• Co-ordinated annual Community Ride (or Walk) for Recovery fundraising event.• Created and managed event database and website - raisin based. • Managed database - eTapestry.• Streamlined and updated the organization's website.

• Oversees planning and execution of Provincial Assessment focus groups and round tables.• Created, implemented, and monitored budget plans ranging from $1,000 - $60,000.• Manages Volunteer Conference - Processes registrations, liaises with speakers.• Procures and negotiates with third party vendors - Venues, audio visual, marketing materials, gifts.• Created and implemented distribution plan for materials to Ontario hospitals

• Works on special projects relating to university admissions consulting.• Uses specialized software to help create online resources for university applicants.• Verifies accuracy of information through detailed editing.• Contributes to new initiatives and ideas in a team environment under tight deadlines, often completing work in advance.

Responsible for the administration of association's membership cycle and producing all networking events and the annual conference.

• Created, implemented, and monitored budget plans ranging from $1,000 - $100,000.• Developed and managed a strategic plan of action to ensure that event budget and marketing plans were effectively executed.• Negotiated venue, caterer, and supplier contracts.• Managed the design, editing, and issuing of marketing materials, including multi-page brochures, invitations, and electronic flyers.• Managed on-site staffs (8-12), including technical staff, event registrars and catering staff, assigning responsibilities to ensure events ran efficiently.• Facilitated event reconciliation including accounts receivable and payable.

• Events managed in this position have included: Executive Committee meetings (7-30 people), exclusive "parlour" meetings (10-25 people), speaking engagements (25 - 1,000 people), Walk With Israel festival (5,500 people).• Created, implemented, and monitored budget plans ranging from $1,000 - $75,000.• Negotiated value added contracts with venues, caterers, and suppliers, including lower guaranteed thresholds, additional items or hours at no cost. • Coordinated speaker logistics, contracts and travel arrangements, for high profile speakers, including Lord Conrad Black, Senator Joe Lieberman, Jon Voight, as well as foreign journalists and academics. • Oversaw the design and issuing of marketing materials.• Managed on-site staffs (5-15), including technical staff, event registrars and catering staff, assigning responsibilities to ensure events ran efficiently.• Sold vendor space for Festival Marketplace.• Oversaw event operating costs and identified and implemented cost-saving measures.

• Created and executed event budgets ranging from $100,000 - $150,000• Grew annual conference sponsorship program from $6,000 to $50,000.• Managed annual industry tradeshow (15 vendors).• Identified venue options for large and small events; conducted site inspections.• Negotiated contract details with chosen venue and suppliers.• Oversaw event operating costs and identified and implemented cost-saving measures.• Implemented in-house online registration system, ensuring compliance with international credit card regulations.• Managed Annual National Road Show Seminars.• Responsible for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable• Responsible for Credit Card system and processing• Coordinated renewal process of software subscription.• Database maintenance.• Coordinated mailings.• Oversaw maintenance of office equipment.

Experience gained includes::• Managed Campaign• Enhanced strategic planning skills • Superior interpersonal and leadership skills • Improved marketing knowledge through design and distribution of materials• Improved bookkeeping skills through financial reconciliation of campaign