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Edmonton, Ab, Ca

Beaumont, Alberta, Canada

Beaumont, Alberta, Canada

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

- Reviewed and rendered decisions on development permit applications in accordance with the Zoning Bylaw and other relevant statutory plans and policies- Responded to land use planning inquiries from the public, members of the development industry, and other City employees- Prepared reports for Subdivision and Development Appeal Board hearings to provide information and justify development permit decisions- Reviewed and provided recommendations on draft Zoning Bylaw Renewal… Show more - Reviewed and rendered decisions on development permit applications in accordance with the Zoning Bylaw and other relevant statutory plans and policies- Responded to land use planning inquiries from the public, members of the development industry, and other City employees- Prepared reports for Subdivision and Development Appeal Board hearings to provide information and justify development permit decisions- Reviewed and provided recommendations on draft Zoning Bylaw Renewal circulations Show less

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

- Organized the "Ready or Not: Metro Migration to Smaller Communities" workshop for housing practitioners in BC- Supported the research and outreach efforts of the SSRCH-CMHC funded Balanced Supply of Housing Node * Knowledge Mobilization workshop * Spacing Radio podcast "Better Supply of Housing"- Assisted in the development of an Online National Micro-Certificate in community housing and land assessment- Prepared final reports for grant funding

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

- Prepared written materials for external communications with Edmonton's business community, including targeted letters and website content- Completed a review of land use definitions in Edmonton's current and upcoming Zoning Bylaws; reported on alignments between land use classes and the updated business licence categories- Developed a guiding document for the BLVFH Unit linking the team's annual work plan goals to the new City Plan's guiding values- Completed cross-jurisdictional… Show more - Prepared written materials for external communications with Edmonton's business community, including targeted letters and website content- Completed a review of land use definitions in Edmonton's current and upcoming Zoning Bylaws; reported on alignments between land use classes and the updated business licence categories- Developed a guiding document for the BLVFH Unit linking the team's annual work plan goals to the new City Plan's guiding values- Completed cross-jurisdictional research into best practices by Canadian municipalities in Vehicle for Hire regulation- Reviewed business licence applications for compliance with zoning regulations; issued occupation permits and licences, and delivered customer service to applicants Show less

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

- Provide strategic planning support tailored to seven different faculties and five alumni chaptersand execute project-based programs in line with a “faculty partner plan”- Facilitate collaboration between the Office of Alumni relations and faculty staff regarding theAlumni Association strategic plan and faculty alumni engagement priorities- Support faculties in using data to inform an alumni relations strategy and recommend bestpractices from other faculties and/or central… Show more - Provide strategic planning support tailored to seven different faculties and five alumni chaptersand execute project-based programs in line with a “faculty partner plan”- Facilitate collaboration between the Office of Alumni relations and faculty staff regarding theAlumni Association strategic plan and faculty alumni engagement priorities- Support faculties in using data to inform an alumni relations strategy and recommend bestpractices from other faculties and/or central offices Show less

- Cultivated and stewarded alumni through various activities and programs within Edmontonincluding educational and family events, ceremonies, and social mixers- Developed event concepts and sourced cutting-edge speakers that showcased universityresearch and initiatives- Collaborated on projects and partnered with faculty-based staff to produce effective andefficient alumni engagement and events

- Prepared and filed grant applications- Coordinated with AGLC and Executive board for casino preparation- Coordinated volunteers for Run for Music fundraiser- Prepared email promotions for choral season- Acted as primary communicator for the choir by monitoring and disseminating incoming email communication- Maintained the choir website

Edmonton, Canada Area

- Led, managed and was accountable for the delivery of projects and conferences, and the administration of associations- Oversaw all aspects of project planning including: program and speaker management; sponsorship and exhibition strategy and sales; promotion strategy and execution; venue selection, contracting and management; registration; abstract management; evaluation- Established and maintained strong and respectful client relationships- Managed project/client committees… Show more - Led, managed and was accountable for the delivery of projects and conferences, and the administration of associations- Oversaw all aspects of project planning including: program and speaker management; sponsorship and exhibition strategy and sales; promotion strategy and execution; venue selection, contracting and management; registration; abstract management; evaluation- Established and maintained strong and respectful client relationships- Managed project/client committees, outlined expectations and guidelines, and chaired committee meetings- Advised and assisted local organizing committees in the preparation of international conference hosting bids- Managed project teams, including BUKSA staff and sub‐contractors; held regular team meetings to ensure standards and targets were met; supervised project coordinators- Established project budgets for client approval, and prepared interim financial projections- Prepared and managed project timelines Show less

Edmonton, Ab

- Built and maintained online registration forms and reports in consultation with clients and led on-site registration and registration volunteer orientation at conferences- Provided primary point of contact for all registration queries, issued registration invoices and followed-up on accounts receivable- Developed processes for online abstract submission system, maintained forms and reports, coordinated online reviewer scoring process and subsequent notifications to submitters-… Show more - Built and maintained online registration forms and reports in consultation with clients and led on-site registration and registration volunteer orientation at conferences- Provided primary point of contact for all registration queries, issued registration invoices and followed-up on accounts receivable- Developed processes for online abstract submission system, maintained forms and reports, coordinated online reviewer scoring process and subsequent notifications to submitters- Provided facility RFP support to Project Managers, drafted contract risk analyses and event space proposal documents for clients, and negotiated contracts to ensure appropriate and equitable arrangements- Monitored hotel contracts to reduce client risk in regards to guestroom block, submitted and monitored rooming lists- Coordinated and worked with conference speakers to collect personal and session information and documents, arranged travel and accommodation, and met onsite audiovisual needs- Prepared post-conference final reports and evaluation reports for clients- Created promotional strategies for conferences and drafted content for email newsletters, conference websites, and social media- Provided support to project teams as needed: drafted budgets and project timelines, prepared BEOs, composed moderator notes, and researched entertainment and delegate activity options Show less

Edmonton, Ab

- Operated switchboard and provided primary point of contact for phone and email registration inquiries; validated registrations- Greeted clients and guests, in person and over the phone- Made hotel reservations for speakers/VIPs/staff as needed and monitored room pick-up reports for conference guestroom blocks- Arranged delegate and speaker transportation to conferences- Maintained inventory levels and prepared supplies for conferences- Collated evaluation and survey… Show more - Operated switchboard and provided primary point of contact for phone and email registration inquiries; validated registrations- Greeted clients and guests, in person and over the phone- Made hotel reservations for speakers/VIPs/staff as needed and monitored room pick-up reports for conference guestroom blocks- Arranged delegate and speaker transportation to conferences- Maintained inventory levels and prepared supplies for conferences- Collated evaluation and survey results- Managed electronic and manual accounts receivable transactions, following up on outstanding payments- Provided on-site support to conference project teams Show less

- Completed research into events, contacted venues, vendors, suppliers, drafted preliminary budgets, performed basic revenue accounting- Coordinated invitations to focus group meetings, - Attended meetings, prepared packages and briefings, drafted minutes- Completed data entry into a survey database- Researched content for travel program newsletters, developed communication materials, organized and shared relevant University of Alberta news- Created a paperless archival… Show more - Completed research into events, contacted venues, vendors, suppliers, drafted preliminary budgets, performed basic revenue accounting- Coordinated invitations to focus group meetings, - Attended meetings, prepared packages and briefings, drafted minutes- Completed data entry into a survey database- Researched content for travel program newsletters, developed communication materials, organized and shared relevant University of Alberta news- Created a paperless archival system for awards nominations- Provided general administrative support for various Alumni Relations portfolios- Provided reception coverage, answered phone and in-person inquiries Show less

- Completed campus-wide research on volunteer opportunities for alumni at the University of Alberta, contacted and liaised with senior university administration and faculty to complete a 44-page audit - Built relationships with contacts in faculties, centres, institutes, and organizations- Performed research to determine the current location of distinguished alumni at international post-secondary institutions, Canadian embassies and consulates, and within the local business sphere… Show more - Completed campus-wide research on volunteer opportunities for alumni at the University of Alberta, contacted and liaised with senior university administration and faculty to complete a 44-page audit - Built relationships with contacts in faculties, centres, institutes, and organizations- Performed research to determine the current location of distinguished alumni at international post-secondary institutions, Canadian embassies and consulates, and within the local business sphere, located files on Advance (alumni records database) Show less

Master Of Community And Regional Planning

Ba Hons., Classical Studies

Special Events Management Certificate