Carol-Ann Hoyte
Montreal,QC
Summary
Insightful, tactful, and culturally sensitive professional who is determined, passionate, and energetic. Out-of-box thinker in building partnerships and seeking new revenue sources.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Events and Program Manager
Canadian Children's Book Centre
Toronto, Ontario
06.2022 - Current
- Serve as lead planner of CCBC Book Awards and secure sponsors/donors/advertisers for ceremony
- Organize Canadian Children's Book Week at national level and seek funding support for this event
- Supervise some production elements of TD Grade One Book Giveaway program
- Support operation of CCBC's Picture Book Gallery
- Work on miscellaneous projects and initiatives as required
Head Librarian
Selwyn House School
Westmount, Quebec
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Managed budget of $40,000
- Supervised staff of 1-2 employees
- Curated bilingual book collection
- Supported implementation of junior school and middle school curriculum
Assistant Librarian
Selwyn House School
Westmount, Quebec
10.2007 - 12.2018
- Performed circulation and cataloguing duties
- Led English and French storytimes for elementary students
- Generated and distributed overdue notices
- Handled other miscellaneous duties as needed
Education
Community College Diploma - Information And Librarian Technologies
John Abbott College
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC06-2008
Graduate Diploma - Book Publishing
University of Denver
Denver, CO07-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Concordia University
Montreal, QC06-1997
Skills
- Event planning
- Empathy
- Revenue generation
- Relationship building
- Strategic thinking
- Collaboration
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Professional
BOARD EXPERIENCE
Geordie Theatre, Montreal
- Board Vice-President (2019 – 2023): Chaired fundraising committee, built partnerships, secured sponsorships, participated in creation of strategic plan, organized silent auction, and created auction catalogue.
- Board Member (2015 – 2019): Generated community interest in and support of company’s projects, assisted with recruitment of new media sponsor, and secured in-kind donations for silent auction.
Timeline
Events and Program Manager
Canadian Children's Book Centre
06.2022 - Current
Head Librarian
Selwyn House School
01.2019 - 06.2022
Assistant Librarian
Selwyn House School
10.2007 - 12.2018
Community College Diploma - Information And Librarian Technologies
John Abbott College
Graduate Diploma - Book Publishing
University of Denver
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Concordia University
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