Alyssa Parks Email & Phone Number

Prince Edward, On, Ca

Ottawa, On, Ca

- Maintains calendar and ensures executive is adequately prepared for meetings- Tracks deliverables and creates time to focus on tasks- Collaborates with cross-functional team throughout many timezones- Works independently to confidently make decisions where appropriate- Enjoys a team environment and actively participates with the team to achieve common goals- Supports onboarding new team members- Plans and executes both in-person and virtual events with a range in… Show more - Maintains calendar and ensures executive is adequately prepared for meetings- Tracks deliverables and creates time to focus on tasks- Collaborates with cross-functional team throughout many timezones- Works independently to confidently make decisions where appropriate- Enjoys a team environment and actively participates with the team to achieve common goals- Supports onboarding new team members- Plans and executes both in-person and virtual events with a range in outcomes (from team-building to mission-critical rituals)- My favourite part of the role: taking on special projects as required to widen my scope and skills Show less

- Acted as a resource for the team offering a range of support from culture building events to having answers to those quirky organizational questions that rarely come up- Brought team together by facilitating virtual events. From department-wide audience to individual teams, each even was well-considered with intentional outcomes- Planned and executed intentional in-person events. Responsibilities ranged from agenda creation to facilitating team building activities - Managed up to… Show more - Acted as a resource for the team offering a range of support from culture building events to having answers to those quirky organizational questions that rarely come up- Brought team together by facilitating virtual events. From department-wide audience to individual teams, each even was well-considered with intentional outcomes- Planned and executed intentional in-person events. Responsibilities ranged from agenda creation to facilitating team building activities - Managed up to 3 Director's calendars at a time, also supporting their expenses- Built relationships across the team with individuals at all levels- Recognized gaps and took initiative to simplify team systems and rituals Show less

Helping one child at a time as the Special Events Coordinator at The Children's Foundation (TCF), a charitable arm of Highland Shores Children's Aid Society. Responsible for managing and introducing new TCF in Hastings, Northumberland and Prince Edward County.

Ottawa, Canada Area

- Accountable for planning, promoting, operating, and evaluating global trade shows, meetings, conferences, and other customer facing events- Responsible for negotiating contracts, managing shipping deadlines, designing booth set up, planning and ordering collateral and graphics based on show specific strategy, packing and shipping booth equipment, and evaluating events to implement improvements where necessary- Responsible for Global Representative Training events- Coordinated B2B… Show more - Accountable for planning, promoting, operating, and evaluating global trade shows, meetings, conferences, and other customer facing events- Responsible for negotiating contracts, managing shipping deadlines, designing booth set up, planning and ordering collateral and graphics based on show specific strategy, packing and shipping booth equipment, and evaluating events to implement improvements where necessary- Responsible for Global Representative Training events- Coordinated B2B lead processing by gathering leads at trade shows and utilizing Salesforce to funnel leads- Led as a project manager working closely with many other departments (Sales, R&D, Technical Operations, Scientists, Manufacturing, and more)- Supported the Human Resources team with collateral creation and community event planning- Designed a wide range of collateral from booth backdrops, video, handouts, and more using a range of software including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Camtasia- Utilized Constant Contact to send emails that support various marketing campaigns- Supported the daily operations of the marketing department by managing a master schedule, administering budgets, assisting in the development and implementation of KPI's and improving cross-functional processes with direction from Corporate Strategy Show less

Ottawa, Ontario

Planned and implemented Marketing initiatives for Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend- Led volunteers through race day tasks including set-up, information tent, on-site registration, race kit pick up- Managed VIPs and directed VIP events for high profile sponsors- Negotiated catering, decor costs and venues based on a set budget- Attended site visits- Coordinated and oversaw day-of tasks including last minute details and troubleshooting as necessary - Participated in post-event… Show more Planned and implemented Marketing initiatives for Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend- Led volunteers through race day tasks including set-up, information tent, on-site registration, race kit pick up- Managed VIPs and directed VIP events for high profile sponsors- Negotiated catering, decor costs and venues based on a set budget- Attended site visits- Coordinated and oversaw day-of tasks including last minute details and troubleshooting as necessary - Participated in post-event debriefs- Networked by building professional relationships and acted as an advocate for the organization- Performed day-to-day bookkeeping and office administration tasks- Developed Shopify online store and managed inventory Show less

Ottawa, Canada

- Planned and implemented After School Programs for children ages 4 - 12.- Planned and implemented Summer Camp programming for children ages 6 - 12.

Rightbike - A Causeway Non-Profit Social Enterprise

- Enhanced social media profiles and website design- Performed basic office duties- Acted as a social enterprise ambassador - Acted as a customer service representative by handling transactions and customer needs- Created daily/weekly/monthly sales reports and other data entry tasks

Picton, Ontario

Graduate Certificate, Meeting And Event Planning, 3.8/4.0 Gpa

- Develop and implement financial initiatives based on event objectives through methods such as sponsorship programs, grant applications.

Recreation And Leisure Services, Parks, Recreation And Leisure Studies, 3.9 / 4.0 Gpa

After graduating, I am able to: - Develop, implement and evaluate inclusive recreation, leisure and wellness programs and events.

Education record

High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

Activities and Societies: Student's Council