Yvonne Langen
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Carolyn Goodman
I was impressed with Yvonne from our very first meeting: Extremely professional, well organized, and a strategic visionary. Over the years I became even more impressed with her ability to research, scope, and bring to fruition a complex alumni mentorship program that grew exponentially every year. While initially designed to accommodate only local mentors, Yvonne was extremely open to a trial of remote mentoring (with me as a guinea pig!), and it turned into a successful extension of Yvonne's efforts as she continued to grow this channel. Yvonne is articulate, knowledgeable, passionate, hard working and committed. She would be an asset to any organization lucky enough to work with her.
John Watters
Since the fall of 2014 I have known and worked collaboratively with Yvonne as a mentor with the Carleton University Alumni Mentors’ program. I have been impressed with her openness as well as her superior organisational, collaboration and time management skills. For the past three years she has facilitated high quality pairings of student and mentor. She has organised various functions to enhance this program and by extension student learning. All were well prepared and organised. Speakers were relevant to facilitate learning and she was always open to new ideas to enhance program delivery. She has excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. Meetings with her were punctual, cordial and professional. One always felt welcomed by her. For volunteers and students that is important for any program to succeed. She mastered those skills.
Elizabeth Walker
Yvonne invited me to be a mentor in the Carleton University Alumni Mentors program in 2015. In our first meeting she impressed me with her professionalism, clarity of purpose and method, and engaging style. In our many interactions over the past two years she has deepened that impression and added to it. I've seen her as an exceptional program manager and a natural networker, bringing people together in a clearly structured program and helping them connect in a series of events that was well-paced and varied. She has a rare talent for tending to both the forest and the trees -- the whole program, and the individuals in it.
Carolyn Goodman
I was impressed with Yvonne from our very first meeting: Extremely professional, well organized, and a strategic visionary. Over the years I became even more impressed with her ability to research, scope, and bring to fruition a complex alumni mentorship program that grew exponentially every year. While initially designed to accommodate only local mentors, Yvonne was extremely open to a trial of remote mentoring (with me as a guinea pig!), and it turned into a successful extension of Yvonne's efforts as she continued to grow this channel. Yvonne is articulate, knowledgeable, passionate, hard working and committed. She would be an asset to any organization lucky enough to work with her.
John Watters
Since the fall of 2014 I have known and worked collaboratively with Yvonne as a mentor with the Carleton University Alumni Mentors’ program. I have been impressed with her openness as well as her superior organisational, collaboration and time management skills. For the past three years she has facilitated high quality pairings of student and mentor. She has organised various functions to enhance this program and by extension student learning. All were well prepared and organised. Speakers were relevant to facilitate learning and she was always open to new ideas to enhance program delivery. She has excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. Meetings with her were punctual, cordial and professional. One always felt welcomed by her. For volunteers and students that is important for any program to succeed. She mastered those skills.
Elizabeth Walker
Yvonne invited me to be a mentor in the Carleton University Alumni Mentors program in 2015. In our first meeting she impressed me with her professionalism, clarity of purpose and method, and engaging style. In our many interactions over the past two years she has deepened that impression and added to it. I've seen her as an exceptional program manager and a natural networker, bringing people together in a clearly structured program and helping them connect in a series of events that was well-paced and varied. She has a rare talent for tending to both the forest and the trees -- the whole program, and the individuals in it.
Carolyn Goodman
I was impressed with Yvonne from our very first meeting: Extremely professional, well organized, and a strategic visionary. Over the years I became even more impressed with her ability to research, scope, and bring to fruition a complex alumni mentorship program that grew exponentially every year. While initially designed to accommodate only local mentors, Yvonne was extremely open to a trial of remote mentoring (with me as a guinea pig!), and it turned into a successful extension of Yvonne's efforts as she continued to grow this channel. Yvonne is articulate, knowledgeable, passionate, hard working and committed. She would be an asset to any organization lucky enough to work with her.
John Watters
Since the fall of 2014 I have known and worked collaboratively with Yvonne as a mentor with the Carleton University Alumni Mentors’ program. I have been impressed with her openness as well as her superior organisational, collaboration and time management skills. For the past three years she has facilitated high quality pairings of student and mentor. She has organised various functions to enhance this program and by extension student learning. All were well prepared and organised. Speakers were relevant to facilitate learning and she was always open to new ideas to enhance program delivery. She has excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. Meetings with her were punctual, cordial and professional. One always felt welcomed by her. For volunteers and students that is important for any program to succeed. She mastered those skills.
Elizabeth Walker
Yvonne invited me to be a mentor in the Carleton University Alumni Mentors program in 2015. In our first meeting she impressed me with her professionalism, clarity of purpose and method, and engaging style. In our many interactions over the past two years she has deepened that impression and added to it. I've seen her as an exceptional program manager and a natural networker, bringing people together in a clearly structured program and helping them connect in a series of events that was well-paced and varied. She has a rare talent for tending to both the forest and the trees -- the whole program, and the individuals in it.
Carolyn Goodman
I was impressed with Yvonne from our very first meeting: Extremely professional, well organized, and a strategic visionary. Over the years I became even more impressed with her ability to research, scope, and bring to fruition a complex alumni mentorship program that grew exponentially every year. While initially designed to accommodate only local mentors, Yvonne was extremely open to a trial of remote mentoring (with me as a guinea pig!), and it turned into a successful extension of Yvonne's efforts as she continued to grow this channel. Yvonne is articulate, knowledgeable, passionate, hard working and committed. She would be an asset to any organization lucky enough to work with her.
John Watters
Since the fall of 2014 I have known and worked collaboratively with Yvonne as a mentor with the Carleton University Alumni Mentors’ program. I have been impressed with her openness as well as her superior organisational, collaboration and time management skills. For the past three years she has facilitated high quality pairings of student and mentor. She has organised various functions to enhance this program and by extension student learning. All were well prepared and organised. Speakers were relevant to facilitate learning and she was always open to new ideas to enhance program delivery. She has excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. Meetings with her were punctual, cordial and professional. One always felt welcomed by her. For volunteers and students that is important for any program to succeed. She mastered those skills.
Elizabeth Walker
Yvonne invited me to be a mentor in the Carleton University Alumni Mentors program in 2015. In our first meeting she impressed me with her professionalism, clarity of purpose and method, and engaging style. In our many interactions over the past two years she has deepened that impression and added to it. I've seen her as an exceptional program manager and a natural networker, bringing people together in a clearly structured program and helping them connect in a series of events that was well-paced and varied. She has a rare talent for tending to both the forest and the trees -- the whole program, and the individuals in it.
Credentials
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Mental Health Level 1
Carleton UniversityNov, 2012- Sep, 2024 -
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health Commission of CanadaAug, 2012- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Ottawa Business Journal
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Canada
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Columnist
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Jul 2023 - Present
Yvonne shares stories of Ottawa’s food and drink scene in her monthly column, Savour the City. Yvonne shares stories of Ottawa’s food and drink scene in her monthly column, Savour the City.
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Abacus Data
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Canada
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Market Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President, Sales & Marketing
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Oct 2021 - Present
• Leads the sales and account management function with Abacus Data.• Generates new leads and supports team members in the business development function. • Helps clients to identify the best possible mix of our research tools and strategy services to meet their needs and assist them in tackling the challenges presented by generational change and technological disruption.• Aligns the marketing activities to support the sales function and informs the strategic direction of marketing collateral. Show less
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Director Of Marketing And Business Development
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Jul 2019 - Sep 2021
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Business Development Manager
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Sep 2018 - Jul 2019
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Taste & Tipple
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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Blogger
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Sep 2017 - Present
• Develops stunning, drool-worthy recipes and photography for food and cocktails • Media personality with regular appearances on CTV Ottawa Morning Live and BT Toronto on CityTv • Hosts bespoke virtual cocktail classes for corporate clients and through Chef's Paradise Live • Pens reviews and best-of lists for Ottawa area restaurants and bars • Works with food and drink, home decor and hospitality brands to create beautiful, engaging content • Hosts a virtual happy hour series on Instagram stories, Tuesdays & Friday at 5 p.m. ET Show less
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Somm™
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Canada
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Technology, Information and Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Brand Ambassador
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Oct 2021 - Present
Somm™ is a lifestyle app that puts a sommelier in your pocket and offers unlimited benefits from Canada’s top hospitality destinations. From excellent wine recommendations to signature experiences at premium restaurants, hotels, winery and lifestyle partners, and now to securing last minute reservations, Somm™ unlocks the world of taste. With an ultimate vision to own the category of taste, SommTM is for every culinary curious consumer who seeks enriched food, wine and lifestyle experiences at the palm of their fingertips. Somm™ is available for download in the App Store and Good Play Store. For more information on Somm™ visit www.somm.io. Show less
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Marketing and Communications Consultant
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Jan 2014 - Sep 2018
• Develops creative marketing campaigns for clients • Works with clients to create strategic communication plans to achieve their organizational goals and objectives • Provides services as a professional photographer • Develops creative marketing campaigns for clients • Works with clients to create strategic communication plans to achieve their organizational goals and objectives • Provides services as a professional photographer
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Euro Tile & Stone
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Canada
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Wholesale Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Manager, Architecture & Design
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Oct 2017 - Aug 2018
• Developed and maintained meaningful relationships with clients in the architectural and design sectors • Collaborated with clients to identify tile and stone solutions that will fulfill their design vision • Showcased Euro's distinct value proposition by providing clients with exceptional products and unparalleled service • Developed and maintained meaningful relationships with clients in the architectural and design sectors • Collaborated with clients to identify tile and stone solutions that will fulfill their design vision • Showcased Euro's distinct value proposition by providing clients with exceptional products and unparalleled service
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Carleton University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Alumni Relations Program Officer
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Jan 2016 - Sep 2017
• Facilitating meaningful alumni engagement and enhancing student employability through the Alumni Mentors program• Collaborating with campus partners to offer meaningful experiential learning opportunities that give Carleton grads a competitive edge upon entering the workforce • Recruiting alumni who are social media influencers to become digital ambassadors for Carleton University• Delivering the Alumni Travel Program• Partnering with advancement communications to coordinate monthly surveys of alumni and consider new avenues to deepen engagement Show less
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Mentorship Coordinator
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Mar 2014 - Jan 2016
• Developing the Alumni Mentors program to foster a sense of community among Carleton alumni and current students• Recruiting esteemed Carleton alumni to volunteer as mentors in the program and share their knowledge, passion and experience with a current student or recent graduate to facilitate their professional development and enhance employability • Working collaboratively to create communications and marketing materials to promote the program to prospective mentors, mentees and the campus community at large Show less
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First Generation Student Program Coordinator
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May 2011 - May 2013
• Coordinated four distinct peer-support programs throughout the academic year • Developed and executed monthly events and workshops for more than 100 students • Managed a team of more than 60 student staff • Developed, implemented and maintained a new student support and retention program called Bounce Back • Developed a promotions and marketing campaign for Bounce Back which garnered national media attention from The Globe and Mail and CBC Radio • Coordinated four distinct peer-support programs throughout the academic year • Developed and executed monthly events and workshops for more than 100 students • Managed a team of more than 60 student staff • Developed, implemented and maintained a new student support and retention program called Bounce Back • Developed a promotions and marketing campaign for Bounce Back which garnered national media attention from The Globe and Mail and CBC Radio
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Courtyard Restaurant
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Events Coordination, Intern
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Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
• Assisted with the planning and delivery of events at Courtyard Restaurant • Ensured smooth transitions between engagements for day-of event coordination and made significant contributions to the creative process of décor set-up and prop styling • Assisted with the planning and delivery of events at Courtyard Restaurant • Ensured smooth transitions between engagements for day-of event coordination and made significant contributions to the creative process of décor set-up and prop styling
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University of Toronto
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2010 - Apr 2011
• Led weekly tutorial sessions, marked papers, offered guidance and addressed student questions and concerns about course content • Encouraged class participation and critical engagement with course material • Led weekly tutorial sessions, marked papers, offered guidance and addressed student questions and concerns about course content • Encouraged class participation and critical engagement with course material
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Contact FM
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France
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Advertising Services
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Radio Journalist
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May 2010 - Jul 2010
• Wrote and announced a daily radio news program in coordination with a multi-linguistic team to create an hour long broadcast in English, French and Kinyarwanda. • Through the Rwanda Initiative, contributed to continued efforts to rebuild Rwanda’s media standard post 1994 Genocide • Wrote and announced a daily radio news program in coordination with a multi-linguistic team to create an hour long broadcast in English, French and Kinyarwanda. • Through the Rwanda Initiative, contributed to continued efforts to rebuild Rwanda’s media standard post 1994 Genocide
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MATCH International
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Facilities Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Relations Consultant
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Sep 2009 - Dec 2009
• Created a communications strategy to address a five year decline in donations • Led PR team that crafted a communications strategy which harnessed the power of social media to access and awaken a new generation of MATCH donors • Created a communications strategy to address a five year decline in donations • Led PR team that crafted a communications strategy which harnessed the power of social media to access and awaken a new generation of MATCH donors
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Promotions Programming Coordinator
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May 2009 - Sep 2009
• Planned events for the Office of Student Affairs • Coordinated University programming including pandemic planning and alcohol awareness • Responsible for event logistics, finances and execution • Planned events for the Office of Student Affairs • Coordinated University programming including pandemic planning and alcohol awareness • Responsible for event logistics, finances and execution
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Reporter for Carleton Now Newspaper, Apprentice
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Jan 2009 - Feb 2009
• Penned articles on a wide-variety of topics ranging from hard news to lifestyle pieces • Conducted interviews with contacts at the university, in the public sector and beyond • Wrote and edited for the February 2009 issue • Penned articles on a wide-variety of topics ranging from hard news to lifestyle pieces • Conducted interviews with contacts at the university, in the public sector and beyond • Wrote and edited for the February 2009 issue
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Education
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2010 - 2011
University of Toronto
Master of Arts (M.A.), Women's and Gender Studies -
2006 - 2010
Carleton University
Bachelor of Journalism, Journalism and Women's Studies
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