Ronan Powell Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

In my role as Sr. Director, Event Experience and Design, I lead a team of creative directors across Canada specializing in TV and broadcasting, graphics, animation, event design, décor, media, and digital services. I’m responsible for guiding this amazing team as they develop creative experiences and events for our client partners, ensuring that every event experience we deliver is tailored to their specific needs, KPIs and event goals. My focus is on driving innovation and excellence, creating… Show more In my role as Sr. Director, Event Experience and Design, I lead a team of creative directors across Canada specializing in TV and broadcasting, graphics, animation, event design, décor, media, and digital services. I’m responsible for guiding this amazing team as they develop creative experiences and events for our client partners, ensuring that every event experience we deliver is tailored to their specific needs, KPIs and event goals. My focus is on driving innovation and excellence, creating exceptional client relations and blending technology and design to create unforgettable experiences. Show less

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

As the Director of Client Experience & Strategy at Encore Canada, my focus is on supporting the organization's revenue growth through the development of high-end proposals and pitches, as well as overseeing large scale, complex, and/or high-risk production events. I work closely with sales and production leaders, providing them with the resources and tools they need to sell more creatively and effectively manage specific accounts.My role involves developing a deep understanding of our… Show more As the Director of Client Experience & Strategy at Encore Canada, my focus is on supporting the organization's revenue growth through the development of high-end proposals and pitches, as well as overseeing large scale, complex, and/or high-risk production events. I work closely with sales and production leaders, providing them with the resources and tools they need to sell more creatively and effectively manage specific accounts.My role involves developing a deep understanding of our existing customers and prospects, as well as all of our solution offerings. I report to the VP, Creative & Marketing and play a key role in driving growth and increasing customer satisfaction.In addition to my strategic responsibilities, I oversee onsite event production and planning, ensuring that all events are executed flawlessly and to the highest standard. This involves managing large-scale events, coordinating with vendors and partners, and ensuring that all elements of the event are coordinated and executed smoothly.Overall, I am committed to delivering exceptional results for Encore Canada, utilizing my expertise in event planning and strategy to help drive revenue growth and build lasting relationships with customers. Show less

North York, Ontario, Canada

As the former Director of Client Development at Fifth Element Group, I was responsible for overseeing the overall strategy for Sales & Business Development, client acquisition and maintenance, event production and planning, project management and client retention for Fifth Element Group. I reported to the President of the company and worked closely with the entire team on strategic planning.In my role, I established, developed, and maintained new client relationships, determined the… Show more As the former Director of Client Development at Fifth Element Group, I was responsible for overseeing the overall strategy for Sales & Business Development, client acquisition and maintenance, event production and planning, project management and client retention for Fifth Element Group. I reported to the President of the company and worked closely with the entire team on strategic planning.In my role, I established, developed, and maintained new client relationships, determined the best opportunities proposal response, managed, created and wrote all customer facing proposals, and represented Fifth Element Group at events and meetings, both local and out of province. I managed and directed all projects assigned, including onsite event production and planning, leading projects through the procurement process, and writing/editing proposal and planning documents and budgets as assigned.As the Director of Client Development, I oversaw event projects, supplier procurement as necessary, and continuously developed materials with the sales team. I stayed up to date on industry standards, built a network of industry partners, negotiated discounts and contracts as necessary, and provided on-site client management. Show less

20 Dalhousie Street, Toronto, On

Throughout my role, I retained and maintained business with current clients, developed onboarding and client experience processes, held a client retention rate of over 90% in 2019 and managed a team of client account managers producing, managing and designing events. I have had the privilege of creating the operations and processes of my department from the ground up since 2015. I oversaw all day to day operations of the client account team, managed, planned and produced all company events for… Show more Throughout my role, I retained and maintained business with current clients, developed onboarding and client experience processes, held a client retention rate of over 90% in 2019 and managed a team of client account managers producing, managing and designing events. I have had the privilege of creating the operations and processes of my department from the ground up since 2015. I oversaw all day to day operations of the client account team, managed, planned and produced all company events for shareholders, stakeholders and condominium property management clientsMy responsibilities include, but are not limited to:• Manage all property management company relationships condo platform.• Responsible for day to day activity of all client events, including budgeting, management, planning and marketing campaign creation.• Built and maintained effective onboarding, maintenance and client experience processes.• Established operations policies, identified inefficiencies and implemented process improvements. • Represented Zonetail at several hospitality trade shows throughout the US and Canada.• Developed and preserved working relationships with national advertisers including, Pizza Pizza, Cineplex and SIR Corp Show less

20 Dalhousie Street, Toronto, On

I returned to Zonetail as their primary client account manager, with a large amount of work ahead of me. The company had just signed over 200 clients that needed to be onboarded and introduced to the content team. This situation gave me the unique opportunity to develop internal processes and learn client and team management through trial and error. I had the privilege of learning from brilliant minds while assisting in contract negotiations, hiring discussions, and marketing plans during… Show more I returned to Zonetail as their primary client account manager, with a large amount of work ahead of me. The company had just signed over 200 clients that needed to be onboarded and introduced to the content team. This situation gave me the unique opportunity to develop internal processes and learn client and team management through trial and error. I had the privilege of learning from brilliant minds while assisting in contract negotiations, hiring discussions, and marketing plans during Zonetail’s expansion. My responsibilities included, but were not limited to:• Created all content for the mobile apps used for all hotel clients.• Developed an advertising sales process and aided all advertisers in creative content. • Oversaw and assisted in the launch of over 25,000 hotels into one travel app.• Hired and trained the Client Services and Content Teams.• Responsible for relationship maintenance and loyalty retention of each client.• Represented the company at international trade shows, client meetings, and in person at all of our local Toronto properties. Show less

171 East Liberty Street, Toronto

I began this position with a great understanding of the industry having interned at the same firm months prior. I managed several wedding clients of my own in conjunction with all Sunwing Weddings bookings, inquiries and planning. My responsibilities included, but were not limited to:• Acquired all new Sunwing Wedding sales for couples and their whole wedding parties. • Responsible for assisting couples during the first stages of wedding planning to the final preparation… Show more I began this position with a great understanding of the industry having interned at the same firm months prior. I managed several wedding clients of my own in conjunction with all Sunwing Weddings bookings, inquiries and planning. My responsibilities included, but were not limited to:• Acquired all new Sunwing Wedding sales for couples and their whole wedding parties. • Responsible for assisting couples during the first stages of wedding planning to the final preparation before departure, including their travel arrangements if I was not traveling with the couple.• Accountable for all budgeting concerns and management of the client’s money. Show less

Berkley Castle, Toronto, On

Having little knowledge of what it took to run a startup company or app development, I began this role excited and hungry to learn. I instantly began developing relationships with hotel and condo clients, attended sales calls, sat in on board meetings, and worked directly under the CEO of the company. My responsibilities included, but were not limited to:• Responsible for the management of all accounting, accounts receivable, and creation of all ads on the apps.• Managed the… Show more Having little knowledge of what it took to run a startup company or app development, I began this role excited and hungry to learn. I instantly began developing relationships with hotel and condo clients, attended sales calls, sat in on board meetings, and worked directly under the CEO of the company. My responsibilities included, but were not limited to:• Responsible for the management of all accounting, accounts receivable, and creation of all ads on the apps.• Managed the company calendar, scheduled meetings, took notes and managed the office operations. • Assisted in the development of integrated marketing communications plans for the launch of Zonetail.• Included in all strategic discussions regarding marketing and advertising plans for the company. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

In this 12-month (three-semester) Sport and Event Marketing graduate certificate program, I developed the skills to provide innovative solutions in sports, entertainment and cause-related marketing. The learning was hands-on and project-based, incorporating case studies and projects that involved industry partners.This learning experience will enabled me to:- Develop integrated marketing and media plans for arts, entertainment, cause-related marketing and the sports… Show more In this 12-month (three-semester) Sport and Event Marketing graduate certificate program, I developed the skills to provide innovative solutions in sports, entertainment and cause-related marketing. The learning was hands-on and project-based, incorporating case studies and projects that involved industry partners.This learning experience will enabled me to:- Develop integrated marketing and media plans for arts, entertainment, cause-related marketing and the sports industry- Plan, execute and evaluate comprehensive events utilizing project management and team building skills- Develop and evaluate sponsorship activation opportunities from the value perspective of the consumer, property and buyer Show less

171 East Liberty Street, Toronto, On

Beginning my internship, I was very interested in the Wedding Planning industry, however I had little hands on experience. At LUXE I learned how to plan and execute a wedding from start to finish. I developed strong working relationships with the on-site planners, assisted the planners with their bookings and worked with all company planners.My responsibilities included, but were not limited to:• Full time destination wedding planning intern, assisting the wedding planners with… Show more Beginning my internship, I was very interested in the Wedding Planning industry, however I had little hands on experience. At LUXE I learned how to plan and execute a wedding from start to finish. I developed strong working relationships with the on-site planners, assisted the planners with their bookings and worked with all company planners.My responsibilities included, but were not limited to:• Full time destination wedding planning intern, assisting the wedding planners with their clients.• Booked flights, accommodations, and wedding venues for the Planner’s clients and their wedding parties. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Throughout my time at Plan Canada, I worked in the offices with the “Because I am a Girl” team planning and executing all fundraising and marketing events. Being a part of such a lean staff enabled me to work and learn in a great deal of areas within the organization. My responsibilities included, but were not limited to:• Worked closely with the event planners in managing and executing fundraising events.• Brainstormed with the team to discover new opportunities for… Show more Throughout my time at Plan Canada, I worked in the offices with the “Because I am a Girl” team planning and executing all fundraising and marketing events. Being a part of such a lean staff enabled me to work and learn in a great deal of areas within the organization. My responsibilities included, but were not limited to:• Worked closely with the event planners in managing and executing fundraising events.• Brainstormed with the team to discover new opportunities for fundraising and company growth. Show less

Paramount Center, Vaughan, Ontario

I coordinated the whole silent auction including attaining the donations rom the sponsors with a team of ten volunteers. Throughout the actual auction process I set up the displays for the items up for bidding. As well I ensured that the individuals bidding were doing it fairly and properly. I was also the co-chair of the 2009 Willow Foundation Charity Silent Auction.

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Being elected to sit on the board of this charitable organization for four consecutive taught me a great deal about managing finances, marketing a small charity and working with others in a team environment. I coordinated all advertising and events for the organization raising over $10,000 each year for several local charities.My responsibilities included, but were not limited to:• Planned and executed various fundraising events with upwards of over 400 guests for 3 consecutive… Show more Being elected to sit on the board of this charitable organization for four consecutive taught me a great deal about managing finances, marketing a small charity and working with others in a team environment. I coordinated all advertising and events for the organization raising over $10,000 each year for several local charities.My responsibilities included, but were not limited to:• Planned and executed various fundraising events with upwards of over 400 guests for 3 consecutive years.• Coordinated volunteers, managed marketing campaigns and maintained all social media accounts. Show less

Bah Hlth, Health Sciences

Health Sciences

Sport And Event Marketing Certificate, Sport And Event Marketing

High School Diploma, High School Diploma