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Oakville, Ontario, Canada

• North America’s premiere provider of fundraising and marketing services for charitable, philanthropic organizations.
• Lead for production updates related to all Toronto-based RKD clients
• Conduct any upfront, preliminary pricing exercises needed for planning and budgeting
• Submission of quote requests
• Responsible for the writing and submission of all DLL instructions for direct mail projects
• Manages any data deliverables from external vendors, including file accuracy

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

RKD Direct Point, the Canadian division of RKD Group, specializes in multichannel fundraising and marketing for health and disease charities, hospitals, international non-government organizations, and other nonprofits globally. With deep expertise in multichannel storytelling, acquisition and retention strategies, and strategic consulting, RKD Direct Point.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

• A full service integrated marketing firm based in Hamilton, Ontario.
• Assume all responsibilities for effectively leading an account, including ensuring all administrative pieces are in place (account plan, contract, budget, projection, etc.), clients report high satisfaction, and the.
• Overseeing the build of project workflows for campaigns, and collaborating on these workflows with clients
• Maintaining communication and managing relationships with multiple MSA and project clients
• Successfully operate multiple accounts simultaneously, including managing work plans, client expectations, and internal staffing to ensure project is consistent with time and scope in the contract
• Assist in identifying new business opportunities, participate in new business pitches and assist in drafting new business proposals

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

• A full service integrated marketing firm based in Hamilton, Ontario.
• Manage the social media activities and paid advertisements on behalf of contracted clients
• Proactively seek, identify and secure new strategic partnership opportunities, service and product offerings in the digital advertising and marketing services space with B2C and B2B companies that serve the agency's.
• Champion the development and growth of digital marketing services, products and platforms that compliment and benefit clients marketing needs
• Work closely with web design and other internal teams to ensure cross communication, aligned focus, client communication and direction
• Collaborate with the marketing teams to ensure promotion and awareness for the client adoption of digital products and services

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

• A direct marketing agency with full service capabilities.
• Developed and managed client relationships by providing frequent status updates and recommendations to enhance marketing campaigns.
• Brought client campaigns to life, in the United States and Canada, by managing projects from initial concept and ideation, through to activation and wrap-up.
• Lead efforts for strategic conceptualization of new campaigns, pitching ideas to existing and potential clients.
• Sought out and attained cross-functional and incremental business development opportunities, supporting the business development team with sales decks, pitches and RFPs as needed.
• Built and signed off on SOWs, estimates, and budgets for clients.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• A strategic branding, packaging and promotional design studio.
• Developed and executed national consumer promotions.
• Managed fully integrated consumer promotions through all project stages including concept development, design, implementation and post event reports.
• Liaison between clients, design studio and external partners.
• Procured necessary goods and services including premiums and digital tactics.
• Clients and partners included: Cott Beverages, Hudson’s Bay Company, Kao Brands, NASCAR, Parmalat, Sobeys, Sony and Skechers.

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

• Directly responsible for implementing the Hudson’s Bay Company Foundation’s mission and mandate.
• Project lead on fundraising programs such as the annual corporate golf tournament.
• Managed charitable partnerships including the coordination of budgets, marketing activities and branding.
• Ensured the consistency and accuracy of the HBC Foundation’s messaging in all marketing aspects.
• Provided front-line customer service to stores and community organizations on an on-going basis.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Marketing agency with specialization in proprietary marketing programs and activation sponsorships.
• Project lead for integrated brand activation plans including schedule, budget, reporting and creative studio services and field operations.
• Managed a strategic business unit including three direct reports.
• Managed the development of programs against their plan and budget, including program related training, preparation, activations and tear down.
• Responsible for all client communication including meeting co-ordination, agendas and post event reports.
• Clients and partners included: ParticipACTION and Sun Life Financial.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Supported the overall company marketing strategy and initiatives by developing unique & innovative activation programs, specifically for the Zellers chain of department stores.
• Activation programs included national special events, contests, personal appearances with celebrities, promotions, new/renovated store opening activities, sponsorships and community events.
• Evaluated all potential opportunities as they related to budget considerations, strategic fit and business relevance.
• Wrote event briefs, managed budgets, critical paths and post mortem reports.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Directly responsible for implementing the Hudson’s Bay Company Foundation’s mission and mandate.
• Coordinated corporate fundraising events with a main focus on two annual corporate golf tournaments.
• Wrote and developed communications for internal and external audiences.
• Maintained budgets for project fundraising targets.
• Managed event volunteers.
• Assisted with event logistics for pre-plan and post event analysis.

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

• Community settlement agency dedicated to serving newcomers to Canada.
• Provided employment counseling for permanent resident immigrants and convention refugees.
• Compiled statistics and reports for submission to the principal benefactors of agency settlement programs.
• Coordinated various language programs administrative components.
• Performed intake and assessments for all new clients related to employment counseling.

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

• Community settlement agency dedicated to serving newcomers to Canada.
• Assisted in the settlement of newcomers to Canada.
• Assisted settlement worker in providing direct access/settlement services to clients in Halton Region as required which includes: information and referrals, access and advocacy, and supportive counseling.
• Opened and managed client files and recorded statistics.

Community Outreach And Development Diploma, Community Organization And Advocacy

Activities and Societies: Program Advisory Committee Recipient of J.D. Atkinson Award for outstanding achievement within the graduating.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma