Bio
Credentials
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First-Aid Certification
St John Ambulance -
Food Handlers Certificate
City of Toronto
Experience
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Owner
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Jan 2016 - Present
Specializing in Italian, Jewish and non- denominational weddings, special occasion functions, fundraising events and music festivals. Over 15 years experience in event planning and day of event execution and extensive culinary expertise. A culinary and event expert who seeks perfection in every d...
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Risa Gold & Associates
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GTA & Cottage Country
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Senior Wedding Consultant
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May 2011 - Present
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GTA & Cottage Country
Day of preparation, liaison between venue, suppliers and clients, troubleshoot, problem solve, communicate, create a calm environment during stressful situations and find immediate solutions to problems if they arise.
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Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
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Bloor St, Toronto, ON
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Assistant Store Manager & Culinary Expert
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Sep 2006 - Jul 2016
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Bloor St, Toronto, ON
Retail flagship sales Management, Team leadership and training of operations and product knowledge. Planning of daily, weekly, monthly culinary program. Manage client email acquisition database. Hourly coaching with staff on meeting sales and client email goals. Maintain and assist in planning ...
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Coordinator, Marketing & Fund Development
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Aug 2005 - Jun 2007
plan and organize fundraising events across Ontario, volunteer recruitment and development,
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Mariposa Folk Foundation
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Orillia, Ontario
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Publicist
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Apr 2005 - Sep 2005
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Orillia, Ontario
Develop publicity strategy, create interest in festival through story development, communicate with various media sources and festival organizers for story leads and ideas, attend festival organizing and marketing meetings Conduct interviews on radio and TV when required
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Office Manager
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May 2003 - Mar 2005
day to day operations, volunteer management, event organization, secretary for meetings
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Carlson Marketing
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Bilingual Account Manager, Ford of Canada
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Oct 2000 - Mar 2002
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Toronto, Canada Area
Managed Ford of Canada's National Used Car certification program, managed a national call centre, developed national marketing and advertising collateral, develop and maintained annual budget, redesigned website
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Education
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1993 - 1997York University
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