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Strengthening organizational culture and operational systems through an equity and people-centred approach.Some of our areas of work include:> Building, strengthening and simplifying structures, systems, and processes that support you to succeed;> Supporting organizations through cultural shifts and change management processes; and> Leadership and organizational capacity-building (through 1-on-1 or group coaching, tailored workshops, and multi-session facilitated… Show more Strengthening organizational culture and operational systems through an equity and people-centred approach.Some of our areas of work include:> Building, strengthening and simplifying structures, systems, and processes that support you to succeed;> Supporting organizations through cultural shifts and change management processes; and> Leadership and organizational capacity-building (through 1-on-1 or group coaching, tailored workshops, and multi-session facilitated processes). Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

LGBT YouthLine is a 2SLGBTQ+ youth-led organization that provides leadership opportunities and peer support to youth (29 and under) across Ontario. Some highlights from my time with the organization:- Joined when there was uncertainty of organizational sustainability; grew organizationfrom <$300,000 to over $1,400,000, through diversified funding streams that included a balance ofnew/increased government grants, multi-year corporate and foundation grants, and… Show more LGBT YouthLine is a 2SLGBTQ+ youth-led organization that provides leadership opportunities and peer support to youth (29 and under) across Ontario. Some highlights from my time with the organization:- Joined when there was uncertainty of organizational sustainability; grew organizationfrom <$300,000 to over $1,400,000, through diversified funding streams that included a balance ofnew/increased government grants, multi-year corporate and foundation grants, and fundraising.- Grew staff team from 3.8 FTE to 16 FTE - added a management team and operations department to support organizational growth (in size, programming, and reach)- Launched a province-wide leadership program, focused on deepening regional/local partnerships tostrengthen 2SLGBTQ+ youth leadership.- During the pandemic, developed and implemented a multi-year plan to make HelpLine a fully remote operation (including volunteers from all parts of Ontario)- Won 'Best Youth Organization' from NOW Magazine for two years in a row Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

- Recruited and supported and LGBTQ Youth Advisory Committee, comprised mostly of trans and BIPOC youth- Worked on the creation of a social marketing campaign challenging homophobia, biphobia, transphobia among youth. Process was run entirely with a youth working group supporting each process.- Worked on the initial stages of creating a new service guide for LGBTQ Youth Services and Programs

Toronto, On

Coordinate a peer education program for sexual health information (Teen Health Source). I also managed the social media presence of Planned Parenthood Toronto running campaigns such as #SupportSexEd.

Mississauga, Ontario

Oakville, On

Toronto, On

- Carried out primary and secondary market research, including interviewing cultural and immigrant groups, to identify key barriers to participation in the organizations programming- Created and administered a survey which sought responses from individuals to further identify accessibility issues within the environmental sector- Created a marketing research report identifying key barriers and solutions to these issues to increase participation from the multicultural community of Canada

Mississauga, On

- Finalized a UPass proposal with Mississauga Transit allowing students unlimited public transportation for a yearly fee of $87.50; led the marketing plan to succeed in getting the largest student voter turnout of 23% with 83% in favor of the proposed UPass- Organized a sold out 5 day event for 900 first year students; spent only 35% of the projected $20,000 budget through research and implementation of more efficient spending practices while developing profitable partnerships with other… Show more - Finalized a UPass proposal with Mississauga Transit allowing students unlimited public transportation for a yearly fee of $87.50; led the marketing plan to succeed in getting the largest student voter turnout of 23% with 83% in favor of the proposed UPass- Organized a sold out 5 day event for 900 first year students; spent only 35% of the projected $20,000 budget through research and implementation of more efficient spending practices while developing profitable partnerships with other stakeholders- Assisted in managing the student pub; found new sources of income while effectively managing discretionary spending to decrease net loss by 70% from its previous business year- Met stakeholders' need of increased academic support by creating academic societies (student clubs supported by respective academic departments with 1:1 funding from the Student Union and Student Affairs); allowed for increased student input in department decisions while assisting students with test preparation, program and career information- Accountable to an 18 member Board for all fiscal spending; generated regular progress reports to submit to respective committees, Union Board and General Member meetings Show less

Mississauga, On

- Managed hiring processes including job descriptions, interviews, candidate selection, training and contracts for volunteers; with staff, board and volunteers to ensure efficient operations of services and programs; corresponded with office coordinator to ensure policies were updated as needed- Re-wrote organizations' constitution to increase structural accountability to the membership

Toronto, On

- Coordinated marketing and sales of a 4000 student concert at Wonderland which exceeded projected turnout by 15%- Recruited 100 volunteers within 2 months to revive the Unions' campus life team, in turn creating a stronger organization presence at Orientation Week and Homecoming

Education record

Maytree Policy School is a six-month program that supports non-profit organizations with a social policy focus to advance evidence-based.

Certificate, Social Media Marketing

Business Administration, Marketing Diploma

Bachelor Of Science, Psychology, Women And Gender Studies

Activities and Societies: MOSAIC, Erindale College Council, Quality Service for Students, UTM Residence Council, University of Toronto.