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Toronto Council on AgingLab Coordinator - CMHC Solutions Lab
Jun. 2020 - Sep. 2021Responsible for liasing between TCA and the Lab team over the course of the lab. Supporting the coordination and administrative tasks such as recruitment, setting up meetings, and collecting information from lab participants or other key stakeholders.
Toronto Council on AgingNew Horizons Webinar Project Coordinator
Jun. 2020 - Apr. 2021
Toronto Council on AgingAge Friendly Ambassadors Project Coordinator
Jul. 2019 - Apr. 2021Recruit and train older adult volunteers to engage civically and socially on a local level to assess the age-friendliness of businesses within their neighbourhood
Bellwether TransformationsOffice Manager
May. 2019
Toronto Council on AgingMaking Connections Project Coordinator
Jul. 2018 - May. 2019Worked with local retailers and businesses to arrange lunch and learns for local older adults to encourage social participation and increased knowledge of local services for seniors
Toronto Assistant ServicesAdministrative Specialist
Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2019• Managing the coordination of social events such as a holiday party and a summer outing • Maintaining office supplies, orienting new employees, researching and writing a quarterly newsletter and creating monthly bulletin board posters • Reconcile invoices, time sheets and expenses for consultants and vendors
American GreetingsRetail Merchandiser
Nov. 2017Working independently within Shoppers Drug Mart, Longo’s, Sobeys and Independent stores to maintain the greeting card sections and set up seasonal displays and promotions
Revera Inc.Recreation Assistant - The Claremont
Sep. 2016 - Apr. 2017Toronto• Assisted the Recreational Director in the planning and implementation of stimulating monthly programming reflecting the interests of the residents • Successfully designed, implemented, and evaluated a variety of recreation programs and special events for older adults • Built strong working relationships with front line staff of all interdisciplinary teams, supervisors, and senior management
George Brown CollegeCommunity Coordinator
Aug. 2016 - May. 2017Toronto, Canada AreaImplemented a social media plan that communicated essential information weekly to over 20 Facebook groups for first year students and met regularly with the Student Success Specialist to discuss student engagement
The Salvation Army in CanadaCare Clerk and Receptionist - Meighen Health Centre
Apr. 2016 - Jan. 2018Toronto, Ontario• Schedule sick calls, Greet and direct all visitors, answer inquiries in a positive and professional manner with frequent interruption • Sort and prioritise letters, memoranda, reports, forms, and articles checking for accuracy • Maintain a clean, safe, fully stocked and well organised reception area at all times
The Salvation Army in CanadaRecreation Assistant - Meighen Health Centre
Nov. 2015 - Apr. 2016Toronto, Ontario• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in planning and executing recreational activities for all involved in a program in order to live a dignified life • Supported long term care residents to actively take part in recreational programming by planning a variety of programs and special events including an Oscar Night for over 30 residents and their families • Facilitated various groups and 1:1 therapeutic programs that addressed resident’s physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual needs
EDA Collaborative Inc.Office Manager
Jul. 2014 - Jan. 2017Toronto, Canada Area• Performed various reception and administrative duties such as receiving visitors and external vendors, photocopying and faxing as requested, as well as clerical assignments including proposals, reports, and letters • Demonstrated strong writing and communication skills; wrote proposals, prepared reports and developed content for the website weekly • Organised 40 years of hand drawn Landscape Architecture, and urban planning drawings and compiled the files into a searchable, digital database for ease of access
Entertainment OneDVD Marketing Manager - Home Entertainment
Feb. 2010 - May. 2013Toronto, Canada AreaReporting to the Director of Marketing, managed the marketing plans for PBS (Downton Abbey), CBC (Heartland, Republic of Doyle) and eOne Films productions (Rookie Blue, Saving Hope) for key titles within the label repertoire. • Wrote copy and coordinated with graphic designers in the creation of ads, promotional activities and social media for PBS (Downton Abbey), CBC and eOne Films productions (Saving Hope) • Populated monthly sell sheets for 20-30 key titles, created sales materials and retail presentations and co-ordinated contests and promotions for all key upcoming titles • Evaluated media, creative plans and executions as submitted by agencies and partners including TV, out of home, and digital campaigns • Developed with external designers advertisement campaigns for Heartland using window clings and subway posters targeted to the youth market • Collaborated with the home entertainment team to create calendars (2011/2012) as promotional tools for eOne films featuring Downton Abbey and Hot in Cleveland • Collaborated with the Royal Canadian Legion in the creation of a $5 donation sticker for the sale of Storming Juno to be donated to the Dominion Command Poppy Trust Fund (assists veterans and their dependants) resulting in a donation of $25,479 • Sourced and implemented print and online annual continuity advertisement programs for the label repertoire with the Pacific Cinematheque (Criterion), Totally British Magazine (Acorn, PBS) and Visionary Newsletter with Vision TV (British product)
STAR PRPublicity Assistant - TIFF
Sep. 2009 - Sep. 2009Toronto, Canada AreaProvided orientation and guidance for a number of visiting film stars such as Patricia Clarkson, Michael Sheen and Dominic Cooper and oversaw interviews with the media.
Mongrel MediaTheatrical Releasing Coordinator
Oct. 2006 - Jul. 2009Toronto, Canada Area• Maintained the Mongrel website and managed weekly e-blasts, contests, and grassroots marketing to increase awareness for key film releases • Provided administrative support to the Theatrical Releasing team, including logging, communication and co-ordination of film traffic logistics
Mongrel MediaHome Entertainment Assistant
May. 2006 - Sep. 2006Toronto, Canada AreaDeveloped grass-roots initiatives to build awareness and promote rental of home entertainment titles.
ArtscapeGibraltor Point Residency Program Assistant
Jan. 2006 - Apr. 2006Toronto, Canada AreaProcessed applications, selected residents and created a database for alumni of the residency.
Ontario Museum AssociationResearch Assistant
Sep. 2005 - Dec. 2005Researched and created a museum database for future Membership Development.
IndigoCustomer Experience Representative/Cashier
Aug. 2004 - Jan. 2006Toronto, Canada Area
Toronto Crime Prevention AssociationSafety Show Creator and Performer
May. 2000 - Sep. 2000Toronto, Canada AreaDeveloped, performed and created artwork for an interactive safety show for children across the GTA.
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