Experience

Niagara Symphony Orchestra

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grants Coordinator

  • Dec 2022 - Present

• Development Coordinator-Grants and Special Projects

  • May 2021 - Present

  Focused on obtaining/managing grants, fundraising, outreach & stewardship along with supporting staff for a regional arts organization-Grant research, writing, financial tracking & reporting for one-time and multi-year grants from government and private foundationsincluding CanadaCouncil for the Arts, OntarioArtsCouncil, Ontario Trillium Foundation, municipal bodies (SCCIP), corporations, charitable organizations and service clubs-Create & manage all fundraising tasks including annual/monthly giving, event planning and coordination. gift processing, stewardship, donor management and reporting-Strategize and develop projects to build resources, increase awareness, diversify the donor base and support artistic programming-Research, select and lead CRM transition, integrating online donation and registration system for the new website-Develop omnichannel campaign strategy and materials for multiple initiatives including SMC 60th and NSO 75th anniversaries, edit e-blasts, newsletters, social media posts and other marketing materials



Aeolian Music Hall

• Canada
• Musicians

• Development Officer

  • Jun 2018 - Oct 2018

  * Focused on building & revising all elements of the Development & Communications Portfolio from data entry, donation tracking and receipting through to stewardship, reporting, grant writing, donor relations and 3rd party event planning.* Ensured donations from all sources were entered properly with prompt receipting & updating of CRM database* Worked with Board members, major donors, third-party fundraisers, corporate sponsors volunteers and stakeholders to focus support and build both resources and collateral* Grant research, writing, reporting & stewardship along with creating effective tools to relay program impacts; garnered $150k Trillium Grant to update Sound, Lighting and Video equipment for Hall* Conducted one-on-one /group presentations, concerts and events to increase awareness and bolster support



C.PP.S. Mission Projects

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mission Advancement Coordinator-Development & Communications

  • Jun 2015 - Apr 2017

  * Design and coordinate all aspects of re-branding for organization * Implement new donor relations & database system integrated with web* Compose & design all appeal/stewardship communication pieces including Direct Mail, E-solicitation,prospect proposal packages, reports, signage and website content & updates (Divi Wordpress) * Coordinate all aspects of outreach, fundraising and stewardship events ranging from small meetings, school/group presentations, a local festival and 40th anniversary gala* Liaise with vendors for web development, appeal & promotional items * Work with major donors, committees & supporters for capital initiatives* Analyze all metrics, develop strategies and provide detailed reports * Develop archive and create all materials for 40th anniversary campaign* Develop strong sponsorship programs and partner relationships * Recruit and support individuals and third-party fundraising groups * Support students in raising funds/awareness for bi-annual mission trips* Support volunteers & Managers in the mission field (Tanzania)* Support volunteers in various areas across Canada



NoKee Kwe

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sustainability Coordinator-Communications & Fund Development

  • Aug 2012 - Feb 2013

  * Rebrand & create new marketing, media and stewardship materials * Research, develop and submit funding and grant proposals* Develop multi-channel communications strategy adding social media * Develop annual giving, leadership, legacy and major gift program* Perform outreach & network at community forums and sector events, act as a spokesperson for Nokee Kwe with media, corporations and sector partners * Plan & execute special events; solicit corporate sponsorships* Research, develop and support local social enterprise strategies * Liaise within charitable & business sectors fostering new partnerships *Prepare or oversee preparation of reports, briefs, bibliographies, speeches, presentations*Develop and organize workshops, meetings, ceremonies and other events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes*Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys



Magpie Media Inc.

• Canada
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Coordinator-Business Development & Communications

  • Dec 2011 - Mar 2012

  Facilitate the building and promotion of Magpie Media INC and its associated mental wellness resources through research, corporate and community outreach, proposal writing, concept development and effective project management.Duties include but are not limited to: * Research and identify prospective partners & corporate sponsors * Create project proposals, budget outlines & revenue forecasts * Devise multi-platform communications & engagement strategies * Conduct circulation audits, price restructuring & market analysis * Develop products, promotions & services for consumers and sponsors * Advance the overall brand & corporate health of Magpie Media * Acquire membership and retail distribution with Magazines Canada * Write, edit and revise advertisement copy & campaign materials



Elections Ontario

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Poll Clerk

  • Oct 2011 - Oct 2011

  * Assist in set up, opening, closing and disassembling poll * Locating & striking elector names from Polling Day List of Electors* Assist D.R.O. with vote tallying, confirmation and reporting * Assist in set up, opening, closing and disassembling poll * Locating & striking elector names from Polling Day List of Electors* Assist D.R.O. with vote tallying, confirmation and reporting



University of Western Ontario-Development Team-Annual Giving Department

• Annual Giving Associate

  • Nov 2008 - Dec 2009

  * Coordinate, schedule & manage all components of major campaigns* Liaise with ADOs, external staff and vendors to execute projects * Devise concepts, messaging & materials for each campaign * Create tangible appeals using prospect & donor research * Development of website content for Annual Giving and projects * Comprehensive tracking & prompt reporting of analytics & results * Coordinate, schedule & manage all components of major campaigns* Liaise with ADOs, external staff and vendors to execute projects * Devise concepts, messaging & materials for each campaign * Create tangible appeals using prospect & donor research * Development of website content for Annual Giving and projects * Comprehensive tracking & prompt reporting of analytics & results



London Cross Cultural Learner Centre

• LINC Outreach and Communications Coordinator

  • May 2009 - Sep 2009

  * Coordinate and deliver all outreach initiatives within community * Re-brand the LINC program delivered by CCLC * Develop concepts & messaging for presentations to new Canadians * Represent CCLC at regional and provincial meetings * Find and foster new avenues for promoting CCLC services * Liaise with Ministry reps to report on LINC progress & obstacles* Meet with new clients to assist them with accessing supports * Support the LINC Assessment Team to ease workload & backlog



Kaplan Test Prep

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Campus Marketing Representative/Teacher Trainer-SW

  • Aug 2007 - Jan 2009

  * Coordinate, staff and manage all on campus events/classes * Act as support and information/resource for all students locally* Train teachers in KTPA method, evaluate & provide support * Liaise with student clubs and services in London and Windsor * Coordinate, staff and manage all on campus events/classes * Act as support and information/resource for all students locally* Train teachers in KTPA method, evaluate & provide support * Liaise with student clubs and services in London and Windsor



King's College Foundation

• Annual Giving Tele-fundraising Coordinator

  • Sep 2005 - Nov 2008

  * Recruit, hire & train callers in procedures, protocols & campaign tips * Motivate & support callers and develop & deliver incentives* Create scripts, copy & messaging support for 4 distinct donor segments* Monitor and evaluate callers on voice, approach & effectiveness* Verify all donor information & paper work and submit nightly reports * Track all funds raised & chart prospect/donor feedback nightly * Schedule callers, track hours worked, monies raised & submit payroll * Set up/tear down call centre on a daily basis



London Interfaith Counselling Centre

• Client Services / Intake Coordinator

  • Aug 2006 - Jun 2008

  * Handle all front line counselling inquiries, reception duties * Liaise with contract contacts at OW, Service Canada, M.A.G etc.* Handle all intakes/referrals via phone, e-mail or in person * Enter all data into webtracker & create confidential client files* Act as United Way Employee Campaign Coordinator * Planning/promotion of meetings, conferences & campaigns * Handle all front line counselling inquiries, reception duties * Liaise with contract contacts at OW, Service Canada, M.A.G etc.* Handle all intakes/referrals via phone, e-mail or in person * Enter all data into webtracker & create confidential client files* Act as United Way Employee Campaign Coordinator * Planning/promotion of meetings, conferences & campaigns



Canadian Cancer Society

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Tele-fundraising Rep

  • Feb 2008 - Apr 2008

  * Call individuals on a cold list in an effort to recruit canvassers * Fill out reports of nightly call results* Provide information about Diabetes and the CDA * Handle private information, ensuring accuracy to send out kits * Call individuals on a cold list in an effort to recruit canvassers * Fill out reports of nightly call results* Provide information about Diabetes and the CDA * Handle private information, ensuring accuracy to send out kits



Diabetes Canada

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Lead Telefundraising Rep

  • Sep 2007 - Nov 2007

  * Call individuals on a cold list in an effort to recruit canvassers * Fill out reports of nightly call results* Provide information about Diabetes and the CDA * Handle private information, ensuring accuracy to send out kits * Call individuals on a cold list in an effort to recruit canvassers * Fill out reports of nightly call results* Provide information about Diabetes and the CDA * Handle private information, ensuring accuracy to send out kits



CHRW 94.9 fm, UWO

• Deejay

  • Sep 1994 - Apr 2006

  Worked the open format grave-yard shift for 9 years and then went to drive for the remaining 3 years. I had an excellent time with open request lines, the ability to play music from all genres and opportunity to interview great bands from home and abroad! It also allowed me to step into the role of Music Director of the station for 2 terms and work with more than 250 fantastic, unique and dedicated volunteers.

• Music Director

  • Jun 2004 - Apr 2005

  Asked to return for second term by Station Manager* Create station data bases; data entry & cataloguing of music * Maintenance of station libraries* Researching music genres, solicit distributors and labels * Compiling/reporting of 7 weekly charts * Consulting and training of volunteers * Communicating via phone, fax, e-mail to 300+ labels weekly * Communicating via phone, fax, e-mail to 300+ labels weekly * Speaker at Canadian Music Week on Campus Radio



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• Arts and Entertainment Director

  • Nov 2001 - Aug 2004

  * Solicit labels for music to review and giveaway on webzine * Write reviews of music, live shows, and interviews for website* Organize talent, lodging, rider for 3 day Music & Arts Festival * Develop mission statement, information packages for sponsors* Co-ordinate high school students & volunteers for Festival * Prepare promotional materials with President* Liaise with local media and art organizations * Write and send weekly e-newsletter & bulletins to subscribers* Act as primary contact for businesses, sponsors and artists * Prepare reports and updates for directors and President



LEADS

• Employment Specialist-Pilot

  • Apr 2004 - Jun 2004

  3-month Pilot Project working with Ontario Works `B' clients* Work one on one with clients to develop job action plans * Research volunteer and paid training opportunities* Assist in identifying skill sets and interests * Develop resumes and cover letters* Identify job hunting resources specific to their action plan * Develop interviewing/networking skills* Place clients in volunteer positions to gain training * Offer advocacy, support, job-shadowing etc. to clients



University Students' Council at Western University

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Events Supervisor

  • Aug 2003 - Dec 2003

  Info Source 4 month contract* Coordinate 2 USC events (Wet/Dry, Health Plan) * Hire, train, schedule and supervise staff* Perform all administrative tasks for each event * Develop/order marketing and event materials Info Source 4 month contract* Coordinate 2 USC events (Wet/Dry, Health Plan) * Hire, train, schedule and supervise staff* Perform all administrative tasks for each event * Develop/order marketing and event materials



WILL Employment Solutions

• Canada
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Assistant/Outreach Coordinator

  • Jun 2003 - Sep 2003

  * Develop marketing strategy to broaden client base * Create marketing materials for EPT team* Research ethno-cultural groups/services in London * Identify potential service/employer partnerships* Create database of contacts for the EPT team/WIL * Target team message and definition of programs* Assist in creation of programs to serve new Canadians * Assist trainers with development of in-class materials* Facilitate outreach sessions at LINC classes etc * Advocate for students/clients in need of resources



London Speech and Language Centre

• Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator

  • May 2002 - Nov 2002

  * Design all advertisements, flyers & campaigns for programs * Develop marketing strategy & budget to increase cliental* Increase partnerships with other services, LSTs and SPSTs * Write & send releases for events; represent LSLC at events* Re-design web site and marketing materials * Update and create databases* Write and submit articles to publications, create newsletter * Film all workshops & take pictures of programs



Grand Theatre

• Canada
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Customer Service/Call Centre Rep

  • Mar 2002 - Jun 2002

  * Handle current subscriber inquiries regarding playbill * Renew patron subscriptions; process memberships/donations* Input any changes requested/required into database * Calculate daily & weekly statistics report; financial transactions * Handle current subscriber inquiries regarding playbill * Renew patron subscriptions; process memberships/donations* Input any changes requested/required into database * Calculate daily & weekly statistics report; financial transactions



Head Injury Association of Fort Erie

• Public Relations & Fundraising Coordinator

  • Jun 2000 - Dec 2001

  Research programs and philanthropic/outreach foundations * Develop proposals/reports for grants and in kind donations* Develop centre data bases of contacts, clients, resources * Design new promotion materials (brochures, guides, letterhead)* Create Resource Centre to increase profile in community * Create procedural guides to fundraising, publicity and proposals* Co-Develop campaigns/potential donors for coming year * Hold small fundraising events and assist with large annual events* Handle all media, publicity and appreciation of volunteers * Assist with coordination of volunteers for events* Supervise/work/job coach with A.B.I. clients on daily basis * Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive client information* Organize and Facilitate social activities for clients * Basic reception/secretarial duties (letters, minutes, copying etc.)



Information Niagara

• Special Events and Promotions Coordinator

  • Jul 1999 - Sep 1999

  Planning/scheduling 25th Anniversary celebration * Designing new logo & materials for distribution to public* Act as liaison between community, media, orgs and centre * Research companies/attain quotes for new promo materials* Distribute materials to area centres, libraries and agencies * Attend meetings/compile and file reports on event status Planning/scheduling 25th Anniversary celebration * Designing new logo & materials for distribution to public* Act as liaison between community, media, orgs and centre * Research companies/attain quotes for new promo materials* Distribute materials to area centres, libraries and agencies * Attend meetings/compile and file reports on event status



University Students' Council at Western University

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Expositions and Promotions Coordinator

  • Aug 1998 - Apr 1999

  Retail Service Outlets of the University Students' Council at UWO Contract for academic year* Planning and scheduling of promotional endeavors * Design promotional materials & handle campus media advertising* Hire, train and schedule staff as needed per event * Booking of space and equipment* Liaison between clients, USC, media and students * Budgeting, invoicing and handling of all monies for each event* Supervise/assist with all contracted events * Compile daily/general reports for each event; follow up with vendors



Community AIM

• Fundraising Manager

  • Jan 1998 - Jun 1998

  Youth Service Canada project* Promotion of programs & events *Creation and distribution of information packets* Planning and scheduling of monthly fundraising endeavors * Publishing of Centre Newsletter; press releases* Designing/developing products/services to sell in campaigns * Design & coordination of ad campaigns with media partners* Hiring, training and supervision of team members * Budgeting of events/payroll for team members* Solicitation of donations, sponsorships and partnerships * Develop new networking/social/coping skills to use when on own* Assist team members with developing marketable skills * Assist members in identifying own obstacles & develop action plans



YPM Enterprises

• Administrative Assistant

  • May 1997 - Sep 1997

  Taking and recording of customer orders * Researching company merchandise, ordering & receipt of shipments * Customer consults/product/service inquiries * Designing of company logo and promotional material * General filing and reception, creation of databases * Basic Book keeping, invoicing and receiving payments



CHRW 94.7 fm

• Music Director

  • Apr 1996 - May 1997

  * Create station data bases; data entry & cataloguing of music * Maintenance of station libraries* Researching music genres, solicit distributors and labels * Compiling/reporting of 7 weekly charts* Consulting and training of volunteers * Communicating via phone, fax, e-mail to 300+ labels weekly * Speaker at Canadian Music Week on Campus Radio * Create station data bases; data entry & cataloguing of music * Maintenance of station libraries* Researching music genres, solicit distributors and labels * Compiling/reporting of 7 weekly charts* Consulting and training of volunteers * Communicating via phone, fax, e-mail to 300+ labels weekly * Speaker at Canadian Music Week on Campus Radio