Event Management Professional

ISHA

SINGH

Project

Management

&

Event

Management

Professional

* *******

Drive,

Brampton,

ON

L6P1E6

(416)

799- 3385

*********@*****.*** PROFILE

An independent Project and Event Management Professional hoping to gain further experience within the Profit & Non- Profit Sector, stemming from education and passion to helping to make a difference in society. HIGHLIGHTS

• A team member whom actively listens and take instruction while also demonstrating leadership when required

• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks stems from leading and managing teams and Setting goals.

• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal

• Adept in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.)

• Meticulously organized and attentive to detail

• Manage conflicting priorities within a short timeframe

• Operates individually and directs a team well under pressure and within time constraints EDUCATION

Postgraduate Diploma- George Brown College, Toronto June 2016

• Project Management Diploma

Bachelor of Arts – Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford April 2015

• Human Rights and Human Diversity & Contemporary Studies PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Event Planner March 2017-Present

Biji Planners, Woodbridge, ON

• Able to conduct client meetings to understand overall vision for their event

• Plan and successfully execute several events every weekend with over $100,000 budget

• Able to collaborate with other professionals within the industry for overall organizational growth

• Create schedules and timelines within guidelines to ensure events can be executed within scope

• Able to understand and continuously build vendor relationships to enhance individual and organizational development

• Able to adapt to any change of direction and/or situation efficiently

• Ability to professionally and successfully manage a team to execute events to perfection Project Coordinator December 2013- April 2018

Laadliyan Association for Celebrating Daughters, Brampton, ON

• Plan and execute several events throughout the year in order to promote the organization's commitment to celebrating daughters

• Previously coordinated and executed The 3rd Annual Laadliyan Fundraiser along with project team

• Plan and successfully executed other events including discussion nights and workshops to advocate the organizaiton’s mission

• Collaborated with other organizations to plan and execute events for the community

• Created project documents including project schedule that is approved by founder

• From 2013-2015, created and successfully executed the First and Second Annual Laadliyan Fundraiser Assistant Project Coordinator

Canadian Diabetes Association, Toronto, ON 2016

• Recruit runners to participate in the Goodlife Fitness Toronto Marathon on behalf of the Canadian Diabetes Association

• Recruitment through execution of various presentations and previous runner databases

• Ensured runners raise money for the Canadian Diabetes Association by assisting with creation of plans and schedules for individual runners and/or runner groups

• Utilize Project documents to ensure completion of project within the triple constraint Specialty Retail Sales Associate

The Nuance Group, Mississauga, ON 2014-2016

• Held (purple) security clearance at Toronto Pearson Airport

• Communicated with large volumes of customers in a timely fashion

• Able to work independently and with other team members to ensure daily tasks are complete

• Practiced time management skills by delivering products to customers within short time frame

• Maintained professional appearance at all times

• Resolved customer concerns effectively to customers satisfaction Sales Associate/ Key Holder

A-One Catering, Mississauga, ON 2003-2014

• Addressed inquiries from customers via telephone and in-store in a timely fashion

• Communicated with large volumes of customers to ensure complete satisfaction

• Coordinated with staff to strategize and provide optimal service for customers

• Ability to multi-task to ensure completion of daily responsibilities

• Responsible to clean the shop and lock up at closing time

• Excellent appraisals given by management and promotion to key holder over the years Kindergarten Teacher

Gill Summer Camp, Brampton, ON July 2012

• Educated kindergarten students in effective academic behaviors in a school environment

• Devised lesson plans and activities for students

• Communicated with a variety of people while maintaining a professional appearance

• Devised activities to maintain interest of students at the same time place disciplinary rules and regulations

• Constantly monitor progress and performance of students to ensure goals were successfully achieve at the pleasure of the institution

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Financial Executive- Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford, ON 2014-2015

• Assess and control monthly budgets

• Plan and initiate the first Human Rights Student Conference

• Maintain in touch with the Vice-President and President regarding budget for monthly meetings

• Coordinate meetings and events alongside the Vice-President Vice President & Events Coordinator– Amnesty International- LB Chapter, Brantford, ON 2013-2015

• Constantly work closely with the President and Vice President

• Coordinate with the President to ensure success of monthly events

• Devise strategy plans with the president regarding fundraising events

• Organize events on a timely fashion to ensure the event will go smoothly

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