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Pickering, Ontario, Canada

Brampton, Ontario

Shape program strategy, including the design and implementation of Canada’s largest national school food program, Power Full Kids.Effectively manage PCCC’s $20 million program budget and maintain a positive ESG controls posture to protect the reputation of our founding partner, Loblaw Companies Ltd.Tell effective impact stories and manage messaging strategy, the charity’s website and social media channels.Prepare strategy papers, program recommendations, and written and verbal presentations for donors, fundraisers, and Board, including the quarterly Board presentation and required pre-read materials.Provide subject matter expertise and maintain working knowledge of ongoing research on the effects of hunger on children.Ensure PCCC maintains direction and control as defined by the “own charitable activities” test described by the CRA.Implement and document effective and efficient workflow processes for application intake and disbursement, risk management and controls, and progress reporting.Analyze program and impact reports to determine progress toward expressed outcomes and contribute to overall program learning and development.Ensure my team of four understands our strategic direction, operational processes and their role in the charity’s mission.

Toronto, Canada Area

Defined corporate responsibility programs aligned with Deloitte's community investment strategy and brand vision.Identified opportunities to demonstrate Deloitte’s thought leadership in the areas of social innovation and impact investing.

Toronto, Ontario

Established long-range objectives for employee giving programs that included an annual pledge drive, volunteer day, and various employee fundraising activities.Developed communications strategies based on program goals, including content creation and coordination of service providers to deliver high quality materials within extremely tight timelines.Managed the execution of internal and external events, including coordinating service providers and providing event day direction.Maintained donor confidence and managed the employee giving escalation processes to ensure inquiries and issues are handled appropriately.Provided business direction and development opportunities for two program coordinators, enabling them to excel in a challenging environment while growing their skills.Maintained donor confidence and managed the employee giving escalation processes to ensure inquiries and issues are handled appropriately.

Toronto, Canada Area

Managed strategic planning, budgeting and volunteer opportunities related to EXITE and IGNITE technology camps for at-risk and under-serviced youth.Managed strategic planning and budgeting related to IBM’s employee engagement programs, including the On Demand Community, IBM Community Grants, and volunteerism.Promoted IBM’s portfolio of student learning applications, including MentorPlace, TeachersTryScience, and Reading Companion.Created executive communications for the Vice President of Manufacturing, Development and Operations and the Director of Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs, including message development, ghost writing, and the creation of visual presentation materials. Nurtured strategic partnerships with charitable organizations and corporate partners to ensure mutual benefit, including United Way Toronto and York Region, Sky’s the Limit Youth Foundation, Cisco Systems, Corus Entertainment and Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club.

Developed and executed internal communications strategy, exploiting quarterly newsletters and social media channels to inspire measurable employee engagement.Managed the communications delivery process from development through translations and approvals at multiple levels.Acted as a key partner and advisor to project and sales leaders to develop internal program communications strategies.Conceptualized and created themed materials related to executive events and meetings as well as internal employee engagement initiatives. Managed communications timelines aligned with key business deadlines, for example building value propositions for fall plan financial discussions.Selected as the North American representative for the Global Digital Project Management Office team, responsible for the development of a digital sales strategy for Inside Sellers.

Provided technical support for telephony infrastructure, including programming, process creation, and user education. Provided change management for the consolidation of the voice infrastructure for three IBM inside sales mega centers in NA.

Toronto, Canada Area

LGS Group acquired by IBM (2000)Callpro Canada acquired by LGS Group (1998)

Toronto, Canada Area

Print media buyer for one of the Big Three auto makers, with annual contract negotiations resulting in 41% added value for our client

Certificate, Sustainability Leadership

Certificate, Centre For Corporate Citizenship

Anthropology

Creative Advertising (Diploma)

Hired by BBDO Canada following the completion of my internship.