Karin Mckenna Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Bradford, Ontario, Canada

Bradford, Ontario, Canada

Markham, Ontario, Canada

Bradford, Ontario, Canada

Markham, Ontario, Canada

Managed the polling place, including setup, opening and closing including management of all materials and equipément. Trained and supervised poll officials to ensure proper procedures were followed. Acted as liaison between office and poll officials. Trouble shooting and solving any issues as they arose with both polling equipment and election personnel. Supervised counting of ballots and provided returning office with results of count.

Pickering, On

Succesfully managed and lead the National Celebrity Wish program. Planned and executed between 75-90 personalized celebrity wishes per year and acted as primary point of contact for all celebrity related wish requests across Canada. Successfully established and managed ongoing relationships with key partners at Warner Brothers Studios, Disney Studios, NHL, NBA, Live Nation and AEG Concerts.  Networked with existing contacts to look for potential wish granting opportunities and experiences for wish kids and their families. Established and maintained relationships with entertainment industry representatives at all levels to support wish granting requests. Provided acute attention to detail and an ability to multi-task to effectively manage a multitude of different wishes within specific timelines. Communicated with chapters across Canada on a consistent basis on status of wishes and wish families and update all notes and details in CRM system.  Created new internal process and procedure for wish coordinators to ensure we had most detailed information on wish children in order to plan the most personalized experience based on their specific needs, medical requirements and availability When appropriate, looked for publicity opportunities to showcase wish stories and wish ambassadors i.e. social media  Ambassador, active on social media to promote charity and wish stories

 Responsible for venue bookings at Air Canada Centre, Ricoh Coliseum, and BMO Field.  Maintain event schedule for all facilities, including professional sports franchises Responsible for programming Public, Corporate, VIP and Hockey Event Rentals and generating new business leads Negotiate venue contracts and concert and event agreements Execute legal documentation of venue, artist and promoter agreements and settlements on event nights Interact with local promoters and help oversee general production of Special Events with Event Services and Ticket Office personnel. Develop and maintain relationships with local promoters, agents, managers, record companies and media Often interacting with celebrities, politicians and corporate executives, exercising diplomacy and discretion at all times. Assist in the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of annual business plan and financial projections.