Experience

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  Novari Health

  • Kingston, Ontario, Canada

  • Marketing and Communications Strategy Manager

    • Apr 2022 - Present
    • Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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  University Hospitals Kingston Foundation

  • Kingston, Ontario, Canada

  • Associate, Healthcare Engagement

    • May 2019 - Apr 2022
    • Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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  Supply Chain Management Association

  • Toronto, ON

  • Coordinator, Marketing and Events

    • Aug 2016 - May 2018
    • Toronto, ON

    • Assisted in the coordination and execution of all SCMA national events, organizing dynamic events hosted across Canada in Ontario, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Manitoba• Organized operations for the National Conference Kick-Off networking event, includingcommunications with the venue and catering, and selecting live entertainment• Drafted event documents with high attention to detail, including programbooklets, schedules, attendee communications, post event summaries, and surveys• Coordinated the design and implementation of the National Conference registration system andmanaged tracking as well as all customer service inquiries for 300+ event attendees• Acted as administrator for a strategic task force composed of 16 senior level executives, prepared minutes, created PowerPoint presentations, and liaised with CEO to ensure all objectives were met•Communicated with and leveraged event sponsors, worked with sponsors to generate new opportunities for brand visibility and recognition at events

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  Arta Gallery

  • Distillery District, Toronto, ON

  • Event Coordinator

    • May 2016 - Jul 2016
    • Distillery District, Toronto, ON

    • Managing all event bookings for the Arta Gallery, hosting a variety of events including weddings, proposals, graduation parties, and corporate events• Conducting all site visits for the venue, communicating with customers through phone and email to market the space and contract bookings

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  One of a Kind Show - Informa Exhibitions - Canada

  • Toronto ON

  • Marketing and Event Associate

    • Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
    • Toronto ON

    • Assisted with the organization and execution of the 2016 One of a Kind Spring Show, worked with 10 team members to host 450 exhibitors and over 60,000 customers across five days• Created sponsorship fulfilment packages for all show sponsors and distributed them to the appropriate parties• Aided in the organization of the photo shoot for the Spring Show marketing campaign and conducted research for various departments focusing on sponsorship and locating new exhibitors• Managed the corporate and school group ticketing program, drafted marketing email blasts, received group ticket orders, logged information, and communicated with all parties

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  Hospitality and Tourism Management Conference

  • Canada
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Head of Operations

    • Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

    • One of five students hand selected by the Hospitality and Tourism Management Program Director to organize the first ever Toronto Hospitality and Tourism Management Conference • Hosted 60 students and 20 industry professionals for a full day event with activities including workshops, panel discussions, a speaker series, and a gala dinner • Coordinated the venue booking of the Mattamy Athletic Centre, conducted a site inspection, negotiated space rentals, and contracted details

  • Vice President of Events

    • Dec 2015 - Apr 2016

    • Worked with a team of 10 students to organize a variety of events for students and industry professionals, including a full day wine and brewery tour, a five course tasting dinner, and student networking events• Completed university liability contracts, created event schedules, and drafted email newsletters

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  Women in Film and Television Toronto

  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Special Events Assistant Intern

    • Oct 2015 - Dec 2015
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    • Assisted in marketing and registration of the Crystal Awards Gala Luncheon, hosting 420 guests• Drafted newsletter entries, designed event specific signage, and created event packages for speakers

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  CORK Sail Kingston

  • Kingston, Ontario, Canada

  • Event Coordinator

    • Jun 2013 - Aug 2015
    • Kingston, Ontario, Canada

    • Coordinated major World and North American sailing championships, and an annual series of 4 international competitive sailing regattas• Scheduled and managed 80+ volunteers and the needs of 1500 athletes, managed registrations, acted as Master of Ceremonies for the opening and closing of events• Wrote news items for TV and newspapers, posted news items on event-specific and corporate websites, increased community awareness of events by contacting local politicians and tourism officials• Administrator for the company and event websites, using Wordpress to create and edit online content• Drafted and sent emails to participant list and communicated through social media, tweeted specific information regarding event details and changes, created press releases which were placed world-wide and reposted on external websites

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  Sepp's Ski and Snowboards

  • Kingston, Ontario, Canada

  • Sales Associate

    • Sep 2008 - Jan 2013
    • Kingston, Ontario, Canada

    • Developed excellent communication skills by advising customers on specialized products, developed a loyal customer base through superior customer service, operated cash register and performed debit and Visa transactions• Aided customers with high expectations and concerns and was able to deescalate situations by actively listening and providing information and solutions

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  Kingston Yacht Club

  • Kingston, Ontario, Canada

  • Certified Sailing Instructor

    • Jun 2011 - Aug 2012
    • Kingston, Ontario, Canada

    • Taught children to sail; was promoted to division head, overseeing 5 instructors and 35 students; coordinated an after-hours racing program to enhance skills

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  KCVI Formal

  • Event Coordinator

    • Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

    • Organized a 9 hour high school graduation formal event with one other coordinator for 200 students across 3 locations• Rented tents and audio equipment, organized transportation for guests, hired DJ and security personnel• Organized all ticket sales and developed marketing materials