Chrissy Benz Email & Phone Number

Canada

Humanity in HP is an empathy-led consulting firm working with sport & non-profit organizations in building capacity, transforming culture, developing programs and managing volunteers.As a strategist, coach & learning facilitator, my expertise includes: - gender equity- inclusive event management- innovative operational excellence- intersectional allyship.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• As the Executive Director, I carry out the organization's vision, mission, and strategic direction towards creating a mining industry free of all forms of harassment..
• Executive Leadership - oversees marketing, fundraising, program development and HR management of the organization.
• Public Relations - manage all events including organizing & delivering workshops, attending & speaking at conferences. Work closely with the Board Chair, speaking with media, donors, and other community members..
• Financial Management - Responsible for budget development, fundraising, and fee-based programs development.
• Organizational Development - Set up strategy to achieve outcomes within the organization.
• Compliance- make sure the organization is operating in compliance with all laws and regulations, with all ethical standards being exceeded. Oversee day to day operations.

Canada

Consultant & Facilitator of:- Gender Equity Playbook Action Plan Program- Women on Boards Workshop- Retaining Girls & Women in Sport & Physical Activity Workshop- Play to Lead Program (Canadian Tire Jumpstart)- Custom Consultations (program participant debrief & recommendations)

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

- Development of end-to-end strategic EDI framework projects- EDI organizational audits and assessments to develop benchmarks and indexes - Affinity Group mentorship, training and coaching to enhance EDI education & awareness- Curriculum development & delivery of EDI training courses & workshops- Organization of annual virtual educational events (20+.

Vancouver, BC

- Celebrating and connecting alumni through programming and communications for 24 teams - including large festival events (Homecoming and Winter Classic) and 60+ alumni newsletters annually.- Project management of the UBC Sports Hall of Fame – from nomination and selection process to video creation direction and event planning of induction ceremony..

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

- Manage all team operations and logistics for two teams (Senior and NextGen) in the daily training environment and international competitions.- Communication liaison with host committee; participation in monthly meetings and sub-committee working groups. Including outreach to local community and alumni.- Management of annual online fundraising auction.

Ottawa, Canada Area

- Successful hosting of 2015 national championships. In 2015, all championships were held in Calgary in 2 venues, 200 staff, 300 officials, 800 teams, 10,000 participants, 60 courts, plus 4 international matches over 6 days of competition. Budget of $2.7M with a profit of $800,000. Increased participation in nationals every year for all 3 years..

Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana

- Consultation with 41 National Federations regarding sport development within their country.- Point of contact between the FIVB (Federation de Internationale de Volleyball) and 41 National Volleyball Federations in North and Central America and the Caribbean, including Athlete Transfer Certificates (pro-leagues), Anti-Doping Control tests and.

- Targeted volunteer recruitment, selection and training of over 1,000 volunteers to ensure fulfillment of specific roles (cultural background, language skills and special skills) to meet the needs of over 80 nations- Created and delivered 3 monthly volunteer training plan spanning 8 months (60 engaging & informative sessions) to over 900 volunteers..

 Planned, promoted and delivered provincial youth volleyball programs, primarily the club system. Developed and delivered the Atomic program (grassroots learning for 9-12 year olds) after securing Legacies Now grant. Managed the delivery of Provincial Championships at several sites throughout BC. Presenter at 2007 FIVB Volleyball in Schools Seminar.

 Developed 3 customized business proposals per week ofr public, private and not-for-profit organization. Organized marketing activities for the firm and managed contact/client database. Drafted position descriptions and completed job postings; communicated with prospective candidates.

Bachelor Of Arts, English Major, Psychology Minor

Activities and Societies: Varsity Basketball Player; Intramurals CoordinatorContinuing Education Courses: - Anti-Racism Strategies for the.

Advanced Development Coach

Activities and Societies: Certifications: Advanced Development Coach - Volleyball; Learn to Train Coach – Basketball;Courses: Gender.

Modules I-Iv, Solution-Focused Coaching