Carla Paradis

Experience

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  Garage Clothing

  Jun 2003 - Aug 2005

  Assistant Manager

  • Administered visual presentation standards• Conducted inventory management and ensure that it is correctly priced and displayed• Ensured all customers had an enjoyable shopping experience and responded to theirinquiries and complaints• Ensured the store met the sales plan and assisted the sales associates with meeting theseobjectives• Provided fair, ongoing, and effective training and coaching to all store level associatesso that they could successfully execute their jobs• Hire, train, and evaluate personnel in sales promoting or firing workers whenappropriate. Show less

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  CAO Productions

  Jan 2006 - Mar 2012

  Production Assistant

  Strategic Retail Events, Constructive Promotions, Set Design & DécorHighlights and Competencies • Monitor event activities and supervise persons to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise• Liaising with sub-contractors and suppliers• Production of on-site working documents to pre agreed timelines and format/detail • Understanding and knowledge of technical solutions and audio visual requirements • Research and accumulate an in-depth knowledge of event products, venues and talent • Assisting with the management of the on-site team • Assist in the design and implementation a variety of original and unique visual displays for media previews, trade shows, galas and weddings• Assist in the planning and executing of a range of events from small boutiques to corporate clients, including media press release displays for Sears Canada Show less

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  Carnduff Golf Club

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2007

  General Manager

  Summer PositonResponsible for the successful and profitable operation of all aspects of the course and its associated facilities. Highlights and Competencies • Develop and monitor budgets so that the course operates at a profit• Hire, train and manage full-time and part-time employees to run golf course operations• Building membership• Create promotional material to attract and communicate with members

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  Bcast Agency

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Film Background Performer

  SuitsResident EvilNikita

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  Paradis Events Management Inc

  Aug 2014 - Mar 2020

  Events Manager

  • Conference and meeting management• Knowledge in trade show, luncheon and AGM planning and execution• Understanding of BEOs, production schedules, contracts, budgets and reconciling • Basic AV set up• Microsoft 365 Office• Microsoft and Apple literate• Event execution strategies• Marketing: distributing communication through company websites & LinkedIn• Assist with client tastings and venue walk throughs• Book marketing talent for various promotional events• Train and develop team on event requirements, rules and regulations • Lead the team in set up and tear down of different promotional events and trade showsClients include: Cenovus - Events Analyst (2019-2020)Compass Canada - F&B Manager for the Canada Winter Games (Red Deer 2019)Compass Canada - F&B Manager for the Ride to Conquer Cancer (Calgary 2014, 2015, 2018)The Society of Petroleum Engineers - Section Coordinator (2018)Oracle - On site event and meeting manager (2012-2019)Johnson & Johnson Medical - On site event coordinator (2017) Show less

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  Essential Meetings Inc

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

  Travel Operations Manager

  Responsibilities include negotiating and structuring of client contracts ranging in size from $30K to $10M. Classes include the automotive and retail industry with a primary focus on Conference & Incentive Travel for company growth and loyalty.Highlights and Competencies• Support the process to provide business essential, cost effective, charge-back services to our clients• Plan, coordinate, and operate corporate meetings and incentive trips• Attend site inspections and make all necessary changes• Contract for appropriate services such as hotels, tours, food and beverage, group & individual events including ground transportation to and from meetings, events & airport• Responsible for making all payment arrangements to suppliers and all associated parties• International logistics• Event budget management• Outcome reporting; ReconcilingProgram: Portugal March 2016 Manager: Plan and Coordinate the execution of a 900 participant Incentive Program Program: Mexico February 2016 Assist in planning a 1400 participant Incentive Program Show less

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  Fairmont Palliser

  Dec 2016 - Aug 2017

  Conference Services and Catering Manager

  Parental Leave Contract• Book and service general catering inquiries and group business• Liaise with audio visual to ensure all specs were in place• Construct meeting and ballroom floor plans• Assist clients in meeting their expectations both conceptual and monetary • Prepare BEOs• Conduct pre-conference meetings to ensure key departments are fully aware of pertinent details pertaining to group upon their arrival• Conduct day of follow ups with client and complete follow up call after the event Show less

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  Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Calgary Section

  Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

  Calgary Section Coordinator

  Through Paradis Events Management· Provide support to the section Board of Directors, members, and students· Arrange and facilitate section meetings and awareds including venue arrangements, meeting registration, minute taking and follow-up actions· Prepare and distribute communications through various channels including the SPE weekly newsletter, the upkeep of SPE websites · Accounting initiatives

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  Cenovus Energy

  Nov 2019 - Mar 2020

  Events Analyst

  Through Paradis Events Management

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  River Café

  Jul 2021 - Feb 2023

  Event Manager
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  Ledcor

  Feb 2023 - now

  Meetings and Event Coordinator

  • Organize corporate meetings and events within the operating groups.• Arrange hotel accommodations, hotel rooms blocks, rooming lists.• Coordinate décor, F&B, displays, rentals, special needs requirements, event security and entertainment.• Collaborate with Communications, HR, IS to ensure digital and promotional materials are submitted, proofed, and produced according to schedule.• Develop event critical path to outline and allocate all activities required to ensure successful execution of events to budget. • Provide onsite event support and supervision including set up, onsite execution, tear down, onsite staff scheduling, shipping of event materials and audio visual.• Arrange transportation including flights and ground transportation.• Liaise with the business travel and meetings management company to ensure safe and proper travel for all employees.• Create and maintain vendor database information and pricing matrix information for each event to include room night charges, F&B, AV and entertainment.• Develop and prepare RFPs, research & source venues, finalize correspondence to RFPs and corporate proposals. • Create and maintain calendar of meetings and events for executive reporting. • Travel administration items such as direct billing coding, invoicing, project hotel RFP’s, quarterly rate audits and new travel profile additions. • Build Meetings and Event Planning Procedure document. • Programs used: zkipster, SharePoint, Concur Show less