Mariette Haras
Midland,ON
Summary
Experienced educator teaching full-time college students in event management and entrepreneurship. As Program Coordinator, developed engaging recruitment strategies, including booths and presentations. Produced marketing videos for social media outreach. Participated in college open houses targeting high school and adult learners.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Time Professor
Conestoga College
Waterloo, ON
05.2019 - 01.2026
- Developed and delivered engaging course material for diverse student populations.
- Guided research projects, providing expertise and mentorship to graduate students.
- Collaborated with faculty on curriculum design and program development initiatives.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and constructive feedback sessions.
- Organized academic conferences, showcasing faculty and student research contributions.
- Implemented technology-enhanced teaching methods to enhance student engagement.
- Participated in faculty committees, contributing to university policy discussions and decisions.
- Organized seminars, marketing workshops , trade show booths at college open houses. Developed marketing videos for social media.
- Advised students on academic issues and career paths at college open houses.
- Developed and implemented course materials, such as syllabi, lectures, readings, assignments and exams.
Owner
Big Events Inc.
Waterloo, ON
09.1993 - 08.2019
- Developed engaging event marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility.
- Coordinated logistics for various promotional events and trade shows.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely service delivery and quality materials.
- Created promotional materials to support marketing initiatives and event themes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align event goals with business objectives.
- Analyzed audience feedback to refine future event planning and execution strategies.
- Implemented innovative solutions to improve attendee engagement at events and exhibitions.
- Prepared event budgets and monitored spending to ensure compliance with budget requirements.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during the course of an event.
- Analyzed customer feedback from events to identify areas of improvement or new opportunities for growth.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Teaching
St Clair College
Windsor, ON08-2021
B.A -
Wilfrid Laurier University
Accomplishments
- Awarded Nationally by CSEP (Canadian Special Event professionals) for six different events
- Three National Event Awards. Biz Bash USA
- Creative design of Corporate Events that engage. example: Product launch with 2 weeks notice for a experiential International campaign
- Speaker at the Canadian Special Events Conference presenting Budget planning
- Study Group Speaker for CMP Conference Committee member of CANSpep (Canadian Special Events professionals)
- Event Committee at MPI (Meeting Planners International) three years. Wrote feature Articles for the Incentive Magazine and The Meeting Professional Magazine.
- Planning Committee for 2016 CANspep Conference.
- FERGUS HIGHLAND GAMES FESTIVAL re-organization of site plan, entertainment and bar enhancement
- Raised $200,000 for Hospital Foundation by designing a new Community event that attracted a wide variety of demographics and became an annual sold out event.
Affiliations
- MPI : Meeting Planners International
CANspep: Canadian Special Event Professionals,
Wilfrid Laurier University Alumni Association
BPW: Business Professional Women (government Lobby group for Women's issues at parliament) Past President
Timeline
Full Time Professor
Conestoga College
05.2019 - 01.2026
Owner
Big Events Inc.
09.1993 - 08.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Teaching
St Clair College
B.A -
Wilfrid Laurier University