Kasia Rusiniak
Program Manager, Development and Marketing, River Run Centre at City Of Guelph- Claim this Profile
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Anna Tom
Kasia is one of the brightest PR coordinators I've had the pleasure to work with over the years. Quick on her feet and armed with a professional demeanor, I was able to rely on Kasia to liaise with media and artists for interviews during the Toronto Jazz Festival. She was able to handle multiple tasks with very little direction required and get the job done. Kasia was also instrumental in creating and implementing a social media campaign to engage patrons as well as successfully generate press for her various projects within the Festival umbrella. Able to adapt to a variety of situations and work in a fast paced environment with competing priorities, Kasia would be a great asset to any organization.
Marc Anthony Caporiccio
I had the privilege of working with Kasia on numerous team projects throughout our intensive post-graduate program. Kasia is a fantastic team member; she is always up for a challenge and a pro problem-solver with a refreshing sense of humour. In each of our projects, she was consistently committed not only to her individual tasks but also to our team goals. Kasia is a passionate practitioner who carefully crafts meaningful work with stunning emotional appeal and impact. She strives for excellence, as both a team member and leader.
Anna Tom
Kasia is one of the brightest PR coordinators I've had the pleasure to work with over the years. Quick on her feet and armed with a professional demeanor, I was able to rely on Kasia to liaise with media and artists for interviews during the Toronto Jazz Festival. She was able to handle multiple tasks with very little direction required and get the job done. Kasia was also instrumental in creating and implementing a social media campaign to engage patrons as well as successfully generate press for her various projects within the Festival umbrella. Able to adapt to a variety of situations and work in a fast paced environment with competing priorities, Kasia would be a great asset to any organization.
Marc Anthony Caporiccio
I had the privilege of working with Kasia on numerous team projects throughout our intensive post-graduate program. Kasia is a fantastic team member; she is always up for a challenge and a pro problem-solver with a refreshing sense of humour. In each of our projects, she was consistently committed not only to her individual tasks but also to our team goals. Kasia is a passionate practitioner who carefully crafts meaningful work with stunning emotional appeal and impact. She strives for excellence, as both a team member and leader.
Anna Tom
Kasia is one of the brightest PR coordinators I've had the pleasure to work with over the years. Quick on her feet and armed with a professional demeanor, I was able to rely on Kasia to liaise with media and artists for interviews during the Toronto Jazz Festival. She was able to handle multiple tasks with very little direction required and get the job done. Kasia was also instrumental in creating and implementing a social media campaign to engage patrons as well as successfully generate press for her various projects within the Festival umbrella. Able to adapt to a variety of situations and work in a fast paced environment with competing priorities, Kasia would be a great asset to any organization.
Marc Anthony Caporiccio
I had the privilege of working with Kasia on numerous team projects throughout our intensive post-graduate program. Kasia is a fantastic team member; she is always up for a challenge and a pro problem-solver with a refreshing sense of humour. In each of our projects, she was consistently committed not only to her individual tasks but also to our team goals. Kasia is a passionate practitioner who carefully crafts meaningful work with stunning emotional appeal and impact. She strives for excellence, as both a team member and leader.
Anna Tom
Kasia is one of the brightest PR coordinators I've had the pleasure to work with over the years. Quick on her feet and armed with a professional demeanor, I was able to rely on Kasia to liaise with media and artists for interviews during the Toronto Jazz Festival. She was able to handle multiple tasks with very little direction required and get the job done. Kasia was also instrumental in creating and implementing a social media campaign to engage patrons as well as successfully generate press for her various projects within the Festival umbrella. Able to adapt to a variety of situations and work in a fast paced environment with competing priorities, Kasia would be a great asset to any organization.
Marc Anthony Caporiccio
I had the privilege of working with Kasia on numerous team projects throughout our intensive post-graduate program. Kasia is a fantastic team member; she is always up for a challenge and a pro problem-solver with a refreshing sense of humour. In each of our projects, she was consistently committed not only to her individual tasks but also to our team goals. Kasia is a passionate practitioner who carefully crafts meaningful work with stunning emotional appeal and impact. She strives for excellence, as both a team member and leader.
Credentials
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Customer Service
Virtual Training Network & Ontario Training NetworkNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
McGill Personal Finance Essentials
McGill University - Desautels Faculty of ManagementJan, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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City Of Guelph
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Manager, Development and Marketing, River Run Centre
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Sep 2021 - Present
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Blue North Strategies
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Canada
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Executive
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Sep 2018 - Sep 2021
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Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington
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Canada
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Events Manager
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2018
• Manage internal and third-party events throughout Wellington County to raise awareness of the Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington• Work closely with the Foundation's Board to raise funds to continue developing and growing programs throughout the region • Manage internal and third-party events throughout Wellington County to raise awareness of the Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington• Work closely with the Foundation's Board to raise funds to continue developing and growing programs throughout the region
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Coordinator, Special Events
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Mar 2014 - May 2016
• Develop and manage engaging donor and sponsorship events• Manage annual fundraising gala with executive committee, raising over $300,000
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Development Events, Theatre Ball
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Jan 2014 - Mar 2014
• Logistics planning and execution for annual fundraising gala• Effectively manage a team of 40 volunteers leading up to and during 400-person gala fundraiser
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Impulsive Entertainment
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Performing Arts
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Publicist and On-site Producer
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Nov 2012 - Aug 2013
• Spearheaded V-Day show to raise funds and awareness for One Billion Rising campaign• Increased online presence by creating and implementing successful Facebook and Twitter campaigns • Spearheaded V-Day show to raise funds and awareness for One Billion Rising campaign• Increased online presence by creating and implementing successful Facebook and Twitter campaigns
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TD Toronto Jazz Festival
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Canada
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Relations Coordinator
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Apr 2012 - Sep 2012
• Designed social media campaign: 12% Twitter awareness increase, 36% Facebook, in first month • Wrote for promotional content including media releases, newsletters, media advisories/alerts• Executed comprehensive post-festival media monitoring and analytics • Designed social media campaign: 12% Twitter awareness increase, 36% Facebook, in first month • Wrote for promotional content including media releases, newsletters, media advisories/alerts• Executed comprehensive post-festival media monitoring and analytics
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Jessie's - The June Callwood Centre for Young Women
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Planning and Management
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Jan 2012 - Mar 2012
• Hand-selected for a private contract to develop and implement a high-end, private fundraiser• Collaborated closely with Board management to represent vision and mission through• Successfully increased private donor contributions to organizational programs • Hand-selected for a private contract to develop and implement a high-end, private fundraiser• Collaborated closely with Board management to represent vision and mission through• Successfully increased private donor contributions to organizational programs
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Scotiabank
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Canada
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Relations Representative
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Oct 2009 - Jul 2011
• Compassionate customer service to all client inquiries, effectively liaising with branch management• Administrative liaison and first point-of-contact for clients, banking advisors and management• Excellent scores on year-end metrics: client satisfaction, personal development and knowledge base • Compassionate customer service to all client inquiries, effectively liaising with branch management• Administrative liaison and first point-of-contact for clients, banking advisors and management• Excellent scores on year-end metrics: client satisfaction, personal development and knowledge base
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Writer
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Apr 2008 - May 2009
• Featured columnist for “Lost in Translation” chapter of monthly print publication, focusing on amusing cultural nuances and observations for a culturally-curious, English-speaking audience in Kraków • Featured columnist for “Lost in Translation” chapter of monthly print publication, focusing on amusing cultural nuances and observations for a culturally-curious, English-speaking audience in Kraków
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International Paper
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United States
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Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Service Representative
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Feb 2008 - May 2009
• Managed high-volume American client accounts; developed and maintained positive client relations with sales departments of large paper merchants including Lindenmeyr Munroe and Domtar• Logistics liaison with supply chain and sales department to ensure product quality and timely delivery • Managed high-volume American client accounts; developed and maintained positive client relations with sales departments of large paper merchants including Lindenmeyr Munroe and Domtar• Logistics liaison with supply chain and sales department to ensure product quality and timely delivery
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ESL Teacher
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Aug 2007 - May 2009
• Designed and delivered business writing development workshops for medical and legal professionals• Composed and administered language needs’ assessment tests and programs for all ages and levels• Constructed and taught specialized language program to prepare Polish nurses for work abroad • Designed and delivered business writing development workshops for medical and legal professionals• Composed and administered language needs’ assessment tests and programs for all ages and levels• Constructed and taught specialized language program to prepare Polish nurses for work abroad
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Education
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2015 - 2015
University of Toronto
Foundations of Project Management -
2011 - 2012
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
Post Graduate Certificate, Corporate Communications -
2000 - 2006
University of Guelph
Bachelor of Arts, Honours, English and Theatre Studies
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