Experience

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  Mcgill pre-law students' society

  Apr 2011 - Aug 2012

  President

  • Preside weekly executive meetings to organize monthly events and forums• Maintained all marketing of the club while abiding to the rules of the Students’ Society ofMcGill University• One of the founding executives of this Society at McGill University

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  Kappa alpha theta fraternity

  Dec 2011 - Dec 2012

  Chief executive officer (ceo)

  • Manage budgetary expenses and accountable for all actions, events, programs, and public relations for the Beta Psi Chapter• Preside weekly chapter meetings and weekly executive committee meetings• Adhere to all Fraternity standards and requirements while encouraging members to maintain our consecutive status as the chapter with the highest GPA on campus

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  Fairmont hotels & resorts

  Apr 2013 - Jul 2015

  • Manage communications and relations with16 Sports Accounts to ensure growth, satisfaction, and future agreements. • Ensure communications, expectations, and requirements are exceeded for a comfortable stay for teams on the road.• Maintain over $1M in annual revenue for wedding specific events only. Ensure revenue growth is achieved annually by creating new creative and competitive sales and marketing approaches, programs, and partnerships.• Ensure communication amongst all operational departments is clear and concise in order to uphold the highest standard of customer service at all times to further enhance clients’ experiences and to deliver the “perfect day.”• Strategically ensure revenues are being maximized when selling and prospecting future clients in order to elevate the Hotel’s success.• Develop and maintain partnerships and relations with local suppliers. Show less

  • Catering Manager

    Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  • Sales & Marketing Coordinator

    Apr 2013 - Jul 2014
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  Garden path homemade soap

  Feb 2016 - Feb 2018

  Director of sales and marketing
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  Glenergy inc.

  Mar 2016 - Dec 2016

  Business development manager
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  Algonquin college

  Aug 2016 - Mar 2020

  Part time faculty member

  Professor in the Business and Office Administration Executive Programs.Courses of focus: Marketing, Professional Sales, Interpersonal Relations.Awards: Exceptional Teaching Certificate nominee - selected annually by the students and faculty for the entire institution

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  Paperback events + the paperback creative boutique (co-working office)

  Oct 2016 - Mar 2022

  Co-founder + owner

  Founder of a boutique event and marketing firm and co-working/event space dedicated to fostering collaboration and building a supportive business community. Specializing in holistic brand strategy - social media, web design, branding, focus groups, and consulting - I’ve worked with over 100 businesses across sectors, including private companies, government, start-ups, sporting organizations, and nonprofits.Passionate about creating meaningful connections, I’ve organized small and large-scale events that drive engagement, inclusion, and business growth. Honoured to have been a workshop presenter at the Algonquin College Leadership Conference (2017, 2018).Awards & Recognitions:Startup Ottawa Valley Pitch Night WinnerUpper Ottawa Valley Chamber of Commerce Small Business Award WinnerAlgonquin College Business Innovation Award WinnerOttawa Valley Tourism Award FinalistOttawa Wedding Awards FinalistRenfrew Mercury Award Winner Show less

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  Township of laurentian valley

  Jul 2020 - Mar 2024

  Community development officer