Darren Mcewen Email & Phone Number

Canada

Strategic Leadership:- Execute the Foundation's strategic plan.- Lead and inspire stakeholders.Fundraising and Engagement:- Drive diverse fundraising efforts.- Cultivate key relationships and explore innovative opportunities.Annual Telethon on TSN:- Plan and execute the annual Telethon at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts..- Manage donor relationships.Operational and Financial Management:- Oversee operations and financials.- Ensure governance, transparency, and risk management.Program Development and Evaluation:- Identify grant opportunities and foster program growth.- Assess outcomes for continuous improvement.

Canada

● Achieved significant growth in the Foundation's social media following and reach during a seven-year tenure, highlighted by a nearly 300% surge in Facebook followers within the last year.● Contributed to the annual Telethon on TSN for the past seven years, leading the ideation and content creation of three successful virtual Telethon broadcasts during the pandemic.● Engaged actively in Board, Committee, and Staff meetings, providing expert guidance on marketing, social media, diversity and inclusion, and curling-related matters.● Effectively represented the Foundation during grant presentations and other key stakeholder engagements, contributing to the organization's broader visibility and impact.

● Pioneered the establishment of some of the largest social media audiences for top-ranked curling teams.● Actively contributed on-site and remotely at prestigious events, including two Winter Olympic Games and nine Scotties Tournament of Hearts, curating engaging social content for athletes.● Masters of Ceremonies and Curling Canada broadcast commentator during significant events, notably the gold medal game of the Canadian Mixed Championship, and various Canadian Club Championship games broadcast on TSN.ca and YouTube.● Spearheaded the expansion of the online community for a leading curling equipment and apparel supplier, resulting in heightened brand visibility.● Served as the Director of the annual Team Homan Junior Curling Camp, hosting 80 youth campers from across the globe for an enriching weekend of learning and enjoyment.

● Orchestrated project management for NielsenIQ's events, and product launches across multiple markets.● Collaborated cross-functionally to successfully launch quarterly marketing bundles on multiple platforms, including paid social media and email campaigns.● Worked with key multi-national CPG clients as a project lead to introduce and pilot an innovative eCommerce shopping solution as Analytics Commercialization Manager.● Efficiently managed budgets and teams, including Associates in various locations, as Operations Manager of NielsenIQ's Canada contact centres.● Contributed actively to the organization's Diversity Council, reporting directly to the President and Global Leadership Team and Chaired Canada’s Inclusion Impact Team● Successfully achieved NielsenIQ's Six Sigma certification, showcasing a commitment to process excellence and continuous improvement as a Global Initiatives Leader.

Ottawa, Canada Area

● Managed and supervised Ottawa's contact centre operations, and directed a team of six part-time associates.● Diligently monitored and enhanced project productivity rates through proactive strategies.● Skillfully led meetings, conducted workshops, and provided comprehensive staff training to ensure optimal performance.

Ottawa, Canada Area

● Presented engaging live on-air newscasts, conducted insightful news interviews, and created compelling original stories.● Covered breaking news stories from the studio and on-site, featuring significant events like a U.S. Presidential visit and multiple elections.● Skillfully disseminated timely news updates and information across the network's trio of sister stations.