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Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

As the Executive Director, I’m committed to the successful leadership and management of Ringette BC, while ensuring all of the initiatives and programming align with the organizations strategic plan. Board of Directors Management:- Participated with the Board of Directors in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide Ringette BC.- Identified, assessed, and informed the Board of Directors of internal and external issues that affect Ringette BC.Operational Planning and Management- Developed an operational plan with goals and objectives that aligns with the strategic direction of Ringette BC.- Drafted and implemented new policies for the approval of the Board.Leadership and Stakeholder Relations:- Created an inclusive atmosphere and promoted a sense of fulfilment and pride among the Ringette community.- Established effective working relationships with community groups, funders, and others to help achieve the organizations goals.Program Planning and Management:- Oversaw the planning, implementation and evaluation of Ringette BC's programs and services.- Ensured that the programs and services offered by Ringette BC contribute to Ringette BC's mission and organizations priorities.- Managed all grant writing and reporting to stakeholders.Human Resources Planning and Management:- Ensured effective staffing consistent with community and member needs within Ringette BC’s budget.- Implemented human resources policies, procedures and practices.- Established a positive, healthy, and safe work environment. Financial Planning and Management:- Prepared and managed a comprehensive budget, while monitoring monthly cashflow.- Oversaw the development of revenue generation opportunities.- Ensured that appropriate accounting procedures are followed.Risk Management:- Identified, evaluated, and reported regularly on the risks to Ringette BC and implemented risk mitigation controls.- Ensured that Ringette BC carries appropriate insurance coverage.

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

As the Marketing & Communications Director at the BC Lacrosse Association I was committed to promoting and marketing the sport of lacrosse, with the goal of increasing participation and interest in the game. I was also very committed to providing the highest quality of programs, services and events that serviced the lacrosse community in the province of British Columbia.Social Media Marketing & Digital Communications:- Generated an increased online presence for BC Lacrosse through the significant growth of organizational social media accounts.- Planned and implemented the posting of each BCLA Provincial game score and each Provincial Champion photo.- Increased social media exposure for the BCLA membership through consistent reposting of member content on BCLA & Team BC Lacrosse social media accounts.- Created a new Team BC Lacrosse social media account with consistent content creation & posting.- Designed and posted athlete profiles for Team BC Lacrosse athletes.- Coordinated the posting of all Team BC results promptly.- Created and distributed a monthly digital newsletter for the BCLA membership that highlighted what happened each month in lacrosse in BC, Canada and internationally.Event Management:- Managed the BCLA Field & Box Lacrosse Provincial Championship events.- Delegated tasks to host volunteers.- Managed hotel accommodations that provided the BCLA membership with discounted accommodations options.Partnerships Management:- Created and managed organizational partnerships that provided the BCLA with organizational efficiencies, cash revenue, cost recovery revenue and additional marketing and promotion of lacrosse.High Performance Program Management:- Coordinated, planned and delivered the High Performance District and Provincial Selection Camps.- Managed travel agent supplier relationship.- Led the coordination team apparel and gear.- Implemented a new online registration system for Team BC Lacrosse.

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

As the National Team High Performance Coordinator for Team Canada's Women's Indoor Volleyball Program, I was highly committed to being an administrator, facilitator, communicator and implementer for the program.High Performance Program Management:- Oversaw team program plans, selection camp and athlete information.- Completed National Team program evaluation and reporting.- Managed facility requirements for team training.- Coordinated housing and transportation for athletes and coaching staff.- Led the travel coordination for Domestic & International tours.- Communicated to all athletes & staff regarding all program aspects.- Represented the team at committee and organizational meetings.- Ordered & distributed team equipment & gear.Marketing & Communications:- Managed the team’s website, social media and database.- Coordinated with the Communications and Marketing staff regarding athlete and staff appearances and events.- Developed and distributed promotional material for team competitions and events.Financial Management:- Managed athlete funding applications.- Assisted the senior management team with expense and revenue program allocations and in budget preparation and reporting, including grant writing and reporting.- Assisted in revenue generation events and activities.- Coordinated local donations for annual online auction.Event Management:- Planed & organized team selection camps.- Managed the domestic hosting of local national events and competitions.- Coordinated competition documentation.- Liaised with NORCECA & FIVB to prepare for and organize events.

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

As the Hall of Fame Events Consultant at Volleyball BC, I was committed to planning, and delivering a professional high-quality series of virtual hall of fame induction ceremonies, that would honour and recognize the outstanding achievements and contributions of the 2021 Volleyball BC Hall of Fame class of inductees.Hall of Fame Event Management:- Created and organized a project management plan that would ensure that all deliverables would be meet by the critical deadlines.- Liaised with the Volleyball BC Hall of Fame inductees to provide support, while enriching their hall of fame induction experience.- Coordinated with the Volleyball BC staff to create event materials such as podcasts, introduction videos and presentations.- Created the event run sheets and scripts and liaised with the emcee, panelist speakers and inductees to ensure preparation was complete.- Responsible for all event related communications, such as email blasts, pre and post event.- Implemented all event logistics for the virtual hall of fame ceremonies delivered on Zoom.

Burnaby, British Columbia

As the Events Manager at Volleyball BC, I was committed to creating, planning, and delivering professional high-quality volleyball events that will service the volleyball community in the province of British Columbia.Event Management:- Organized & implemented all major youth and adult Volleyball BC events including: The Volleyball BC Beach Tour, The Vancouver Open Professional Beach Volleyball Tournament, Indoor Club Provincials, Club Beach Provincials, Volleyball BC Hall of Fame Awards Banquet, and Volleyball BC Camps.- Post-Event Evaluation - gathered feedback from all organizational staff, volunteers, and members to continuously improve the quality of events that Volleyball BC hosts.Partnerships & Marketing:- Prospected, pitched, and secured event, program and organizational vendors, partners, and sponsors.- Managed partner and sponsor relations and ensured that all contractual obligations are fulfilled, including event sponsorship marketing activations, and email and social media marketing campaigns.- Secured and managed a partnership with an events accommodations provider to provide discounted hotel rates to the VBC membership.Grants & Funding:- Researched, applied, and secured grant funding for programs and events.- Performed cross-functional teamwork and research in order to compile and write grant applications.

Vancouver, Canada Area

As a Brooks Guru, I am responsible for leading the Brooks field support strategy in all distribution channels located with British Columbia and Alberta. My overarching goals include increasing market share, amplifying product leadership & creating recognition, awareness and loyalty for the brand. Responsibilities:- Lead the overall field support efforts for Brooks at both specialty retail accounts and National accounts located within your British Columbia and Alberta.- Support the Sales and Marketing teams with product launches, in-store merchandising and innovative grassroots programs for all my accounts.- Work with Sales management and Marketing on the success of National Account sell-thru programs/in-store promotions.- Educate and motivate retail accounts, and consumers, and all key points of contact about Brooks technology and product leadership via product seminars and clinics.- Work the sales floor at accounts as assigned and be an expert at driving product sell-thru in all channels.- Represent Brooks at national and local BC and Alberta running events and expos; including set-up, breakdown, distribution of collateral, interaction with consumers and product trial.- Provide feedback and analysis via Salesforce reports to measure effectiveness of product initiatives and sales strategies.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As Manager of a Running Room retail store it is my responsibility to drive sales of merchandise, provide superior customer solutions for runners and ensure the success of our run clubs and run training clinics. Main Responsibilities Include:- Foot strike analysis and shoe fitting- Meeting sales goals daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly- Management of store cash- Recruitment and hiring staff- Management and performance evaluation of employees- Host and participate in product knowledge merchandise presentations- Execution of grassroots sales programs and community involvement- Host run club for customers twice a week mapping out and leading a run ranging in distances from 5km to 15km- Monitor the performance of clinic instructors and provide evaluations and feedback

Toronto, Canada Area

As Manager, Activations & Events I managed Scotiabank’s Scotia Hockey Partner Activations during the third national tour of Rogers Hometown Hockey, leading a 24-city tour, travelling coast-to-coast within Canada, stopping each week in a different city, hosting a fan festival experience.Event Management & Marketing:- Ensured flawless execution of Scotiabank’s partner activations, leading multiple activation elements and providing additional support to the Project Manager throughout the duration of the program.- Managed project inventory throughout duration of activation tour, including activation equipment, collateral, and giveaways.- Managed the preparation of event reports, including the collection of on-site activation metrics for event-reporting purposes.Volunteer & Staff Management:- Managed three coordinators for the 6-month tour, providing leadership, guidance, and motivation.- Supervised activation staff & Scotiabank volunteers to ensure that key brand messaging was communicated to event attendees.- Participated in weekly status calls with organizational Supervisor & staff Coordinators, providing insights, recommendations and key learnings based on past event executions.

Toronto, Ontario

As the Manager of Partnerships, I led the organizations revenue generation initiatives with a focus on corporate sponsorships, grant funding and general fundraising.Partnerships & Marketing: - Prospected, pitched, negotiated, and secured sponsorships ranging from small single-year deals to large multi-year deals.- Identified new donors and sponsors through the effective management of two corporate suite hosting events.- Planned and implemented corporate sponsorship marketing activations.- Established a fundraising partnership with NSO Rugby Canada to generate new fundraising revenue. - Created new digital marketing assets and properties for the organization to generate new revenue.Relationship & Staff Management: - Managed partner and sponsor relationships- Built effective working relationships with the Board of Directors at meetings and through participation on organizational committees.- Managed a revenue generation committee that leveraged industry experts in revenue generation initiatives.- Recruited, hired, and managed student interns in business development, events and marketing.Financial Management: - Prepared, monitored, controlled, and forecasted annual budget for business development department. - Conducted comprehensive research of new grant opportunities, including preparing submissions and successfully achieving new revenue.- Conducted a sponsorship asset inventory evaluation for the organization to determine sponsorship pricing.

Toronto, Canada Area

As Promotions Director I managed large provincial and national events, the organization’s communications platforms including social media accounts, website, and email campaigns as well as prospected, pitched, secured and activated corporate sponsorships.Event Management: - Managed the largest annual youth sport event in Canada, the Ontario Lacrosse Festival.- Coordinated lacrosse volunteer training conferences in event management, social media, marketing, registration, coaching and officiating.Social Media & Communications: - Managed 400% increase of followers in two and half years on organizational social media accounts.- Led organizational communications including updating website content and writing and distributing press releases.Partnerships & Marketing: - Liaised with organizational partners and sponsors to deliver on digital and event sponsorship activations - Managed the creation of sponsorship proposals that resulted in new revenue generation and sponsor acquisition- Designed and created sales pitch decks, presentations, and promotional materials such as magazines, brochures, and advertisementsStrategy & Leadership:- Confidently briefed the Executive Director on organizational issues and provided strategic solutions for implementation- Researched and developed provincial sport policies in the areas of social media, conflict of interest and criminal record checksVolunteer & Staff Management:- Recruited, developed, and managed over 50+ provincial sport volunteers annually.- Recruited, hired, and managed student interns for roles in communications, sponsorship, and event management.

Oshawa, Ontario

- Leveraged business relationships with recreation professionals nationally to efficiently and effectively conduct a comprehensive research study on special events.- Developed and facilitated client surveys to ensure best practices are captured and leveraged.- Created marketing promotional materials in order build community engagement.- Reviewed business practices of the municipality and recommended new practices to ensure client needs are met efficiently.- Coordinated branch special events.

Toronto, Canada Area

- Built and maintained relationships with over 150 session presenters and trade show exhibitors.- Responsible for managing staffing and operations of the student intern event team.- Coordinated event management of educational training event & trade show exhibition for over 650 recreation professionals and sponsors on time and within budget.

Toronto, Canada Area

- Assisted in event management functions of a provincial sport event through planning, marketing and promotion, volunteer management and implementation. - Responsible for media support through the creation of event programs, media guides and news releases.- Utilized the STEAM model to conduct sponsorship research for an events economic impact.

Bachelor Of Commerce (Honours) Degree, Commerce - Specialization In Marketing

Graduate Certificate (Honours), Sport Business Management

• Received President’s Honour Roll • Cumulative GPA: 4.25 out of 5.0 • Related Courses Include: Successful Sport Events, Sport Finance.