Kelly Sinclair

Experience

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  Sinclair & Associates

  Apr 1999 - Jun 2005

  Research Associate

  Designed and administered quantitative and qualitative surveys. Conducted focus groups and structured interviews with research participants. Developed coding systems to translate observations into quantifiable data. Collected and analyzed data as well as prepared project reports.

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  Sudbury & District Health Unit

  Mar 2005 - Sept 2009

  Led and empowered a team of youth to create community-based campaigns to engage their peers in tobacco control social action initiatives funded by Smoke Free Ontario. Assessed community assets and built partnerships with key groups and individuals to support tobacco control and build community resiliency. Garnered support for policy change to ban flavored tobacco products using media advocacy, key leaders, and presentations to community organizations. Assisted in the planning and implementation of several research studies designed to address public health issues in Greater Sudbury such as homelessness and health, injection practices in intravenous drug users and tobacco use. Conducted focus groups and structured interviews for research participants. Developed ministry work plans to support community-based health programs and initiatives. Prepared project reports and delivered community presentations to community partners and stakeholders.

  • Youth Program Coordinator

    Jan 2007 - Sept 2009

  • Research Associate

    Mar 2005 - Jan 2007
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  Sudbury Women's Centre

  Oct 2011 - Apr 2014

  Executive Director

  Managed staff, volunteers, programs, client services, financial, and administrative aspects of the agency. Responsible for generating operating capital for the agency through fundraisers, grant procurement and securing volunteer and donor investments. Exceeded Ministry projections and targeted outcomes set by implementing best practices to improve program deliverables. Expanded client services by securing grants and building relationships with community partners. Improved the agency's community profile and brand through managed marketing, media and public relations. Show less

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  United Way Centraide North East Ontario/Nord-est de l'Ontario (UWCNEO)

  Apr 2014 - Oct 2021

  Manager of Corporate and Donor Relations

  Through community and stakeholder engagement, led the creative development, implementation, and evaluation of the annual community fundraising campaign. Provided quality account management and built relationships with companies and individuals to support the financial needs and community investment goals of United Way. Managed an extensive portfolio of accounts and provided year-round engagement opportunities to cultivate and steward long-term relationships. Supervised and empowered campaign staff, workplace coordinators and volunteers to increase community fundraising efforts and meet targeted goals. Increased United Way brand recognition and investment profile by recruiting community influencers to act as ambassadors to help advance the community impact work of the organization. Worked collaboratively to develop creative marketing tools and communications strategies to increase donor engagement, loyalty and revenue. Responsible for community presentations, large scale events, media and public relations for the annual campaign. Show less