Senior Event Manager 2012 – 2017Rogers Communications• Spearheaded multiple high profile, successful events and experiences including The Grammy Experience, The Marketing Awards, Sports Marketing Conference, The Media Innovation Awards, 30 Under 30 Event, Digital Day Conference and Media Upfronts, producing extremely successful events• Oversaw the budgetary planning process and managed all phases of projects to deliver on-time, on budget delivery of events, programs and sponsorship deals and consistently produced events and programs under budget• Negotiated exclusive relationships with customers for sponsorship deals and handled contract negotiations for best financial results• Created and managed critical paths/workback schedules, website administration and promotional campaigns for all events which ensured a smooth production process• Managed the judging process and produced the Marketing Awards and MIA’s – two of Canada’s largest industry awards shows with 700 in attendance. These events are considered must attend in the industry• Worked cross-functionally with sales and creative teams to write and communicate materials for events which increased visibility and attendance• Hired and co-ordinated speakers and worked with them on the development of supporting media and materials which produced excited and relevant content• Managed Conferences and experiences for all of Rogers divisions from venue selection and management, overseeing technical requirements, management of on-site logistics support, planning and overseeing rehearsals and live direction of events which provided attendees with unforgettable experiences

•Managed and produced all aspects of the National Advertising Awards including, selling sponsorships, working with sponsors on promotional materials, and handling all financial aspects of the event

• Conceived, developed and managed multiple conferences including: Agency of the Year, Understanding Youth, Social Responsibility Forum, Media in Canada Forum, RealScreen Summit, Stimulant Creative Workshop Series, Shopper Marketing Forum and the Cassies Award Show • Provided comprehensive conference management services• Developed creative and strategic proposals which resulted in terrific events• Researched and developed content and negotiated guest speakers which included scriptwriting and co-ordination of speaker materials for sessions which resulted in strong and meaningful content• Liaised with creative, production and technical support to organize rehearsals, technical requirements, event administration, logistical support, venue management and on-site direction resulting in moneymaking conferences• Documented and wrote contact reports updating clients and partners on event updates to ensure efficiencies