Results-driven professional with 8 years of experience in Lottery operations, production management, organizational development. Highly adept in planning, coordinating and executing successful production strategies. Outstanding relationship-building and problem-solving skills. Driven to exceed expectations and operate effectively. Self-motivated team player adept at cultivating partnerships and building lasting relationships across all demographics and management levels.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
ASSISTANT HOTEL MANAGER
Quality Hotel Clarenville
Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador
07.2023 - 05.2024
Implemented operational changes as needed in order to maximize efficiency of hotel operations.
Resolved customer complaints in an efficient manner in order to maintain high standards of hospitality services.
Ensured all staff members had appropriate training and development opportunities.
Assisted the Hotel Manager in developing and implementing effective strategies for improving guest satisfaction.
Handled administrative duties such as preparing payrolls, managing staff schedules, ordering for all departments, weekly and monthly inventories, SAGE input for night audits.
Monitored hotel operations to ensure compliance with brand standards, safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
Coordinated daily tasks of front desk, housekeeping, maintenance, restaurant, and kitchen personnel to ensure all brand standards were met.
Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of supplies and services.
Reviewed employee performance evaluations on a regular basis to identify areas needing improvement. Developed and enforced operational policies and procedures to improve overall efficiency.
Conducted regular inspections of all public areas within the hotel premises.
Monitored inventory levels of food items, beverages, and linen supplies, ensuring adequate stock is available at all times.
Prepared reports on occupancy levels, revenue projections, staffing needs.
MARKETING AND SALES SPECIALIST
GNWT-NWT/NU Lotteries
Yellowknife, NT
2019 - 2022
Developed positive relationships with new and existing customers and retailers, leading to increased sales opportunities.
Handled customer inquiries promptly and efficiently, serving as point-of-contact between customers, retailers and Western Canada Lottery Corporation.
Coordinated preparation and shipping of lottery products, sales kits, welcome packages and gifts for customer outreach.
Managed sample product distribution and customer incentive programs to increase sales.
Analyzed other provincial lottery marketing campaigns for insights to gain attention and sales for retailers.
Assist in and developed and implemented strategic marketing plans, sales plans and forecasts to achieve corporate objectives for products and services.
Attended marketing-related networking events to build company presence in community and foster relationships with other lottery corporations.
RETAIL SUPPORT MANAGER
NWT Sport and Recreation Council- NWT/NU Lotteries
Yellowknife, NT
2014 - 2019
Responsible for the operations of 33 Lottery Retail Outlets throughout the NWT and NU
Distribution of lottery products, training of new retailers, dealing with customer complaints, winners, and marketing of lottery
Evaluated performance of support staff and provided coaching to improve performance.
Weekly inventory levels checks and placed merchandise orders for restocking purposes.
Drove sales and boosted customer excitement through effective oversight of store promotions.
Assist with the financial distribution of lottery funds to the 5 sport partners.
FINANCE AND LOTTERY OFFICER
Sport North Federation
Yellowknife, NT
2008 - 2014
Accounts receivables, collection calls, accounts payable, monthly bank and account reconciliation, payroll, health benefits administrator, monthly RRSP remittance, daily input for lottery retailers and daily office duties.
Worked with senior management to define standards, policies, procedures and organizational enhancements to meet company goals for finance.
Conducted audit procedures and documented results to evaluate internal control effectiveness.
Oversaw all postings and reconciliation of ledgers and accounts.
Prepared month-end accruals and necessary journal vouchers to facilitate month-end closing.
Worked with regulatory representatives to complete accurate filings and maintain compliance.
Manage and determined appropriate recreation activities for participants in various age groups.
Planned recreation activities, sports events and competitions.
Advertise and promote recreation programs and support their implementations
Collaborated with community organizations to develop and enhance programs.
Provide daily supervision and guidance to the Recreation Programmer, Inuvik Family Centre Supervisor, pool staff and summer staff
Preparation of department budgets, funding proposals, reports, monthly invoicing and collections as well as fundraising.
Education
Basic First Aid (2027)
Workplace NL
Clarenville, NL
05-2024
OHS Committee, WHS Rep And Designate (2026)
Eastern Safety Services
Clarenville, NL
11-2023
FA1 with CGA-NWT -
01.2009
Certificate- Microsoft Word, Excel and Simply Accounting -
P.B. Computer Training Centre
01.1999
Diploma - Community Recreation Leadership
College of The North Atlantic
St. John's
04.1993
High School Diploma -
Herdman Collegiate
Corner Brook, NL
06.1990
Skills
Microsoft Office Programs
Proficient in Simply Accounting
Marketing
Warehouse operations
Business and Operations Management
Policies and procedures implementation
Staff training and development
Active listening, team player and strong work ethic
Former Volunteer Firefighter
Accomplishments
Hosted the first NWT Summer Games in July 2005
Responsible for planning and implementing the games as well as securing sponsorship and scheduling of volunteers
Hosted the 2005 NWT Recreation and Parks Association (NWTRPA) Annual General Meeting and Conference in April 2005
Responsible for planning and implementing the 5-day conference and evening events
Responsible for securing sponsorship, session speakers, volunteers, caterers, registration for delegates, accommodations for delegates as well as the schedule of events
Hosted the Inuvik portion of the Canada Games Torch Relay April 2006
Responsible for planning and implementing the arrival, transportation of the torch locally with volunteers and the Community Feast
Traveled to the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska in February 2006 as part of Team NWT as a Mission Staff for the Arctic Winter Games
Responsible for the wrestling team as well as writing, editing, and distributing the daily newsletter to all teams
Traveled to Whitehorse in March 2007 as part of Team NWT as a Mission Staff for the Canada Winter Games
Responsible for writing, editing, and distributing the daily newsletter to all teams
Traveled to Yellowknife in March 2008 as part of Team NWT as a Mission Staff for the Arctic Winter Games
Responsible for the female hockey team, arctic sports team as well as writing, editing, and distributing the daily newsletter to all teams
Director on the NWT Recreation and Parks Association (NWTRPA) for 3 years
Vice- President of the Beaufort Delta Sahtu Recreation Association (BDSRA) for 2 years and as a director for 4 years
Planned and implemented the “Swim to Survive” program in Inuvik
Combining the efforts and resources available through IDC and the GTC to provide the “Swim to Survive” program to all school aged children from grades K to 12
Securing funding to provide every child with the basic knowledge to survive in and around water as well as with a lifejacket to take home and keep once program has been completed
Recipient of the 2007 NWT Recreation and Parks Association- Recreation Leader Award.
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
ASSISTANT HOTEL MANAGER
Quality Hotel Clarenville
07.2023 - 05.2024
MARKETING AND SALES SPECIALIST
GNWT-NWT/NU Lotteries
2019 - 2022
RETAIL SUPPORT MANAGER
NWT Sport and Recreation Council- NWT/NU Lotteries
2014 - 2019
FINANCE AND LOTTERY OFFICER
Sport North Federation
2008 - 2014
RECREATION COORDINATOR
Town of Inuvik
2002 - 2008
Basic First Aid (2027)
Workplace NL
OHS Committee, WHS Rep And Designate (2026)
Eastern Safety Services
FA1 with CGA-NWT -
Certificate- Microsoft Word, Excel and Simply Accounting -