Experience

Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba
• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Major Gifts Officer

  • Feb 2023 - Present


Habitat for Humanity Manitoba

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Development Officer, Corporate Partnerships

  • May 2015 - Feb 2023

  Habitat for Humanity Manitoba is a not-for-profit organization whose vision is to provide families with a foundation for positive change through affordable housing. By mobilizing volunteers and community partners, Habitat for Humanity Manitoba works with people from all walks of life to build safe, decent, affordable housing for purchase by low-income working families. Habitat for Humanity Manitoba is a not-for-profit organization whose vision is to provide families with a foundation for positive change through affordable housing. By mobilizing volunteers and community partners, Habitat for Humanity Manitoba works with people from all walks of life to build safe, decent, affordable housing for purchase by low-income working families.



Assiniboine Park Conservancy

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Coordinator, Marketing & Community Engagement

  • Dec 2013 - Dec 2014

  Creating the future vision for one of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada’s most prized treasures, Assiniboine Park Conservancy is the not-for-profit organization that oversees Assiniboine Park’s operations and ensures its ongoing redevelopment and financial viability. As a member of the Marketing and Community Engagement team I inspired to create and deliver extraordinary experiences for the people who visit and use the Park including building friendly, supportive, effective relationships with stakeholders, community and the general public. In this role I was involved in various aspects of communications, marketing and fundraising efforts for the Park through its tribute programs, donor stewardship, direct mail, community events, and grants and sponsorship generation. I developed communications strategies for current fundraising programs and new initiatives. I wrote and edited press releases, web content and other communications and marketing materials aimed at various internal and external audiences. I also wrote sponsorship, stewardship and grant proposals and reports. The highlight of my term position at the Assiniboine Park Conservancy was my involvement as lead coordinator for the inaugural Wildest Dreams community event which saw us partnering with CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, The Salvation Army, St. Amant Foundation, MaryMound and The Dream Factory to help give over 200 kids, and their families, a once-in-a-lifetime Zoo experience.



McKim Cringan George

• Public Relations Intern

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2013

  During this internship, I assisted the Director of Public Relations and Social Media on various project items: wrote news releases and media advisories; helped plan and execute media events; assisted with media relations; wrote and proofed web copy; conducted research for clients. During this internship, I assisted the Director of Public Relations and Social Media on various project items: wrote news releases and media advisories; helped plan and execute media events; assisted with media relations; wrote and proofed web copy; conducted research for clients.



Johnson & Johnson Vision Care

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Territory Manager

  • 2002 - 2012

  As a member of the Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Sales Team, I provided account support, product education and sales implementation to the Optometric and Opticianry markets. In my role as Territory Manager I was responsible for implementing quarterly and yearly marketing and sales strategies while managing and growing a multimillion dollar sales territory consisting of 200 accounts in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. I planned strategic development of key accounts, coached and provided strategies and tactics to improve account competitive advantage and profitability, organized professional product training sessions with key customer groups, conducted staff training, and presented clinical information and training sessions to industry associations and stakeholders. Awards: President's Club Winner (Top Sales Achiever) 2009 Region of the Year 2002, 2005, 2006 Winner's Circle 2003, 2005 Best of the Best 2006, 2007, 2009 Rookie of the Year 2003



Boehringer Ingelheim

• Germany
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Territory Manager

  • 1997 - 2002

  As a member of the Boehringer Ingelheim Sales Team, I provided account support, product education and sales implementation to the OTC (over the counter) and Health Food markets. As Territory Manager I was responsible for implementing quarterly and yearly marketing and sales strategies while managing and growing a multimillion dollar sales territory consisting of 400 accounts in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and North-West Ontario. I planned strategic development of key accounts, directed in-store merchandising and implemented trade promotions. In this role I also organized and implemented quarterly retail and consumer education event within territory. Achievements: Won sales-based incentive trips to Anaheim and Colorado Qualified for President's Club 1999 Nominated for Sales Representative of the Year in the West 2000, 2001



Vita Health Products Inc.

• Canada
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sales Representative

  • 1994 - 1997

• National Communications Coordinator

  • 1990 - 1994

  As a member of the Vita Health Marketing Team, I communicated, marketed and implemented all national promotional trade activity including monthly specials, newsletters, co-op flyer program and trade show events. This involved negotiating discounts with vendors, forecasting product requirements, setting pricing based on desired margins and assessing return on investment. I ensured that the combined efforts of wholesale, retail and company brands achieved set goals through promotional activities. I wrote and edited content for promotional material aimed at various internal and external audiences. I also planned new product listings and launches, in addition to budgeting, planning and supervising annual industry national trade shows.