Kim Fisher
Spruce Grove,AB
Summary
An innovative, passionate, and hard-working individual with over 15 years of experience leading widely diverse events, developing and implementing programs, as well as training life enhancement skills to individuals with special needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Director
Play On! Canada
06.2022 - Current
- Established clear objectives and goals for each event, drove execution toward goals and collaborated with a team to measure and monitor results to track impact.
- Worked within an established budget to achieve all objectives as well as researched and applied for provincial and federal funding.
- Identified, solicited, and acquired key stakeholders and then managed their VIP experience.
- Coordinated travel and accommodations for event attendees.
- Oversaw event happenings in progress, answered guest/athlete's questions, acted quickly to resolve problems and trained team members and volunteers.
- Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
Event Director
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints
09.2006 - Current
- Increased event attendance by implementing innovative marketing strategies and engaging social media campaigns.
- Elevated guest experience with exceptional attention to detail, creating memorable events that exceeded expectations.
- Managed budgets effectively, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing financial risk while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Enhanced attendee engagement through immersive experiences and interactive elements that fostered community building among participants.
Personal Trainer, Coach, & Program Coordinator
Contractor And Volunteer
04.2008 - 02.2022
- Designed and implemented fitness programs to accommodate special needs of clients, specifically for individuals who suffered from traumatic brain injuries, Alzheimer's disease, and severe mobility limitations, as well as seniors.
- Worked with schools and sporting teams to train and coach youth aged 6-18 to develop their skills in all types of sport such as hockey, ringette, volleyball and running.
- Conducted comprehensive fitness assessments, setting realistic goals for each client''s unique needs and abilities.
- Fostered a positive workout environment with upbeat energy and professional demeanor.
Education
Certificate - Personal Training
CanFitPro
Edmonton, AB04.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB04.2000
Skills
- Event Planning & Execution
- Stakeholder Recruitment & Management
- Program Development & Implementation
- Budget Management
- Funding Applications
- Community Outreach & Engagement
- Team Building and Collaboration
- Inclusion, Diversity & Unity
- Positive & Enthusiastic
- Adaptable & Flexible
- Excellent Communication Skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Event Director
Play On! Canada
06.2022 - Current
Personal Trainer, Coach, & Program Coordinator
Contractor And Volunteer
04.2008 - 02.2022
Event Director
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints
09.2006 - Current
Certificate - Personal Training
CanFitPro
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
University of Lethbridge
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