Community Based Experiential Drug/Alcohol Intervention for Youth

• Oversee daily operations including business planning, administration, finance, human resources, and policy administration and implementation• Oversee public relations – responding to media requests, field interview questions, plan major fund development activities and expand organization’s visibility • Oversee risk management and legal activities; review letters of agreement, contracts, leases, and agreements• Managed procurement of insurance • Ensure information systems, infrastructure, and computer applications are updated and maintained • Oversee the development, design and strategy for all entities of organization• Develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy to include corporate, foundation, government grants, etc.• Responsible for development and execution of all proposals; write and archive all proposals with a long-term relationship-management approach• Construct, articulate, and implement annual strategic development plan.• Oversee and assist all Executive Directors to ensure and maintain company compliance according to company’s policy and procedure and associated licensing requirements.• Research, develop, and implement strategies to obtain potential mergers and/or acquisition on prospective entities• Monitor and report regularly on the progress of the development of programs• Monitor and oversee the development and implementation of Operations and Management.• Work closely with all departments to ensure continuity of development efforts• Management of all government relations – provincial, federal and municipal where applicable

• Planned and marketed business through advertising, networking, and social media• Worked closely with clients to determine function purpose, scope, and budget• Sought bids and managed contracts for facilities, accommodations, and services providers• Developed plans, programs, and agendas; selected speakers; managed communications and dissemination of pre-event materials• Developed and managed online registration processes through online software• Collected registration fees and reconciled financials upon completion of event• Developed sponsorship packages and managed all logistics associated with recruitment of sponsors

• Managed front-desk operations including: recruiting, training and managing a team of twenty, seasonal employees, providing customer service, handling complaints, and troubleshooting emergencies• Planned, organized, and coordinated meetings, conferences and events • Coordinated and participated in trade shows, site visits, and recruitment initiatives• Arranged audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs• Coordinated services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, special needs requirements, printing and event security• Monitored event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arose• Conferred with staff at event sites to coordinate details• Conducted post-event evaluations to determine potential improvements• Maintained records of event aspects, including financial details

• Coordinated and marketed engineering placement programs to employers and professional associations• Supervised and mentored 200 to 400 students in job placement, annually• Researched suitable work term opportunities• Managed student placement process through monitoring and evaluation of students in their workplace• Provided individual career and professional development counseling• Developed and presented biannual Orientation seminars