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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

• Support the eDiscovery Team and Information Management Team Executives in this final three month placement by completing administrative tasks, and adding increased efficiency to project completion• Collaborating to draft new Technology Support Reference Manual to be distributed as onboarding material• Utilize researching and data entry skills to support multiple teams, including Legal Hold and Corporate Archives

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

• Collaborated on the planning and execution of the annual Golf 4 Kids tournament, as part of a three month placement at the Boys and Girls Club of Kingston & Area• Performed a comprehensive review of the Club’s Policy and Procedure manuals to ensure Boys and Girls Club of Canada compliance standards were being met• Reviewed the web based registration process for all Club programming; drafted a registration guide for users• Created media advisories and contacted multiple media channels (print, television, radio, social media) to promote upcoming Club events

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

• Gained a solid knowledge of RBC terminology and Financial Products during a six month placement working as a Client Advisor role in the ONE Region. • Took ownership of discovering clients’ needs and navigated Royal Bank internal systems to resolve client issues• Coordinated two in-branch Digital Days, providing awareness and training for clients around mobile banking• Volunteered at RBC Blue Water Day and as Team Captain of my Branch in RBC Race for the Kids Ottawa• Proactively coordinated two inter-branch and community attended fundraising events, successfully reaching Princess & Drayton Branch’s $300 fundraising goal, concurrently achieving a personal $500 fundraising goal • Invited to participate in a podcast interview organized by RBC’s Regional Communications team promoting my efforts in RBC Race for the Kids Ottawa while broadly marketing the event to online audiences

Ottawa, Canada Area

Acting in my role as Wedding and Event Coordinator, I completed the following areas of responsibility:• Planned, coordinated and managed events hosted at Saunders Farm, including: Corporate Events, Weddings, Educational Tours, Site Tours, Community Events and Special Events of 1000+ guests• Acted as the main point of contact for clients, organized planning meetings, developed contracts with third party suppliers and vendors, ordered necessary rentals, determined staffing requirements to support events, created and distributed all event-related documents and invoices, and coordinated with other departments• Provided staff training and on-site team management to ensure guests consistently enjoyed a high quality experience at every event• Developed a sound internal and external communication plan used prior, during and post events.

Ottawa, Canada Area

-Research and compile list of local area schools in order to increase event awareness amongst youth and adults in the community, broaden race participant demographics, and source potential new volunteers-Attend weekly Kanata Race Day 2016 Planning Committee meetings and collaborate with fellow members, including Kanata North Councillor Marianne Wilkinson

Ottawa, Canada

In this placement facilitated through Algonquin College’s Event Management Program, my duties include:-Supporting the planning for and executing of the Silent Auction featured in the College of Fellows' Annual Dinner-Canvassing Ottawa-based businesses for potential auction items;-Maintaining multiple spreadsheets/databases and developing product descriptions;-Providing quality work in preparation for a high profile event; -Working within a team to set up the visuals and items required for a silent auction; and, -Overseeing and coordinating a six member volunteer support team during the actual dinner.-Recognized for outstanding Volunteer commitment with an official letter from the Royal Canadian Geographic Society's Advancement Officer and Internship Coordinator

Kingston, Canada

Administration: -Responsible for auditing selection of company records, and also converted hard file copies into an electronic format. Other projects included the modification and compilation of an electronic records database. -Other duties included editing meeting minutes and agendas, covering reception, answering telephone and in person inquiries, scanning files, maintaining databases and file records and providing administrative support for staff.Communications:-Prepped materials including pamphlets and brochures for the various programs offered by the company.-Coordinated attendance and possible key note speakers for various events through email and telephone correspondence. -Company representative at multiple off site events; offered information to and fielded questions from the public regarding our company brand and services; presented the definition of and benefits found in conservation areas and authorities to children and adults.-Special Project: Tasked with coordinating the annual Staff Day for 40+ staff members; in charge of event conception, design, communication and logistics for staff and other involved parties.

Kingston, Ontario

In this position, I completed the following areas of responsibility: - Screened and processed life insurance applications;- Created and updated files within multiple electronic systems/databases;- Maintained high production levels with accuracy and efficiency;- Daily use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook;- Met goals on individual and team levels; and,- Demonstrated a high degree of professionalism at all timesAdditionally, I joined and eventually led the New Business Department Event Planning Committee. The Committee planned and hosted fundraising and morale boosting events such as bake sales, game days, costume contests, team lunches and baby/bridal showers. As facilitator of this group, I was tasked to lead meetings, visual creative concepts, and delegate tasks to committee members.

Kingston, On

Performed general library duties including shelving, shelf-reading, sorting, Inter-Library loan retrievals, and shifting. Additionally, provided circulation desk services to patrons and charged and discharged books.

Essentials Of Business Communication, Communication And Media Studies

Foundations Of Project Management, Project Management

Event Management, Meeting And Event Planning, 3.97 Cummulative Gpa

Activities and Societies: Program Council Member, 2015-2016 Event Management Class Representative, 2015-2016. Dean's Honours List Recipient

Bachelor Of Arts (Honours), History And English Literature, Graduated With Distinction, Dean'S Honour List, 3.75 Cumulative Gpa

Activities and Societies: -History Department Student Council Executive, 2012-2013. -Queen's Dance Club, 2011-2014.