Sandra Walsh Email & Phone Number

Guelph, Ontario

I manage the development of Pollinate's Mentoring and Knowledge Sharing platform that brings people together across organizations, networks, industries, and sectors to help groups of all sizes work together more effectively.Our proprietary algorithm-based methodology uses insights from Pollinate’s validated Knowledge Transfer Index collaboration style assessment plus client-tailored intake data to pair and group people for agile and effective mentorship programs, teams and ecosystems.

Guelph, On

Helped make history by electing Ontario’s first Green MPP in June 2018.Contracted by the Green Party of Ontario to manage campaign operations for the 2018 Provincial Election. Worked with a team of over 300 volunteers to execute the activities of the campaign. ✔ Set up a 3,000 sq ft office from bare bones; sourced all furniture for under $1,000✔ Managed inventories, purchasing, budgets and campaign expenses; Managed equipment, service and vendor accounts✔ Managed events including the Office Launch, Speaker Series, David Suzuki Earth Day Rally, Campaign Launch, Election Day party ✔ Created an organized, fun and welcoming work space for volunteers; organized meals and volunteer appreciation events✔ Volunteer onboarding and orientation; Developed processes and trained volunteers on data entry ✔ Designed communications assets including social media branding, event posters, canvass cards, bus ad, campaign signs✔ Developed and managed campaign website✔ Administered GSuite accounts for over 20 users and set up collaborative #Slack channels✔ Developed integrated custom trackers using GSuite tools to track volunteer hours, budgets and other campaign metrics✔ Wrote and coded email communications via Enterprise CiviCRM application✔ Set-up a Call & Data Center with redundant internet providers and UPS’s for 20+ computers✔ Managed requests, delivery, installation and maintenance of over 250 city-wide road signs and thousands of lawn signs using online route optimization tools

Guelph, On

Whatever your passions, however you choose to make a difference, my passion is to help you make a positive change in the world.I build beautiful and powerful WordPress websites that are feature-rich, connected to your social channels, and easy for you to manage. I also offer business support and consulting to help you grow your great idea online.Services include: ✔ Client consultation to clarify business goals and to identify new opportunities to engage with existing and new clients✔ Development of strategic and tactical plans detailing scope, budget, and timelines ✔ Management of back-end requirements for hosting, domain name, email accounts, WordPress installation✔ Site architecture planning to enhance Search Engine Optimization✔ WordPress theme set-up and customization – identify and implement features and plugins that support business goals✔ Set up and execute website-integrated Social Media campaigns and CASL-compliant Email campaigns✔ Customized tutorials and training as needed✔ Electronic Time tracking and invoicing

Toronto, On

Contracted by this boutique Labour and Employment law firm to establish the firm’s first marketing function. Reporting to the Managing Partner, provided strategic guidance to lawyers in support of business development initiatives. Worked with internal and external audiences to articulate the firm’s brand and ensure value for money in firm marketing efforts.Areas of focus included:✔ Creating and evolving a proposal management database to expedite production of first draft of RFP responses, directory submissions and pitches; reviewing RFPs, writing and submitting RFP responses; developing content and managing all aspects of legal directory listings, submissions and rankings✔ Facilitating information sharing and collaboration across all offices and functions by implementing a SharePoint Intranet and developing workflows to automate processes✔ Developing a web-based client relationship management database; preparing and distributing client communications✔ Developing and executing strategic marketing and promotional plans; negotiating with vendors.

Toronto, Canada Area

Brought on board with this Canadian law firm to deploy a SharePoint‑based proposal management tool. Initiated optimization of marketing information and processes, working with Marketing, Business Development, Knowledge Managers, PMO, IT and other departmental stakeholders to identify, develop and integrate best practices to manage the flow of information within and between project teams.✔ Reviewed marketing processes and improved information management approaches✔ Rolled out a SharePoint proposal management system and developed several SharePoint-based tracking tools✔ Served as a pivotal contributor to the Internal Collaboration project team in migrating the legacy firm intranet to a SharePoint environment✔ Developed MS Access databases to manage and report on referrals, rankings and awards✔ Optimized coding and standardized the workflow for the management of the client electronic communications processes leveraging advanced CRM tools✔ Automated the conversion and aggregations of web-sourced data into suitable formats for internal and external reporting

Waterloo, On

Joined this fabless semiconductor start-up developing RF transceiver technologies to take the lead in developing an overall marketing strategy. Migrated into a project management position to oversee the build out, testing and manufacture of high‑complexity prototype test boards.✔ Implemented strategic initiatives in alignment with the company’s mission statement and value proposition✔ Liaised with team members at all organizational levels to identify risks, mitigate issues and negotiate priorities as needed; created, executed and revised project work plans; oversaw scheduling and resourcing to ensure the complete, timely and on‑target delivery of production milestones in accordance with approved schedules and budgets; produced all required documentation✔ Developed and tracked technical project budgets and reported on project status✔ Managed all aspects of manufacturing for prototype test boards, overseeing contract manufacturers and global parts suppliers✔ Implemented project management practices and methodologies to manage complex projects, replacing ad hoc processes with a standardized PMO system✔ Developed an integrated project management database to enable tracking and reporting on millions of test data records, budgets, vendor quotes, purchase orders and inventory✔ Assumed authority for parts acquisition and inventory management for thousands of unique electronic components; tracked lead times across various aspects of production; reduced costs through the analysis and optimization of inventory requirements and production schedules

Guelph, On

Retained with this provider of quality energy products to a consumer base of over 15,000 throughout rural Ontario to assume oversight of the full suite of marketing programs and the promotion of products and services.✔ Directed a team comprised of a customer service manager, customer service coordinator, public relations manager and manager for creative and consumer direct marketing with a focus on providing mentorship and training to ensure consistent service quality✔ Developed marketing campaigns; established and managed budgets✔ Developed and administered an in-depth campaign tracking database✔ Managed the customer service department; developed a customer service support tool along with related staff training programs✔ Established a competitive web presence; managed special events and promotions; developed brochures and other marketing collateral

Waterloo, On

Recruited by this world leader in logistics management solutions to craft a strategic marketing plan, support sales initiatives and manage a high performing, autonomous marketing team.✔ Directed a global team including regional marketing managers in various countries; worked directly with the global marketing team to execute on regional and international campaigns✔ Developed and managed departmental budgets✔ Developed database-driven tools to manage and track the acquisition and analysis of market and competitive data✔ Produced and implemented market‑specific strategic marketing plans✔ Rolled out targeted marketing campaigns seeking to influence identified decision makers within pre-qualified accounts; generated leads resulting in over 500 meetings at the C‑level within the initial twelve month period✔ Organized multiple globally‑scaled conferences and meetings supporting the firm’s international positioning as an industry leader✔ Managed media relations; executed and distributed press releases✔ Produced 1999 and 2000 Annual Reports; organized shareholder meetings; produced and distributed quarterly shareholder reports