* Responsible and management of the following direct reports - Fundrasing Specialist, Event Coordinator, Food Services Coordinator Marketing and Communications Specialist, Shared Services Assistant (Data Entry /Software programs) and Receptionist Team. * Support and execute Fundraising and Donor Relations/Engagement activities, including all related events* Networking with community/business stakeholders* Support and execution of Capital Campaign initiatives

* Support Operational Team, including CEO, board, community stakeholders, families, staff and volunteers * Developing and executing a Donor Relations Plan * Supporting and developing Volunteer Engagement opportunities * Support and execution of Capital Campaign initiatives

Operations Manager for a 37,000 square foot Indoor Adventure Park and Event Centre with 13 activities that challenged guests mentally, physically, emotionally, and socially to push their limits, all the while being safely guided by professionally trained staff.Duties & Responsibilities:- Responsible and primary contact for all customer related experiences.- Managed team building events, customized corporate events, customer satisfaction/appreciation events, school field trips… Show more Operations Manager for a 37,000 square foot Indoor Adventure Park and Event Centre with 13 activities that challenged guests mentally, physically, emotionally, and socially to push their limits, all the while being safely guided by professionally trained staff.Duties & Responsibilities:- Responsible and primary contact for all customer related experiences.- Managed team building events, customized corporate events, customer satisfaction/appreciation events, school field trips, birthdays and special event packages, camps, youth programs, and charity fundraising events.- Negotiated, quoted and secured all corporate sales and special events.- Responsible for daily operations of the facility: daily inspections of equipment, payroll, scheduling, POS, administrative duties,sales, marketing, and all HR activities including recruiting, hiring, training, and orientation of 50 employees.- Developed and implemented policy and procedudres for a new facility, including risk management, and daily inspections of equipment.- Executed marketing/advertising strategies on all social media platfoms, including film, radio and TV exposure.- Forged many community partnerships (RVH, MASH BASH/Snow Valley, Kempen Fest, Barrie Chamber) Show less

HIP Events provides professional customer service in coordination and execution of special events in South Simcoe. As a dedicated trusted professional and primary owner, residing in the cozy community of Tottenham, Ontario, home of the Historic Steam Train, clients will benefit from HIP Events’ skilled navigation of all challenges. As your Event coordinator, I will provide creative suggestions, guidance, knowledge and connections, all within your budget. HIP Events will make it their montra to… Show more HIP Events provides professional customer service in coordination and execution of special events in South Simcoe. As a dedicated trusted professional and primary owner, residing in the cozy community of Tottenham, Ontario, home of the Historic Steam Train, clients will benefit from HIP Events’ skilled navigation of all challenges. As your Event coordinator, I will provide creative suggestions, guidance, knowledge and connections, all within your budget. HIP Events will make it their montra to not only create the most personalized event but also help manage your stress and time as efficiently as possible.Whether it is an outdoor community event, a wedding or a personal event, HIP Events will ensure that the experience is very "HIP".Successes: - Coordinated and successfully organized 2 large scale events, The Tragically Hip Outdoor Fundraiser/Concert and the "Stars and Scrubs" Gala for Stevenson Memorial Hospital- Collaborated with various stakeholders for a successful execution of events: Municipality, OPP, Fire department, Local Councillors, AGCO, Media outlets and Vendors.- Managed and organized all the logistics, including coordination of team members for the success of the event.- Responsible for planning, coordinating, and transforming a venue for a 700 seated event for the themed Hospital Gala in collaboration with Season Florals Show less

Duties and Responsibilities: - Assisted with advertising, marketing, events, billeting, partnership opportunities, and all game day operations.- Coordinated large scale monthly fundraisers that forged successful community partnerships.- Managed logistics of 150 to 200 excited fans that regularly attended all game day events- Provided a LIVE local singer/musician for every opening game.- Greatly enhanced revenue/profitability through offering food and beverage options… Show more Duties and Responsibilities: - Assisted with advertising, marketing, events, billeting, partnership opportunities, and all game day operations.- Coordinated large scale monthly fundraisers that forged successful community partnerships.- Managed logistics of 150 to 200 excited fans that regularly attended all game day events- Provided a LIVE local singer/musician for every opening game.- Greatly enhanced revenue/profitability through offering food and beverage options, including alcohol to all game day eventshttp://www.steamhockey.ca/news/colleen.html Show less

BFF Weddings & Events executed both large and small scaled events. Duties and Responsibilities:- In collaboration, coordinated, assisted, and organized the planning, & transforming a venue for a 500 seated themed event, "An Evening at the Palace" Hospital Gala.- Proposed effective layouts and managed decor, set up and tear down.- Sourced supplies for events- Liaison and communicated to all team members and stakeholders.

Responsible for Fundraising for Next Step Literacy Council of South Simcoe and their largest event of the year, The Grate Groan-UP Spelling Bee Fundraiser. Duties and Responsibilties:- Responsible for organizing and planning their largest fundraising event, "The Grate Groan-UP Spelling Bee".- Facilitated their most successful and profitable event to date through securing a new venue, donors,and sponsors- Additional roles included administrative and social media support for… Show more Responsible for Fundraising for Next Step Literacy Council of South Simcoe and their largest event of the year, The Grate Groan-UP Spelling Bee Fundraiser. Duties and Responsibilties:- Responsible for organizing and planning their largest fundraising event, "The Grate Groan-UP Spelling Bee".- Facilitated their most successful and profitable event to date through securing a new venue, donors,and sponsors- Additional roles included administrative and social media support for the programs Show less

Majority of Nursing career was in Program Development & Crisis Mgr. for Senior Care- Developed and implemented two LHIN Programs: The Nurse Led Outreach Team and the Geriatric Emergency Management program- Measurable outcomes were improved geriatric care & reduced Emergency Wait Times- Staff Nurse - Cardiac, Medicine, Emergency