Events Coordinator

Asha Lewis-Isaacs

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Brampton, Ontario L7A 2V8 E-mail: ********@*****.**

Objective: To obtain employment utilizing my educational knowledge and work experiences gain over the years in the role of Administrative Assistant and Event Management.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s mission is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.

FUNDRAISING & DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR (2007 - Current)

As a member of the Toronto Chapter events team, develop and execute the operation of event fundraising programs; specifically the TELUS Walk to Cure Diabetes, Ride for Diabetes Research and the Promise Ball Gala; duties include:

• Assist chapter staff in the development and implementation of various fundraising projects including volunteer and event coordination, and the major gifts/planned giving programs (event logistics, correspondence support, telephone correspondences, etc.).

• Work with managers and logistic company to ensure site inspection and layout suited for events.

• Pre-Event, Event Day and Post Event administration ( e.g. invitations, manage RSVP for event, nametags, kit/materials preparation, registration coordination, thank you certificates, thank you letters with receipts, etc.)

• Create PowerPoint presentations for conferences and meetings keeping with the mission, values and goals of the organization.

• Finance responsible includes: manage event budget, submit payment request, cheque requisition and petty cash.

• Build and maintain event volunteer relationships.

• Secure in-kind sponsorship for event

• Responsible for meetings and catering setup.

• Create program e-bulletins that are distributed to donors and event participants.

• Update the website regularly with volunteer opportunities.

• Manage in-memoriam and in-honor donation program.

• Coordinate internal office fundraising events.

• Maintains a high level of customer service to all donors, volunteers and supporters; operating within the philosophy, culture and values of the foundation.

Rockett Lumber Building Supplies

Serving home builders and home owners with quality lumber and stairs supplies

ACCOUNTS RECEIVEABLE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (2003– 2007)

• Daily entry of payments to customers’ accounts.

• Reconciliation of discrepancies of customers’ account.

• Monitored and maintained customers’ accounts.

• Assisted the manager with month end closing.

• Performed general office duties and administrative tasks (WSIB forms, Insurance forms, letters of correspondences and follow up letters).

• Maintained an up-to-date filing system.

• Assisted with daily bank deposit and payments to various government institutions.

CFM Majestic Inc.

Providing quality Fireplaces, woodstoves and mantels in the Canada Market

Account Receivable Administrator (2000-2003)

• Daily entry of payments to customers’ accounts.

• Reconciliation of discrepancies of customers’ account.

• Monitored and maintained customers’ accounts.

• Assisted the manager with month end closing.

• Performed general office duties and administrative tasks (WSIB forms, Insurance forms, letters of correspondences and follow up letters).

• Maintained an up-to-date filing system.

• Assisted with daily bank deposit and payments to various government institutions.

• Monitored and maintained customer’s accounts.

• Maintained an up-to-date filing system.

• Provided telephone support to the Receptionist.

Hilroy A Mead Company

Providing quality stationery to consumers across Canada and the United States

Customer Service Administrator (1998-2000)

• Assisted customer with order selection and input orders electronically into system.

• Responsible for being knowledgably of all the company’s products.

• Assisted customers with delivery discrepancies.

• Maintained an up-to-date filing system.

• Performed general office duties and administrative tasks..

Volunteer Background

Canadian Cancer Society (2006-2007), Toronto Aids Conference (2006), Kingdom Covenant Ministries (2003-2009), Beauty Within Consulting (2003- Current)

Education and Credentials

AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) – Fundraising Development

George Brown College 2009: Event Management Certification

Sheridan College 2004: Human Resources Certificate

Sheridan College 1998: Business and Office Administrator Diploma

Computer Skills

MS Word, MS Excel, Powerpoint, MS Outlook, Pledgemaker, Sharepoint, Donor Drive Fundraising Tool

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Working knowledge of special events.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to work with culturally diverse volunteers.

• Excellent organizational and planning skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to make independent decisions.

• Ability to manage complex issues creatively and effectively.

References available upon request

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