Experience

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  Banff & Lake Louise Tourism

  • Canada
  • Travel Arrangements
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Senior Manager, Events & Animation

    • May 2022 - Present

  • Event Manager

    • Sep 2021 - Present

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  Dino Don, Inc.

  • Calgary, Canada Area

  • Logistics Director

    • Nov 2019 - May 2020
    • Calgary, Canada Area

    As Logistics Director I am the lead Project Manager for all aspects of each exhibition other than sales and installation. Once a contract is signed the client is passed to me to create schedules, work through logistical aspects, provide excellent customer service and ensure all projects are delivered on time and on budget. This includes managing the product inventory (how much we have, where is it and where is it going next), the transportation of products between exhibits, equipment and staffing needs, production schedules and maintaining the connection and communication between the DDI team and our clients.

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  University of Calgary

  • Calgary, Canada Area

  • Event Specialist

    • Jul 2019 - Nov 2019
    • Calgary, Canada Area

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  The Calgary Zoo

  • Canada
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Senior Specialist, Special Events & Experiences

    • Apr 2016 - Nov 2019

    • Responsible for the overall strategic planning of special events for the Calgary Zoo that range in attendance from 500 to 130,000 people and operating budgets ranging from $25,000 to $500,000• Collaborate and co-manage the designed experience (queue management, flow, signage etc.), including how guests experience their visit, service mitigation and habitat management• Manage a team of 10 Customer Experience Guides tasked with operating the Plan Your Visit area, Land of Lemurs and Pandas Passage• Project Managed, in collaboration with multiple departments, a $650,000 wayfinding project

  • Special Event & Promotions Advisor

    • Apr 2011 - Nov 2019

    • Strategic design and execution of annual value add and revenue generating events, including researching new revenue generating events • Collaboration with marketing and communication departments to develop campaigns and promotions• Work with sponsors, departments, community partners, vendors, volunteers and media to ensure successful events and engagement • Supervise a contracted coordinator to support the role

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  Viva Special Events Ltd

  • Director/Owner

    • May 2010 - May 2013

    • Sole proprietor set to design and operate the company, including event staff, budgets, venues, vendors and client relations• Creation, planning and execution of various social and corporate events for clients

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  ISES Calgary

  • Director at Large

    • 2011 - 2011

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  Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta

  • Calgary, Canada Area

  • Event Planner

    • May 2008 - May 2010
    • Calgary, Canada Area

    • Responsible for developing, coordinating and executing the Foundation’s signature events• Style of events include: gala’s, golf tournaments and multi day motor cycle rides• Personally, on average secured between $10,000 and $20,000 in sponsorship dollars per event and another $10,000 to $20,000 through in-kind donations (goods and services)

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  Venture Communications Ltd

  • Project Manager

    • Jan 2008 - Apr 2009

    The role of a Project Manager is to make sure all projects for clients remain ontime, on budget and within scope. Responsible for a number of clients and avariety of projects. Requires constant communication between team membersand a strong appreciation for detail.

  • Public Relations and Event Marketing Coordinator

    • Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

    Responsible for the planning and execution of several event marketing projects, as well as larger scale client events. Also involved in Public Relations and Media Relations endeavors, including Media tours, press releases and campaign planning. Furthermore, involved in overall campaign and project brainstorming with in the PR and Events Community but also engaged with other communities in the company.

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  Venture Communications

  • Event Marketing and PR Coordinator

    • Jan 2007 - Apr 2008

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  First Year Office, McGill University

  • Project Manager

    • May 2006 - Oct 2006

    Responsible for the completion of the Student Service FAQ Book, the updating of the First Year Essentials Website and assisting in the production of the Leadership Skills Workshops. Also created and coordinated the First Year Street Bash event that welcomed thousands of students to the University.

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  Student Society of McGill University

  • Vice-President Communications and Events

    • May 2006 - May 2006

    Responsible for the organization and execution of 10 major events for theStudent Society's 19,763 members and the management of a total annual budget of over $400,000.Duties include the conceptualization, booking and coordination of events; staff hiring and supervision; and the entire management and distribution of budgets. Responsible for marketing and communication strategies for the Society, including the design and distribution of electronic newsletters; new website planning and development (see www.ssmu.ca); the organization of public forums and the design and implementation of various marketing campaigns.