Communications Lead

• Jan 2022 - Present

Communications Coordinator

• Jan 2021 - Present

Established and have been cultivating a social media presence for the Jane/Finch Centre on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. Developed a strategic communications plan with monthly KPI's and analytics targets. Coordinate media relations and press releases for the agency. Manage mass email marketing through Mail Chimp, which includes a bi-weekly newsletter called 'Community Connections'. Led a Somali Community Vaccine Project funded by PHAC to promote vaccine confidence within the Somali community in Northwest Toronto.

Communications and Program Events Manager

• Jan 2018 - Oct 2020

As the communications lead, my role was to increase GEM's digital visibility and brand awareness by communicating GEM's goals and vision through content creation, email campaign marketing, social media marketing and all external communication and information sharing including web and annual impact reports. In this role, I increased GEM's reach on Instagram by 120%, and have expanded GEM's LinkedIn community by over 300%. In addition to building a strong annual communications strategy in collaboration with the board of directors and the organization's fundraising goals, I led the enrichment opportunities program which provides GEM mentees with critical exposure to various career fields and industries through job shadow opportunities, workshops and interactive activities hosted by reputable corporate partners across the GTA.To support GEM's fundraising goals, I led all third-party and internal fundraising events, most recently coordinating GEM's annual 5K Yorkville Run, which surpassed GEM's fundraising goal by 92% raising $48,000 in support of programming.

Data Entry Clerk - Fundraising Department (Project-based Contract)

• Oct 2017 - Dec 2017

Assisted the Fundraising department with survey data entry project by gathering and tracking results from a donor response survey.

Field Human Resources Administrator (Leave Coverage)

• Aug 2017 - Sep 2017

Covered the leave of the Field Human Resources Administrator and liaised with MSF Operational centres in Paris, Brussels and Barcelona to coordinate the logistical planning of sending field workers to their international assignments. Managed pre-departure preparation including flight bookings, visa applications and vaccine requirements. Coordinated pre-departure logistics for internal staff field visits.

Marketing and Communications Intern

• Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

Supported the Marketing and Communications team with developing press releases, opinion editorials, social media content and material to be used for the fundraising and advocacy objectives of the 82 Girls Inc. affiliates across North America. Monitored and produced content for multiple social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Assisted in developing the communications strategy implemented for the 2017 New York Luncheon, which hosted and honoured guest speaker Secretary Hilary Rodham Clinton.

Field Human Resources Intern

• May 2016 - Dec 2016

Provided support to the Placement team with pre-departure preparation for expats leaving for field assignments, including booking flights and preparing necessary visa applications. Liased directly with field workers, answering questions and providing assistance in their pre-departure process. Assisted in document tracking, ensuring all the appropriate pre-departure paperwork was received and filed. Updated the Association website with OC vacancy list and organized field worker debriefing schedules and 'Brown Bag Lunch' presentations upon returning from the field. Managed data gathering and research projects for different members of the HR team, including a Yellow Fever Vaccine project. Joined the MSF HR team for a two-day annual planning HR meeting in Montreal in September, 2016.

Mortgage Administrator

• Apr 2015 - Jul 2016

Processed mortgage deals using the mortgage and real estate data entry system appropriate and provided agent support to over 15 mortgage agents. Processed agent commission from mortgage deals and processed payroll for entire team using mortgage data software including DLC appropriate, Lone Wolf. Managed all accounts payable and receivable, and monitored deal compliance to ensure all appropriate documentation was processed with every mortgage file in the event of an audit. Processed mortgage deals using the mortgage and real estate data entry system appropriate and provided agent support to over 15 mortgage agents. Processed agent commission from mortgage deals and processed payroll for entire team using mortgage data software including DLC appropriate, Lone Wolf. Managed all accounts payable and receivable, and monitored deal compliance to ensure all appropriate documentation was processed with every mortgage file in the event of an audit.

Front Desk Administrator/Social Media Assistant at Royal LePage Estate Realty

• Jan 2012 - May 2016

Social Media Assistant: Created and managed content for the social media platforms of a top producing agent, and managed and created web content. Front Desk Daily Duties: Booked and confirmed appointments through brokerages for agents and their property viewings. Provided additional agent support including open house preparation and offer presentations. Assisted clients on a daily basis, ensuring the buying and selling process remained smooth and fluid. Deal Secretaries Assistant: Assisted the Deal Secretary with deal processing, compiling the appropriate documentation for each transaction, according to legal standards. Gathered essential information required for each transaction, including lawyer and external party information.