The Disability Screen Office is a national, disability-led, not-for-profit organization that works with the Canadian screen industry to eliminate accessibility barriers and foster authentic and meaningful disability representation throughout the sector on and off the screen.We are excited to help make the Canadian media industry more inclusive, and look forward to amplifying the voices of people with disabilities across the Canadian media landscape.

Rainbow Railroad is an international organization, registered in Canada and the United States, whose mission is to help LGBTQI persons in danger find safety. • Developed and monitored innovative strategies for ensuring long-term viability and growth of the organization• Directed all operational policies, internal controls, and operational systems and infrastructure• Directed all HR policies, established recruitment processes, staff performance and development goals, assigned accountabilities, established priorities, conducted annual performance appraisals and administered salary adjustments• Led the day-to-day operations managing 30 full-time employees, and 50 volunteers, providing sound business judgements and solutions for issues raised• Created and nurtured an environment and work culture that reflected the organization's values of diversity, inclusion, equity and emotional safety, encouraged strong performance, collaboration, open communication, and ensured safety in all operations• Identified and solved for skill and talent needs and gaps• Developed and mentored leadership within the organization• Provided ongoing staff training and resources (hard and soft skills) for the team’s continued professional development• Stayed abreast of current trends related to the organization’s operations and mission and anticipated future trends likely to impact our work• Identified principal risks and ensured the implementation of plans and initiatives to manage these risks• Led and supported the organization to establish highly productive and collaborative relationships both internally and externally• Oversaw the operations of the organization and its compliance with legal and regulatory requirements• Supervised, strategized and supported the Manager of Finance with the administration of all financial plans and oversaw business policies and accounting practices• Monitored budgets to assure organizational efficiency and appropriate resource allocation

• Developed and directed the organization’s policy and procedures, internal controls, accounting standards and procedure• Hired, managed and evaluated all contract office, project and festival staff as well as a team of 200 volunteers • Developed strategic planning and budgets for Inside Out’s Operational and Events Department• Directed and oversaw all Festival operations and logistics at the TIFF Bell Lightbox, working with union and non-union staff and volunteers • Directed and executed all events including liaising and negotiating with sponsors, vendors, city officials, caterers and licensing agreements• Directed the operations of the organization’s off-shoot Festival in Ottawa at the National Gallery of Canada, project managed all logistics • Supervised and directed the Community Engagement Program which worked with 70 community groups across the GTA and Ottawa• Liaised with all the Festival’s major corporate sponsors including RBC, CTV, Mark S. Bonham Charitable Foundation as well as Government funders – Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council• Managed and collaborated with vendors, artists, film industry professionals, organizations, and media• Strategized, created and executed all fundraising initiatives for the organization

• Executed, coordinated and marketed Inside Out’s major initiatives• Developed, led, coordinated and marketed all special events and fundraisers• Coordinated and oversaw the design, editing and production of all print and electronic/online materials including program guide, bi-weekly e-newsletter, website and all marketing materials• Supervised Community Sponsor and Volunteer Programs• Managed project budgets, financial accounts and daily bookkeeping

• Liaised with Community Sponsors• Coordinated volunteers by overseeing recruitment, orientation, scheduling and appreciation • Developed, coordinated and marketed special events and fundraisers • Coordinated, produced and distributed marketing materials, print and web advertising campaigns and program guide distribution

• Supervised, coordinated and administered various recreation programs e.g. accessible recreation, youth, summer camps, sports, arts and fitness programs • Hired, trained, supervised and evaluated recreation leaders, instructors and community volunteers• Assisted with the development and evaluation of programs• Communicated and worked collaboratively with residents, program participants, city staff and other organizations• Assisted in the publicity and promotion of the programs• Ensured effective public relations and problem solved as required