- Creating and leading accessible Hatha Yoga classes for students of all levels. In-person and via Zoom. Private and corporate classes available. - Chair yoga classes for those who sit at a desk all day and need some relief, or folks who are less mobile and prefer to sit on a chair rather than the floor. - Seniors Yoga- Reformer and Mat Pilates - Barre - NAASFP Certified Marathon Coach- Reiki Level 2 Practitioner - First Aid and CPR certified

Schedule and write content for social media channels and blog to increase awareness of the brand in Canada and the local communities in which it operates.

Writing animal biographies for shelter cats who need some help getting adopted. I tell stories about their personalities or other fun facts to help potential adopters connect with them. Before I write a bio, I meet and "interview" every cat. I've written and narrated an article for the shelter newsletter and podcast.

Public Relations Certificate program· Researched, wrote and edited white paper discussing the impact of corporate values and company success. The paper was intended as an example of an article that would appear in a professional public relations (PR) journal. · Created a series of communications plans addressing crisis management, reputations restoration, policy implementation and consumer trust and confidence, as part of the Public Relations (PR) program at Ryerson.

· Built and maintained successful, collaborative relationships with Nike Store Partners in order to gain buy- in of business strategy to achieve seasonal Nike vision and Partner’s business goals.· Worked on cross-functional teams with Nike marketing department to execute seasonal brand plans.· Secured transparent and valuable feedback from Nike accounts by implementing quarterly hindsight meetings to walk through seasonal financial performance together. Built stronger understanding of needs on both sides. · Presented findings to senior global Nike leadership based on analysis and interpretation of financial data with DTC finance manager to co-manage quarterly business review contributions.· Led cross-functional stakeholders such as buyer/ planners, visual presentation, customer service, distribution centre, operations, retail brand and the account. Executed six Nike store opening projects with on time delivery. · Differentiated Nike store assortments from the competition, by driving buying strategy in collaboration with buying and planning team. · Member of Transcend Toronto three-year strategic planning committee at Nike. Presented growth strategy to head office senior Nike leadership and 50 colleagues. · Engaged Nike North America colleagues to create changes to the allocation and demand planning processes which led to launch product being on time and in appropriate quantities. · Hired, trained and managed a direct report. Had two dotted line reports. Took initiative to attend Manager+ training course to grow leadership skills.· Analyzed weekly sales data to spot trends in the Nike business. While still supporting the business plan, I was able to quickly leverage metrics and stakeholders to react to changes in consumer tastes and immediately impact the bottom line.· Interpreted data to track and report KPI’s for retail brand initiatives and store opening results.

Buyer and account manager for Nike full-price stores in Canada. • Quarterly, created consumer right assortments for six categories, both genders and three business units across seven doors.• Planned, organized and led quarterly assortment sell-in meetings with Nike store partners (accounts). Gained buy-in and presented the business strategy to achieve seasonal Nike vision. Built and maintained successful, collaborative relationships with the accounts.• Hired, trained and managed a direct report. Had two dotted line reports. Took initiative to attend Manager+ training course to grow leadership skills.

· Supported Nike seasonal vision by creation of quarterly, consumer right assortments for six categories, both genders and three business units across seven Nike doors. · Planned and executed assortments for Canadian wholesale businesses such as HBC, Sporting Life, Sport Chek and Running Room by aligning lead brand stories and category key initiatives. · Engaged marketing brand team to ensure “marketplace transform” retail concept achieved revenue and profitable growth for the account and for Nike.

Responsible for managing territory of $2.5 million and 90 accounts including golf course pro shops, off course retailers, Golf Town, Nevada Bob’s and Sporting Life.· Developed Adidas Golf business plan to grow regional 2014 business that led to surpassing sales target by 11% in a down year.· Surpassed Adidas Golf sales targets in 2011 and 2012 by 6%.· Opened eight new Adidas Golf accounts in 2013 based on thorough research of potential new business opportunities and understanding of unique customer needs/marketplace.

Worked in Women’s and Stella McCartney division, Accessories and MLS Soccer, and TEAM division in this time period.

Managed my own Professional Makeup Artist business. • Provided services for Roger’s #1 rated Community TV shows Goldhawk Live and Moneyline and for weddings and private clients.• Managed clients, trial runs and day-of makeup events.

Chief buyer of soft goods and accessories at Hamilton Golf Club Pro Shop. Purchased over $300,000 worth of inventory for 2008 season.

Responsible for generating radio and video airplay for Sony Music artists. Worked hands-on with artists when they came to town for promotional visits and concerts.PROMOTION MANAGER (2001 - 2004)ASSISTANT PROMOTION COORDINATOR ( 1999 - 2001)CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVE (1995-1998)· Generated on-air radio promotional time for Sony artists, song and album launches by soliciting interviews, running promotions such as flyaway contests, coordinating artist- station visits.· Built and maintained successful relationships with key Toronto radio media and Sony artists. · Boosted awareness of Sony artists. Managed and facilitated artists’ media relations schedules. Facilitated “meet and greets” at concerts with key radio VIP’s, key sales accounts, media and contest winners. Worked on “Live at Much,” “Much Music Video Awards” and “Intimate and Interactive” live TV shows.· Created, managed and executed $100,000+ national promotions with Much Music to drive sales at retail and gain national exposure for Sony artists. · Planned, coordinated and executed live, nationally syndicated radio shows from the Sony Music Soundstage to promote new albums by Sony artists to Canadian radio listeners.