Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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JADA KAMARA

Winnipeg,MB

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing Coordiantor

Maxan Interior Systems
Mississauga, Ontario
01.2024 - Current
  • Successfully planned and execute a variety of internal corporate events applying the event lifecycle framework, including annual meetings, team-building retreats, employee recognition ceremonies, safety events, and holiday parties for up to 250 attendees.
  • Conducted detailed budget forecasting, ensuring that all expenses—venue, catering, entertainment, décor, and staff—were accurately allocated to maintain financial targets, while maximizing event impact.
  • Created social media campaigns, coordinating and scheduling posts across platforms such as LinkedIn and Instagram, to engage employee participation and reach external networks, while growing our following by 170% and increasing profile reach by 60% across both networks.
  • Worked closely with external graphic design teams and third-party marketing agencies to create compelling visual content and brand-compliant marketing materials, including brochures, digital assets, packaging, and social media content, highlighting and maintaining brand identity.

Operational Support

Maxan Interior Systems
Mississauga, Ontario
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed a fleet of 35 vehicles, including corporate vehicles, trucks, vans, and heavy equipment, by creating an organized Excel database in order to efficiently track fleet documents and driver profiles.
  • Made certain that fleet vehicles adhered to routine maintenance schedules, managed vehicle and driver insurance, ensured compliance with government regulations, and administered GPS tracking software in fleet vehicles to implement safe practices and asset management.
  • Administered over 100 devices, ensuring proper setup and functionality, while adhering to safety protocols, such as implementing mobile device management and VPN solutions to ensure secure and efficient device access.
  • Assisted in administering the implementation of a new software for field foremen, streamlining daily time cards, reporting, and material ordering, ensuring seamless adoption by providing training and support, resulting in improved accuracy and efficiency between field operations and internal departments.
  • Served as the main point of contact for clients and staff members when it came to activities such as managing executive calendars, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing reports, presentations, and documents for the executive team.

Bar Manager

Hotel X - Valerie Cocktail Bar
Toronto, Ontario
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • Handled inventory management, placed orders with suppliers, and managed product costs to carefully reflect seasonal demand in order to optimize profitability.
  • Managed and trained a team of 10+ bartenders and support staff, and supervised a team of 15+ servers, focusing on creating an environment of teamwork, positivity, and efficiency.
  • Design weekly work schedules using 7Shifts Software, ensuring proper staffing levels for peak and off-peak hours, while adhering to budget constraints and minimizing labor costs.
  • Oversaw daily bar and dining room operations, ensuring seamless and efficient service, while delivering a high level of luxury customer experience.
  • Assisted in coordinating and executing intimate gatherings and large events of 200+ guests for clients, alongside suppliers, and event planners.

Brand Ambassador of Operations

Canada Goose
Toronto, Ontario
09.2020 - 03.2022
  • Managed one of Canada's Flagships store operations with responsibility for profit and loss, shipment deliveries, inventory management and audits using excel spreadsheet breakdowns.
  • Represented the brand at events, promoting product features, and the brand story to create positive customer experiences.
  • Educated clients about product performance, while providing personalized recommendations dependent on clients' needs.

Education

B.comm Hospitality And Tourism, Minor in Marketing

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON
06.2023

Skills

  • CVENT Event Lifecycle Certification
  • CHIA Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics
  • TCIC Construction 101 & Beyond
  • Plan it For The Planet Sustainable Event Lifecycle Certificate
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Apple iWork

Accomplishments

Culinary Tourism Alliance Award 2021: Sustainable Food Chain Strategic Plan

  • Recipient of the 2021 Culinary Tourism Alliance Award for creating an innovative sustainable food procurement plan aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Awarded a scholarship for contributing to a global partnership focused on sustainable food chain strategies.

Timeline

Marketing Coordiantor

Maxan Interior Systems
01.2024 - Current

Operational Support

Maxan Interior Systems
01.2024 - Current

Bar Manager

Hotel X - Valerie Cocktail Bar
05.2022 - 07.2023

Brand Ambassador of Operations

Canada Goose
09.2020 - 03.2022

B.comm Hospitality And Tourism, Minor in Marketing

Toronto Metropolitan University
JADA KAMARA