Caring professional prepared to deliver case management and client advocacy. Dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs. Wide-ranging knowledge of applicable services and professionals appropriate for clients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager & Conference Coordinator
ArtEngine
02.2015 - Current
Tasked with planning and implementation of Maker Fair 2015, including: site planning and logistics, sponsorship coordination and solicitation, community management, budget creation and management, and contract negations
Procuring city permissions and permits necessary for event
Managing and producing multiple one day events designed to promote Art Engine as well as providing resources and services to arts community
Hosting events, dinners, vernissage, artist exhibitions and workshops for Art Engine members and general public.
Conference Coordinator
Ottawa International Game Conference (OIGC)
05.2014 - 01.2015
Responsible for planning, coordination and implementation of all aspects of conference, including: production, speaker selection, committee management, site selection & contract negotiation
Responsible for all logistics including, but not limited to: transportation arrangements, hotel bookings, staffing, permits and catering
Managed distributing promotional and marketing content, sponsor outreach and promotion of event via networking, social & conventional media partners
Planned and hosted various events during year for promotion of OIGC and affiliated partners, organizations and local game studios
Coordinated with local companies to help put Ottawa on map as industry leader in realm of mobile and console game development.
Intervenor
DeafBlind Ontario Services
09.2012 - 03.2014
Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
Responsible to work as a team to support client(s) in making informed choices and decisions
Follow activity plans based on clients program plan (CPP)
Collaborate on development and implementation of CPP
Assistant Manager
Childrens Place Inc.
11.2011 - 02.2014
As Assistant Manager at Children's Place I was in charge of large staff of employees, dealing with payroll, schedules and work assignments
other duties included managing inventory, store layout and design as well as handling daily cash drops and bank deposits; working closely with store manager to ensure operations ran as smoothly and efficiently as possible and providing warm and inviting atmosphere for customers.