Mandy McIsaac, CMP

Experience

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  ProvisionsTO - Catering & Events

  Feb 2013 - Sept 2013

  Event Coordinator

  - Planned and Coordinated all events including one Wedding.- Provided Critical Action Plans and other communications to a team of up to 12 members prior to events.- Partook in the Sales and Marketing objectives and executions during the launch of the catering and event company.

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  Trev Deeley Motorcycles

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2014

  Marketing and Promotions Coordinator

  - Oversaw the marketing and promotional aspects of the Harley-Davidson flagship store in Canada in compliance with International requirements alongside a National sales cycle.- Developed and designed all marketing material for radio, tv, print and social media channels, including strategic cross-promotional partnerships with outside vendors- Planned, coordinated and executed all activities and events including International Female Ride Day, Ladies Bootcamps, Product Seminars and unique events such as the debut of the film When I Ride, and the first Canadian Women's Moto Exhibit. Show less

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  Mortgage Broker Association of British Columbia

  Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Communications & Special Event Coordinator (Contract)

  During a brief contract overseeing the annual MBABC Trade show and Conference I oversaw the following administrative tasks for the association:- Promoted current memberships and support current members by overseeing the marketing and communication schedule- Administered advertising and sponsorship through designing magazine and website contentOversaw the event preparation for the annual conference and trade show as well as the educational services provided in-house for mortgage broker CE credits- Assisted with Association Membership management as needed Show less

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  Venue West Conference Services

  May 2015 - Sept 2015

  Assistant Project Manager

  For a summer contract, I assisted Venue West with a number of projects in their busy seasons assisting project managers with the following duties:- Assisted with the coordination of the intricate registration process for the International Aids Society (6000 attendees)- Responsible for compilation of proposals, and preliminary budgets for clients interested in Destination Management services during their conference- Acted as liaison with clients to ensure complete customization of experience on all tours, ranging from food and beverage tours to sight-seeing tours- Managed the phone, e-mail and website responsibilities in the Association Management of The BC Paediatric Society and the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology Show less

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  Canadian Green Building Expo

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2015

  Expo Assistant (Contract)

  In June, I was hired for a short-term work contract so I could build experience in Expo management.- Assisted Show Services and Expo Manager by answering questions, and providing direction on their behalf, during installation and tear down of Expo and booths.- Managed the rotation and delegated duties to over 30 volunteers. - Monitored booths throughout show days to ensure exhibitors were satisfied. Relayed status with Coordinator and Canadian Green Building Council.- Managed B2B meetings and LEED consultations including room set-up, table numbers, and signage. Show less

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  Institut Trebas Institute

  Dec 2015 - May 2016

  Event & Venue Management Instructor

  - Developed and led class in lectures and discussion for three classes in the Winter semester: Facility Management, Exhibit Marketing and Time Management.- Structure course material, prepare lesson plans and complete all marking of assignments and examinations.- Arrange and coordinate tours of varying facilities in Toronto for class site visits.

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  ProvisionsTO - Catering & Events

  May 2016 - May 2017

  Event Director

  - Developed the event coordination processes for a start-up catering team inclusive of the full sales cycle, from lead generation, event consultation, coordination, on-site execution and invoicing.- Signed five new accounts through experiential marketing campaigns, leading to an overall increase in sales of 30%- Processed and executed over 40 events ranging from corporate clients to private special events.

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  Gusto 54 Restaurant Group

  May 2017 - Nov 2022

  Business Development Manager - Catering & Commissary

  Over a five-year span, I have personally developed the business into a top contender on the Toronto catering industry increasing sales from 120k to 1m through consultative account management, strategic sales planning and cross-promotional partnerships within the city. Duties include but are not limited to:- Developing and implementing an annual sales strategy for the offsite Catering Business- Benchmarked a 519% Catering sales growth from 2016 - 2019, with 2020-2021 personal sales forecasted over $1.3 million (pre-pandemic)- Establishing a account relations by achieving preferred status as a vendor for over 15 venues and numerous corporate clients within GTA- Acting as key liaison between the customer, venue and catering kitchen for each project- Strategizing with our marketing and communication department in designing, implementing, updating marketing materials and social media campaigns- Accountable to monthly finance and P&L meetings and targets for both the Catering and the Commissary facility that services four restaurants- Overseeing the HR strategy required to hire, train and manage the necessary staff required to operate a 6000sqft commissary kitchen, in addition to temporary staff needed for events. Show less

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  Informa Connect

  Nov 2022 - now

  Business Development Manager, North America

  Working alongside the Global Finance team at Informa Connect, I oversee sponsored opportunities to curate connection between general partners with limited partners and the service providers who support their transactions. My current event portfolio includes:· SuperReturn Energy US (Miami)· SuperReturn North America (Miami)· SuperReturn Climate & Energy Transition (Berlin)· SuperReturn Global Infrastructure (London)· SuperReturn Private Credit US (New York)