http://coastappraisals.com/Focusing on residential properties of all types (strata condos, townhomes, detached single family dwellings, acreages, bare land parcels and new constructions), I provide appraisal reports under the Appraisal Institute of Canada's CUSPAP standards for various clients including financial institutions, mortgage brokers and private individuals. My service area on Vancouver Island range from Comox and Courtenay to the north, Ladysmith and Nanaimo to the south, as well as Oceanside and Port Alberni. Real estate has always been my passion and now I apply my years of experience in business management and critical analysis to the fast paced residential real estate industry.

Initially hired as an Executive Assistant working mainly in the area of Intranet development, AR and administration, my role has evolved greatly as a result of my skills and interests in establishing procedures and achieving strategic goals in the areas of HR and Business Development. My efforts in these areas resulted in the formalization of these departments within our fast-growing Chartered Professional Accounting firm with 4 locations. My current responsibilities include Human Resources Administration, Marketing and Business Development, IT Project Administration, along with other executive administrative duties.Human Resources Administration - Staffing strategies, full-cycle recruitment, candidate reviews, development of interviewing and testing standards, on-boarding, coordination of staff training and development, ongoing HR policies development and administration. Currently working on establishing the Firm's recruitment brand via Social Media presence, Social Recruitment strategies as well as improving candidates' experience. I'm also responsible for the development of performance management tools and procedures, tracking training results and assisting the Director of People Development in reaching the Firm's growth objectives through internal HR development and retention.Marketing and Business Development - Create and implement annual marketing and business development strategies that align with the annual and long-term goals for the firm. Making recommendations to and maintaining the marketing budget. Prepare client proposals and presentations, Maintain firm's web presence. Social Media marketing and HootSuite Certified. Marketing material and graphic design. Coordinate tradeshow, client seminars, and other in-house events. Establishing successful relationships with external vendors and contractors.IT Project Administration - Assisting IT Director to identify, evaluate, implement and deliver IT resources and solutions to other areas in the firm.

While living in the UK I took on this temporary position within the Queen’s Counsel Secretariat as the role’s flexibility allowed me to fulfill my travelling goals. The Queen’s Counsel Secretariat is a self-funded organisation that carries out the annual process of the selection of QCs from England and Wales’s top ranking barristers and solicitors by an independent Selection Panel, made up of High Court Judges and senior law professionals. Reporting to the Operations Manager and to the Director of the Secretariat, my role within the QC Secretariat includes general administration, processing of financial matters, maintenance of competition databases and company website, and coordination of Selection Panel meetings and management of high-profile interviews with lawyers and high court judges. I also undertook the initiative of revamping QC's complex application form, trained new staff, maintained financial records and communicated with the company’s stakeholders who included various high-ranking law professionals.

Working as a small and dynamic team with the Artistic Director, my achievements included:• Successfully serviced corporate sponsorships totalling $30,000.00 and tripled festival’s vendor revenue• Responsible for overall festival related administration, such as permit application, grant writing• Created production schedule and artist contracts• Arranged International and local performer travel and accommodations• Managed vendor bookings; maintained accurate and up-to-date account receivables; managed advertisement sales• Created web and print marketing content• Liased with over 300 artists, 120 vendors, local businesses and all community stakeholders• Undertook the “Green Village” initiative, which promoted environmental sustainability within the festival

After two years as the department’s administration assistant, I was promoted to the role of artistic programmer for large-scale, multidisciplinary festivals. I was responsible for ten festival projects, including the annual Hot & Spicy Food Festival and the inaugural Dim Sum Chinese Canadian Cultural Festival.• Effectively managed and met multiple project deadlines and managed festival planning process, budget, and production schedule• Each festival generated 50,000 – 70,000 visitors, and included components such as stage performances, exhibitions, workshops and demos, speaker series, readings, film screenings, and opening receptions.• Researched fundraising and sponsorship initiatives and successfully secured government and foundation grants• Established and developed partnerships with local and national cultural organisations• Responsible for booking performers in disciplines including dance, music, theatre, visual art, literature, film, family activities and culinary demos• Managed and lead multiple teams of festival staff, assistants, volunteers, and advisory committees• Engaged in community outreach workshops and presentations• Worked closely with marketing coordinator and publicists in media communication• Experienced in working and negotiating with International cultural consulates and tourism boards• Responsible for cultural programme policy review and development

As a cultural programming summer intern I managed general office operation, as well as oversaw director’s diary; coordinated meetings and drafted meeting minutes; ensured timely payment of monthly invoices; processed incoming revenues; and tracked and coordinated approval of marketing dockets for over 30 staff. I researched and negotiated artist contracts; acted as an artist liaison; arranged international travel and hospitality; acted as on-site production & stage assistant and festival volunteer coordinator. Conducted performers recruitment and auditions, and conducted volunteer recruitment, interviews, orientations and training.