Experience

SYNLawn Toronto

• Canada
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Projects & Marketing Manager

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  Shannon returned to SYNLawn to help lead marketing and sales efforts to broaden awareness of SYNLawn artificial turf and increase the client base in the Greater Toronto Area. In addition to inside and outside sales, coordinating and attending tradeshows and delivering presentations to clients and prospects are the main focuses of this role. Delivering education for architects, builders and designers Shannon also developed a relationship with the OAA and the OALA allowing architects to earn credits towards their ongoing education while learning about SYNLawn. A respectful workplace is fostered with coworkers creating an environment encouraging openness and efficiency working together to reach company targets. Show less



Rexdale Community Health Centre

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager / Program Coordinator

  • May 2015 - Sep 2019

  Shannon worked with the Ethno Cultural Seniors Program as the coordinator on new projects including "Green Ambassadors for Rexdale - Everything Old is New Again"​; "Rexdale Seniors Onboard the Discovery Bus" and "Food for Thought - Older Adult Men's Breakfast Club". These programs focus on empowering older adults and engaging them more with their community encouraging socialization and reducing isolation. Participants assist with the coordination of the programs and identify their areas of interest to inform the curriculum. The programs empower older adults to contribute their talents, interests and knowledge to assist in creating a safe, inclusive, vibrant and healthy community for Rexdale. Each program culminates with the unveiling of the older adult's learnings at a community event. Representatives of the groups present their learning such as an art installation, skill demonstration, and sharing of a video presentation of group stories outlining how they have been impacted by participation. These programs are funded by New Horizons for Seniors. Show less



OACCAC (The Ontario Association of Community Care Access Centres)

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Assistant to CEO

  • Oct 2014 - Feb 2015

  The Ontario Association of Community Care Access Centres (OACCAC) serves as the collective voice for the fourteen CCACs across Ontario, also providing a range of shared technology services to support effective and efficient health care for individuals at home and in the community. As the assistant to the CEO Shannon efficiently managed the daily administration, and acted as the face of the CEO office. She also supported the OACCAC Board, its Executive and Governance subcommittees, Chairs Council and CEO Councils. Shannon was responsible for was the creation of work back schedules outlining the timing and assignment of all tasks related to the preparation and follow up for regular monthly meetings for about nine committees/ groups. Show less



PolicyMedical Inc.

• Project Manager

  • Oct 2013 - Oct 2014

  PolicyMedical Inc. is a software development company with a focus on policy management serving healthcare clients from Long Term Care Homes in Ontario, to single and multi-site hospitals across North America. Working with the Client Interactions team Shannon's responsibilities included managing special projects, as well as PolicyManager implementations. In addition Shannon created implementation resources to guide both the client interactions team and support the client through a smooth transition to their new policy management solution – included customizable project plans for single site and multi-site hospitals, kick off call presentations, best practice documents, sample communications plan and templates. Show less



York West Active Living Centre

• Canada
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager/ Program Coordinator

  • Sep 2013 - Apr 2014

  York West Active Living Centre (YWALC) is a not for profit center that provides health and wellness resources for adults 55+ in Toronto. YWALC received a grant from the Ontario Sports and Recreation Community Fund to develop MEN - Be Active, Live Healthy, a program to encourage male participation in community health and wellness programs. As the project lead Shannon worked with community partners; conducted research; led focus groups; and interviewed participants and key stakeholders. Shannon wrote a report sharing findings and suggestions which resulted in the development of six new programs and regular monthly meetings where men learn, share and connect with each other and their community. Show less

• Sales and Marketing Manager

  • Oct 2012 - Jul 2013

  SYNLawn Toronto is a division of Garden City Groundskeeping Services Ltd., a landscaping company in the GTA. Shannon was hired to assist in launching this new division targeting corporate, trade and residential customers for the artificial turf market. Shannon created streamlined sales processes and marketing strategies that resulted in greater product awareness and interest as well as increased sales. SYNLawn Toronto is a division of Garden City Groundskeeping Services Ltd., a landscaping company in the GTA. Shannon was hired to assist in launching this new division targeting corporate, trade and residential customers for the artificial turf market. Shannon created streamlined sales processes and marketing strategies that resulted in greater product awareness and interest as well as increased sales.



Pivotal Health Group (www.pivotalhealthgroup.ca)

• Project and Marketing/Communications

  • May 2007 - Feb 2013

  Pivotal Health Group works with healthcare organizations to enhance healthcare service delivery through the development of new service models; training and resources; and operational improvements. As a member of the team Shannon engaged in multiple projects requiring collaboration with healthcare team members, stakeholders, advisory committees, consumers and senior leads. Shannon supported all aspects of projects from planning to reports as well as conducted community outreach and education. • Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network - Integrated Client Care Project – Palliative Care • Central Local Health Integration Network - Resource Matching & e-Referral Project • South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre - Chronic Disease Self-Management Training – Stanford Model. • The Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors (OANHSS) - LTCHA Implementation Project (www.oanhss.org) • Central Community Care Access Centre - Doorways to Care (www.doorwaystocare.ca) Show less



Ryan Graphics

• Graphic Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner, General Manager

  • Jan 1989 - Jun 2008

  Ryan Graphics was a graphic design studio opened by Shannon that delivered creative, business marketing and communication solutions. Shannon conducted sales and marketing activities and managed client, supplier, and staff relationships to effectively identify needs, forge ideas into concepts and execute final products. A strong, repeat client base demonstrated the high level of satisfaction maintained though customer service and product delivery. Ryan Graphics was a graphic design studio opened by Shannon that delivered creative, business marketing and communication solutions. Shannon conducted sales and marketing activities and managed client, supplier, and staff relationships to effectively identify needs, forge ideas into concepts and execute final products. A strong, repeat client base demonstrated the high level of satisfaction maintained though customer service and product delivery.