Director of Events & Logistics

• Jan 2023 - Present

Logistics Coordinator

• Jan 2018 - Dec 2022

- Oversee all creative design and experiential activations - Develop the logistics strategies - Contract vendors and negotiate contracts - Manage all guest experience services - Work in collaboration with the Communications and Marketing department - Relationship building - Create budget - Create critical roadmap - Recruit exhibitors - Develop workshops

Event Marketing Manager

• Jul 2019 - Present

Responsible for planning, producing and executing B2C and B2B regional and national brand experiences, both large and small, including trade shows, marketing events, popups, award shows, music festivals, strategic corporate events, conferences, business meetings, and more. - Event Experience Design - work cross-functionally with the internal Marketing Team and external production vendors to deliver seamless event design concepts both locally and internationally - Event Planning… Show more Responsible for planning, producing and executing B2C and B2B regional and national brand experiences, both large and small, including trade shows, marketing events, popups, award shows, music festivals, strategic corporate events, conferences, business meetings, and more. - Event Experience Design - work cross-functionally with the internal Marketing Team and external production vendors to deliver seamless event design concepts both locally and internationally - Event Planning and Logistics - develop the logistics for individual events, including run of show planning, speaker and talent booking, scriptwriting, presenting content strategy and design, AV vendor management, etc. - Event Production - provide onsite event management, technical show production, floor direction, stage management, etc. - Post Reporting - complete post mortems of each event to ensure continuous improvement and optimizations, including debrief sessions, insights on ROI, the preparation of reports, and the close out all billing details. Show less Responsible for planning, producing and executing B2C and B2B regional and national brand experiences, both large and small, including trade shows, marketing events, popups, award shows, music festivals, strategic corporate events, conferences, business meetings, and more. - Event Experience Design - work cross-functionally with the internal Marketing Team and external production vendors to deliver seamless event design concepts both locally and internationally - Event Planning… Show more Responsible for planning, producing and executing B2C and B2B regional and national brand experiences, both large and small, including trade shows, marketing events, popups, award shows, music festivals, strategic corporate events, conferences, business meetings, and more. - Event Experience Design - work cross-functionally with the internal Marketing Team and external production vendors to deliver seamless event design concepts both locally and internationally - Event Planning and Logistics - develop the logistics for individual events, including run of show planning, speaker and talent booking, scriptwriting, presenting content strategy and design, AV vendor management, etc. - Event Production - provide onsite event management, technical show production, floor direction, stage management, etc. - Post Reporting - complete post mortems of each event to ensure continuous improvement and optimizations, including debrief sessions, insights on ROI, the preparation of reports, and the close out all billing details. Show less

Co-founder & Managing Director

• Oct 2008 - Present

- More than 9 years' successful experience in event management and client satisfaction - Administrative support, problem-solving and management. - Planning/implementing proactive logistic & operations strategies. - Build and establish relationships with vendors and suppliers in the industry. - Train, motivate, and manage staff. - Strong sales, negotiation and interpersonal relation skills. - Conduct research & development along with budget prospection and… Show more - More than 9 years' successful experience in event management and client satisfaction - Administrative support, problem-solving and management. - Planning/implementing proactive logistic & operations strategies. - Build and establish relationships with vendors and suppliers in the industry. - Train, motivate, and manage staff. - Strong sales, negotiation and interpersonal relation skills. - Conduct research & development along with budget prospection and bookkeeping. - Draft contracts and proposals. - Manage Social networks +content creation - A team player as well as a great autonomous leader - Multilingual (English, French & Spanish) - Manage event portfolios in the fashion and corporate industry: Nu.i by Vicky, Marjorie's Closet, Natcom(overseas), Montreal Alouettes among others. Show less - More than 9 years' successful experience in event management and client satisfaction - Administrative support, problem-solving and management. - Planning/implementing proactive logistic & operations strategies. - Build and establish relationships with vendors and suppliers in the industry. - Train, motivate, and manage staff. - Strong sales, negotiation and interpersonal relation skills. - Conduct research & development along with budget prospection and… Show more - More than 9 years' successful experience in event management and client satisfaction - Administrative support, problem-solving and management. - Planning/implementing proactive logistic & operations strategies. - Build and establish relationships with vendors and suppliers in the industry. - Train, motivate, and manage staff. - Strong sales, negotiation and interpersonal relation skills. - Conduct research & development along with budget prospection and bookkeeping. - Draft contracts and proposals. - Manage Social networks +content creation - A team player as well as a great autonomous leader - Multilingual (English, French & Spanish) - Manage event portfolios in the fashion and corporate industry: Nu.i by Vicky, Marjorie's Closet, Natcom(overseas), Montreal Alouettes among others. Show less

Special Event Manager

• May 2010 - Present

Montreal Community Cares Awards & The Power of Sports - Research & Development - Contract vendors - Negotiate pricing and contracts - Create fundraising strategies - Event design & creation - Branding strategy - Communicate with recipients, hosts, artists, etc. - Act as logistic manager on site - Recruit, manage and train volunteers - Manage stage production (when applicable) - Draft production schedule & run of show - Brief keynote speakers and staff

Director of Events and Community Bridge

• Mar 2022 - Aug 2022

- Oversee all the special projects and fundraising initiatives. - Develop strategies to create more brand awareness - Manage the creative content team - Conceptualize, plan and produce key events - Develop a database for volunteers and community allies - Work with the Program Director to build different event initiatives - Manage all the logistical details

Account Manager

• Nov 2016 - Nov 2018

- Corporate, Academia, Private and Public Sector - Work with Show managers, PCOs, Hotels, Congresses (Trade or Public Shows, Events and Conferences) - Operate as the lead point of contact for any and all matters specifics to each event - Organize and coordinate all logistical details of the planning and realization of the event - Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships - Ensure the timely and successful delivery of each event according to clients needs and… Show more - Corporate, Academia, Private and Public Sector - Work with Show managers, PCOs, Hotels, Congresses (Trade or Public Shows, Events and Conferences) - Operate as the lead point of contact for any and all matters specifics to each event - Organize and coordinate all logistical details of the planning and realization of the event - Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships - Ensure the timely and successful delivery of each event according to clients needs and objectives - Develop new business with existing clients and/or identify areas of improvement - Identify and grow opportunities within territory and collaborate with sales teams to ensure growth attainment - Attend industry events and develop strong partnership relationships Show less - Corporate, Academia, Private and Public Sector - Work with Show managers, PCOs, Hotels, Congresses (Trade or Public Shows, Events and Conferences) - Operate as the lead point of contact for any and all matters specifics to each event - Organize and coordinate all logistical details of the planning and realization of the event - Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships - Ensure the timely and successful delivery of each event according to clients needs and… Show more - Corporate, Academia, Private and Public Sector - Work with Show managers, PCOs, Hotels, Congresses (Trade or Public Shows, Events and Conferences) - Operate as the lead point of contact for any and all matters specifics to each event - Organize and coordinate all logistical details of the planning and realization of the event - Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships - Ensure the timely and successful delivery of each event according to clients needs and objectives - Develop new business with existing clients and/or identify areas of improvement - Identify and grow opportunities within territory and collaborate with sales teams to ensure growth attainment - Attend industry events and develop strong partnership relationships Show less

Group Sales Manager

• Oct 2014 - Nov 2016

- Hospitality/Restaurant Industry - Manage multiple events in 5 different properties in Montreal - Organize Corporate, Non-Profit and Social events - Research, identify and solidify relationships with existing clients/group accounts - Develop new client list by networking, prospecting and building relationships - Develop and manage quarterly action plans /Achieve targets for sales growth, revenue, etc. - Schedule, book & manage Corporate and Special events - Recruit… Show more - Hospitality/Restaurant Industry - Manage multiple events in 5 different properties in Montreal - Organize Corporate, Non-Profit and Social events - Research, identify and solidify relationships with existing clients/group accounts - Develop new client list by networking, prospecting and building relationships - Develop and manage quarterly action plans /Achieve targets for sales growth, revenue, etc. - Schedule, book & manage Corporate and Special events - Recruit Interns & train Sales Coordinators for all properties - Create contracts, proposals and weekly reports - Attend corporate trade shows and events - Work with the Marketing Director for sales initiatives Show less - Hospitality/Restaurant Industry - Manage multiple events in 5 different properties in Montreal - Organize Corporate, Non-Profit and Social events - Research, identify and solidify relationships with existing clients/group accounts - Develop new client list by networking, prospecting and building relationships - Develop and manage quarterly action plans /Achieve targets for sales growth, revenue, etc. - Schedule, book & manage Corporate and Special events - Recruit… Show more - Hospitality/Restaurant Industry - Manage multiple events in 5 different properties in Montreal - Organize Corporate, Non-Profit and Social events - Research, identify and solidify relationships with existing clients/group accounts - Develop new client list by networking, prospecting and building relationships - Develop and manage quarterly action plans /Achieve targets for sales growth, revenue, etc. - Schedule, book & manage Corporate and Special events - Recruit Interns & train Sales Coordinators for all properties - Create contracts, proposals and weekly reports - Attend corporate trade shows and events - Work with the Marketing Director for sales initiatives Show less

Online Communications Coordinator

• 2011 - 2013

• Manage all social networks (FB, Twitter, Google+) • Create awareness of the different events and initiatives of EDR by creating strong online presence. • Manage all social networks (FB, Twitter, Google+) • Create awareness of the different events and initiatives of EDR by creating strong online presence.