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Work History
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Volunteer Experience
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Charleen Sliwon

Calgary,AB

Summary

Collaborative-centric professional known for fostering strong relationships and employing bold strategies to solve complex problems. Committed to upholding Calgary's reputation, I am passionate about cultivating a network of esteemed representatives to drive growth and success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Operations - Meetings and Conventions

Tourism Calgary
01.2018 - Current
  • Worked in conjunction with the business development team to attract incremental meetings and conventions business to Calgary
  • The principal role of this position is to provide support and act as industry liaison between MCC clients and Calgary's hospitality community
  • This involved but was not limited to: -Simultaneously managed multiple leads, timelines, details, and contacts for sales team -Creating destination bid packages -Researching prospecting business
  • Utilized cross-functional strategies between marketing department to systematize bid book development with virtually touring our Calgary partners stronger.

Event Coordinator

Independent Contractor
01.2010 - 12.2017
  • Contracted with various companies to facilitate events across multiple locations including Toronto, California, and Australia, with a focus on executing successful gatherings in Calgary
  • Key Responsibilities: -Directed planning and execution of annual conferences, board meetings, banquets, and not-for-profit fundraisers, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional guest experiences
  • Spearheaded recruitment and management of staff and volunteers, cultivating effective teams to support event objectives
  • Orchestrated coordination of guest speakers' itineraries, liaising with speakers and managing logistical arrangements to optimize their participation.

Rested Metabolic Technician

Fit Metabolism
01.2010 - 10.2015
  • Worked as a Rested Metabolic Technician for a health and wellness clinic in Calgary
  • Responsibilities included: -Administrating exams and calculating results -Patient Care -Working with University of Calgary Students to shadow and obtain results for research

Education

Diploma - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB
06.2013

Certificate - Diversity Equity & Inclusion

CCDI Consulting
Calgary, AB
07.2023

Certificate - Cvent Supplier Network

Cvent
Online
07.2020

Certificate - Microsoft

Southern Alberta Institute Technology
Calgary, AB
05.2013

Skills

  • Logistic coordinating
  • Public speaking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Fostering collaboration
  • Detailed orientated and organized
  • Sales Tracking
  • Collaborative mindset

References

  • Allison Collins

 Director of Business Development Ottawa & International, Meetings & Conventions

613.323.0910, 

acollins@meetingscalgary.com

  • Marsh Hansan

Calgary Elder

403.973.1039

mashma53@gmail.com


Volunteer Experience

  • Christian City Church Calgary– Volunteer for multiple events – 2024
  • Grey Cup Calgary -Half time set up volunteer -2019
  • Calgary Country Music Awards Talent liaison – 2019
  • Race for Pace Kids -Volunteer for multiple races - 2014
  • Samaritans Purse Calgary Ambassador – 2011

Timeline

Sales Operations - Meetings and Conventions

Tourism Calgary
01.2018 - Current

Event Coordinator

Independent Contractor
01.2010 - 12.2017

Rested Metabolic Technician

Fit Metabolism
01.2010 - 10.2015

Diploma - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Certificate - Diversity Equity & Inclusion

CCDI Consulting

Certificate - Cvent Supplier Network

Cvent

Certificate - Microsoft

Southern Alberta Institute Technology
Charleen Sliwon