Jeff DeViller

Experience

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  PlaYarmouth & Yarmouth Events

  Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

  Festival Organizer Intern

  Planned events including a fish feast, a Mayor’s Tea, dory races, and a lobster eating contest • Oversaw the set-up of staging, equipment, and decorations with all necessary permits• Designed posters and a website for promotional purposes; Moderated social media discussion• Developed a database of downtown businesses with contact information

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  Memorial University of Newfoundland

  May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Communication Assistant

  Simplified a software changeover effecting 14,000 students through brochures, workshops, etc.• Completed a comprehensive communication plan including a SWOT analysis, strategies, and evaluation• Wrote an in-depth Website Analysis Plan containing an evaluation of 22 websites and recommendations • Interviewed employees concerning their use of new software and the impact it was having on their work; Presented my findings and recommendations

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  Cobequid Community Health Centre Foundation

  Jan 2008 - Apr 2008

  Fund Development Project Coordinator

  Implemented the 2nd Annual Valentine Gala; Solicited 78 auction items, which raised $5,500• Produced fundraising material and invitations as well as the “Cobequid Check-up Newsletter” • Recruited and coordinated volunteers; Moderated discussion during committee meetings• Tracked ticket sales, guest registration, and a budget of over $10,000; Evaluated event upon completion

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  Department of National Defence

  Sept 2008 - Dec 2008

  Communication Assistant

  Supported internal communications through awareness campaigns and appreciation events• Designed ads for “The Trident” newspaper, wrote press releases and memos, and updated the intranet • Coordinated a team of 20+ volunteers, whom conducted 400+ employee surveys; received positive feedback• Conducted presentations to promote energy efficiency; Staffed an information booth

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  Brock University

  Sept 2009 - Apr 2010

  Teaching Assistant

  Moderated discussion during “Introduction to Communication Studies” seminars; 90% student attendance• Established office hours and helped students who required one-on-one assistance• Prepared course materials, created binders of easily accessible material, and kept students engaged• Graded papers and evaluated students’ presentations and participation; tracked student progress

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  Pomeroy News Corp

  May 2010 - Aug 2011

  Researcher/News Reporter

  Wrote for over 45 issues of an online newsletter published in seven cities• Conducted 6 two-hour interviews with community members; distilled the information into engaging profiles• Submitted quality, entertaining columns “I Can Explain" and “Act Your Age” by my deadline for 45 weeks in a row • Monitored the news, selected interesting and relevant stories, and summarized them for the website’s readership

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  MS Society of Canada

  May 2011 - Sept 2011

  Coordinator, RONA MS Bike Tour

  Implemented four RONA MS Bike Tours across Ontario; Focus on VIP stewardship and logistics • coordinated participant recruitment, logistics, media relations, volunteers, sponsorship and the rewards program• interviewed eight bike tour participants to write inspirational stories for promotional material and websites• worked over 300 hours in three weeks in order to complete two of the bike tours

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  Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

  Sept 2011 - Nov 2012

  Coordinator, Run for the Cure, Logistics

  Planned and implemented eleven CIBC Run for the Cures across Atlantic Canada on September 30, 2012• communicated with over 150 committee members; presented training sessions at two Atlantic conferences• sat on the National Volunteer Project Team; helped shape volunteer policy within CBCF across Canada• designed promotional material including posters and ads to align with the national campaign• made key account calls and offered answers to participants with questions or concerns Show less

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  Out of the Cold Emergency Winter Shelter

  Nov 2012 - Apr 2013

  Coordinator, Volunteers & Donations

  Scheduled shelter volunteers; Coordinated incoming and outgoing donations• scheduled over 150 volunteers for 65 evening, overnight, and morning shifts per week• organized 80 past volunteers’ loose forms into a database and schedule in two weeks; recruited new volunteers• solicited donations; organized hundreds of donations to be easily accessed by volunteers in donation room• developed and facilitated educational programming with an emphasis on poverty, health, and gender

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  CNIB

  Mar 2013 - Jan 2017

  Recruited, screened, trained, and scheduled over 150 volunteers across NS in five volunteer programs• grew the “Vision Mate Program” – which provides one-on-one volunteer assistance to clients with vision loss – from a handful of volunteers to over 55 successful pairs within two years• sat on a working team to develop a three year strategic plan directing CNIB’s Volunteer Program nationally; lead a committee to create an updated national orientation for new volunteers and staff people• successfully applied for grant funding ($25,000) to create leisure programs for people with vision loss• created and organized client and volunteer events (Art in the Dark, the CNIB Variety Show, Battle of the Blindfolds, etc.), leisure programs (a health series, an audio book club, etc.), and internal team building activities (Atlantic conference, scavenger hunt, etc.)• emceed formal Dining in the Dark events, spoke at a National Conference and two annual community meetings, and conducted over 45 new volunteer orientations Show less

  • Manager, Foundation Programs

    Sept 2016 - Jan 2017

  • Coordinator, Volunteer Services, NS & PEI

    Mar 2013 - Sept 2016
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  Mainsprings

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  Volunteer Coordinator

  • coordinated between 10 local managers, 47 residential girls, and over 100 guests to ensure everyone was onboard with scheduled activities, on-time, and informed of their expected duties; supervised two interns• developed detailed schedules (meals, activities, etc.); adjusted them to meet last minute needs • created and led new volunteer activities (The Great Tanzanian Bake-off, Paint the Gate, building yard games, etc.)• provided an orientation, dealt with concerns, and comforted guests visiting Tanzania for the first time• developed a plan for the future of the volunteer program, which better encompassed the organization’s mission• wrote a best practices guideline for future coordinators; edited the volunteer and chaperone handbook Show less

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  CNIB

  Jan 2018 - now

  • oversee staff delivering employment, technology, volunteer, and recreation programs for people with sight loss• manage staff and 140+ volunteers, providing training, coaching, and trouble shooting to ensure they are delivering their best • develop annual operation plans; forecast and oversee budgets • successfully applied for multiple $25,000 grants • created unique social media and print material to promote programs and recruit volunteers; developed manuals for new roles

  • Executive Director, Maritimes

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Manager, Programs, NS & PEI

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2024