Professional Experience

Fund Development Officer, The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County

August 2020 (ongoing)

• Responsible for directly executing the plan and achieving the desired targets for all areas of the plan including direct response, community and third party events, signature fundraising campaign.

• Maintaining and improving the Raiser’s Edge processes (such as receipting and acknowledging gifts, recording communications, record coding) to ensure efficient and effective fundraising.

• Delivering customer service to donors and fund raisers; engaging in direct donor interactions by phone and email.

• Providing staff support to the DSORC Fund Development and Communications Committee, including agenda and materials preparation, minute taking, filing, and executing and/or tracking the follow-up of action items.

• Preparing and delivering relevant analysis and reports to DSORC staff, senior leadership, the Fund Development and Communications Committee, the DSORC Board and other stakeholders to support evidence-based decision making.

• Identifying specific functions and roles for volunteers as necessary, including development of detailed job descriptions and work plans with clear metrics.

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Community Engagement Coordinator, Diabetes Canada

2019-2020

• Meet or exceed annual fundraising goals by coordinating and executing various fundraising events and programs in alignment with regional and national plans.

• Identify and maximize event revenue generation opportunities.

• Solicit, leverage and engage volunteers to support and run events.

• Collaborate with the regional and national team to identify fundraising events and develop implementation plans for event maximization and execution at the local level.
   

Eastern Ontario Regional Coordinator, Autism Speaks Canada

2017 - 2019

• Achieve Walk and Community Events regional campaign revenue goals and targets, which includes both corporate, and team engagement. 

• Prospect and steward new and existing corporate relationships forming partnerships to best support maximizing revenues and minimizing expenses. 

• Manage campaign timelines, and all aspects of Signature Walk event day logistics including permits, insurance, etc.

• Secure and train volunteers and walk committee members to support campaign initiatives to support Regional fundraising initiatives.

 

Assistant Manager, Monkey Around Play & Learn Centre

2015 -2017

• Developed and implemented recruitment strategy including conducting interviews and training new staff.

• Ensured play centre operated efficiently by continually reviewing and enhancing procedures.

• Ensured web presence was effective by maintaining the company website and social media activity through HTML, WordPress & Hootsuite; increasing followers by over 500 in a year.

• Created engaging marketing and communication materials in various media including web, print, and local radio.

• Assisted in the research, development and execution of programs and events, with a focus on fundraising, new marketing/advertising opportunities, community engagement and participating in community events.  

• Maintained and prepared weekly schedules and payroll for all employees.

                                                                  

Special Events Assistant, TREC Education

2015 (Contract)

• Conducted outreach by writing letters and engaging stakeholders through social media and submitting applications to obtain cash and in-kind sponsorship for two major events with over 200 attendees.

• Assisted in the recruiting, coordinating, management and training of 300 event volunteers.

• Developed and implemented a social media campaign (using Hootsuite) to foster engagement and participation in TREC Education events.

• Managed confidential volunteer information (using Excel, MailMerge, SurveyMonkey) to administer important information; created and maintained filing systems to increase efficiency.

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Event Coordinator & Social Media Manager, Second Star Events & The Smiling Buddha

2015

• Collaborated with the Events Manager in the planning, budgeting and execution of events.

• Created, developed and executed a monthly social media and marketing strategy. 

• Tracked events at venues, managed the company events and bookings calendar as well as the website and social media accounts.

• Assisted in the development and management of budgets to plan and develop various events.

 

Event Coordinator, Self Employed

2014

• Planned, organized, and executed all logistics of Moonlight & Mistletoe Event for 100 people; coordinated ticket design and sales, venue selection, catering and décor as well as day-of management at event.

• Obtained $350 of in-kind sponsorship through various means of outreach including cold-calls, letters and funding applications.

• Developed communication and time management skills when managing multiple tasks to ensure timely completion.

• Executed all accounting and bookkeeping, including purchasing, receiving and paying invoices, and processing all donations. Tracked office budget and expenses.
   

Special Event Coordinator, PYCAP Venture Partners & Agile Offices

2014 (Contract)

• Coordinated and directed all logistics of the Sector 75 Launch Party; including venue setup, invitations, obtaining food and beverage sponsorship, and networking event for 150 attendees.

• Obtained $400 of in-kind sponsorship through various means of outreach including cold-calls, letters and funding applications.

• Effectively communicated with the CEO to ensure all aspects of the event were administered inline with the company’s timelines and any changes were implemented efficiently.
   

Food and Beverage Server, The Dunfield Retirement Residence

2013- 2015

• Obtained and placed orders while ensuring the needs and dietary restrictions of all residents were met.

• Communicated daily specials, meal ingredients and cooking methods with elderly residents.

• Enhanced communication skills while engaging in conversation with residents.

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Event Planner, Monkey Around Play and Learn Centre

2011-2013

• Administered day-to-day operations of the reception area, including answering phones, providing immediate front-line information and/or directing calls; greeting and directing visitors.

• Coordinated and directed all logistics of upcoming events; sending emails, confirming details and placing orders.

• Developed leadership, organization and time management skills by delegating tasks to efficiently prepare for upcoming events.

• Created and confirmed all weekly orders and checked invoices for upcoming events.