Experience

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  The fairmont algonquin

  May 2011 - Oct 2011

  • Conference Services Coordinator

    Aug 2011 - Oct 2011

  • Food and Beverage Outlet Supervisor

    May 2011 - Aug 2011
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  The westin ottawa

  Dec 2011 - Mar 2016

  •Total account management and business development through research, prospecting, networking, industry events, and site visits •Created a unique, dynamic, and supportive sales process•Conducted site presentations while establishing a rapport and uncovering customer’s needs •Developed meaningful and lasting relationships with internal and external clients•Responded to leads in a timely manner while adhering to all Westin brand standards •Maintained detailed records of all communication and activities with new and existing clients•Represented the Westin and Starwood Brand professionally at all local industry events Show less

  • Sales Specialist

    Jan 2014 - Mar 2016

  • Sales Coordinator

    Jun 2012 - Dec 2013

  • Executive Meeting Specialist

    Dec 2011 - Jun 2012
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  Greater ottawa home builders' association

  Apr 2016 - Feb 2017

  Event and communications manager

  •Responsible for planning, production, implementation, budgeting, evaluation, and reporting for all GOHBA events including trade shows, award shows, dinner meetings, social events, and home tours•Secure sponsorship and ensure deliverables while maintaining and further developing stakeholder relationships •Negotiate event agreements for all vendor and supplier costs•Foster professional relationships with organizations and key stakeholders on behalf of the GOHBA•Create press releases and liaise with media outlets to provide relevant information to maximize the Association’s reach to the public•Manage and create content for multiple Social Media platforms to achieve their individual goals, including Facebook and Twitter•Committee meeting administration (scheduling and notifying participants, prepare agenda and necessary meeting materials, and minute taking) •Participate and represent the GOHBA at related events and fundraising activities Show less

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  Canadian ophthalmological society

  Feb 2017 - now

  • Manager, Event Operations, Sponsorship and Exhibits

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Project Lead, Meeting Logistics & Exhibits

    Aug 2020 - Nov 2022

  • Coordinator, Meeting Logistics & Exhibits

    Feb 2017 - Aug 2020