Experience

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  Ronald McDonald House Charities Toronto

  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Director, Marketing & Communications

    • Mar 2024 - Present
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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  Jobo Creative

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Owner

    • Dec 2015 - Present
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    - Work with external client’s to fulfill their creative marketing needs- Create advertisements and print materials and package appropriately for print- Support with brand management and development

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  Food Banks Mississauga

  • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

  • Director of Marketing and Communications

    • Apr 2020 - Mar 2024
    • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

    -Provide vision and leadership to Food Banks Mississauga integrated brand and marketing efforts -Led company marketing, communications, and public relations strategy, annual plans, campaign plans, budget creation and management-Led company rebrand from the Mississauga Food Bank to Food Banks Mississauga

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  True Patriot Love Foundation

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Manager, Brand Marketing & Campaigns

    • Aug 2018 - Apr 2020
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    - Project manage all foundation marketing campaigns ensuring brand alignment- Marketing agency lead for all signature events and campaigns- Global Expedition marketing including collateral and communication pieces

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  Lumacare

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Manager, Marketing & Fund Development

    • Oct 2016 - Aug 2018
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    - Oversee the strategy, planning, and implementation of the Resource Development and Communications Department - Research, plan and lead the agency’s fund development strategy- Lead a cross-functional team to execute the agency’s marketing and fund development plans in alignment with the organization's strategic plan- Project manage and lead all agency special events and outreach opportunities

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  tbk Creative

  • London, Canada Area

  • Account Coordinator

    • Jan 2016 - Oct 2016
    • London, Canada Area

    - Worked with a team of Account Managers and Developers to complete web and digital products- Managed monthly deliverables for the company's marketing initiatives- Worked directly with clients to keep projects on track and provide customer service - Provided ongoing support to the executives and management of the company

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  Lumacare (Formerly Downsview Services for Seniors)

  • Canada
  • Non-profit Organization Management
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Communications & Corporate Affairs Associate

    • Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

    - Implemented the launch of the rebranding of the organization - Designed, printed, and launched all digital media and print communications- Managed the company website and social media channels exclusively- Developed a donor stewardship program and tracked company donations

  • Special Event/ Project Coordinator (Brand Marketing)

    • Feb 2014 - Jan 2015

    - Planned, developed, and executed special events for the organization- Managed the Agency’s 40th Anniversary Gala celebration with attendancefrom all levels of government officials- Worked with a lead external graphic team for the creation of all print materials

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  Habitat for Humanity Wellington Dufferin Guelph

  • Guelph, Ontario

  • Marketing and Communications Coordinator

    • Jun 2012 - Feb 2014
    • Guelph, Ontario

    - Planned and executed annual gala events, fundraisers, and corporate partnerships- Created all digital and print communications - Managed and executed all social media strategy- Created crisis communication plans and participated in risk management planning and implementation

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  TBK Creativetbk

  • Byron, Ontario

  • Jr. PR and Digital Coordinator

    • Jan 2012 - Apr 2012
    • Byron, Ontario

    - Worked in an emerging boutique agency focused on web design, social media marketing, and digital strategy- Used Radian6 software to research and create content for articles featured in the London Free Press- Helped coordinate a contest for non-profit organizations to win a $25,000 website

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  Starbucks

  • London, Ontario

  • Barista

    • Nov 2011 - Apr 2012
    • London, Ontario

    - Provide excellent customer support - Deliver favourable experience - Deliver handcrafted beverages to customers.

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  Town of Richmond Hill

  • Richmond Hill

  • Summer Camp Director

    • May 2009 - Sep 2011
    • Richmond Hill

    - A community services camp Director in charge of supervising senior camp staff- Specifically in charge of supporting staff program planning, implementation, and conflict resolution - Oversaw the development and allocation of a workable budget/dealt with client and participant concerns, and individuals with special needs

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  Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union

  • Canada
  • Education Administration Programs
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Fashion 'n' Motion coordinator (volunteer based organization)

    • Mar 2010 - May 2011

    - Led an Executive Team of 8 individuals - Managed a Choreographer's Team of 12 individuals - Oversaw a program of 125+ individuals

  • Orientation Week Leader

    • Mar 2010 - Apr 2011

    - Guide and lead a group of 40 incoming first year students to Wilfird Laurier University - Work within a team setting to provide excellent customer service and experience

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  Wilfrid Laurier University

  • Waterloo, ON

  • Fashion 'n' Motion Creative Director (volunteer based organization)

    • Sep 2009 - Apr 2010
    • Waterloo, ON

    - Choreographed and taught 15 choreographed pieces - Effectively communicated and led a group of 125+ individuals - Aided in sponsorship and fashion donations for the production - Worked within a team of 14 choreographers.

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  Wilfrid Laurier University

  • Fashion 'n' Motion choreographer (volunteer based organization)

    • Sep 2008 - Apr 2009

    - Choreographed a modern contemporary dance piece for 30 women - Raised money for the chosen charity of the year - Worked within a team setting of 14 choreographers.

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  Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union

  • Waterloo, ON

  • Bacchus General Volunteer

    • Sep 2008 - Apr 2009
    • Waterloo, ON

    - Attend various events in the community - Ensure safety and wellbeing of all Wilfrid Laurier Students - Education and awareness

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  Town of Richmond Hill

  • Richmond Hill, ON

  • Summer Camp Supervisor - Creative Expressions art and dance camp

    • May 2008 - Aug 2008
    • Richmond Hill, ON

    - Programmed appropriate activities for children aged 6-13- Led and executed an art and dance show for all participants each session- Effectively managed a team of staff members - Dealt with client concern

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  Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union

  • Waterloo, ON

  • Fashion 'n' Motion performer (volunteer based organization)

    • Sep 2007 - Apr 2008
    • Waterloo, ON

    - Worked within a team of 125 people raising money for charity - Time management to tackle commitment alongside being a student