Joanne Townsend

Passionate Artist and Production coordinator with 5 years of event experience. Successfully handling budgets and timelines with high attention to detail with effective communication skills.

Café Manager/Planning Committee Staff Member/Society Member/Outreach team member  Otafest Film And Cultural Festival

Calgary, AB Feb 2018 to Current

• Managed budgets and negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring cost-effective event execution.
• Managed financial responsibilities effectively, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash handling procedures.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Established relationships with key stakeholders, fostering long-term partnerships for future collaborations.
• Working with sponsors and partnerships to raise donations for foundations
• Maximized sponsorship opportunities through targeted outreach efforts and persuasive communication skills.
• Participate at other conventions such as Calgary Comic Expo to promote Otafest to a broader audience through outreach marketing
• Assisted in creating detailed floor plans and layouts that maximized space utilization while adhering to safety regulations.
• Utilized social media platforms to engage potential attendees and promote upcoming events effectively.
• Established a welcoming atmosphere, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for volunteers and patrons.
• Communicated clearly with volunteers, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on the same page and working toward established goals.
• Recruited, trained, and managed teams of volunteers to assist with event operations and logistics.
• Developed and implemented creative event themes for a memorable and engaging experience for attendees.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully execute large-scale events.
• Working closely with my team leads to coordinate and executing the event
• Worked alongside other Society members to elect board members
• Participating in anti-racism training and learning about our community by participating in Calgary Pride.