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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Instructing and creating college curriculum for Special Event Project program • Implement lesson plans through clear and informative class presentations• Facilitate group discussions and provide role of guide and mediator when necessary • Collaborated with colleagues to enhance teaching practice

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Event Specialist - Consultant - Producer - Manager - Coordinator A one stop shop for Special Events and ProjectsStart to Finish - Insemination to Completion - Part or Whole

Help to manage projects as part of a team through all stages of execution and delivery to ensure the work is on time, accurate, and on budget.• Report on project progress to diverse client teams• Understand business requirements, write briefs and coordinate internal workflows whileworking with all internal and client stakeholders in the context of a well-defined process.• Coordinate all stages of execution to ensure the work meets client expectations, is on time, on budget and meets exceptionally high standards.• Participate in creative concept reviews, providing constructive feedback, ensuring work is on strategy and contributing insight from the client’s perspective.• Review creative, copy/layout with a keen eye for accuracy and brand compliance.• Manage project-related controls such as dockets, cost trackers, digital asset libraries andworkflow tools.• Help manage financial aspects of projects - including estimates, billing spreadsheets, reconciliations and budget management.

Ajax, Ontario, Canada

• Assist with the development, coordination, supervision and implementation of Town delivered festivals and events• Provide administrative support to the Festivals & Events Coordinator including vendor payment coordination and tracking, parade entry administration, insurance and other document tracking, database management etc.• Responsible for training, placement and supervision of volunteersschedule, provide leadership and delegate tasks to part time staff and volunteersestablish working relationships with other Town departments and staff• Manage and purchase event related equipment and supplies, working within established budgetsclosely monitor, identify and resolve issues during festivals and eventsassist with event promotion including distribution of posters/flyers, completing website calendar postings, creating all social media posts, etc.• Foster relationships with volunteers, performers, contracted services, etc.• Assist in event evaluation, making recommendations for future eventstake appropriate action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies as outlined in departmental policies and procedures

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Organize participants and materials for each program module and ensure all attendees understand their roles • Ensure that all materials and resources are made available at the time of the execution of the program • Document attendance and participation and provide instructions to attendees • Engage participants by educating them about the key aspects of the program according to specified instructions • Review program content and tweak it according to the specified needs of the individuals• Liaise with key contacts ensuring that all logistics are maintained in an accurate fashion• Collect all participant feedback from workshops and analyze feedback evaluation reports and provide summary to project team promptly after workshop/s are completed

Toronto, Canada Area

(Seasonal contract)Managed sponsorship activations Negotiated contracts for services, approved suppliers, invoices, maintained financial records, reviewed final billing submitted to clients for events and prepared pre and post briefs and reportsSupported vendor relationships including management, designers, caterers, talent, contractors and clients programmed event entertainment which supported the festivalOn site contact and coordinator for activities, logistics, venue, police, volunteers

(Yearly seasonal contract)Managed and oversaw all aspects including conceptualizing suitable layout, theme of the event, and security as per the requirement of the producer/director of the opening gala Ensured all event functions adhered to legal guidelines and regulationsTrained new and existing event staff to ensure all operations and duties were executed successfully as per director guidelinesManaged and maintained relationships with vendors, suppliers, venues, designers, caterers, talent, contractors and clients to ensure efficient running of events

(Yearly seasonal contract)Budget range: $1000. 00's to $ 100 000.00'sManaged and associate produced up to 12 high profile events in 10 days Scope of portfolio Ranged from upscale small private dinners for a few to multi-venue galas for thousands Worked with government and local authorities to facilitate licences and permits: street and traffic closures and SOPAdministrated detailed documentation and reports to deem TIFF an event of International SignificanceFacilitated necessary permits for extension of liquor licenses, thus increasing revenueKey contact for house managers, public officials, and outside agenciesLead special projects including developing process, procedures and work plan for TIFF sponsorship activationConducted behind the scenes management, problem solving and execution of contingency plans

Trained, supervised, reviewed, 30 plus staff who were responsible for general enquires from the public, visitors, Olympians, and friends and families of the OlympicsCharged with ensuring the safety protocol was adhere to by over 50 thousand transit users daily attending sporting events, concerts, and celebrationsBC Transit 22 Routes and schedules for the Whistle/Blackcomb Transportation Hub

Oversaw budget which raised $3 million dollar for the David Foster's charity, which provides financial assistance for the families of children in need of organ transplantsInstrumental in the development of procurement processes and proceduresAssessed and executed the charter as defined by multiple sponsors and stakeholdersCreated critical paths, requests for proposals and contracts to be tenderedAdhered to and implemented clients fair practice agreementNegotiated contracts with vendors, including casinos, hotels, caterers, A.V. companiesResponsible for PR, design agencies regarding marketing and promotional material

Budget range: $300 000. 00Organization’s primary source of revenue yearly Responsible for dinner and awards show, execution of production, talent acquisitions Saved over $50.000.00 by renegotiating contracts and implementing cost saving measures Created programming, workshops, activities, designed to support develop a positive image of associations philosophy with their stakeholders which included: members, the public as well as three levels of government

Project Management

Project Management Prep Certificate

Business Plan Development

Certificate

Modern Office Skills

Diploma

Certicate, Adult And Continuing Education And Teaching, In Progress

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Sociology

Ongoing