Kristin Light ✨ Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, On, Ca

Co-Chair of Mental Health CommitteeCo-Founder of IDEA Group

Toronto, On, Ca

A boutique speaker booking service with a specialty in disability and inclusion topics for organizations, employee resource groups and conference events. Owned/operated by Rechargeable Entrepreneur Inc.

Working to demystify and thus destigmatize mental illness and neurodiversity through candidly charismatic storytelling, workplace training, and compassionate advocacy.Topics & Areas of Expertise:• Mental Health, Invisible Disabilities• Neurodiversity in the Workplace• Burnout & Suicide Prevention• Accessibility in Live Events• Entrepreneurship, Corporate Culture• Personal BrandingAvailable for:• Live or Virtual Opportunities• Keynote, Panel, or Workshop• Media Interviews• Based in Toronto, Canada (can travel)

Toronto, On, Ca

• Proudly marketing, managing, and maximizing the potential of unique event spaces in Toronto• Operations and event managers at The Jam Factory and The Richmond event venues• Managed external events for Parlour and Eastbound Brewing Co.Principal venues now closed due to pandemic-related challenges.

The Jam Factory is a revitalized 3000 sq ft industrial retro-rustic event space in Toronto's trendy Riverside neighbourhood.• Created and executed multi-media marketing strategy to attract both corporate and private event bookings, including digital, social and print initiatives• Built effective and transparent multi-page PDF promoting venue rental packages, venue rules, partnerships and add-ons• Redesigned company website, including all copywriting and image creation requirements• Generated quarterly and annual marketing analytics reports• Established strong professional partnerships with event industry service leaders• Produced successful internal public events, including a wedding-themed Open House and multiple Mardi Gras celebrationsPERMANENTLY CLOSED June 2021 as a result of building sale by landlord.

The Richmond is an urban-elegant multi-use event venue in the heart of Toronto's Fashion District.• Created and executed multi-media marketing strategy to attract both corporate and private event bookings, including digital, social and print initiatives• Redesigned company website, including all copywriting and image creation requirements• Built effective and transparent multi-page PDF promoting venue rental packages, venue rules, partnerships and add-ons• Excelled as lead event manager for up to 106 booked days per calendar year (2019 figures), including corporate brand launches, group meetings, weddings, film production and dinner galas• Generated quarterly and annual marketing analytics reports • Established strong professional partnerships with event industry service leaders• Supervised all venue management, administrative and operations staffPERMANENTLY CLOSED August 2020 as a result of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

• Toronto-based dance troupe specializing in partnered dances from the 1920s to the 1950s.• Performed at public municipal celebrations including at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre, the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) and Mississauga's Celebration Square• Added vintage flair to events at The Carlu, The Winter Garden Theatre and the Four Seasons Hotel• Competed at the International Lindy Hop Championships in Washington, DC (2014 - 3rd place; 2016 - 4th place)• Featured guest performers at the Bees' Knees Dance annual theatrical showcase

Toronto, On, Ca

Bees' Knees Dance was at one time Toronto's largest vintage swing dance studio.• Lead instructor and co-owner of the dance studio (2014-2019)• Head copywriter, social media marketer and website maintenance lead• Engaging emcee at all live events• Produced/directed annual showcase comprising of over 20 acts; including student projects, guest performers and musical comedy interludes• Hosted popular annual "Peck the Halls" holiday appreciation party; featuring student performances, jovial competitions and guest deejays• Specialized in beginner/intermediate swing dance (Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa)• Implemented new solo dance programming (Authentic Jazz and Tap)• Created and directed popular follies dance troupe "The Bee Stings"

• Provided in-person consultations at Yonge/Eglinton multi-disciplinary clinic• Specialized in plant-based nutrition, weight loss and digestive optimization• Presented informative sessions on a variety of nutrition-focussed topics, including Eating Well on a Budget and Type 2 Diabetes management• Hosted cooking demonstrations with added nutritional guidance

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

• Overhauled the organizations’ outdated database and web modules by designing and implementing a completely rebranded dynamic company website, requiring multi-department coordination and strict timeline management• Significantly reduced marketing expenses by executing graphic design in-house, including large-scale event signage and magazine-style reports, establishing consistent brand standards • Improved member engagement and stabilized e-blast open statistics by launching and coordinating three goal-oriented email newsletters, including the very popular Lighter Side of Engineering feature, with a distribution averaging over 55,000 recipients per issue• Broadened outreach possibilities by initiating the organizations’ steadily growing social media presence, leveraging the new outlets into increased event participation and improved dialogue with our membership• Generated content for internal and external publications as primary in-house photographer and journalist• Collaborated as Creative Director/Designer of 2011 marketing for National Engineering Month – Ontario

Specialize in Not-for-Profit organizations (political, enviromental, grassroots) and Performing Arts troupes.Services include:• Print design; signage, flyers, house programmes, magazine layout• Logo design / Corporate branding• Website design; custom CSS, CMS or static• Social Media implementation and analytics• E-Blast design and execution

Specialize in swing (lindy hop, charleston, balboa, and blues), music theatre, weddings, and beginner/intermediate dance instruction.Recent choreography credits include:• Jesus Christ Superstar (Etobicoke Musical Productions) – Nov 2011• Cabaret (Theatre Unlimited) – Jan 2011• Gypsy (Theatre Unlimited) – Jan 2010Positions held include:• Dance Instructor/Choreographer (Do Your Thing Productions) – 2008• Dance and Drama Instructor/Director/Choreographer (Marion Abbott's Performing Arts Studio (2004-2008)

Full time for 3 years, then part time contract for rest of term.• Created marketing/advertising and promotional plans for 2004-07 Concert Seasons, including script approvals, budget distribution and media sponsor negotiations• Designed full-colour season brochure, individual concert flyers and advertising, and special event signage• Attracted a younger audience by redesigning the orchestra’s website, including administration of all promotions and implementation of the organizations’ first e-newsletter• Implemented new Grade 7 education initiative “The Hollywood Sound”, handling all group sales, concert logistics and celebrity hosting• Spearheaded orchestral merchandising and Corporate Sponsor Recognition programs• Assisted in the coordination of annual Wine Auction and Golf Tournament• Originally hired as Assistant General Manager prior to promotion

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

• Developed strong communications relationships with 21 national facilities, coordinating copy submission and proofing for all national marketing initiatives• Increased facility participation in national e-newsletter by 55% through the development and implementation of regular training and support programs• Improved customer relations and increased redemption processing speed through reimplementation and redevelopment of national loyalty program• Influenced corporate personality as copywriter for promotional brochures and monthly e-newsletter articles • Solidified relationships with print organizations, coordinating production of internal/external signage

• Increased ticket sales through implementation of promotions and customized packages• Managed box office staff and volunteers, ensuring high-level service and accuracy despite tight timelines • Configured Box Office software (AMS Theatre Manager) and maintained festival website• Generated demographic and sales pattern reports to direct group sales initiatives• Efforts resulted in a Festival Attendance of over 12,000 people, including both individual patrons and elementary school groups

Certificate Program - Inclusive Recruitment

Certificate Program, Beyond Idea Awareness

Certificate Program, Supported Employment Essentials

Certificate Program, Antiracism Education

Certificate Program, Foundations In Idea (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, And Accessibility In The Canadian Workplace)

Emerging Speakers Program, Public Speaking

Leadership And Management For Small Business

R.H.N., Holistic Nutrition

High Honours Diploma, Rtv - Broadcasting, Radio & Television