Team Lead for over 80 event activations over the last 5 years for many major corporations with a track record of achieving and surpassing programs goals and KPI's.Ability to recruit and lead a productive team through leadership, training and coaching, problem solving and putting policies in place to avoid potential problems and maximize effectiveness and efficiency.Planning and management of projects from the ground up, collaborating with cross-functional staff to maximize… Show more Team Lead for over 80 event activations over the last 5 years for many major corporations with a track record of achieving and surpassing programs goals and KPI's.Ability to recruit and lead a productive team through leadership, training and coaching, problem solving and putting policies in place to avoid potential problems and maximize effectiveness and efficiency.Planning and management of projects from the ground up, collaborating with cross-functional staff to maximize resources and collaborate to surpass client expectations for events and activations. Provide leadership for strategic and tactical planning, time management and progress measurement, ensuring that all requirements and timelines are met. Immediately resolve key issues, maximizing efficiency and facilitating superior results.Development and delivery of innovative training materials to ensure measurable goals are surpassed.Detail oriented in staff scheduling and connecting and negotiating with suppliers and budgeting for maximum efficiency of resources.Engaging and diverse group of individuals through experiential marketing while maintaining a professional image .Over 200 retail liquor tastings with an average conversion rate of 20-30%.Companies Worked for include:King PromotionsUrban BellaXMCMixer Inc.BOOM! MarketingEmbr EventsBacardi CanadaGMR MarketingFuse MarketingKelowna RocketsKarma CastingMosaicEventsTagG of GVibrant MarketingInventa Show less

Working with Employers and Community Agencies to promote WorkBC Programs.

Assist in recruitment of students by identifying and working collaboratively with community partners, educational institutions,and other service providers to aid students to achieve their goals.Proven results in recruiting quality candidates at trade shows, career and education fairs,networking and community events . Marketing of programs through various medias with effective results, while maximizing budgets.Creation and delivery of workshops and presentations to recruit… Show more Assist in recruitment of students by identifying and working collaboratively with community partners, educational institutions,and other service providers to aid students to achieve their goals.Proven results in recruiting quality candidates at trade shows, career and education fairs,networking and community events . Marketing of programs through various medias with effective results, while maximizing budgets.Creation and delivery of workshops and presentations to recruit candidates and assist in achieving and maintaining sustainable employment . Show less

Promotion of WorkBC services including social media branding, and public relations between WorkBC, employers, service providers, and clients.Creation of and implementation of yearly and monthly marketing plans including the Community Employer Partnership Plan .Marketing research and marketing statistic maintenance. Planning, marketing, and execution of trade shows, job fairs, employer spotlights, information sessions, and other various events.Maximizing use of budget… Show more Promotion of WorkBC services including social media branding, and public relations between WorkBC, employers, service providers, and clients.Creation of and implementation of yearly and monthly marketing plans including the Community Employer Partnership Plan .Marketing research and marketing statistic maintenance. Planning, marketing, and execution of trade shows, job fairs, employer spotlights, information sessions, and other various events.Maximizing use of budget to implement strategic marketing plan with metrics to measure results.Building strong relationships with employers, service providers, and community organizations to increase brand awareness and the number of client visits to our three offices, and online through our website, and social media accounts.Successfully planning, marketing, and statistical tracking of over 30 events including Job Fairs, Open Houses,Community Information Sessions, Employer Information Sessions, and Focus Groups .Creation and delivery of presentations on WorkBC services to educational establishments, community groups and service providers.Creation , marketing and delivery of Social Media Workshops to clients, other service providers, and students at educational institutions.Sourcing and collaboration with web developer to develop a fully responsive website within a strict budget.Website content management through WordPress , website views increased over 500% in 2015 from 2014 and 400% in 2014 from 2013. Use of Google Analytics and other tracking software to measure effectiveness of campaigns.Creation of all marketing materials in print and online.Business Excellence Awards Nominating Committee member through the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. Show less

Develop innovative and interactive program content integrating learning stylesInterviewing and recruitment of participants. Laisoning with local employers, service providers and community groups.Job coaching clients by working with employers to ensure transition to sustainable employment.Administration duties such as, monthly program reports, time sheets, client files, paperwork, and budget tracking.

Responsible for payroll and benefits, statistical reporting, and monthly financial reporting.Creation and delivery of employment and life skill workshopsAssisting clients with resumes, cover letters, and research for funding for retraining and self employment.

Strategic Planning and execution of marketing plan.Grew accounts to value of over 1.7 million from start-up.Built key client relationships providing premium services including web hosting, design, and marketing solutions.

Increased sales of premium through building strong relationships with businesses, and highlighting competitive advantages.Sourced international and local suppliers to save over 80% in cost of goods for key accounts, while allowing for production of higher profit margin items in our production plant.Provided exceptional customer service to over 100 customer accounts.Marketing including product branding and outside sales at trade shows and suppliers.Design of… Show more Increased sales of premium through building strong relationships with businesses, and highlighting competitive advantages.Sourced international and local suppliers to save over 80% in cost of goods for key accounts, while allowing for production of higher profit margin items in our production plant.Provided exceptional customer service to over 100 customer accounts.Marketing including product branding and outside sales at trade shows and suppliers.Design of custom lift kits for major off road accounts.Assisted in scheduling, job costing and accounting functions.Sales orders including paperwork for international sales.Creation of fliers, brochures, and special promotions. Show less

Staff Hiring and TrainingTop 5 in sales for BC for over 95% of time employedTop in sales for staff by over 100% from next team member