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YPO is the premier chief executive leadership organization in the world. YPO represents a global community of leaders committed to the shared mission of “Becoming Better Leaders through Lifelong Learning and Idea Exchange™”. YPO today provides more than 25,000 members in more than 130 countries with access to extraordinary educational resources, alliances with leading institutions, and specialized networks designed to support their business, community and personal leadership. YPO Great Lakes Ontario covers a wide swath of South Western Ontario. We start at the edge of Mississauga in the east to Windsor in the west encompassing both Niagara and Bruce Peninsulas. The majority of our members are grouped in cities like Hamilton, Kitchener/Waterloo, Guelph, Cambridge and London located on both sides of Canada’s busiest highway, the 401, and running right through both the Golden Horseshoe and Canada’s high tech corridor.Key Responsibilities:Chapter Communications, Board Relations, Database Management, Member Prospecting and Integration, Event Management, Financial Services

St. Paul’s University College is one of four affiliated/federated residential institutions of higher education at the University of Waterloo. St. Paul's shares delivery of the International Development honours degree program with the Faculty of Environment, and teaches economics, world religions, and Buddhism. The College is the home of the Waterloo Aboriginal Education Centre at the University and the St. Paul's GreenHouse social impact incubator, as well as providing residence and accommodation to UWaterloo students and visitors. The mission of St. Paul’s is to educate global citizens to problem-solve the environmental and humanitarian challenges of today’s world. Responsible for: Guest Room & Conference Activity, Supervising Student and Guest Services, Contract & Parking Administration, Managing College Meeting Room Use.

Kin Canada is an all-Canadian service organization made up of dedicated member volunteers who serve their community’s greatest need through hosting and sponsoring events and community service projects. Since its founding, Kin, Kinsmen and Kinette clubs across Canada have contributed more than $1 billion to Canadian communities and disaster relief programs beyond our borders. Our thousands of member-volunteers are helping to restore a sense of community coast-to-coast and changing lives in the process. . • Coordinate and plan Annual National Convention.• Develop service project ideas and promote to clubs across the country.• Staff Liaison for National Service Committee, Canadian Blood Services and HREF

Junior Achievement of Waterloo Region is a social profit organization that delivers work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy programs to students in Waterloo Region.Junior Achievement of Waterloo Region values creativity, energy and enthusiasm. Our organization provides the opportunity to enjoy an enriching experience impacting local youth while building strong connections within our business community. Reporting to the President & CEO. Primarily responsible for the coordination and organization of Junior Achievement’s fundraising events, and the acquisition of sponsorships to support them.

Communitech is Waterloo Region’s hub for the commercialization of innovative technologies. Communitech support tech’s companies at all stages of their growth and development—from startups to rapidly-growing mid-size companies, and large global players—to create greater numbers of successful global businesses for Ontario and Canada. Reported to the CFO. Developed Communitech’s membership and sponsorship initiatives. Acted as the primary point of contact for a large portfolio of corporate relationships as well as for community and not-for-profit organizations. Managed and grew a $1M revenue stream.Doubled membership by creating a more value-based context: increased corporate outreach; enhanced member benefits; improved web site experience. Led and managed all aspects of creating a world-class incubator experience. The Communitech Hub is a 44,000 sq. ft space toured by thousands of people every year. It was selected as one of seven North American “Google for Entrepreneurs” locations (the only one in Canada). The experience included art, events, and creating space for meaningful interactions.

Directed all phases of planning, operations, execution, and financial success of Communitech’s 50+ conferences, formal dinners and events (from 30 people to multi-day, thousands++ attendees) in alignment with the organizations’ goals and objectives.Responsible for bringing high profile speakers such as Steve Wozniak (Apple), Jeff Taylor (Monster.com), and Guy Kawasaki (Tech Evangelist and Author).

Waterloo Region's premier entertainment and conference facility. Extensive catering services and offsite venue management.Managed and grew a 1.5 million dollar portfolio of client events and conferences. Specialized in large onsite and off-site events. Contributed to the overall strategic plans, goals, and initiatives of the Sales & Catering Department. Led organization in sales revenue; multi-year top producer.