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Adrienne Dean

Dartmouth,NS

Summary

Human Resources professional with robust experience in talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management. Proven track record of fostering strong team collaboration and driving results through strategic initiatives. Skilled in conflict resolution, training and development, and organizational development. Adaptable and reliable, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Shannex
10.2022 - Current
  • Coordinates and leads the planning for the Annual Excellence Awards Gala, selecting and coordinating vendors, managing event budget, working with internal stakeholders to identify and select award winner
  • Works with Communications to maintain a strong and positive employer brand presence on a various social media platforms
  • Leads, promotes and evaluates the success of current employee engagement initiatives such as Great People Month and Years of Service events
  • Collaborates with the HR, Marketing and Communications teams to develop targeted social media campaigns to highlight employee events, achievements, partnerships, recruiting initiatives, career opportunities, and recruiting campaigns for new developments.
  • Administers Shannex Listens employee feedback programs including Employee Orientation surveys, Pulse Surveys and the Best Place to Work™ Employee Engagement survey
  • Collaborates with HRBPs on survey action plans tailored to each site's results
  • Quality Of Life Committee Member; Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee Member


OWNER/ARTIST

Adrienne Dean Art
12.2012 - Current
  • Developing group art workshops designed to promote educational, social development and mental health.
  • Coordinating promotional material and marketing campaigns
  • Ensuring that programming is on schedule, maintaining optimal quality standards to keep attendees and/or parents informed and entertained.
  • Implementing creative and educational art camps to promote expression, confidence and individuality
  • Cultivating safe environments by implementing effective security, sanitation, policies and procedures.
  • Program outreach with community engagement strategies and talks to people across Nova Scotia
  • Evaluating and enhancing content of social media platforms with a focus on supporting local
  • Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.

REGIONAL EVENTS MANAGER

CYSTIC FIBROSIS CANADA
07.2017 - 12.2018
  • Collaborated across organization to develop new business and renewal strategies, plans and initiatives.
  • Generated new leads and acquired new local sponsors by maintaining excellent relationships and partnerships with key decision makers.
  • Matched volunteers to appropriate opportunities by conducting skills-based assessments.
  • Coordinated planning and program development between media, communications and staff.
  • Developed event strategies and plans to drive successful completion of each marketing project and achieve key targets.
  • Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow and negotiating competitive vendor contracts.

DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

CHILDRENS WISH
02.2016 - 07.2017
  • Organized major corporate events, enhancing company culture and stakeholder relationships.
  • Established and maintained relationships with representatives of community, volunteers, vendors, stakeholder and public interest groups.
  • Coordinated with creative and design teams to produce high-quality visuals for marketing materials.
  • Developed and maintained close working relationships with members of press.
  • Wrote press releases and other materials utilizing SEO practices.
  • Recruited event volunteers and managed sub committee meetings for all major events
  • Secured event sponsorships and auction items for charitable initiatives.

EVENT COORDINATOR

THE MARITIMES ENERGY ASSOCIATION
02.2014 - 02.2016
  • Collaborated with government officials, sponsors and hosts to promote events.
  • Organized event facility, food and beverage selections and audio-visual arrangements.
  • Led site walk-through and meetings prior to event to go over checklists and delegate assignments to staff.
  • Grew revenues by closing on leads generated from special events
  • Organized corporate luncheons, dinners, trade shows conferences, and seminars
  • Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow and negotiating competitive vendor contracts.
  • Built relationships with strategic partners leading to business development opportunities.

CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR (4 Month Project)

NSCC
08.2014 - 12.2014
  • Responsible for assisting with the planning and implementation of a 4 month special project, The Hope & Inspiration Award Campaign set up by the former lieutenant governor, The Honorable Mayann Francis
  • Collaborated with the Hope & Inspiration Award committee to develop a Communications Toolkit to develop a campaign social media calendar.

SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR (1 Year Contract)

QEII FOUNDATION
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Facilitated communication between internal events personnel and external vendors to quickly resolve any conflicts or concerns.
  • Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to ensure seamless delivery of exceptional event services.
  • Greeted patrons and participants at events to guide guests to locations and answer questions.
  • Negotiated favorable agreements with vendors and facilities to keep costs low and fulfill contract budget requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resource Management Certificate, Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations

Saint Mary’s University
Halifax, NS
05.2006

Faculte Saint-Jean Bursary, Council of Ministers of Education Department of Languages Certificate -

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
05.2005

Skills

  • HR policies and procedures
  • Event marketing and brand strategy
  • HR leadership
  • Orientation preparation
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Budget management
  • Contract negotiations

Timeline

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Shannex
10.2022 - Current

REGIONAL EVENTS MANAGER

CYSTIC FIBROSIS CANADA
07.2017 - 12.2018

DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

CHILDRENS WISH
02.2016 - 07.2017

CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR (4 Month Project)

NSCC
08.2014 - 12.2014

EVENT COORDINATOR

THE MARITIMES ENERGY ASSOCIATION
02.2014 - 02.2016

OWNER/ARTIST

Adrienne Dean Art
12.2012 - Current

SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR (1 Year Contract)

QEII FOUNDATION
01.2012 - 01.2013

Faculte Saint-Jean Bursary, Council of Ministers of Education Department of Languages Certificate -

University of Alberta

Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resource Management Certificate, Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations

Saint Mary’s University

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