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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

Thrive Youth works in communities facing chronic underfunding, systemic racism, and poverty to offer young people a turning point in their lives. We combine a leadership development curriculum with arts-based education to provide children and youth with the opportunity to reconstruct their own narrative; building self-confidence, and awareness, while simultaneously developing skills for their future. ACHIEVEMENTS:- Brought on in a turnaround situation to build organizational… Show more Thrive Youth works in communities facing chronic underfunding, systemic racism, and poverty to offer young people a turning point in their lives. We combine a leadership development curriculum with arts-based education to provide children and youth with the opportunity to reconstruct their own narrative; building self-confidence, and awareness, while simultaneously developing skills for their future. ACHIEVEMENTS:- Brought on in a turnaround situation to build organizational capacity and financial sustainability- Achieved most successful year on record for the organization during the COVID-19 pandemic- Mission driven focus, improved service delivery and continuity while maintaining core ethos of the organization- Developed and implemented growth strategy focusing on new key partnerships and relationships with community service, organizations, corporate funders, and school boards which enabled a full service expansion to British Columbia -Development of a 3-year strategic plan, launching July 2022-A full rebrand of the organization-Lead the organization through national restructure, and built infrastructure needed for growth-Significant organizational growth: 40% revenue in 3 years, from serving 867 children and youth to over 5,000, from team of 5 to team of 19-Service delivery and program revitalization including the development of a Theory of Change model, national curriculum, and comprehensive Impact Evaluations Framework Show less

Developed and implemented a long-term growth strategy to achieve aggressive targets in: organizational partnerships, events, donor retention, and revenue diversification.ACHIEVEMENTS:- Doubled organizational fundraising revenue in two years.- Revitalized special events portfolio; created new signature event, increased attendance by 50%, and secured 100% increase in revenue.- Diversified fund portfolio with foundation grant and corporate sponsorship categories, generating… Show more Developed and implemented a long-term growth strategy to achieve aggressive targets in: organizational partnerships, events, donor retention, and revenue diversification.ACHIEVEMENTS:- Doubled organizational fundraising revenue in two years.- Revitalized special events portfolio; created new signature event, increased attendance by 50%, and secured 100% increase in revenue.- Diversified fund portfolio with foundation grant and corporate sponsorship categories, generating 60K+ in first year.Focus areas are: donor relations, revenue generation, financial management, project management, marketing/communications, public speaking, events, outreach & partnerships. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Managed inter-disciplinary implementation teams from inception through to completion using a comprehensive project management approach. Combined portfolio budgets of $800K+.ACHIEVEMENTS:- Lead Hands Up for Health and Physical Literacy, a multi-media resource designed for educators and multi-disciplinary health promoters. We set an ambitious target of 20,000 users on Youtube, developed and implemented a strong marketing and dissemination plan and the resource reached over 150,000… Show more Managed inter-disciplinary implementation teams from inception through to completion using a comprehensive project management approach. Combined portfolio budgets of $800K+.ACHIEVEMENTS:- Lead Hands Up for Health and Physical Literacy, a multi-media resource designed for educators and multi-disciplinary health promoters. We set an ambitious target of 20,000 users on Youtube, developed and implemented a strong marketing and dissemination plan and the resource reached over 150,000 users in three years and became one of Ophea’s staple multi-media resources. - Managed project portfolio budget within a 1% variance two years running.- Supported public health units across Ontario with capacity-building services.- Managed provincial Physical Activity Resource Centre (PARC) with a lens on resource development for vulnerable populations including older adults, isolated communities, and first nations communities. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Managed Youth in Motion’s signature national program and several nation-wide sub-programs with combined $1.2M program budget.ACHIEVEMENTS:- Cultivated and secured transformative working partnerships with UNITY Charity.- Grew Leading the Way program by 300%, positively impacting thousands of youth.- Recruited Canada’s top leaders, including Order of Canada recipients, to participate inMentorship Program, Speaker Series, and panel of judges.

Developed a strategy for growth including increased funding, evaluating organizational impact, increased volunteer engagement, and the redevelopment of external communications.ACHIEVEMENTS:- Secured revenue of 75% above fundraising fiscal targets.- Developed and conducted CGI (Camper Growth Index Survey) as a means to evaluateand communicate organizational impact by monitoring life skills areas of campers.- Sought out innovative opportunities including Jays Care… Show more Developed a strategy for growth including increased funding, evaluating organizational impact, increased volunteer engagement, and the redevelopment of external communications.ACHIEVEMENTS:- Secured revenue of 75% above fundraising fiscal targets.- Developed and conducted CGI (Camper Growth Index Survey) as a means to evaluateand communicate organizational impact by monitoring life skills areas of campers.- Sought out innovative opportunities including Jays Care Foundation 50/50 program.- Recruited and managed 150+ new volunteers via strategic partnerships. Show less

I spent the first 7 years of my career passionately advocating for, and allying with the disability community, working across many areas of developmental services. My first experience was in front-line service, working as a live-in caregiver at L'Arche Vancouver and it began a wonderful journey that I navigated through to leadership positions. I worked in roles including: front-line service, management, behavioural intervention, training, and education planning.I specialized in… Show more I spent the first 7 years of my career passionately advocating for, and allying with the disability community, working across many areas of developmental services. My first experience was in front-line service, working as a live-in caregiver at L'Arche Vancouver and it began a wonderful journey that I navigated through to leadership positions. I worked in roles including: front-line service, management, behavioural intervention, training, and education planning.I specialized in recreation integration and behavioural management for children and youth with intellectual and physical disabilities, residential supports for youth with dual-diagnosis, residential supports for adults with complex care needs, and employment supports for young adults transitioning through the system. Show less

Bachelor’S Degree, Disability Studies With Honors, Minor In Organizational Leadership

Diploma, Outdoor Recreation Management

Pmp Prep For Experienced Project Management Professionals, Project Management

Leadership & Management Intensive