Rita Kandola
Calgary,AB
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Events & Sponsorship Coordinator
Toronto Metropolitan Students' Union
07.2021 - Current
- Gained strong expertise in client relations, with frequent check-ins with vendors and clients [phone, email, and in-person] communication at all stages of the event planning process.
- Implementation and execution of all social, educational, and equity events (determining and executing events marketing and promotions, assessing space and venue requirements, determining appropriate staffing needs).
- Coordinating budgeting for events, tracking/spending against budget and reporting variations to management.
- Ensuring all event revenues are accurately tracked and received.
- Overseeing load-in, setup, and supervised event volunteers, stage crew and other staff members.
- Successfully implemented any risk management strategies for all events
- Assisted with preparation for all internal TMSU meetings (process all space booking requests, prepared material for SAGM and AGM, organized annual TMSU board retreats and all materials).
- Assisted in the CopyRite Print shop (printing, labelling, hand-book design, graphics for all events).
- Managed and supervised Sponsorship Lead Assistants and Volunteer Lead Assistants.
Event Operations Manager
Luna & Co
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Planned and executed engaging social media campaigns to increase brand visibility and drive user engagement.
- Engaged in book-keeping.
- Created engaging content for various social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
- Drafted contracts for clients including terms favourable to the company.
- Developed and executed merchandise plans to optimize sales and profitability.
- Assisted customers with locating and selecting products, providing exceptional service and enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Managed a team of event coordinators and vendors to coordinate event setups, schedules, and logistics
Medical Lab Technician
Life Labs
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Conducted various laboratory tests on patient samples, including blood, urine, and tissue samples, to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
- Prepared specimens for analysis using highly specialized equipment and following strict protocols to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.
- Assisted Medical Practitioner in retreiving patient data from Interlab, APX and GUI System.
- Implement and enforce laboratory policies and procedures to maintain quality control and regulatory compliance.
- Facilitate staff training and development programs to maintain a high level of competency and compliance with the laboratory standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology & Justice
Ontario Tech University
Oshawa, ON01-2018
Diploma - Community & Justice Services
Sheridan College
Davis Campus, Brampton ON06-2014
Certification
Standard First Aid & CPR/AED level C Canadian Red Cross January 2024
Timeline
Events & Sponsorship Coordinator
Toronto Metropolitan Students' Union
07.2021 - Current
Event Operations Manager
Luna & Co
03.2019 - 05.2021
Medical Lab Technician
Life Labs
02.2017 - 03.2019
Standard First Aid & CPR/AED level C Canadian Red Cross January 2024
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology & Justice
Ontario Tech University
Diploma - Community & Justice Services
Sheridan College
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