The Region of Durham’s Economic Development and Tourism division is responsible for supporting the growth of our Regional economy through creating and retaining jobs. To do this, Invest Durham promotes the region as a great place to do business, and provides business services to attract new investment, among other activities.

The Region of Durham’s Economic Development and Tourism division is responsible for supporting the growth of our Regional economy through creating and retaining jobs. To enable this, Durham Tourism promotes the region as a great place to visit, enables a vibrant tourism industry, and provides other programming.

Author of the biweekly family lifestyle column "Twin Perks".2018 Ontario Community Newspapers Association Columnist of the YearI took a break writing the column at the onset of the pandemic, and haven't found a way to pick it back up again.Twin Perks is available for syndication.

An adaptable, flexible, and innovative marketing professional, at Beau’s I provided leadership and strategic decision making to an award-winning marketing team. A results-focused and creative communicator, I led numerous complex projects and partnerships. I have a demonstrated commitment to working effectively with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams.Strategic PlanningComprehensive MarketingTeam LeadershipCoaching Brand Management and… Show more An adaptable, flexible, and innovative marketing professional, at Beau’s I provided leadership and strategic decision making to an award-winning marketing team. A results-focused and creative communicator, I led numerous complex projects and partnerships. I have a demonstrated commitment to working effectively with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams.Strategic PlanningComprehensive MarketingTeam LeadershipCoaching Brand Management and PartnershipsBudgeting Trend and market analysisProject managementEvents marketingOpportunity assessmentDigital StrategyMarket development Highlight partnership projects: Ottawa 2017, Jameson Whiskey, The Rwanda Craft Brewery Project, United Way Ottawa. Collaborations with David Suzuki Foundation, Canadian Natural History Museums Association, The Rheostatics, Tom Green, k-os, among many others. Signature Event projects: Beau's Oktoberfest, the annual celebration that gathered approximately 20,000 attendees annually was awarded Ontario Culinary Tourism Event of the Year, Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) one of the Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario, Huffington Post's "One of Canada's Best Oktoberfests". Beau's All Natural Brewing Co.Family Run. Employee Owned. Organic. Show less

- Developed strategic consumer-facing communications plans - Developed new platforms and opportunities - Develop and execute marketing plans focused on sales and brand building- Project management for cross-team marketing campaigns and projects- Team management and leadership- Execute projects and initiatives from conception to realization- Build brand awareness through innovative partnerships and unconventional projects- Opportunity assessment - Brand management… Show more - Developed strategic consumer-facing communications plans - Developed new platforms and opportunities - Develop and execute marketing plans focused on sales and brand building- Project management for cross-team marketing campaigns and projects- Team management and leadership- Execute projects and initiatives from conception to realization- Build brand awareness through innovative partnerships and unconventional projects- Opportunity assessment - Brand management Highlights:- Leading our team to raise over $100k on Kickstarter for The Rwanda Craft Brewery Project - Leading Beau's partnership with Ottawa 2017, a year-long celebration of the 150th anniversary of Confederation in the National Capital Region- Team member, internal and external campaign and announcement that the company was becoming Employee Owned - Establishment of Beau's e-news programBeau's All Natural Brewing Co.Family Run. Employee Owned. Show less

Wholesale/Retail Fashion MarketingPottery Lane Imports is an international importer and wholesaler of women's fashion and accessories with customers in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Germany.Digital strategy including - Wholesale Website Development (Magento)- Wholesale App Development- Community Management - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, multiple profiles- Sales Team Management and communications- Marketing Materials Design and Production- Product… Show more Wholesale/Retail Fashion MarketingPottery Lane Imports is an international importer and wholesaler of women's fashion and accessories with customers in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Germany.Digital strategy including - Wholesale Website Development (Magento)- Wholesale App Development- Community Management - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, multiple profiles- Sales Team Management and communications- Marketing Materials Design and Production- Product Management, Category and Description Management- Key Account Opportunity Development- Market research- Merchandising- Product Development - B2B and B2C communications and engagement Show less

Featuring a Permanent Collection of over 4,500 works, and five galleries of diverse and changing contemporary and historical exhibitions, the RMG holds an important collection of modern Canadian abstraction and the largest holdings of works by Painters Eleven. The RMG is the largest gallery in Durham Region, and occupies an inspired 36,000 square foot building designed by noted architect Arthur Erickson.- Specialist in grassroots marketing and disruptive marketing campaigns- In-house… Show more Featuring a Permanent Collection of over 4,500 works, and five galleries of diverse and changing contemporary and historical exhibitions, the RMG holds an important collection of modern Canadian abstraction and the largest holdings of works by Painters Eleven. The RMG is the largest gallery in Durham Region, and occupies an inspired 36,000 square foot building designed by noted architect Arthur Erickson.- Specialist in grassroots marketing and disruptive marketing campaigns- In-house graphic design- Management social media channels- Public Relations- Events Coordination- Digital strategy- Development of new media and marketing strategies- Community leadership and engagement - Website development Show less

Part-time Professor in the school of Media Art & Design (MAD) at Durham CollegeCourses:Social Media Professional Communications

The Oshawa Express is Durham Region’s independent community newspaper with a circulation of 35,000 households per week reaching households through carrier delivery and various store and community locations.- produced a monthly art column about Durham Region

Pine Ridge Art produces high quality calendars, stationery and giftware products using fine art images. Pine Ridge Art products can be found in the very best of gift shops, stationery retailers, book and general stores in North America, Europe, and Australia.• Product Development – source art, create product concepts, market research, production graphics, product specification diagrams, communicating to overseas suppliers, managing sell-through, forecasting, product management… Show more Pine Ridge Art produces high quality calendars, stationery and giftware products using fine art images. Pine Ridge Art products can be found in the very best of gift shops, stationery retailers, book and general stores in North America, Europe, and Australia.• Product Development – source art, create product concepts, market research, production graphics, product specification diagrams, communicating to overseas suppliers, managing sell-through, forecasting, product management • Brand Development – implemented sister brand that targets youth/trend markets resulting in 100% sales growth in the category each season & tripled key account sales • Marketing – designing sales materials, creating advertising campaigns, managing trade show planning and promotion, merchandising, market development, pricing, placement, key account development, market research • Web/Social Media – digital strategy, manage/develop engaging content for web – blog, twitter, facebook. Project lead on e-commerce introduction and corporate web presence redesign• USA Territory Sales Management - market development through onboarding distribution agencies throughout the United States, sales analysis, USA Trade Show planning/execution, training and developing sales representatives, product knowledge expertise, managing key account relationships Show less

Incorporated in 1974, Candym is a leading supplier in the Canadian wholesale marketplace. Candym has developed a reputation of integrity, innovation, reliability and quality throughout the marketplace. Candym operates under 2 distinct sales divisions each representing a collection of reputable brands.Act as design team coordinator to ensure product mix supports brand goalsWork closely with sales and operations to manage product lifecyclePlan and prioritize customer… Show more Incorporated in 1974, Candym is a leading supplier in the Canadian wholesale marketplace. Candym has developed a reputation of integrity, innovation, reliability and quality throughout the marketplace. Candym operates under 2 distinct sales divisions each representing a collection of reputable brands.Act as design team coordinator to ensure product mix supports brand goalsWork closely with sales and operations to manage product lifecyclePlan and prioritize customer requirementsDesign dynamic sales materials, packaging, labeling and production diagramsManage inventory, shelf turns and import/export of products to ensure sell throughForecast product needs Market research Show less

SFYS is Toronto's leading lingerie boutique with a focus on quality and fit. - Trained Bra Fitter- Sales- Retail Merchandising- Marketing Strategy- Content Development - Social Media Management

Managed Foodbank services for 3 campus locationsDeveloped rotation scheduling, streamlined storage policiesDay-to-day operations, Volunteer management

Lead Floral Designer in busy retail location

Promoted through various departments - Courtesy Clerk- Cashier- Customer Service Management- Photo Lab Tech- Floral Designer

Managed Women's Centre locations for two campus locations. Manage Volunteers - Planning, Scheduling, TrainingEvents Planning - Lead Event Planner for SisterFest

Worked for Rittenhouse at Canada Blooms Tradeshows in both 2001 and 2002 demonstrating tools to the commercial gardening market.