gordongroup is a full-service marketing and communications agency serving a range of regional and national clients in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Now in our 25th year of business, our firm boasts a first-rate team of communications consultants, writers, editors, media specialists, graphic designers, web and multimedia developers, and direct marketers.

POP UP PATIOS is a unique licensed seasonal outdoor patio located on the Rideau Canal shoreline with a view. We feature the best in the new wave of Ottawa’s gourmet food trucks and mobile food vendors. We strive to showcase Canadian/Ottawa craft beers, and distinct wines of the world. Closed for the season.

- Coordinated, processed, & invoiced multiple catering orders for various clients on a daily basis requesting 4 – 400 meals per function- Maintained open communication with clients to ensure repeat business. - In house host for functions up to 120 patrons.

Tour Guide Evolve Tours Jan 2010 – June 2010 & May– June 2011 Toronto, OntarioEducational adventure and community service experiences for teens aged 13-19• Led school groups from Toronto & Montreal to Kenya, Costa Rica, Montreal, and Ottawa • Organized activities and communicated with students and teachers to ensure everyone was apprised of the scheduled activities• Single point of contact and liaison between clients, and suppliers • Ensured all participants were safe… Show more Tour Guide Evolve Tours Jan 2010 – June 2010 & May– June 2011 Toronto, OntarioEducational adventure and community service experiences for teens aged 13-19• Led school groups from Toronto & Montreal to Kenya, Costa Rica, Montreal, and Ottawa • Organized activities and communicated with students and teachers to ensure everyone was apprised of the scheduled activities• Single point of contact and liaison between clients, and suppliers • Ensured all participants were safe and aware of the rules to remain safe• Adapted and modified activities to meet the needs of the group Show less

Ran recreational and educational programs for children aged 6 - 12 years old Provided a nurturing environment for the care and safety of the childrenEstablished open communication with parents and caregiversAssisted with the promotion of programs on and off siteEnsured that specific goals of children and of programs were met

An overnight camp for children ages 6 - 17Worked independently and cooperatively with other staff members organizing camp wide programs Public speaking on a daily basis to convey information to a room of 400 - 800 colleagues, supervisors, and campersSupervised 13 committee members responsible for providing creative nightly programs for up to 250 staffTour Guide Evolve

targeting University students from the Eastern Ontario region. Planned and executed all events for students (i.e. booked accommodations, orchestrated lift passes, arranged transportation, and planned evening entertainment)Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring and managing a team of representatives to help promote events coinciding with Snow Jam

Created, promoted, and coordinated monthly events and programs for student groups in order to encourage school spirit (i.e. Halloween Havoc, Stocking Stuffers) Liaison between the student associations at the University of Ottawa and York Street EntertainmentDeveloped strong relationships with local businesses via presentations while helping to secure market-share over rival companies