Experience

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  Winnipeg Blue Bombers

  • Manager, Events & Catering

    • Aug 2023 - Present

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  Canada Life

  • Canada
  • Insurance
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Meeting and Event Planner

    • May 2018 - Jun 2023

    Responsible for planning and executing events for Canada Life. • Negotiating, sourcing, collaborating, planning and executing all aspects of national and international meetings and events. • Contract assignment, due diligence, risk management and execution for all associated event partners.• Creation of meeting budgets and ensuring cost accountability, approval, reconciliation to the financial system, reporting to relevant stakeholders. • Maintain a positive motivating environment, sharing knowledge and expertise and supporting change in a positive manner. • On site execution of program including coordination of meeting & event planning team, meeting partners and attendees.

  • Conference & Event Planning Coordinator

    • Nov 2015 - May 2018

    • Negotiate contracts and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers• Prepare conference & event budgets and monitor performance• Maintain and manage registration system

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  Volleyball Canada

  • Winnipeg, MB

  • Fundraising Coordinator

    • Jan 2013 - Nov 2015
    • Winnipeg, MB

    Plan and organize, with the appropriate volunteer committees, the following annual fundraising events: - Volleyball Canada Auction - Super-Spike (Event Support) - Team Canada Women's Volleyball Centre Fundraising Golf Tournament - International Event Support - Database Management

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  Swim Manitoba

  • Program Coordinator

    • Oct 2008 - Jan 2013

    Responsible for: - Administering and assisting in the delivery of all swim programs, review, evaluation, and if necessary, revision.- Internal and external communication including website and board communications, financial management, strategic planning, and day to day program administration. - All bookkeeping and financials and assist in the annual budgeting process as well as grant proposals.- Organizing and managing any Team Manitoba training camps/out of province travel.