CAREER

DEVELOPMENT RESUME

Business Partner - Commercial Banking

connectFirst Credit Union (Calgary) (March 2022 – Current)

Build strategic initiatives to help drive business for the corporate business banking teams: Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Markets, Business Solutions, Syndication, and Independent Business Banking. (Additional detail)

Advisor

Artryption (Toronto) (September 2019 – Current)

I work with the Founder and CEO of Artcryption to advise on initiatives such as marketing, branding, public relations, partnerships, opportunities to Scaleup. (Additional detail)

Founder/National Development Consultant

Open Municipal Partnership Forum (National) (November 2016 – Current)

I founded and chair a forum that opens conversation and collaboration between municipal sponsorship/fundraising professionals across Canada. (Additional detail)

Corporate Sponsorship Manager

Alberta Ballet & Alberta Ballet School (Calgary & Edmonton) (August 2021 – March 2022)

I cultivate and steward relationships with companies in all of Alberta Ballet’s key communities. I drive revenue for Alberta Ballet by building a pipeline of corporate partners and sales activity through corporate ticket sales, client hosting and sponsorship. (Additional detail)

Sponsorship Manager

Toronto Region Board of Trade / World Trade Centre Toronto (March 2019 – August 2021)

The Toronto Region Board of Trade is one of the largest and most influential chambers of commerce in North America. We act as catalysts for the region’s growth agenda, at home and on a global scale with our World Trade Centre Toronto franchise. (Additional detail)

Sponsorship & Advertising Coordinator

City of Brampton (Brampton) (August 2015 – August 2018)

I worked in a fast paced municipal environment leading the incremental revenue strategy across the premium portfolio of the City of Brampton Economic Development and Culture division. (Additional detail)

Multiplatform Account Manager

Rogers Communications, Media (Calgary) (July 2013 – May 2015)

A highly motivated, creative and dynamic account manager for Rogers Media. I focused on the Calgary properties; 96.9 Jack FM, 95.9 KiSS FM, 660News, Mountain FM, Sportsnet960, Sportsnet Calgary Flames Radio, Citytv, Omni providing consultation and comprehensive multimedia marketing solutions to help businesses grow. (Additional detail)

Global Marketing & Communications Executive

Cinnaroll Bakeries Limited (Calgary), Cinnzeo and Baker Boys brands (July 2012 – July 2013)

Responsible for Cinnaroll Bakeries Limited global marketing and communications initiatives on corporate and franchise levels.(Additional detail)

Marketing Communications & Fund Development Associate

Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters (Edmonton) (May 2009 – July 2012)

Developed consistent corporate brand identity, including experience in developing a style-guide to ensure consistent application of branding marks and references in all materials. (Additional detail)

My Story

THIS IS MY STORY

With a foundation built in financial management in the banking sector, I discovered a passion for cultivating transparent relationships, steering me into the realms of marketing and fundraising. Armed with a business degree from Lakehead University, I've traversed diverse sectors—public, private, and not-for-profit—across various Canadian regions.

My professional footprint spans provinces, each offering unique business prospects I eagerly embrace. My recent focus involves spearheading strategic partnerships for a local Alberta credit union. Here, I designed and executed initiatives propelling business growth.

Driven by a fervor for forward-thinking projects, I seek to immerse myself in endeavors fostering substantial economic transformation. My commitment extends to championing diversity, inclusion, and multicultural initiatives, shaping a dynamic and inclusive professional landscape.