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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Efficiently orchestrate and oversee numerous corporate and social events at upscale restaurants, encompassing corporate networking events, bar mitzvahs, and weddings.
• Demonstrate exceptional sales skills by effectively upselling clients on premium room options with higher minimum spends and menu selections, consistently generating monthly sales exceeding $500k.
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships, skillfully gathering pertinent information to meticulously craft comprehensive banquet event orders for the restaurants.
• Conduct thorough post-event evaluations, meticulously analyzing acquired data to drive continuous improvement in service delivery and event execution.
• Implement and maintain up-to-date client and employee resources, ensuring streamlined access and usability for enhanced operational efficiency.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Successfully adapted video game narrative to board game format.
• Wrote main scenario and flavor text that enhanced player immersion and engagement.
• Sourced and selected key art that accurately reflected the game's theme and style.
• Composed a clear and concise core gameplay tutorial that facilitated player learning and enjoyment.
• Collaborated with lead creative designer to make key decisions that shaped the direction of the game.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Independently designed and implemented a cohesive brand image, including assets for video and livestream.
• Grew YouTube channel to 3.4k followers through consistent and high-quality content production.
• Created, filmed, edited, and published weekly videos that engaged and entertained the audience.
• Promoted content across social media platforms, expanding the channel's reach and visibility.
• Utilized SEO strategies to optimize content for maximum visibility and search engine ranking.
• Monitored and analyzed social media engagement to identify trends and adjust strategies accordingly

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Executed Annual Shareholder Meetings for 40+ clients per quarter, including recording and editing client presentations and onboarding clients to virtual event platforms.
• Managed recording sessions with C-suite executives and edited audio files for playback during live events.
• Worked with other teams to ensure event success and stayed up to date on the latest webcast and technology trends.
• Executed annual shareholder meetings for 40+ clients per quarter, recorded and edited client presentations, and onboarded clients to virtual event platforms.
• Monitored and managed troubleshooting of online live events on various platforms and documented post-event metrics and feedback for database input.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Contributed well-written and informative features, reviews, lists, and a weekly indie column to an online publication.
• Edited and provided professional voiceover work for review videos, ensuring a high-quality viewing experience.
• Sourced and obtained appropriate images for articles, ensuring proper credit and legal clearance.
• Conducted interviews with industry professionals, gathering valuable insights and perspectives.
• Analyzed data to understand the interests and preferences of the community and used that information to create targeted content that resonated with the audience.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Led vendor acquisition and inventory tracking for events team.
• Collaborated on nearly 30 events, supporting with execution, scheduling, finances, and volunteer management.
• Trained and managed brand ambassadors, tracking key progress indicators and working directly with clients.
• Represented world-leading tech companies including Microsoft, Samsung, Shopify, and Facebook.
• Prepared after-event reports and attended debriefing meetings to assist with future planning.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Conducted extensive research to gather and curate engaging trivia for various video game franchises.
• Scripted, filmed, and edited weekly videos featuring the trivia, ensuring a smooth and cohesive flow.
• Hosted several episodes, showcasing strong on-camera presence, presentation skills, and knowledge of the subject matter.
• Produced the show from start to finish, including sourcing guests and coordinating schedules.
• Collaborated with the creative team to come up with new ideas and formats for the show.
• Managed the show's online community by responding to comments, engaging with fans, and moderating discussions.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Implemented a strategic events schedule, resulting in a strong base of returning customers.
• Lead business collaboration efforts with restaurants and entertainment outlets in the Toronto Downtown core.
• Designated representative entrusted to work hands-on with clients to organize events to their specific needs.
• Conducted post-event reconciliation and tracked event profitability.

Fort Mcmurray, Alberta

• Generated awareness of the community within the Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo region, resulting in hundreds of attendees during a tenure of two years.
• Organized and executed numerous events across the Wood Buffalo region in partnership with local businesses as well as Xbox Canada.
• Oversaw event strategy, on-site coordination, public relations, social media, and guest management.
• Procured and tracked all purchasing and organization of event-related supplies and equipment.
• Managed a small team in which responsibilities included training new members, scouting locations, editing official website content, and organizing and tracking meetings.