About me
A creative analytic thinker with a background in fundraising, data analysis, and graphic design. I enjoy working with dynamic teams to achieve ambitious goals and projects. Curious, committed and always up for a problem-solving challenge.
Work history
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Advancement and External Relations AssociateShawnigan Lake School
- Shawnigan Lake, BC V0R, CanadaFull Time
Shawnigan is a boarding school on Vancouver Island for students ages 11-18. Roles at the school included: Advancement Office Associate, Database Manager, Communications Associate, Residential House Staff and an Academic Advisor.
- Coordinated the Annual Fund Campaign that raises over one million ($1 million CAD) each year for financial aid and operation costs. Tasks include: designing collateral, donor research, segmentation, stewardship plans, recognition and accountability.
- Supported Centennial Campaign which to raise over $50 million since 2011 ($65 million CAD final goal).
- Designed and managed website content and social media platform, design for digital and hard copy publications, and writing articles for the digital news.
- Managed a database of over 18,000 constituents. Inputting and extracting data for reporting purposes. Major projects include data clean up and keeping up with the latest software for database management and upgrading as needed.
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Shift SupervisorStarbucks
- Vancouver, CanadaFull Time
- Assisted the store manager in executing store operations during scheduled shifts.
- Communicated information and performance feedback to manager and team.
- Trained new employees and supervisors.
- Organized opening or closing duties as assigned and responsible for cash handling and safety and security of all team members during each shift.
- Named “Partner of the Quarter” in my district for customer satisfaction, hard work, flexibility, and efficiency.
Skills
- Publication Design
- Data Management
- Creative Thinking
- Team Building
- Admin Skills
- Segmentation
- Fundraising
- Interpersonal Skills
- Website Content
- Strategic Thinking
Education
Post Graduate Diploma Design for Visual Communication
- London, United Kingdom
An intensive, full-time vocational route into the graphic design profession. This Postgraduate Diploma is designed to build design skills even if students are relatively new to graphic design. The course provides students with a strong, vocational portfolio and is also useful in building confidence to undertake further postgraduate study at Masters level.
Taught design theory and practical skills in visual language, typography, colour and information design, delivered through a series of set and self-initiated projects. The course encourages students to position their work within the framework of professional and/or academic contexts.
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Bachelor ArtsUniversity of Western Ontario
- London, Canada
Bachelor of Arts (Honours Specialization) in History & Geography
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Awards
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Partner of the QuarterStarbucks
Named “Partner of the Quarter” in my district for customer satisfaction, hard work, flexibility, and efficiency.L
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Whitney PrizeLakefield College School
Recipient of the Whitney Prize upon graduation in 2007. Award description: “This student’s greatest talent is for friendship. Leaving everyone feeling the better for knowing her.”