Experience

Nelson House of Ottawa Carleton

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fundraising and Communications Coordinator

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  • Working with the Executive Director and the Fundraising Committee of the Board of Directors, I lead fundraising initiatives (corporate sponsorship, grants, and individual giving campaigns), manage events and volunteers, and direct communications for traditional and social media. • Working with the Executive Director and the Fundraising Committee of the Board of Directors, I lead fundraising initiatives (corporate sponsorship, grants, and individual giving campaigns), manage events and volunteers, and direct communications for traditional and social media.



Neoteric Developments

• Canada
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Sep 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Working with the executive team at ND Management, I consulted with private clients, created project plans, and offered project management and fundraising support for clients in the not-for-profit sector. • Working with the executive team at ND Management, I consulted with private clients, created project plans, and offered project management and fundraising support for clients in the not-for-profit sector.



Coughlin & Associates Ltd.

• Canada
• Insurance
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Team Lead, SEPs Department

  • Apr 2022 - Aug 2022

  • I managed a team of ten Client Accounting Administrators, Clerks, a Customer Service Representative, and a Mailroom Assistant in administering benefits for single employer plan clients. My responsibilities included accounting administration, client and member support, and performance evaluations. • I managed a team of ten Client Accounting Administrators, Clerks, a Customer Service Representative, and a Mailroom Assistant in administering benefits for single employer plan clients. My responsibilities included accounting administration, client and member support, and performance evaluations.



Jewish Federation of Ottawa

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Emerging Generation and PJ Library

  • Jan 2021 - Apr 2022

  • I was responsible for three portfolios: managing outreach and engagement programming for young professionals; leading the Emerging Generation division of the annual fundraising campaign; and administering the PJ Library program in Ottawa: partnering with local agencies to coordinate events for over 500 families in order to develop their social networks and strengthen their connections with Jewish culture.

• Interim Annual Campaign Manager

  • Jun 2019 - Dec 2020

  • While seconded to the Development Team, I managed the 2020 and 2021 Annual Campaigns in addition to the Emergency Campaign for Community Resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a total of $12.8 million for 33 community agencies. • As the point of contact for 200 volunteer canvassers I oversaw the canvassing assignments of 1800 community members and was granted additional responsibility to lead the Emerging Generation campaign.• I provided fundraising training during Canvasser Briefings, drafted campaign collateral with the Communications department including direct mail solicitations, organized Telethons, call nights and recognition events, collaborated with the Database Manager and the Finance department, and personally solicited over 400 constituents.• Reporting to the Director of Development, I led weekly meetings with campaign co-chairs Rabbi Dr. Reuven Bulka, Dr. Karen Palayew, Josh Engel, and CEO Andrea Freedman, crafting campaign strategy, running reports and providing analysis. Show less

• Community Engagement Specialist

  • Feb 2018 - Jun 2019

  • I was responsible for overseeing Federation's Volunteer Centre, including coordinating a Volunteer Matching Program, acting as point-of-contact for the virtual Jewish Ottawa Info-Centre, coordinating a Newcomers Welcoming Program, managing the Shoah Committee, planning, organizing and executing community-wide events for Yom HaShoah and Holocaust Education Month, managing all aspects of the March of the Living program, facilitating the J-Fellows Young Leadership Program and supporting the Microgrants committee in assessing applications for funding. Show less



Turning Corners Psychological Services

• Canada
• Medical Practices

• Office Manager

  • Oct 2007 - Dec 2017

  • Provided total administrative support (client correspondence, appointment scheduling, wait list management, billing and collections) to mental health associates including psychologists and social workers • Conducted comprehensive intake interviews with clients seeking psychological services and worked closely with the Clinical Director and associate clinicians to arrange time-sensitive appointments and manage client relationships • Participated in strategic planning for all practice initiatives and assisted in the development of all marketing materials • Recruited, interviewed and evaluated psychological associates for sub-contracting positions • Experienced working with Quickbooks for invoice preparation and billing • Acted as first point of contact for all matters pertaining to clinical associates and ensured Total Quality Management throughout the practice • Developed a comprehensive training manual for administrative staff and associates at Turning Corners Psychological Services Show less



Nortel Networks

• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Briefing Consultant

  • Jan 2007 - Oct 2007

  • Co-developed customized agendas to support high-revenue sales visits from Nortel customers, identified presentation resources, facilitated planning meetings with account primes and technical presenters, tracked sales closures and supported all logistic requirements for on-site briefings • Communicated strategies and objectives for customer visits to executive-level briefing participants and established strong working relationships within the Ottawa hospitality industry • Demonstrated cultural sensitivity while hosting international visits from telecommunications executives • Developed a comprehensive training manual for new employees at Nortel's Executive Briefing Centre Show less



CAA North & East Ontario

• Canada
• Consumer Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Corporate Secretary

  • Oct 2006 - Dec 2006

  • Composed text for annual newsletter and organizational profile, thank you letters to individual donors, and letters of agreement and invoices for corporate and media sponsors, along with invitations to delegates attending CAA Annual General Meeting• Coordinated mail-out to 97 national organizations for CAA corporate fundraising campaign, resulting in profits of over $98,000

• Administrative Assistant to Executive Vice President, Marketing and Sales

  • Jul 2006 - Oct 2006

  • Prepared operational plan progress reports for senior management along with expense reports, cheque requisitions, purchase orders and travel authorizations• Took minutes and identified action items at various departmental meetings and conference calls Response from Doug Mayhew, Marketing Department, CAA NEO to my meeting minutes of August 17, 2006:"Lindsay: These rate a HOLY-COW, the PC equivalent of one of my favourite 'awesome'​ expressions. Label me as impressed. Regards, Doug"• Planned meetings and travel for E.V.P. and direct reports including catering arrangements, along with facility and hotel bookings • Arranged employee observations and maintained attendance records for direct reports using Advance Tracker program Show less



Odyssey Theatre

• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrator

  • Oct 2005 - Jun 2006

  • Drafted 11 successful grant applications to foundations and granting agencies at all three levels of government, securing over $17,500 worth of funding for specific theatre initiatives • Negotiated partnerships, secured donations of services-in-kind or renewed financial support in the amount of over $10,000 and managed relationships with 18 local organizations during theatre corporate fundraising campaign • Worked closely with the Board of Directors on a fundraising campaign for individual donors resulting in profits of over $5,500 • Participated in strategic planning at theatre Board of Directors retreat • Provided dramaturgical support to Artistic Director on scripts and various research assignments • Produced promotional articles published in IMAGE magazine and Ontario Tourism Festival and Events Guide • Managed mailing list of over 6,500 individuals in Filemaker database, coordinated mail-outs for newsletter distribution, corporate sponsorship and individual fundraising campaigns • Arranged performance workshops and event bookings for Lazzi Lazzi touring troupe at the Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Ball and the Opéra Lyra Diva Auction • Staffed 12 positions including Theatre Administrator and all volunteers • Coordinated printing and distribution of over 30,000 promotional posters and brochures • Allocated tasks and provided daily supervision to co-operative education student and volunteer secretary Excerpt of Recommendation from Caroline Orrbine, General Manager of Odyssey Theatre, January 30, 2006: "​... [Lindsay's] work is detailed and comprehensive and she is extremely personable, professional and ambitious. Lindsay's ability to take initiative, combined with solution-based thinking and sound judgment.."​ Excerpt of Recommendation from John Forster, Executive Director of Odyssey Theatre, June 6, 2006: "​Lindsay has strong writing and research skills - she is one of the best writers Odyssey has ever had..." Show less



Cineplex Entertainment

• United States

• Concession Attendant

  • Jun 1998 - Aug 1999

  Excerpt from Letter of Reference from J.F. Stever, Manager Cineplex Odeon Cinemas Stone Road Mall, Guelph, ON Dated August 23, 1999: "Lindsay was a cheerful, competent, welcome addition to our staff. She was always punctual and more than willing to go the extra distance for the job. Lindsay mixed and associated well with all her peers and had great initiative. Lindsay has always been the top seller of the combos at the candy bar and is very consistent on upselling and suggestive selling." Show less



Sprouts, a Junior Achievement Company

• Vice President Administration

  • Sep 1998 - Jun 1999

  • Compiled annual Shareholder’s Report and prepared documents in order to receive certificate of incorporation • Compiled annual Shareholder’s Report and prepared documents in order to receive certificate of incorporation



Up To The Minute, a Junior Achievement Company

• Vice President Marketing

  • Sep 1997 - Jun 1998

  • Created and implemented a sales plan to meet and exceed financial objectives, resulting in a return on shareholders’ investments • Created and implemented a sales plan to meet and exceed financial objectives, resulting in a return on shareholders’ investments