ABOUT ME
A confident and understated management and financial strategist who skilfully develops and executes plans, initiatives and programs that succeed. A strong, yet flexible manager, with a focused work ethic and strict attention to detail, balanced by a creative and open nature. An ease with people with a great ability to, supervise, train and inspire. Someone employers can put their trust into.
WHAT I HAVE TO OFFER
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Extensive experience developing and tracking budgets and cash flow systems
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Revenue processing including box office and royalties; inputting, processing and monitoring invoices; reconciling accounts, donations, subscriptions; cash flow management; administering year end reviews and audits
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Natural ability to create and communicate strategies, guidelines, and objectives to a variety of stakeholders
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Communication planning, including creative marketing and PR plans with the ability to generate and transform creative ideas into inspiring and compelling communications activities, materials and messaging
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Idea-maker with fresh approach
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Skilled writer and researcher, able to produce engaging text for a variety of formats and applications including websites, social media and marketing materials
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Experience and proficiency in publicity and promotions, generating ideas and stories and acquiring media exposure
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Organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and address fluctuating priorities and tight deadlines
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Proficient at creating and managing successful fundraising events that engage staff, volunteers and business
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Confident execution of special events and programs that integrate the mandate and goals of the organization, from large gala concerts and dinners to small community fundraisers
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Excellent grant and foundation writer with a strong successful track record
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Flexibility and understanding of how to develop innovative approaches, communication goals and objectives based on external changes and new information
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Enthusiasm and initiative with an ease to function effectively within a fast-paced atmosphere
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Ability to work effectively with a content management system and manage a large website
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Excellent relations with Boards of Directors and an understanding of the not-for-profit sector
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Strong leadership skills that inspire colleagues, volunteers to work within a group to reach set goals
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Innate ability to engage artists, business and government leaders toward common promotional activities
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Confident producer of concerts, live theatre and dance productions, publicity junkets and fundraising events
Balanced Leadership
FUNDRAISING EVENTS & CAMPAIGNS
selected samples below
Community Booksale Fundraiser for Young Voices Toronto.
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Full plan
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Full set up
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Arranged volunteers
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Organized book donations
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Full event management
Winter Wonderland Valentine Dance Fundraiser for Orchestra Toronto. A full sit-down dinner fundraiser including musical interludes, and dance music provided by The George Lake Big Band. A full upscale wine auction, door prizes and draws throughout the evening.
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Full plan and execution
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event management at Casa Loma
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Over $30,000 raised
Splash is Vancouver's pre-eminent art auction. This key annual fundraising event helps to provide high quality arts education to more than 36,000 young people.