LISA STINSON

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acrjtm@r.postjobfree.com

Organized, responsible and highly motivated with a proven ability to coordinate several tasks simultaneously while adapting to change under demanding situations. Effective leader and team player with strong project management skills. Continuously seeking to deliver exceptional customer service by using effective communication techniques and conflict resolution skills. Proven track record of success in event planning and management with a strong background in business, organization and finance. High proficiency in Office (including Excel and PowerPoint) with experience implementing and using social media

(Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) and introductory level of proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. EDUCATION

Event Management Post Graduate Certificate January 2015 – August 2015 Algonquin College – Ottawa, Ontario

• Member of the Dean’s Honour List

Honours Bachelor of Business Administration September 2010 – April 2014 Concentration in Finance

Goodman School of Business – Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario

• International Exchange Participant at Rouen Business School in Rouen, France CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

• Member of Meeting Planner International (MPI)

• Level 4 French Certificate – Algonquin College

• French Bilingual Certificate

NOT FOR PROFIT EXPERIENCE

Relay for Life Team Captain June 2007 – June 2015

Canadian Cancer Society – Ottawa, Ontario

Organized and managed a team of volunteers and motivated participation by planning and executing multiple high attendance (150+) fundraisers every year. Leveraged community networks to maximize reach while minimizing spending and introduced a top-down charity drive. Guest speaker at various Relay for Life events delivering the Canadian Cancer Society’s key messages of improving cancer survival rates, decreasing the incidence of cancer and improving the quality of life for cancer patients and their caretakers. Handled and overcame emergency situations including an extreme weather evacuation procedure.

Key Contributions:

• Spoke during the Luminary Ceremony of Relay for Life events at Canterbury High School, Brock University, and Relay for Life Nepean about the importance of raising awareness and fighting back against cancer.

• Raised over $114,000 through team fundraisers such as Car Washes, BBQ’s, Softball Tournaments and numerous Hootenanny events.

• Coached and motivated team to success using all available form of communication to generate enthusiasm and participation for the event (i.e. email, phone calls, social media) and recognized team members for their commitment to the fight against cancer.

PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Office Administrative Assistant April 2013 – August 2015 W.O. Stinson and Son Ltd. – Ottawa, ON

A major element of this role was organizing and managing the company golf tournament, Christmas party and a companywide running event with inStride Event Management promoting healthy lifestyles. Included in the job function was remerchandising Country Style and convenience locations to maximize store space and to increase customer satisfaction. Daily duties consisted of answering phones, processing of financial transactions, and providing administrative support to all departments as well as providing financial services in order to ensure accurate financial and administrative operations. Key Contributions:

• Planned, coordinated, and executed companywide events for a diverse group of attendees spanning from front line staff, transport truck operators, and office staff. This included the planning and execution of logistics and operations at the Annual Christmas Party, golf tournament, and a companywide running event.

• Remerchandised and organized displays for various Country Style and convenience store locations surrounding the Ottawa Region to highlight new, seasonal, and promotional items.

• Managed customer accounts of over $100,000 and handled any customer communication issues involved in the collection process

• Developed spreadsheets and procedures to track transactions through company bank accounts resulting in more accurate and efficient month reconciliation.

Relay for Life Assistant April 2012 – August 2012

Canadian Cancer Society – Ottawa, Ontario

Recruited to help manage the three Relay for Life events that took place in Ottawa. Duties included preparation for event days, event day set up and tear down, marketing, problem solving, customer service and distribution of health materials. Key Contributions:

• Promoted the event by implementing marketing campaigns with local radio stations and newspaper. Helped host Team Captains Meetings to boost team efforts encouraging all Relay participants to raise a minimum of $150.

• Assisted with event preparation by aiding with 4 bank nights prior to main event days. Collected and counted money brought in by Team Captains, while helping with setup and tear down on event day.

• Responsible for executing time sensitive post-event activities including preparing tax receipts for donations and updating computerized records for volunteer engagement department. RECENT VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT

Event Coordinator – Lei’d Back Luau January 2015 – July 2015 The Children’s Wish Foundation and Algonquin College – Ottawa, ON Developed and organized a Hawaiian-themed event on a zero-dollar budget in support of the Children’s Wish Foundation. Tasks included logistical planning, theme & décor organization, marketing & promotions, volunteer management, programming & entertainment coordination, revenue, sponsorship and post-event reporting. Successfully achieved all objectives as stated in our event plan by using industry tools such as the critical path, production schedules, volunteer management plans and risk management plans.

Key Contributions:

• Raised over $5,700 on a zero-dollar budget for the Ottawa Chapter of the Children’s Wish Foundation.

• Managed the creation, planning and execution of a themed fundraising event through Algonquin College’s Event Management Program with 125 guests in attendance.

• Handled and overcame challenges as a by-product of working on a zero-dollar budget, issues pertaining to food selection at the event, and disagreements and conflicts with teammates.

• Led the team’s fundraising campaign and volunteer management plan collecting and monitoring donations from local businesses and securing capable and enthusiastic volunteers and managing their schedules. Event Assistant March 2015 – July 2015

Ottawa Business Events – Ottawa, Ontario

Recruited to work with the event team assisting with the planning and execution of numerous business events ranging from 100 to 600 attendees. Duties included preparing event materials such as nametags, registration lists, signage, and table signs. Supervised on-site production at events and assisted with the setup and teardown of events. Extra duties included reaching out to catering companies and acting as the liaison with selected companies for Ottawa’s Fastest Growing Companies events. Key Contributions:

• Provided coordination support for ten events put on for members of the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce such as the Mayor’s Breakfast Series, Eggs n’ Icons, and Ottawa’s Fastest Growing Companies.

• Responsible for creating promotional material including posters for the Forty Under 40 Awards Gala and Ottawa’s Biggest Golf Tournament put on by the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce and the Ottawa Business Journal.

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