Jennifer Elisabeth Centrone Email & Phone Number

Halton Hills, On, Ca

Several Campuses In Nova Scotia And New Brunswick

Responsible for building, implementing, and measuring strategic recruitment strategies that attract a diverse international student base to Eastern College.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

• Provided direct support to the President, by managing daily operational tasks, travel, calendar management and coordinating information flow, which facilitated strategic decision-making and enhanced institutional efficiency.• Spearheaded project management of the Annual Company Meeting, managing end-to-end planning and execution of the company-wide event for 900+ employees.• Prepared presentations, letters of authorization and contracts for international agents, participated in international agent recruitment calls as well attended International student update calls with Provincial and Federal governing bodies.• Maintained active involvement in internal councils (Diversity Inclusion and Belonging Council, Instructor Advisory Council, Board of Advisors, Executive Team weekly/quarterly/annual planning) as well any external councils which involved the President’s participation (National Association of Career Colleges, New Brunswick Association of Private Colleges and Universities, Deloitte Best Managed Companies). • Orchestrated multi-day offsite meetings for the Executives, Managers, various company teams and the Board of Advisors, managing all aspects from logistics to execution, catering to groups of 15-90 attendees.• Served as the subject matter expert on the strategic planning platform, Rhythm, leading training sessions and supporting teams across the organization.• Assisted with the onboarding of new executive team members, providing comprehensive training and support to ensure a smooth transition and integration into our organizational processes and culture.• Regularly developed and prepared impactful PowerPoint presentations for organization, ensuring high-quality content that effectively communicated strategic initiatives and operational updates to all employees and/or external stakeholders.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

• Directly supported three Directors of the Programs and Policy Division (Humanitarian and Fragile Programs, Development Programs, and the Program Strategy Team), and 80+ team members by managing daily operations and strategic initiatives.• Acted as Contract Project Manager, overseeing all aspects of contract management including sourcing, due diligence, and coordination with Finance, Procurement, and Legal departments.• Led the implementation and training for the Coupa system to enhance expense tracking and reporting.• Coordinated comprehensive global travel arrangements and managed annual review report preparation, presenting critical findings to divisional leaders.• Assisted in budget formulation and expenditure tracking, maintained executive calendars, and facilitated new member onboarding and training.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

• Efficiently managed calendars, meetings, seminars, and travel arrangements for the CEO, CFP, and SAA at The Financial Strategies Group, a division of Sun Life Financial. • Oversaw the input and management of client and prospect interactions in Salesforce, ensuring task completion across teams. • Contributed to the organization’s national rollout of Salesforce by developing training materials and conducting research to support the CRM's implementation. • Managed compilation and analysis of financial reports. • Organized major corporate events, enhancing company-client relationships. • Played a key role in recruiting, interviewing, and training new administrative assistants.

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

• Coordinated intricate rehearsal and performance schedules for contracted artists• Managed comprehensive travel and accommodation arrangements for the Artistic Director and contracted international performers. • Facilitated the talent acquisition process, including resume screening, audition scheduling, and supporting the Artistic Director in casting decisions for productions. • Led the organization and execution of key fundraising events and grant writing process, significantly bolstering the company's financial resources. • Spearheaded the creation and distribution of marketing materials, effectively enhancing audience engagement and event publicity. • Directed rehearsals for children and adult opera choruses, instructing pronunciation and syntax in several languages (Italian, German, English, and French) to ensure exceptional performance standards.