Experience

OEG Inc.

• Canada
• Spectator Sports
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director, Content & Programming - ICE District

  • Jan 2023 - Present



City of Edmonton

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sport & Partner Liaison

  • Aug 2021 - Jan 2023



City of St. Albert

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Community Recreation Coordinator (Maternity Leave Coverage - Temporary Contract)

  • Aug 2020 - Aug 2021



City of Edmonton

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sport & Partner Liaison (Maternity Leave Coverage - Temporary Contract)

  • Nov 2018 - Mar 2020

  • Explore and encourage opportunities for new and existing facility operators to collaborate with the City of Edmonton in the provision of city-wide sport and recreation opportunities, including capital development/redevelopment of new and existing facilities • Act as the lead contact with prospective partners by assisting with project proposals, strategic alignment, business case development and review, and operational planning • Develop, negotiate, monitor, administer and evaluate a variety of complex agreements such as memorandum of understanding, lease, license, funding, management, operating, and professional service agreements with City-wide sport and active recreation organizations and partner facility operators • Provide support for partner and/or City led collaborative projects and initiatives; including the strategic planning related to meeting and enhancing the sport and active recreation needs of Edmontonians • Develop, plan, implement and evaluate city-wide Citizens Services and Corporate Strategies and Initiatives related to sport and active recreation Show less



The Canadian Brewhouse

• Canada
• Food & Beverages
• 400 - 500 Employee

• General Manager

  • Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

  • Coordinate daily Front of House and Back of House restaurant operations • Deliver superior service and maximize customer satisfaction • Organize and supervise shifts of all staff • Appraise staff performance and provide feedback to improve productivity • Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations • Train new and current employees on proper customer service practices • Implement policies and protocols that will maintain future restaurant operations • Coordinate daily Front of House and Back of House restaurant operations • Deliver superior service and maximize customer satisfaction • Organize and supervise shifts of all staff • Appraise staff performance and provide feedback to improve productivity • Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations • Train new and current employees on proper customer service practices • Implement policies and protocols that will maintain future restaurant operations



FC Edmonton

• Canada
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contracted Event Management Services

  • Jun 2018 - Jun 2018

  • Brought in on a short term contract to plan, manage and execute the FC Edmonton re-launch event announcing their place in the newly launched Canadian Premier League o Re-launch consisted of a 1000 person street party in the heart of Old Strathcona • Duties included planning all logistics, managing setup on day of event and overseeing the smooth execution of the entire event run through • Worked alongside the Canadian Premier League head office team to ensure that goals and visions between league and club were all aligned. Worked to ensure that league partnerships were also respected and not taken over by local potential partnerships Show less



Winnipeg Jets

• Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Contracted Event Management Services

  • May 2018 - May 2018

  • Brought in on an indefinite term contract (until the end of playoffs) to assist with the planning and execution of the Winnipeg White Out Street Parties for all Winnipeg Jets home games o Attendance of these events averaged 20 000 guests per game • Was required to fit in and work with an already existing team and adjust to their protocols and procedures during an extremely busy run of events • Responsibilities included: planning, staffing, overseeing setup and monitoring event throughout the duration to ensure it was a great experience for all guests Show less



OEG Inc.

• Canada
• Spectator Sports
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Manager, Events, Rogers Place

  • Apr 2016 - Apr 2018

  • Part of the core venue group that opened the new state of the art Rogers Place arena in Edmonton’s downtown core• Provide full cycle management of assigned events including coordinating with all internal departments and external stakeholders• Prepare and distribute event manifests, event detail summaries and post event reports• Primary Rogers Place contact for the Oilers brand including all Oilers partners events• Incident Commander for Rogers Place Event Command overseeing all building operations for all Oilers home games during 2017/18 season• Responsible for implementing the Oilers brand and all of their events into the new arena throughout the 2016/17 & 2017/18 NHL Seasons• Lead event meetings to communicate and delegate event specifics to all affected departments and stakeholders • Working closely with Aramark Rogers Place catering team continuously on overall menu development as well as for each individual event• Develop, maintain and update event documentation, procedures and policies as required and/or assigned• Organize efficient and reliable event tools, materials storage and logistic workflows• Develop and maintain a strong suppliers base of top external event support and services• Large concentration on upselling clients on larger rental packages• Build strong working relationships, ensuring Rogers Place compliance, with City of Edmonton regulatory agencies as required • Manage event programming budgets as required• Lead the vision, construction and operations of Molson Canadian Hockey House ($500k project) • Organize, Execute and manage any and all other events as assigned. o Some major events include: Rogers Place Career Fairs, OEG Christmas Parties, Helps Kids Program Launch, Concerts: Arcade Fire, OneRepublic, Nickelback, OEG Loyalty Awards, Start Up Edmonton Launch Party, UFC 215, NHL Centennial Greatest Team • 4 year member of OEG Social Committee planning all internal employee gathering events Show less

• Assistant Manager, Events

  • Sep 2014 - Apr 2016

  - Lead on recruiting, interviewing, hiring and scheduling of part-time events team consisting of 35 members- Responsible for training of Events Manager & Events Intern for 2014/15 Season- Manager of planning Rogers Place events and updates- Responsible for management, set-up and operation of all A/V equipment for OEG Events and Press Conferences- Overseeing of Event Coordinator for all Oil Kings games and events- Planning and execution as a department of all OEG’s internal and external events Some major events include: Oilers 84 Legacy Reunion, Farewell Rexall, Glen Sather Retirement Banner Raising Ceremony Show less

• Coordinator, Events

  • Nov 2011 - Sep 2014

  - Execute internal/external events ensuring both brand and sponsor integrity for both Oilers and Oil Kings brands- Assist in managing of Events Team including supervising, scheduling, hours tracking, timesheets and recruiting & hiring of 35 part-time staff- Managing department audio/visual equipment. Purchasing, coordinating maintenance and the set-up and operation of this equipment



Coyote Club

• United States
• Environmental Services

• Bartender

  • Feb 2006 - Jun 2014

  - Customer service, set-up and cash out of the bars and tills - Helping new employees with training and customer etiquette - Certification completed for AGLC ProServe, ProTect and VLT Reel Facts - Gaining initial experience in the hospitality industry that lead to interest in events - Customer service, set-up and cash out of the bars and tills - Helping new employees with training and customer etiquette - Certification completed for AGLC ProServe, ProTect and VLT Reel Facts - Gaining initial experience in the hospitality industry that lead to interest in events



FC Edmonton

• Canada
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Game Day Director/Operations Coordinator

  • May 2010 - Oct 2011

  - Responsible for writing of game scripts and directing all game presentation staff for all FC Edmonton home games - Helped with planning of entire season operations throughout the organization including recruiting/hiring, obtaining licenses, research & purchasing - Game day planning, organizing and set-up for stadium operations - In charge of running FC Edmonton Summer Soccer Camps for over 300 kids. These duties included planning, location bookings, marketing, registrations & payments as well as set-up for the camps Show less



Inotec Coatings and Hydraulics

• Edmonton, Canada Area

• Laborer

  • Feb 2005 - May 2006



Budget Car & Truck Rental

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Laborer

  • Apr 2005 - Oct 2005



Roswell Marine

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Laborer

  • Jun 2001 - Nov 2003