It's a pleasure to meet you!
An aspiring marketing & event planner based in the Ottawa region. I focus on experiental marketing and decor design and strive to use my strong work ethic, teamwork capabilities, and artistic ability to create unique, inspiring social events for the benefit of the client, company and community.
About me
I received my Honours BA with distinction from University of Toronto with a major in Theatre and minor in East Asian Studies and English. I went on to receive my certificate in Event Management at Humber College, as well as the event management award for my year! It was quite the honour.
My desire to hear people’s stories and to build connections led me to study theatre, and then led me to a post-grad certificate in Event management. I believe that event tell people’s stories and bring the community together, and my goal is to help tell those stories!
I love the visual arts and food culture. In my spare time you'll find me perusing letterpress cards,checking out a new art show or restaurant in downtown Toronto, or crafting with my friends! Some of my favorite sources of inspiration are The Paper Place, Kid Icarus & Food Dudes Catering.
My Strengths
Flexibility & Adaptability
My work in theatre has
enabled me to think on my feet
and problem solve quickly and
efficiently. No matter what an event might throw my way, I will create a solution using any resources that may be at my disposal. From catering a 150 person wedding with a team of 5, to decorating a massive warehouse with a $40 budget,
I welcome a challenge!
Planning Skills
I am able to to maximize
productivity for whatever time frame has been established for a project and create a positive work flow. I go into every situation having studied the opportunities, goals and challenges that each project may have, and am ready to provide suggestions and
solutions to ensure the success
of the project.
Empathy
I am a welcoming individual
who quickly establishes bonds
with teammates and clients. I'm able to communicate well with a wide range of individuals and diffuse tense situations. I build bridges between people by learning their point of view and helping them communicate those points
of view to others.
Initiative & Energy
I bring optimism and enthusiasm
to all that I do. I am always
looking for opportunities to help out and will give my all to any task that is assigned to me.I boost team morale and am good at assigning duties to individuals based on their interests and skill sets.
Contact Me!
647.571.9796
Have a question? Want to get in touch?
Give me a shout and we'll make it happen!
My Resume
Download a copy of my resume
Director of Operations- balafant boutik
August 2012-October 2015
Work Experience
Event Producer - Class Smash
December 2016-March 2017
Programming Intern- EL Culture Days 2017
March 2017-October 2017
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Creating programming & decor for the event. Constructing contracts for entertainers & instructors.
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Creating & managing marketing strategy. Creating & scheduling social media content for event. Establishing public relations.
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Creation of promotional materials for event that ensure accuracy of event.
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Assisting with sponsorship packages & sponsorship/community outreach.
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Main liaison for MS Society of Canada, which event will fundraise for.
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In charge of visual merchandising for the store. Acting as gatekeeper to the owner, and working with local suppliers to decide store stock.
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Designing and constructing seasonal window displays and store signage to promote products and promotions.
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Coordinating special events, March Break camps, and workshop, and leading a small team in order to execute these events.
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Working with owner to design booth for various trade shows.
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Establishing and maintaining exceptional customer service and public relations.
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Manage social media content & campaigns including twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest. Writing & publishing blog posts.
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Participate as a member of the Provincial Culture Days Taskforce throughout planning process through online portal and webinar meetings.
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Schedules monthly stakeholder meetings and sets agendas with co-producers.
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Responsible for programming activities for Humber College and Long Branch hubs.
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Assist Lakeshore Arts with programming logistics for Mimico Square.
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Maintain effective lines of communication between BIAs and community stakeholders.
Volunteering
Assistant Wedding Organizer -Wedding of Kathleen Miller & Kyle Price
Wedding Assistant - Wedding of Sanam Navid & Matt Vendramini
Assistant Engagement Party Organizer - Sanam Navid & Matt Vendramini
Assistant Artistic Producer – Glass Reflections Theatre Collective
YouTube Channel Host- Making Fun
Surveyor- Toronto Design Offsite Festival 2017
Volunteer- ReelWorld Film Festival 2016
Volunteer- Humber Centre for Entrepreneurship Opening Party
Volunteer- International Artists Managers Association Conference 2016
Raffle Seller/Auction Assistant-Diwali A Night to Remember
Assistant to Artists-Etobicoke Lakeshore Culture Days
Assistant Coordinator/Volunteer- Progressive Future for Barack Obama