Sara Vanderwal Email & Phone Number

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)

• 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.

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