KENNETH DEBAEREMAEKER
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Fundraising Operations
Liberal Party of Canada
01.2018 - Current
- Develop donation and membership renewal strategies across all direct marketing channels
- Facilitate high revenue fundraising events with Cabinet and Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau
- Adhere to strict fundraising compliance standards and all Elections Canada regulations
- Support monthly donor programs through integrated donor acquisition campaigns
- Execute personalized stewardship procedures for all LPC donors, one-time and monthly
- Develop new revenue channels to continually exceed growth projections
- Manage and oversee 9 key fundraising people, delegating and communicating KPI’s
- Managed all case operations during federal elections in 2019 & 2021; successfully re-elected
- Coordinate with external direct marketing agencies on large scale projects
- Plan and coordinate annual fundraising plans, annual budgets, and reconciliation reports
- Select, interview, onboard, and train high output fundraisers for the Liberal Party of Canada
- Liaise with internal or external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery for each fundraising campaign
- Key project manager for 2021 Liberal National Convention
- Frequently analyze donor data for cost reductions, KPI’s, and approach improvements
- Ensure all donations adhere to political fundraising laws and internal LPC guidelines
- Direct management and oversight of first point of contact team for the Liberal Party of Canada.
Patron Services Manager
Great Canadian Theatre Company
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Successfully implemented annual subscription renewal campaign including personal sales calls to long time subscribers, high level donors, and VIP sponsors, exceeding all financial targets
- Played a key role in introducing our dynamic pricing strategy, increasing single ticket revenue over 15% by utilizing premium prices for available inventory for top selling productions
- Assembled an extensively trained and motivated sales staff to complete all subscription and ticket sales while maintaining the highest regard for customer satisfaction geared for repeat business
- Effectively communicate with sales team regarding financial targets, special offers, upcoming productions, and “go the extra mile” initiatives to improve the departments stellar reputation
- Solicited and managed development strategies often personally securing financial donations.
Self Employed Event Manager
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Liaised with clients and oversaw all aspects of special events from intimate gatherings to weddings, galas, fundraisers, conferences, tournaments, launches, seminars
- Managed the administrative process for major clients’ annual events, including Rogers Cup tennis, RBC Canadian Open golf tournament, ACTRA awards, and NHL awards
- Completed sponsorship proposals, annual sponsorship renewal campaigns, and solidified funding for all event budgets
- Hired, briefed, and managed a large staff to ensure all contractual agreements were fulfilled; sponsorship benefits satisfied and working conditions were adequate while maintaining timelines
- On site “go to” person for clients, venue managers, delegates, sponsors, contractors, and vendors
- Managed food & beverage service ensuring the highest level of health sanitation and presentation
- Contracted staff, negotiated budgets, arranged schedules, booked flights, mediated discrepancies, thanked donors, completed post event report, and reconciled accounts receivable within 30 days.
Academic Administrator
Faculty of Arts, York University
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Advised and enrolled incoming and continuing students in re-requisite courses
- Front line customer service providing professional support for office operations and logistic support
- Answered incoming calls, emails, and correspondence in an effective and professional manner.
Communications Officer
Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Scotland)
01.2011
- Coordinated meetings between international industry professionals and amateur talent specializing in finding new audiences and customers for touring productions
- Accredited industry professionals based on my personal evaluation and issued tickets for productions deemed relevant by my team
- Managed accommodation arrangements, flights, and other contractual agreements for local and international industry professionals
- Provided industry professionals with festival knowledge, facility access, guidance, and all online, marketing, & promotional festival resources
- Provided marketing advice, promotional materials and production materials for artists.
Communications Coordinator
Edinburgh International Film Festival (Scotland)
01.2011
- Coordinated ticket requests from talent, industry professionals, media, and VIP sponsors
- Implemented all promotional material and arranged transfers, re-stock, and sales
- Managed and issued all media accreditation, industry passes, and VIP’s passes
- Coordinated contracts for all film sales, releases, transportation, prints, and marketing strategies.
Front of House Assistant
Toronto International Film Festival
01.2009
- Managed detailed timeline for all screenings, Q&A’s, and red carpet talent arrivals
- Scheduled films, invited and greeted industry professionals, secured funding, drafted sponsorship contracts and donations, managed volunteers, complied detailed post event report
- Maintained detailed production records for running times, guest count, talent requests, media inquiries, talent appearances, sales, and promotions
- Personally handled guest ticketing issues and managed small staff through daily operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film
York University
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Schedule Coordination
- Customer Service
- Excellent Communication
- Time Management Abilities
- Creative Strategies
- Analytical Skills
- Adaptability
- Project Management
- Data Entry
- Task Prioritization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Management
- Writing, Editing, and Proofreading
- Strategy Development
Professional Directive
Highly driven fundraising director focused on revenue generation, donor retention, donor stewardship, and operational integration.
Volunteer Experience
- Campaign Volunteer for Liberal Party of Canada, 2015, 2019, 2021
- Box Office Supervisor for RBC Bluesfest, 2014-2015
- Front of House Volunteer for Toronto International Film Festival, 2007-2010
Timeline
Director, Fundraising Operations
Liberal Party of Canada
01.2018 - Current
Patron Services Manager
Great Canadian Theatre Company
01.2011 - 01.2018
Communications Officer
Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Scotland)
01.2011
Communications Coordinator
Edinburgh International Film Festival (Scotland)
01.2011
Front of House Assistant
Toronto International Film Festival
01.2009
Self Employed Event Manager
01.2007 - 01.2010
Academic Administrator
Faculty of Arts, York University
01.2005 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Film
York University
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