Project Coordinator

• Sep 2022 - Present

Associate Consultant

• Nov 2021 - Sep 2022

The Dennis Group is a consulting firm providing strategic and philanthropic guidance to cause-driven organizations and government agencies. The Dennis Group, simply put, has amazing clients, and it is a pleasure to walk with them on their journey. I am motivated by a drive to create meaningful change and am buoyed by the opportunity to work with an organization that builds capacity in the not-for-profit sector. Connecting people to the causes that matter to them is the ultimate in job satisfaction. I couldn’t be more thrilled that my work helps make great things possible. Show less

Director Of Communications

• Aug 2021 - Sep 2021

This fast-paced, time-limited role was to implement the strategic communication objectives of the re-election campaign by working with a communications committee and the broader campaign leadership team. • Coordinated and participated in debate preparation, including creating briefing notes and ensuring candidate preparedness • Identified and responded to emerging issues • Acted as Candidate Aide as appropriate • Provided feedback on campaign status, flagging issues, and offering strategic pathways forward Show less

Community Outreach Coordinator

• Nov 2020 - Sep 2021

With four major portfolios of Federal Funding Programs, Housing Affordability, Small Business Support, and Outreach and Engagement, this role was primarily about relationship building. I worked with the MP to create meaningful engagement activities and maintain stakeholder relations in a rapidly shifting environment. • Proactively connected local stakeholders and constituents with federal funding opportunities and programs • Liaised with Ministers’ offices to receive updates on programs and applications • Supported local funding applicants with program information and application advice • Drafted correspondence, briefing notes and speechwriting on behalf of the MP • Coordinated meetings between MP and constituents on issues such as Climate Change, Basic Income, Child Care, and Housing. • Planned and executed outreach events including: • Government policy consultations • Town halls, summits, roundtable discussions • Ministerial visits • Local outreach events Show less

Campaign Associate

• Apr 2018 - Apr 2020

• Identified, researched and made application for grant opportunities • Ensured proper reporting and implementation of successful grants • Supported fundraising strategies and methods or activities to ensure proper acknowledgement, recognition and stewardship of donors • Organized meetings with volunteers, staff and donors (i.e. creating charts, preparing detailed and summary reports etc.) • Worked with the Director of Philanthropy on special projects as required • Identified, researched and made application for grant opportunities • Ensured proper reporting and implementation of successful grants • Supported fundraising strategies and methods or activities to ensure proper acknowledgement, recognition and stewardship of donors • Organized meetings with volunteers, staff and donors (i.e. creating charts, preparing detailed and summary reports etc.) • Worked with the Director of Philanthropy on special projects as required

Manager of Membership Services

• Nov 2012 - Apr 2018

My role was to lead growth of annual membership and sponsorship, through a blend of new member recruitment, membership retention, and sponsorship procurement. Key highlights include: • Increased sponsorship revenue 46% in 4 years • Increased membership retention by 6% over 3 years • Introduced a new tiered membership fee structure • Facilitated strategic planning exercise for newly formed Chamber Holistic Group I also managed a portfolio of Chamber programs, ensuring that activities were member-centric and relevant to the Chamber's broad membership. Show less

Strategic Planning Task Force

• Mar 2015 - Oct 2015

I was a key contributor to the 5-person Task Force whose mandate was to review and recommend to the CEO board of directors a new 3 year Strategic Plan, and accompanying work plan. The draft plan makes recommendations for a more open and collaborative culture within the organization; more member-centric operations and to build on existing partnerships with regional and national Chamber organizations. I was a key contributor to the 5-person Task Force whose mandate was to review and recommend to the CEO board of directors a new 3 year Strategic Plan, and accompanying work plan. The draft plan makes recommendations for a more open and collaborative culture within the organization; more member-centric operations and to build on existing partnerships with regional and national Chamber organizations.

General Manager & Director of Development

• Oct 2002 - Oct 2012

In 2002, I was hired on as the only full time staff member at the Market Hall. I was bookkeeper, HR department, operations manager, resource development queen, and, occasionally, the bartender or lighting operator. I instantly fell in love with the Hall’s charmed energy and storied past. The elegance of its proportions and glorious acoustics were unusual and special; a community jewel. It was, however, being held together with duct tape and twine and it was apparent that if the space was to have a future as a performing arts centre, it would require a massive upgrade. No Band-Aids - a major surgical intervention. So that’s what we did. I led my brave Board of Directors and secured $9.7 million in funding through successful grants and proposals for a capital renovation and rehabilitation project that began, in earnest in June, 2009. The theatre renovation completed on time and on budget March, 2011. Show less