EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
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September 2001 – Registered Rainbow Event Planning specialist and through a division of Rainbow Consulting, have undertaken Marketing, Public Relations, Coordinating for Charity and private enterprise contracts, including organizations as diverse as The Stratford Symphony Orchestra.
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October 2001- May 2019 Optimism Place, Women’s Shelter and Support Services: Title Awareness & Resource Coordinator. Coordinated community awareness and partnership- building in Perth County with agencies, individuals, corporations and media. Researched and developed data-base of supportive corporate, media and agencies throughout Ontario. I initiated, developed, implemented and promoted new fundraising ideas and projects. Coordinating with other groups.
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January 1998 - August 2001 Heart and Stroke Foundation
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Volunteer Recruitment Officer and Events/Corporate Coordinator Determined and implemented goals for several different programs, exceeding them by 70% in 18 months
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Life Experience – Several years in the communication and public relations field prior to forming my own consulting business.
TRAINING AND
EDUCATION
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MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Publisher) Conestoga College
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Business Administration - Conestoga College
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Human Relations - Conestoga College
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Business and Market Research (Building research and business reports/plans, implementing plans, and financial projections) - Enterprising Edge.
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The Fundraising Plan, Conestoga College
INTERESTS AND VOLUNTEER
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Stratford Symphony Orchestra – Under contract I developed a three-year Marketing Plan for the Board 2013. Promotions – 2013 Contract. 2014-2015 season – Paid contract
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Performing Arts Lodge (PAL) – Volunteer and assisted in data-base development 2012-13
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Stratford and Perth County Community Foundation – Grant Giving Committee and Chair for 2011-12. Mayor’s Gala committee 2011-12
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Princess and Pirates in the Park – 2011 Consulting and Public Relations. Paid contract
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City Council – City Council Campaign 2006
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Tourism Advisory Committee - City of Stratford - 2 term’s (2001 - 2007). resigned March 31st 2005 – to accept a paid contract
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Behcets Canada 1998 - Created and developed a Constitution, manual, brochures and secured a Canadian registration with Revenue Canada Registered Charity #884620915 RR0001
