Classic and the Women’s Golf Classic as well as the Recognition evening. In addition, I oversaw Individual and Corporate Major Gifts and Marketing & Communications.
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SickKids Foundation
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Canada
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Fundraising
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300 - 400 Employee
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Events Coordinator
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Sep 1991 - Sep 1995
Managed the events portfolio including the SickKids Telethon, Miracles in Motion, Canada's Largest Step-a-thon, the SickKids Lottery (first mega lottery in Ontario), and the Golf Classic. Managed the events portfolio including the SickKids Telethon, Miracles in Motion, Canada's Largest Step-a-thon, the SickKids Lottery (first mega lottery in Ontario), and the Golf Classic.
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Education
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1986 - 1991
Ryerson University
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Hospitality and Tourism Management
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