Emily Nelms

Experience

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  The Gap

  Sept 2008 - Apr 2011

  Sales Associate

  • Gained experience in customer service and learned how to satisfy customer needs.• Worked as part of a team, developed multitasking skills while juggling numerous tasks and customers.• Operated cash systems, helped with store setup as well as marketing objectives.

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  TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

  Marketing Consultant

  • Developed a complete marketing plan for the 2012 Jazz Festival through Algonquin College’s Business Marketing Program.• Conducted in depth primary and secondary research; analyzed and reported on results. • Provided recommendations on implementing and managing marketing processes.• Recommended effective and realistic budget decisions regarding marketing facilitation.• Created project management system for evaluating and controlling campaigns.

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  Canadian Federation of Agriculture

  Jun 2011 - Dec 2012

  National Food Strategy Project Coordinator

  • Was the point of contact for any questions related to the National Food Strategy (NFS).• Coordinated NFS steering committee meetings.• Developed and distributed surveys; compiled and analyzed survey data to generate final reports.• Updated and created content for the NFS website and social media outlets. • Created handouts, scripts, and PowerPoint presentations.• Developed updates on the NFS for CFA members and the agricultural industry. • Took minutes for various CFA meetings such as board meetings and the AGM. Show less

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  The Children’s Wish Foundation: Creating Magic

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

  Event Coordinator - Fundraising Gala

  • Managed the creation, planning and execution of a themed fundraising gala through Algonquin College’s Event Management Program.• Advertised through a variety of media outlets including: Rogers Television on Daytime Ottawa, Sun Media in the Ottawa Sun and 24 Hours Newspaper, the Ottawa Festivals website, and various social media channels. • Planned the event on a zero dollar budget and had 140 guests in attendance, raising nearly $6,000 for the Ottawa Chapter of the Children’s Wish Foundation. Show less

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  Ottawa Business Events

  Oct 2013 - Nov 2013

  Corporate Event Intern

  • Hired on as an intern to aid in the planning of the Best Ottawa Business Awards (BOBs).• Developed online polls and compiled/analyzed survey data that was presented at the awards gala. • Was the point of contact for any questions/concerns related to the People’s Choice Awards category.• Managed the gala’s social media campaign; updated and created posts on Twitter and Facebook.

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  Ottawa Business Events

  Apr 2014 - Sept 2015

  • Managed the planning and execution of over 40 business events a year, with events taking place on a weekly basis, ranging from 100 to 600 attendees.• Coordinated event logistics and worked directly with all stakeholders including: vendors, guest speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and guests.• Negotiated vendor contracts to stay within budgetary constraints, and maintained profit and loss statements.• Worked on the company’s overall marketing strategy, including feedback from the team, and implemented targeted campaigns to create awareness for each event.• Managed website updates, designed e-marketing communications, and assisted with the creation of print and web advertisements. • Researched potential venues, conducted site visits, and prepared event proposals for third party events.• Aided the development of event programming, and created critical paths, event scenarios, and scripting.• Supervised on-site production at events and facilitated set-up, registration, scheduled programming, and teardown.• Prepared event materials, including nametags, registration lists, seating charts, signage, gift bags etc. Show less

  • Marketing & Sponsor Relations

    Jan 2015 - Sept 2015

  • Event Coordinator

    Apr 2014 - Jan 2015
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  Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences

  Sept 2015 - Jul 2019

  • Member Relations Officer

    Nov 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Event Planner

    Sept 2015 - Nov 2018
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  Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists

  Jul 2019 - Sept 2020

  Coordinator, Membership and Events
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  Ottawa Financial Services Corp.

  Jan 2023 - now

  Event Manager