Meaningful Access Consulting is a universal design and accessibility consulting firm working with developers, designers and city planners to create spaces that include all members of the community.

- Consultation to developers, builders, designers, municipalities on creating universally designed and accessible spaces- Providing consultation to public engagement firms- Supporting partners in refining their design ideas to ensure that as many individuals as possible can use the spaces as designed, ensuring that barriers to access are removed- Working with partners to meet their functional needs, within budget and being mindful of all community member's needs.

- Equipment and logistics management for presentations, sponsorship engagements, and workshops- Creation and development of the five-year business and promotions plan for the company- Handmade over 150 logo'd cookies for recent sponsorship of the Michael J. Fox Golf Tournament

I support the City of Surrey's Accessibility and Universal Design strategy to ensure that the City is welcoming and inclusive of persons of all abilities. Projects include: - Providing accessibility and universal design consultation across the City departments on bylaws, facilities, park and playground designs, special projects, policies, recreation equipment and City of Surrey events- Supporting the web team towards WCAG 2.1 AA with the new Surrey.ca platform- Creating marketing and communications plans related to accessibility and universal design projects- Leading the city's disability advisory committee, the Measuring Up Committee, and engaging with community partners and members of the public on accessibility issues - Grant writing to improve universal design and access to our facilities- Event consultation ensuring that our events are accessible as possible- Evaluating and upgrading the City's emergency response for persons with disabilities - Inclusive Sport ForumRecent Successes:- Implementing sensory-friendly spaces at the Surrey Museum, at Special Events and at the Grandview Heights Aquatics Centre- 5 Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certified Gold facilities including Canada's first and only Gold Certified Arena and Gold Certified Aquatics Centre- Installation of the Unwin Jumpstart Playground (universally designed playground)- Implementation of grants received to upgrade accessibility in recreation facilities (including washrooms, and other facilities)- New accessible parking bylaws and van accessible parking bylaws- Design features at the North Surrey Ice and Sports Complex- Implementation of universally designed fitness equipment- Celebrity Para Ice Hockey Game (media event)- Implementation of a Video Remote Interpretation pilot program at the Museum of Surrey

- Coordinating the Team Canuck Place fundraising program, with a portfolio of over 100 corporate and community partners around BC and a budget of over $500,000- Collaborating with organizations on their corporate giving strategy, including employee-giving programs, managing large-scale events, volunteer days of service and cause-marketing opportunities- Website captain for the Development team; responsible for copy, content, and updates to the canuckplace.org website (Wordpress), the peer-to-peer fundraising platform, Convio (HTML), social media content and ad copy while collaborating with the Marketing and Communications team- Working closely with capital donors, particularly to coordinate the installation of the commercial kitchen at Dave Lede House, including assuring full accessibility per ADA standards- Developing the corporate grant strategy, writing grant applications and funding proposals to corporate foundations

- Leading the special events team, committees and volunteers through all aspects of event management including the creation and management of budgets, critical paths, communications, logistics and matrix analysis- Critically evaluating the project strategy and implementing new events, campaigns, and partnerships- Developing project briefs, budgets, critical paths and implementing new project management software - Variety's Market and Auction - raising $90,000: securing 300+ auction and raffle items, event logistics and working with the committee chair on fundraising strategy- Centre Stage (Live talent portion) at the 50th Anniversary Show of Hearts Telethon - Event Lead on all front-of-house logistics, ticketing management, volunteer recruitment and coordination and acting as liaison with the production company and Global BC- Boat for Hope Vancouver - Event Lead responsible for all logistics, volunteer management, coordination of corporate partners and budget management- Boat for Hope Victoria and Kelowna - supporting new team members through full logistics execution- Radiothons 2016 - Prince George, Comox Valley & Campbell River - Event Lead. Responsible for securing sponsors, training volunteers, and managing the 12-24 hours of event logistics while engaging the local community with Variety's cause- Stewarting and growing the community fundraiser program including developing new engagement strategies throughout the province- Other event's logistics including 50/50s at Hastings Race Course, various Golf Tournaments, and longstanding community partnered events such as Darts for Kids and the Pacific Roadrunners First Half Marathon- Creation of documents including event briefs and collaborating with the communications team on content for Variety's letters, newsletters, blog posts and social media

- Responsible for the volunteers, logistics, and execution of several fundraising events as part of the Fundraising Events and Campaigns team- Boat for Hope Vancouver 2015 - Event Lead on all logistics, committee relations and fundraising efforts - Boat for Hope Kelowna 2015 - Event Second all logistics- Golden Heart Award Gala 2014 - Event Second on all logistics- Variety's Radiothon in Courtenay and Campbell River 2015 - Event Lead raising over $42,000- Variety's Radiothon in Nanaimo 2015 - Event Second raising over $32,000- Gold Heart Breakfast launching the 25th anniversary Gold Heart campaign 2015- BC Bowls for Kids 2014/2015 - raising over $60,000- Variety's Market and Auction - Event Second- Variety's Show of Hearts Telethon 2015 - managed all family related logistics, coordinated with the production team and Global representatives- Responsible for managing volunteers, events logistics, committee participation, budget and logistical execution- Responsible for external and interal steakholder communications

Easter Seals Charity Regatta 2012, 2013, 2014Responsible for the recruitment, engagement, scheduling, and managing of over 40 volunteers for this multi-day festivalUgly Sweater Run 2013, 2014Recruitment, scheduling, training, and managing over 50 volunteersWoman2Warrior 5 Km Obstacle Run 2013Responsible for the recruitment, engagement, scheduling, and managing of over 115 volunteers for this new eventBMO Marathon 8 Km run 2013, 2014Coordinated the volunteers on the 8 Km route and stage-managed the VIP tent and elite runner's awardsTimmy's Christmas Telethon 2011, 2012Responsible for recruiting, scheduling, and training volunteers Social Media Coordinator: PumpkinFest: 2014, 2015Responsible for copy and strategy of online community engagement through social media channels including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc.Easter Seals Money Mart 24 Hour Relay 2013, 2014Responsible for content copy and strategy of online community engagement through social media channels including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc.Timmy's Christmas Telethon presented by Shaw TV 2013, 2014Produced content for the on-air personalities derived from multiple social media accounts. Managed live content via Twitter and Facebook during production of the TelethonStage Manager: Coquitlam Canada Day Celebrations (Cultural Stage) 2013Entertainment Coordinator: Easter Seals Money Mart 24 Hour Relay 2012

-Responsible for the programming, activities, budget ($100 000+) and operations for two clubs and a satellite program located in South Surrey and Richmond -Supervised Activity Leader staff and volunteers who execute the activities with the children-Facilitated the summer training conference for over 70 Activity Leaders

-Responsible for scheduling, organizing and maintaining department administration-Provided speech and language therapy to preschool-aged children, taught parent education workshops and provided coaching to parents-Created internal and external communication materials including communication boards, handouts, brochures and social stories

I provided speech and language support to children aged 2 to 13. I created a scheduling system for the company and provided friendly and professional administrative support to families and to the company president.

I provided therapy to adult patients in acute care and short-term rehab as well as managed databases, multiple schedules and referrals to three programs. I created communication materials including boards, social stories and visual schedules for children and adults.

I compiled and organized database information while providing administrative support to the company president. I attended sales exhibitions and demonstrations to promote products and discuss sales. I also aided with annual inventory.

I created custom orders and perscribed arrangements and was responsible for merchandising in the store. I maintained stock, displays and general store maintenance. I provided customer service and liaison with the district manager and was responsible for product ordering.

I taught swimming lessons and fitness to children with developmental and physical disabilities (AP program) and aided swimmers to conquer fears and achieve goals. I was responsible for swimmer's safety, first aid and for examining new bronze medallion and bronze cross candidates.