- Developed and launched an innovative adaptation of Customized Employment "Making Work Work" by partnering with employers to identify their needs and opportunities that match the skills of marginalized job seekers (with developmental disabilities). - Developed, and continue to implement training package 'Coaching, Connecting and Community, an approach to employment navigation that combines Customized Employment with a series of 'person-centred' practices and tools that build the capacity… Show more - Developed and launched an innovative adaptation of Customized Employment "Making Work Work" by partnering with employers to identify their needs and opportunities that match the skills of marginalized job seekers (with developmental disabilities). - Developed, and continue to implement training package 'Coaching, Connecting and Community, an approach to employment navigation that combines Customized Employment with a series of 'person-centred' practices and tools that build the capacity of youth employment initiatives, to better include and support youth with disabilties in equitable work places.- Developed and currently maintaining on line staff training platform MONTAGE LEARNS - Developing and implementing training workshops for the Developmental Services Sector around rights, attitudes and values around the work and perception of the work of support workers.- Managing Social Media Platforms for Montage Support Services and Making Work Work- Master Facilitator for Core Gifts - Partnered with the PAN AM/PARA PAN games to increase volunteer opportunities for adults with developmental disability as well as City of Toronto, TIFF, LUMINATO and WOOFSTOCK Show less

Assisted founder and ED of Therapeutic Clowns International to update social media presence as well as to promote international wellness initiatives specifically for sick, marginalized or children in crisis. Countries included Cuba, Mexico, El Salvador and Colombia.

Inspired by the work and vision of Jean Vanier - Merged two very distinct roles - Daytime Supports / Work Coordinator and Development Officer - to actualize key components of the organization’s mission to reveal the gifts of people with intellectual disability; to foster an environment of belonging and to increase awareness through community engagement. - Identified and persued opportunities for work or social activities that met the needs/interests and skills set of adults… Show more Inspired by the work and vision of Jean Vanier - Merged two very distinct roles - Daytime Supports / Work Coordinator and Development Officer - to actualize key components of the organization’s mission to reveal the gifts of people with intellectual disability; to foster an environment of belonging and to increase awareness through community engagement. - Identified and persued opportunities for work or social activities that met the needs/interests and skills set of adults with intellectual disability who place value on how they spend their time and contribute to their community at large- Educated and empowered employers and employees to see value in creating and sustaining roles for adults with intellectual disability. Created a culture in the work setting that welcomed and supported people of all ability levels.- Facilitated the initial coaching phase of task training on work sites- Designed a comprehensive approach to employment for adults with intellectual disabilities (this model was adopted by other L'Arche communities in the UK and New Zealand) Show less

- Spearheaded and built the Development office and Fundraising role at L'Arche - Responsible for annual and on-going fundraising initiatives, donor acquisition and retention, program funding, promotion of events- Designed layout and copy for programs promotion, supporting documents and coordinated media relations- Promoted compelling inclusion/community building/ vocational value messages by partnering with adults with intellectual disabilities as key note… Show more - Spearheaded and built the Development office and Fundraising role at L'Arche - Responsible for annual and on-going fundraising initiatives, donor acquisition and retention, program funding, promotion of events- Designed layout and copy for programs promotion, supporting documents and coordinated media relations- Promoted compelling inclusion/community building/ vocational value messages by partnering with adults with intellectual disabilities as key note speakers- Consistently passed fundraising goals while reducing expences Show less

Contract work with 25 gift and home accent stores across Canada; working with franchise and corporate stores. Worked in partnership with the managers and owners to develop seasonal merchandising layout plans, and promotional initiatives, developing sales training models for sales associates which substantially increased revenues and profile.