Natalia has contributed to a series of culturally significant projects throughout her work. She is a champion of inventive collaboration that aims to achieve greatness in our cities, communities, private and public sectors. Natalia has worked with Savira Cultural + Capital Projects as a senior planner and research analyst on a diverse range of master planning initiatives and capital projects. She has significant experience in community development, market research, stakeholder engagement… Show more Natalia has contributed to a series of culturally significant projects throughout her work. She is a champion of inventive collaboration that aims to achieve greatness in our cities, communities, private and public sectors. Natalia has worked with Savira Cultural + Capital Projects as a senior planner and research analyst on a diverse range of master planning initiatives and capital projects. She has significant experience in community development, market research, stakeholder engagement, audience and partnerships and business planning. Her research is focused on the revitalization of organizations in order to provide significant benefits in four key areas: economic, society, health and wellbeing, and education. Show less

Act as the link between students in accredited university planning schools and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute Assist in organizing events that encourage networking between students and professionals

Conduct research on placemaking, diversity planning, & designHost tutorial sessions for urban planning students on topics related to include site plans, cross sections, mapping, data research and collection, spatial analysis Provide software assistance (GIS, AutoCAD, Adobe)

Developed economic development and cultural plan ranking and benchmarking system to be used for all future cultural plan and strategy implementation projects within firm Gained competent knowledge of art and culture strategies and best practices from North AmericaCompleted request for proposals and assisted in research and analysis for cultural strategy projects

Re-designed entire online platform for the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals including website and monthly newslettersConducted Heritage Impact Assessments, proving historical and architectural significance of buildingsAssisted in research, writing, and attaining request for proposals for small to medium sized projects, as well as feasibility studies and heritage designations

I am responsible for all administrative tasks including tax filing, invoice placement, financial obligations, employee recruitment and supervision, and business expansionI have successfully hired three new recruits in the past eight months, streamlined employee payment plans, managed two company audits, and created a new filing system for maintaining more accurate company records

At this not-for-profit organization I assisted in organizing, arranging and executing gallery events I was also required to be knowledgeable about current gallery exhibits, safety protocols, and to ensure complete customer satisfaction

I managed a team of 30 restaurant staff during regular business hours and special service staff during special functions and holiday partiesI implemented a training program for new employees to improve service to our guests and to streamline event efficiency, I was responsible for accounts that ranged from $5000 - $100,000, the set-up and take-down of events, staffing, budget maintenance, and post-event evaluation and follow-ups