Will Downie
Toronto,Canada
Summary
A driven and passionate individual who enjoys working with others, and developing new skills. Experience working in event marketing, focused on the account and client based aspects of the industry, and meeting customer goals. Currently completing the Business Certificate from the Smith School of Business, with a focus on marketing.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Intern
Fuse Create
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Collaborated daily with myteam to develop cohesive event branding and messaging strategies, to help manage the needs of our various clients.
- Our team specialized in all aspects of event marketing, from collaborating with the creative team, to the planning, budgeting and execution of the activations on site.
- Maintained active communication with our clients throughout, to ensure that we met every expectation of the project.
- Contributed to post-event analysis by compiling data on attendee demographics, engagement metrics, and overall satisfaction levels.
Section Director
Camp Awakening
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Prior to leading and being responsible for the 24 hour care of physically disabled children as well as the staff at Camp Awakening, I worked in the office preparing and planning for the summer.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance and support for professional development.
- Evaluated employee performance fairly, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement efforts.
- Communicated daily with the parents of the campers to discuss all aspects of their children's needs, including medications, daily routines, and general concerns.
- Most importantly, I helped ensure a unique and once in a lifetime opportunity for all my campers.
Education
Business Certificate -
Smith School of Business, Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario04.2025
Bachelor of Arts -
Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario06.2024
High School Diploma -
Greenwood College School
Toronto, Ontario06.2019
Skills
- Event Planning
- Project Support
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
Accomplishments
- Performance Character Award, Greenwood College School, 2018-19, This award recognizes a student who has gone above and beyond in their commitment to a class, team or activity. Recipients embrace challenges, seek excellence, and show resilience and perseverance, while being supportive of others.
Hobbies and Interests
Community Service
- From a young age I have always been drawn to participate in community service. From my time leading Right to Play at the Nelson Mandela school to participating in Students 4 Special Olympics, which promotes friendship and leadership for disabled children through movement.
Timeline
Accounts Intern
Fuse Create
05.2023 - 09.2023
Section Director
Camp Awakening
04.2022 - 08.2022
Business Certificate -
Smith School of Business, Queen's University
Bachelor of Arts -
Queen's University
High School Diploma -
Greenwood College School
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