Develop dynamic content with creative and technical writing skills for blog, newsletter and social media platforms for Terroir Symposium 2018. Coordinate with speakers, sponsors and media for all surrounding events - FAM trips, VIP Reception, Terroir Symposium and Rural RetreatDevelopment and maintenance of terroirsymposium.comAssist in promotions and partnership deliverables for events - coordinate content development and brand assets.Assist with tracking analytics to provide direction for future marketing efforts.ontarioculinary.comterroirsymposium.com@TerroirTalk

Responsible for planning, management and execution of external facing events.Support the strategic direction and event campaign planning support to regional staff and volunteer committees through: - facilitating the exchange of ideas and communication amongst regions- identifying and implementing best practicesCultivate and secure corporate sponsorship opportunities and partnerships for all events.Support in building an annual business plan for the Events & Sponsorship portfolio including the management of detailed budgets and critical paths for all signature and regional events. Manage online event registrations, donations and pledges.Work collaboratively with Volunteer Coordinator in the engagement, management and recognition of event committees and general fundraising event volunteers.Work collaboratively with Communications team with preparation of marketing materials (social media & direct marketing) for events and maximizing public awareness for fundraising activities.

Contribute as a valuable team member to promote growth of food tourism in Ontario, and to support those working in the tourism, hospitality and agriculture sector to create local, authentic food experiencesDevelop dynamic content with creative and technical writing skills for blog, social media platforms and events calendar Proficient in WordPress, Microsoft Office, Google applications, Hootsuite & MailChimpInitiate original projects & conduct interviews with featured stakeholdersAttend industry events to support coordination, sales and promotion effortsCore member responsible for coordinating Terroir/Feast On Rural Retreat 2017, including sponsor recruitment, logistics and event conceptualization & execution.

Earned a reputation for being a valuable employee by providing service in an efficient manner, while building a positive rapport with guests and ensuring guest satisfaction. Demonstrated professionalism and excellence in customer service, leadership and problem solvingInitiated and maintained a social media presence for the restaurant.Responsible for coordinating service for small and large-scale events.Acted as lead server & trainer for new employees.

Assisted with the planning and implementation of a social marketing campaign to recruit young adults to advocate for smoke-free multi-unit dwellings across Hastings and Prince Edward Counties.Worked in collaboration with community partners to effectively promote campaign messaging.Engaged with youth and young adults to encourage advocacy and interest for smoke-free housing.

Responsible for the coordination of all aspects of the Self-Management Program including program planning, supervision of staff, managing the budget, developing policies and procedures, evaluation, reporting and meeting expected deliverables for the program. Facilitate meetings with stakeholders; develop and maintain a network of program partners. Provide overall coordination of workshop facilitators across the SELHIN region, including recruitment, workshop planning, scheduling, quality management, ongoing engagement and support.

Project: Assessment of Context of Community Physical Activity Interventions (i.e. supportive environments, built environment, and policy).Conducted an academic and grey literature review - Focused on effective community-wide physical activity interventions that increase the activity levels of residents across the lifespan - Focused on policy and environmental changes to support active livingConducted stakeholder interviews to assess the provincial and local context and to inform the literatureCreated evidenced-informed recommendations to inform strategic priorities and future actions (policies and programs) for KFL&A Public Health