Sara Vanderwal Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Manage all operations of the Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses (CELBAN)• Develop and implement multiple efficiencies in test coordination and delivery• Track revenue and create quarterly reports on finances, registrations, and observed trends

• Manage schedules, registrations and logistics of the Speaking Test for internationally educated nurses• Coordinate contracts, schedules and payroll for 26 examiners• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of test sessions by managing incident reports and policy breaches• Support other exams as QC Supervisor (NAC) and tOSCE Support (IENCAP/IGOEE)

• Manage the schedule, registrations and logistics of the Speaking Test • Coordinate contracts, schedules and payroll for 26 examiners

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2022 Provincial Election @ 77 Carlton2021 Federal Election @ The Omni King Edward Hotel without poll clerk including audit by PWC2019 Federal Election @ Isabella School• Responsible for polling station, poll times, elector IDs, ballots• Count ballots and communicate results to the Elections Canada office

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2015 Federal Election @ 500 Sherbourne

2013 Federal By-election

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2011 Federal Election

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Launch the online shop and manage customer service and fulfillment for $15,000 in orders• Become an expert on Canada’s largest annual fair to deliver exceptional support to all stakeholders• Coordinate hotel reservations and invoicing of 1500 room nights per season for VIP guests & performers• Design and maintain office floor plans, staff directories, and organizational charts• Screen, interview, train, schedule and supervise seasonal reception assistants

• Become an expert on Canada’s largest annual fair to deliver exceptional support to all stakeholders• Coordinate hotel reservations and invoicing of 1500 room nights per season for VIP guests & performers• Design and maintain office floor plans, staff directories, and organizational charts• Screen, interview, train, schedule and supervise seasonal reception assistants

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Build relationships with 135 vendors in a 63,000 square feet exhibit hall to ensure a successful 18 day event• Proactively identify and resolve issues with booths, behaviour, and building services• Manage building access, verify appropriate credentials and ensure procedural compliance outside public hours

Toronto, Canada Area

Customer service skills, ability to deal with ambiguity and work with minimal supervision ensured success supporting event planners at conferences and trade shows with 30 to 15,000 attendees• Liaise with clients, listen to attendees and coordinate with coworkers to ensure successful eventsMemorable Assignments:• Receptionist at the Canadian National Exhibition (Jan - Mar 2016)• Event Assistant at the 2016 International Conference on Residency Education (ICRE) (Sept - Oct 2016)• Onsite Meeting Manager at the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Conference (May 2015)• Registration Assistant at KPMG Meetings (Oct 2015 - Dec 2018)• Exhibitor Office Assistant at The Royal Winter Fair (Nov 2016)• Exhibitor Registration at Health Achieve 2016 with the Ontario Hospital Association (Nov 2016)• Registration Assistant at the 2015 Family Medicine Forum (Nov 2015)• Registration Agent at the 2015 Critical Care Canada Forum (Oct 2015)

• Provide efficient customer service to attendees registering for various drafts and tournaments throughout the weekend of Grand Prix events in Toronto and Las Vegas• Manage queues and enforce open/close times for multiple simultaneous events

Customer service skills, ability to deal with ambiguity and work with minimal supervision ensured success supporting event planners at conferences and trade shows with 30 to 15,000 attendees• Liaise with clients, listen to attendees and coordinate with coworkers to ensure successful eventsMemorable Assignments:• Registration Lead at Tourism Toronto AGM (Nov 2015, Nov 2016)• Staff Supervisor at Urban Slide activations across Ontario (July - Aug 2016)• Cashier at Tim Hortons (Sept - Oct 2015)• Registration and Door Monitor at Climate Reality Conference (July 2015)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Assist with establishing the new HR department• Coordinate with Directors and Managers in all departments to centralize contract procedure• Create standardized contract templates for short and long term employees• Edit, distribute and post job openings, review candidate applications

Toronto, Canada Area

Customer service skills, ability to deal with ambiguity and work with minimal supervision ensured success supporting event planners at conferences and trade shows with 30 to 15,000 attendees• Liaise with clients, listen to attendees and coordinate with coworkers to ensure successful eventsMemorable Assignments:• Event Assistant at team building events with Canadian Outback Adventure (Dec 2013 - July 2014)• Data Entry Clerk at International Council of Shopping Centers (Nov 2013 - Mar 2014)• Shift Supervisor for JDA distribution of Toronto Star Newspapers (Nov 2013 - Feb 2014)• Salesperson for Mary Macleod's Shortbread at the Distillery Christmas Market (Nov - Dec 2013)

Toronto, Canada Area

• Manage advance registration for events up to 3,000 attendees, train and supervise onsite event staff• Develop content, create marketing documents, and coordinate logistics for 30 networking events• Manage speaker confirmations, program creation, and member registration for 3 conferences• Maintain database and report registration and sponsorship payments, ensuring balanced event budgets

Toronto, Canada Area

• Manage the acquisition, organization and maintanence of 2,000+ board games• Manage the staff schedule, training and shift assignments for 40 employees• Develop reservation and wait list policies as popularity increased to an average 3 hour waitlist• Plan, advertise and host special events: designer nights, tournaments, release parties, math trades• Recommend and teach games to attendees based on their interests, experience, and time constraints

Toronto, Canada Area

• Lead the design team of architects, engineers, surveyors, specialized consultants and marketing staff for a portfolio of condominium buildings up to 300 units in Toronto, Etobicoke, Vaughan, and Brampton• Responsible for acquiring government approvals and permits through meeting and presentations with municipal and provincial staff including negotiations with Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR)

Burlington, On, Canada

• Coordinate client preferences with site restrictions, city allowances, and design consultant's requirements to design and develop residential high-rise buildings throughout southern Ontario• Lead the design phase for Alterra's Renaissance, Network Lofts, and Chateau Parc North condos• Specialize in floor plan development, suite layouts, marketing documents and registration documents for Alterra and Molinaro condos

Architectural Technology Co-Op, Architecture

• Developed time management, teamwork, and communication skills through group projects • Completed 3 co-op placements with KNY Architects.

Architectural Technology, Architecture

• Transferred to Mohawk College after completion of 1st year