Founder & CEO

• Aug 2004 - Present

Events Specialists is one of Canada’s premiere Event Management and Production firms. Our “raison d’être”: to create stress-free, tech-driven events that bring impact & build memories that last long after the event is over. We provide turnkey, full-service event solutions, from strategic planning & tech selection to marketing/content distribution & beyond for Fortune 500 corporations, SMB’s, non-profits & trade associations across Canada & the U.S. We build & execute events such… Show more Events Specialists is one of Canada’s premiere Event Management and Production firms. Our “raison d’être”: to create stress-free, tech-driven events that bring impact & build memories that last long after the event is over. We provide turnkey, full-service event solutions, from strategic planning & tech selection to marketing/content distribution & beyond for Fortune 500 corporations, SMB’s, non-profits & trade associations across Canada & the U.S. We build & execute events such as: conferences, training programs, professional development programs, business summits, internal award celebrations, town halls, annual meetings, CEO updates, brand awareness/activations (& many more). Above all, we have built an amazing team of passionate individuals who know their stuff through-and-through & are committed to excellence for our clients. Have an event in the works? Let us help you! Show less Events Specialists is one of Canada’s premiere Event Management and Production firms. Our “raison d’être”: to create stress-free, tech-driven events that bring impact & build memories that last long after the event is over. We provide turnkey, full-service event solutions, from strategic planning & tech selection to marketing/content distribution & beyond for Fortune 500 corporations, SMB’s, non-profits & trade associations across Canada & the U.S. We build & execute events such… Show more Events Specialists is one of Canada’s premiere Event Management and Production firms. Our “raison d’être”: to create stress-free, tech-driven events that bring impact & build memories that last long after the event is over. We provide turnkey, full-service event solutions, from strategic planning & tech selection to marketing/content distribution & beyond for Fortune 500 corporations, SMB’s, non-profits & trade associations across Canada & the U.S. We build & execute events such as: conferences, training programs, professional development programs, business summits, internal award celebrations, town halls, annual meetings, CEO updates, brand awareness/activations (& many more). Above all, we have built an amazing team of passionate individuals who know their stuff through-and-through & are committed to excellence for our clients. Have an event in the works? Let us help you! Show less

Founder | Consultant

• Sep 2018 - Present

Working with event entrepreneurs to build, market and grow a profitable event business on their own terms. Working with event entrepreneurs to build, market and grow a profitable event business on their own terms.

National Corporate Sales Manager for the Halifax Convention Centre (Based in Toronto)

• Feb 2020 - Feb 2021

Manager, Canada Region

• Mar 2017 - Oct 2019

EO is the only global network exclusively for entrepreneurs. EO helps leading entrepreneurs learn and grow through peer-to-peer learning, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and connections to experts. Our Vision: To build the world's most influential community of entrepreneurs Our Mission: Engage leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow. Our Core Values: > Boldly Go! - Bet on your own abilities > Thirst for Learning - Be a student of opportunity > Make a… Show more EO is the only global network exclusively for entrepreneurs. EO helps leading entrepreneurs learn and grow through peer-to-peer learning, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and connections to experts. Our Vision: To build the world's most influential community of entrepreneurs Our Mission: Engage leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow. Our Core Values: > Boldly Go! - Bet on your own abilities > Thirst for Learning - Be a student of opportunity > Make a Mark - Leave a legacy > Trust and Respect - Build a safe haven for learning and growth > Cool - Create, seek out and celebrate once-in-a-lifetime experiences Show less EO is the only global network exclusively for entrepreneurs. EO helps leading entrepreneurs learn and grow through peer-to-peer learning, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and connections to experts. Our Vision: To build the world's most influential community of entrepreneurs Our Mission: Engage leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow. Our Core Values: > Boldly Go! - Bet on your own abilities > Thirst for Learning - Be a student of opportunity > Make a… Show more EO is the only global network exclusively for entrepreneurs. EO helps leading entrepreneurs learn and grow through peer-to-peer learning, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and connections to experts. Our Vision: To build the world's most influential community of entrepreneurs Our Mission: Engage leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow. Our Core Values: > Boldly Go! - Bet on your own abilities > Thirst for Learning - Be a student of opportunity > Make a Mark - Leave a legacy > Trust and Respect - Build a safe haven for learning and growth > Cool - Create, seek out and celebrate once-in-a-lifetime experiences Show less

Toronto Branch Program Manager

• May 2015 - 2019

We are an exclusive--never pretentious--gathering place for people just like you: senior-level planners. Some of us are independents, some work for corporations and others associations, government, or non-profit. All of us are the most experienced members of our industry. Experienced, yes, but not smug. We live to learn, connect, and laugh. We realize there’s life beyond name badges. We’re absolutely professional, but we’re also hardwired for fun, smart conversations… Show more We are an exclusive--never pretentious--gathering place for people just like you: senior-level planners. Some of us are independents, some work for corporations and others associations, government, or non-profit. All of us are the most experienced members of our industry. Experienced, yes, but not smug. We live to learn, connect, and laugh. We realize there’s life beyond name badges. We’re absolutely professional, but we’re also hardwired for fun, smart conversations, and venting when needed (with people who ‘get’ us).. Sound like you? Show less We are an exclusive--never pretentious--gathering place for people just like you: senior-level planners. Some of us are independents, some work for corporations and others associations, government, or non-profit. All of us are the most experienced members of our industry. Experienced, yes, but not smug. We live to learn, connect, and laugh. We realize there’s life beyond name badges. We’re absolutely professional, but we’re also hardwired for fun, smart conversations… Show more We are an exclusive--never pretentious--gathering place for people just like you: senior-level planners. Some of us are independents, some work for corporations and others associations, government, or non-profit. All of us are the most experienced members of our industry. Experienced, yes, but not smug. We live to learn, connect, and laugh. We realize there’s life beyond name badges. We’re absolutely professional, but we’re also hardwired for fun, smart conversations, and venting when needed (with people who ‘get’ us).. Sound like you? Show less

Manager, Continuing Professional Development

• Nov 2013 - Nov 2014

The mission of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) is to assure the provision of optimal eye care to all Canadians by promoting excellence in ophthalmology and providing services to support its members in practice. COS advances vision health for all Canadians by improving Canadian eye care standards through the work of its Board of Directors, Councils and Committees, as well as ties with national and international ophthalmological and eye care organizations. The mission of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) is to assure the provision of optimal eye care to all Canadians by promoting excellence in ophthalmology and providing services to support its members in practice. COS advances vision health for all Canadians by improving Canadian eye care standards through the work of its Board of Directors, Councils and Committees, as well as ties with national and international ophthalmological and eye care organizations.

Professional Development Conference Coordinator

• Sep 2011 - Nov 2013

The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) is committed to providing relevant professional development programming accessible to members of the profession across Canada. From in-person conferences to online webinars, we have the programs you need, delivered exactly when and how you need them. With the arrival of compulsory professional development in many Canadian jurisdictions, it is more important than ever to have easy access to convenient, cost-effective options which address topics… Show more The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) is committed to providing relevant professional development programming accessible to members of the profession across Canada. From in-person conferences to online webinars, we have the programs you need, delivered exactly when and how you need them. With the arrival of compulsory professional development in many Canadian jurisdictions, it is more important than ever to have easy access to convenient, cost-effective options which address topics relevant to your areas of practice and interest. Show less The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) is committed to providing relevant professional development programming accessible to members of the profession across Canada. From in-person conferences to online webinars, we have the programs you need, delivered exactly when and how you need them. With the arrival of compulsory professional development in many Canadian jurisdictions, it is more important than ever to have easy access to convenient, cost-effective options which address topics… Show more The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) is committed to providing relevant professional development programming accessible to members of the profession across Canada. From in-person conferences to online webinars, we have the programs you need, delivered exactly when and how you need them. With the arrival of compulsory professional development in many Canadian jurisdictions, it is more important than ever to have easy access to convenient, cost-effective options which address topics relevant to your areas of practice and interest. Show less

Senior Conference Coordinator

• Jan 2009 - Jul 2010

Taylor & Associates is a conference management firm, established in 1989, devoted to organizing national and international conferences. We believe that a conference planner must understand the organizational needs of the client, while simultaneously providing the care and detail necessary to ensure a successful meeting is presented. Taylor & Associates is a conference management firm, established in 1989, devoted to organizing national and international conferences. We believe that a conference planner must understand the organizational needs of the client, while simultaneously providing the care and detail necessary to ensure a successful meeting is presented.