Meghan Pollock Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Canada Area

Reporting to the Executive Director, provide strategic direction and oversight of operational, financial, HR and procurement administration; facilities operations management; and reporting. Funded by the federal government, the Future Skills Centre is a forward-thinking research centre with a focus on how best to prepare Canadians today for workforce opportunities of the future. The Centre will test and rigorously measure innovative approaches to identify emerging in-demand skills, and… Show more Reporting to the Executive Director, provide strategic direction and oversight of operational, financial, HR and procurement administration; facilities operations management; and reporting. Funded by the federal government, the Future Skills Centre is a forward-thinking research centre with a focus on how best to prepare Canadians today for workforce opportunities of the future. The Centre will test and rigorously measure innovative approaches to identify emerging in-demand skills, and help Canadians develop the skills they need to take full advantage of and succeed in the new economy. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Supported members in the fabrication of prototypes/design installations, and the building of start-up ventures. Engaged the community to attract new members, develop mentorship and advisory programs, and generate interest and media attention in member projects.The Design Fabrication Zone (DFZ) at Ryerson University is an interdisciplinary incubator for design and fabrication, where emerging entrepreneurs build their ideas. From concept development to three-dimensional prototyping and… Show more Supported members in the fabrication of prototypes/design installations, and the building of start-up ventures. Engaged the community to attract new members, develop mentorship and advisory programs, and generate interest and media attention in member projects.The Design Fabrication Zone (DFZ) at Ryerson University is an interdisciplinary incubator for design and fabrication, where emerging entrepreneurs build their ideas. From concept development to three-dimensional prototyping and beyond, the DFZ facilitates the incubation and acceleration of project ideas and strategically propels them towards real-life application and business innovation. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Working with the university President, the Dean of Arts, the Congress Chair, and 20 internal committees, designed and delivered the 2017 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, the largest academic gathering in Canada, hosted by RU in partnership with Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, 10,000+ delegates, 70 association conferences.Led the recruitment and management of 800+ volunteers and contractors for Congress. Responsible for deployment planning… Show more Working with the university President, the Dean of Arts, the Congress Chair, and 20 internal committees, designed and delivered the 2017 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, the largest academic gathering in Canada, hosted by RU in partnership with Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, 10,000+ delegates, 70 association conferences.Led the recruitment and management of 800+ volunteers and contractors for Congress. Responsible for deployment planning, communications, orientation handbook, delivery of training, and on-site support management.Provided leadership in operations and logistics planning: accommodations, AV, catering, childcare, communications, expo, facilities, programming and events, security, signage, sponsorship, storage, and administration of $5M budget.Drove the planning, execution, volunteer recruitment and management, sponsorship, and budget administration for the XIV World Congress of Rural Sociology 2016 (800+ delegates from 59 countries, 80 international volunteers). Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Designed, planned, and executed high‐profile education events across North America for top advisors and senior Manulife executives. Managed large volume of events, including 13 conferences, 2 international incentive programs, and 3 cross-country roadshows.

Responsible for member communications and for the planning, marketing, and delivery of continuing education conferences and events.

Toronto, Canada Area

Responsible for elevating the calibre, awareness, and profile of ICA’s industry-leading development programs and events for professionals in marketing communications.

Toronto

Demonstrated organizational excellence and a meticulous attention to detail as Office Manager at a fast-paced executive search firm. Responsible for daily operational management including accounting, administration, and office management.

Ba, English Literature & Italian Language Studies

Caap, Communications And Advertising Accredited Professional Program

Studies In The Adult Training & Development Certificate Program

Select New Media Courses (Photoshop, Dreamweaver)

Studies In Drawing And Painting Program

Studied Italian As Part Of An International Student Exchange Program