Dedicated and passionate community development professional with extensive experience in fundraising, program coordination, and youth services. Proven track record in building relationships, driving community engagement, and enhancing program effectiveness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fundraising and Community Development Coordinator
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe
07.2021 - Current
Plan and implement agency fundraisers including signature events such as Showcase of Homes Tour and Bowl for Kids Sake.
Built strong community partnerships to secure funding and donors.
Schedule and oversee volunteers for events, including 250+ volunteers for Smile Cookie.
All social media content for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe agency.
Community presentations for local businesses, organizations and events to increase the knowledge of Big Brothers Big Sisters and to recruit volunteers for mentoring programs, and secure new donors.
Manage the DMS for donors and sponsors.
Create quarterly newsletters for mailing list.
Organized multiple fundraising events for the agency raising over $75,000 annually
Childcare Coordinator
YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka
11.2019 - 07.2020
Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered positive relationships between staff, children, and families
Maintained detailed records of attendance, and communicate with parents daily
Ensured proper sanitization techniques were always followed during activities with the children
Responsible for monthly activity planning following YMCA curriculum.
Family and Community Support Services Coordinator
Town of Slave Lake
04.2017 - 09.2019
Responsible for creating, implementing, and overseeing social preventive programming in the community of Slave Lake
Responsible for operating budget, outcome reporting, and financial reporting to the Government of Alberta, and local Town of Slave Lake Council
Facilitate and organize meetings with various agencies and town staff
Responsible for minute taking and ensuring all follow up information is sent out
Supervision of multiple staff within Parent Link, Senior Services, and the Early Childhood Development Coalition
Responsible for FCSS Facebook page
Attend and provide reports to Town Council on FCSS programming
Evaluate Community Grants, and make recommendations to Town Council.
Parent Link Program Lead
Town of Slave Lake
09.2014 - 04.2017
Plan, implement and facilitate Early Childhood Development programming, family support programming and parent education programming for residents of Slave Lake and surrounding communities
Support Parent Link Center's in surrounding communities virtually, and travel to remote sights quarterly
Supervision, hiring, and evaluation of all Parent Link staff, including yearly performance reviews
Responsible for Parent Link budget, outcomes, program, and financial reporting to local Town of Slave Lake Council and Government of Alberta
Administer developmental screenings and make any necessary referrals
Successful in applying for Government of Canada Grant of $26,000 to install an elevator in our program space to ensure programs were accessible
Sourced, and provided input in renovations for new programming site for Parent Link Centre
Worked with other agencies to have them rent space in our building to provide multiple services in one space.
Education
Child and Youth Worker -
Georgian College
Orillia, ON
06.2010
Skills
Fundraising and Donor Relations
Community Engagement
Program Development and Management
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Event Planning and Coordination
Social Media management
Certification
First Aid & CPR
Volunteer Experience
Board Member, 05/2021, 05/2023, EarlyOn Child and Family Centre, Simcoe North