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SKILLS s   Flexible and adept at problem solving and scheduling

s   Able to take initiative s   Experienced with teamwork and meeting deadlines

s   Conversational in Cantonese s   Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Windows, Outlook, Macs, & social

media

EXPERIENCE Humber Arboretum and Centre for Urban Ecology | Toronto, ON

Events Services Representative May 2016 – Present s   Developing event policies and procedures to create confidence in company operations

s   Generating proposals to create partnership opportunities with vendors to gain preferred vendors s   Engaging with clients positively and directing day of logistics

Envision Weddings + Events | Toronto, ON

Assistant Event Specialist June – December 2015; Occasional May – August 2016 s   Executed coordination of wedding day events alongside the team, including event

set up and tear down + assisted in the creation of florals and decor s   Client liaison with vendors

s   Conducted client meetings with focus on accurate minute taking s   Developed networking and social media content, and created marketing strategies

Kingston Pet Sitting Service | Kingston, ON

Pet Sitter October 2014 - May 2015 s   Conducted consultations with clients

s   Performed visits with pets s   Balanced changes in schedule often based on client’s change in needs

s   Proposed resolutions in order to problem solve

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Camp Hyanto, Anglican Diocese of Ontario| Lyndhurst, ON Leadership in Training/Worship Coordinator June - August 2014

Leadership in Training/Counsellor in Training Coordinator June - August 2013 s   Developed and implemented a program for LITs and CITs to aid their growth in leadership and

skills for the workforce, as well as for the Chapel and music sessions s   Encouraged customer relations with camp attendees and legal guardians

s   Conducted learning sessions to enable teens to grow in confidence

Donald Grant Barrister and Solicitor | Toronto, ON Law Clerk July - September 2010, April – June 2012

s   Anticipated client arrivals in order to direct them to the right personnel s   Documented, edited and filed company letters, contracts and wills

s   Performed other administrative duties including photocopying and printing in an efficient and accurate manner

VOLUNTEER AND PROJECT EXPERIENCE Financial Planner Educator Conference |

Financial Planner Standards Council Volunteer Lead and Assistant Sponsorship

Coordinator December 2015 – May 2016 Capstone | Humber College Institute of

Technology and Advanced Learning Venue and Décor Coordinator for Sultan’s Wish, An

Arabian Themed Fundraiser 2016 National Bridal Show

Registration 2016 Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival | Toronto

General & Western Hospital Foundation Wayfinder/Spotter 2015

Light The Night | Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada

Kid’s Zone Cheerleader 2015 Historic Tunnel Tours | Etobicoke

Lakeshore Culture Days Welcomer 2015

Colliding Scopes Theatre | Queen’s University

Vice President, Operations 2014-2015 Producer for The Condition 2013-2014

Ensemble for An Awfully Big Adventure 2012-2013 Bethel Church

Youth Leader 2012-2015 Queen’s University Drama Department

Head of Props for Threepenny Opera 2013 Theatre Mies | Queen’s University

Assis. Production Manager for Splendour 2013-2014 Head of Props and Set Designer 2013-2014

Vogt Studio Series | Queen’s University Assistant Stage Manager for Vogt C 2013-2014

Set Designer & Head of Props for Vogt B 2012-2013 Dalliance Theatre Company | Queen’s

University Head of Props for The Fantasticks 2011-2012

DECA Business Club Co-President 2010-2011

EDUCATION s   Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

Post Graduate Certificate, Event Management 2015 - 2016

s   Queen’s University Bachelor of Arts (HONS) Drama and Philosophy 2011 - 2015