Strategic and detail-oriented, with experience in event coordination & social media while developing vendor relationships and delivering seamless guest experience. Proven ability to manage logistics to create mission-aligned, visually compelling events in corporate, academic, and nonprofit environments. Calm under pressure, client-focused, and highly adaptable.
- Working alongside the events manager in planning CED’s annual signature events & announcements (Economic Outlook, Report to the Community and OCIF)
- Worked with internal clients on project planning and work back schedules
- Worked with external vendors to secure venues, booking AV, catering and other logistics
- Learn and utilize event software to execute virtual events and manage online registration
- Write and develop content for event descriptions, invites, signage, websites and social media posts
- Social Media manager for Instagram account ‘Life in Calgary’ a weekly takeover account from local content creators, small business and Team Calgary partners to highlight and promote Calgary’s liveability (grew the Instagram account to over 20K followers)
- Provided administrative support to the team including scheduling meetings and managing calendars
- Assist with expense reports, invoicing, and vendor coordination
- Ensured branding materials were up to date, well-organized, accessible, and presentation-ready
- Managed inventory and distribution of corporate gifting materials
- Support social media planning and scheduling utilizing Hootsuite
- Coordinated schedules and meetings for team members and senior management
- Prepared agendas and took detailed minutes during team meetings
- Prepared meeting rooms with printed materials, snacks & beverages
- Researched potential vendors for services needed by the team
- Prepared the VP's monthly expenses and travel arrangements for meetings & conferences out of province or country
- Supervised front desk operations to ensure smooth guest check-in and check-out
- Booking appointment by phone, email, and online inquiries
- Managed scheduling of staff shifts to optimize full coverage of front desk
- Tracked retail sales and ensured timely restocking of popular or low-stock items
- Demonstrated a client-focused approach by resolving any concerns promptly and maintaining strong customer relationships
- Calgary Stampede First Flip Committee member, 2022
- Co-chair lead for CED's Culture Club, 2019 - 2022
- TV Host & Producer for SHAW TV's 'What's up Calgary', 2011 - 2012