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Overview
Work History
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PERSONAL PASSIONS
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Nina Adrianna

Nelson,BC

Summary

With a blend of compassion and pragmatism, I adeptly organize teams and events. I am dedicated to fostering positive relationships and experiences for speakers, content experts, and my colleagues.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Speaker Manager

International Conference Services
06.2014 - Current
  • Coordinate speaker logistics for four conferences and numerous events and webinars, managing a roster of 75+ speakers annually.
  • Recruit speakers, and ensure timely collection of accreditation and marketing materials.
  • Manage relationships and timelines with empathy and pragmatism.
  • Strategically schedule live events and preparatory meetings across multiple international time zones, coordinating a team of 7.
  • Ensure that speaker content adheres to international accreditation standards.
  • Manage and process 350+ honorarium payments annually worth appx $200,000.
  • Select topics and speakers for the diversity program.
  • Foster four PACs comprising of 55 members.
  • Implemented significant process improvements, including streamlining the speaker contract process, resulting in a substantial reduction in speaker dropouts. We now have consistent positive feedback regarding ease of participation.
  • Implemented WISE for international wire transfers, achieving significant cost savings for the company.
  • My other roles in this company have included: Customer service: delivered exceptional customer service, responding promptly and professionally to all inquiries.
  • Accreditation Manager: coalesced all speaker content to successfuly obtain continuing education credits.
  • Provided technical support to speakers, ensuring seamless online event experiences and consistently receiving praise for technical proficiency.

Online Community Manager

BC Patient Safety & Quality Council
03.2011 - 03.2015
  • Played a key role in a pilot project for an online wound education platform, managing the online community and providing technical support.
  • The platform remains a vital resource for healthcare practitioners after 15 years - clwk.ca

Communications Support & Director of Business Development

Prairie Pulp & Paper Inc.
06.2012 - 05.2013
  • Led the business development for a Canadian start-up, Step Forward Paper, a sustainable, tree-free (straw) paper product.
  • Developed compelling promotional content, including a script for the star Brand Ambassador, Woody Harrelson.
  • Crafted persuasive presentations and represented the company at meetings with potential investors and strategic partners across North America, including Warner Brothers, Staples, 7th Generation, and the Sierra Club.
  • Launched a brand ambassador program with Staples, targeting 50 Canadian stores, and initiated a social media strategy to expand market reach.
  • Secured critical accreditations, including B Corp and FSC, demonstrating commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.

Manager, Collaboration and Change

BC Provincial Government
04.2009 - 11.2010
  • Developed and secured executive commitment for an Innovation Program focused on driving change across the public service.
  • Launched and headed an Innovation Champion program, engaging 100 public service employees across the province to inspire change and promote cross-departmental collaboration.
  • Selected by the Premier’s Office to contribute to the Future of Work Team.
  • Designed and delivered weekly workshops and presentations across government to communicate and implement the Future of Work program.

Performance Management Analyst

BC Provincial Government
04.2007 - 04.2009
  • Helped create a metrics-driven performance management framework to enable ServiceBC to measure outcomes and implement cost allocation for its ministry clients.

Junior Consultant

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
06.2006 - 02.2007
  • Maintained project documentation, including budgets.
  • Resurrected an anti-human trafficking project.

Consultant

Canadian International Development Agency
01.2005 - 07.2006
  • Evaluated funding proposals and managed project assessments, contributing to strategic resource allocation and ensuring accountability for expenditure.
  • Convened and moderated meetings and public forums across international locations, engaging diverse stakeholders including government officials, partner organizations, and industry experts.

Education

Master of Arts - International Affairs, Human Security and Global Governance

Carleton University – Norman Paterson School of International Affairs
01.2006

Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management - International Studies, Public Affairs and Policy

Carleton University
01.2004

Skills

  • Seamlessly integrate meticulous detail management with strategic, big-picture vision
  • Highly experienced in conference and meeting planning
  • Enjoy improving processes
  • Prioritize the creation of positive experiences for all relevant parties
  • Effective communicator

PERSONAL PASSIONS

  • Heddlestone Coordinating Group, Co-housing President (Aug 2024 - Present)
  • Waldorf School Volunteer, Volunteer (Current)
  • Runner, hiker, nordic skier, mandala painter, avid reader.

Timeline

Speaker Manager

International Conference Services
06.2014 - Current

Communications Support & Director of Business Development

Prairie Pulp & Paper Inc.
06.2012 - 05.2013

Online Community Manager

BC Patient Safety & Quality Council
03.2011 - 03.2015

Manager, Collaboration and Change

BC Provincial Government
04.2009 - 11.2010

Performance Management Analyst

BC Provincial Government
04.2007 - 04.2009

Junior Consultant

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
06.2006 - 02.2007

Consultant

Canadian International Development Agency
01.2005 - 07.2006

Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management - International Studies, Public Affairs and Policy

Carleton University

Master of Arts - International Affairs, Human Security and Global Governance

Carleton University – Norman Paterson School of International Affairs
Nina Adrianna