Event Portfolio
As an event planning professional with extensive experience, I am dedicated to bringing client visions to life through strategic coordination, creative problem-solving, and flawless execution. From industry forums and networking events to large-scale awards ceremonies and conferences, I manage every detail to ensure a seamless and impactful experience for all involved.
NAIOP Greater Toronto Chapter | Events
Planned and executed a portfolio of events for NAIOP Greater Toronto Chapter through the Suburban and Developing Leaders committees. Programming included the Development Challenge Finals case competition, evening networking socials and keynote presentations, morning breakfast events, and industry education sessions. Each initiative brought together emerging and established professionals from across the commercial real estate community to learn, connect, and engage.
2025 Sponsorship Marketing Awards (SMAs)
Organized the 2025 Sponsorship Marketing Awards at TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto, SMCC's marquee event, bringing together 300+ industry leaders, brand partners, and foundational sponsors to celebrate excellence and innovation in sponsorship marketing.
International Association for Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC) 2025 Annual Conference
Led the planning and execution of the 2025 IAPSC Annual Conference at Kona Kai Resort & Spa in San Diego, bringing together 126 participants and achieving a record-breaking 19 sponsors and 13 exhibitors. The event generated over $117K in sponsorship revenue and exceeded profit goals by 72%.
Real Property Institute of Canada - Greening & Sustainability Workshop
Planned and executed the 2024 RPIC Greening & Sustainability Workshop, a hybrid event which brought together real property professionals from the public and private sectors to explore sustainability and greening initiatives. With a dynamic agenda and a mix of in-person and virtual attendees, the event showcased thought leadership, industry innovation, and practical solutions. Key features included plenary sessions, interactive labs, hands-on training, and a robust exhibit hall.
SMCC - Sponsorship Marketing Awards (SMAs) 2024
Organized SMCC’s annual Sponsorship Marketing Awards (SMAs) in Toronto, a hybrid in-person and virtual event. This prestigious gathering attracted over 200 industry professionals, foundational sponsors, and company representatives.
International Association for Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC) 2024 Annual Conference
Led comprehensive planning and execution for the 2024 IAPSC Annual Conference, held at the Jacksonville Hyatt Regency, Florida, from May 14-16, 2024. This included 96 participants (delegates, sponsors, speakers, and staff) with 19 sponsors and 13 exhibitors supporting the event.
Renewal of Vows
This socially distanced ceremony highlighted the beauty in simplicity and the love of decades past. Re-tying together two stories, lives, and experiences in the heart of a hamlet.
Women in Nuclear (WiN) Canada 22nd Annual Conference
Planned and executed the 2025 WiN Canada Conference - a multi-day event bringing together professionals from across the nuclear sector to connect, collaborate, and celebrate. The program featured plenary panels, keynote presentations, breakout sessions, workshops, and technical and social tours, alongside an Indigenous opening ceremony, the annual Awards Gala, and the marquee “UnGala: Glow Your Own Way” celebration.
WiN Canada - LEAP & EmPOWERed Women
Professional Development Programs
Planned and delivered programming for Women in Nuclear (WiN) Canada’s LEAP and EmPOWERed Women’s initiatives - two leadership development streams designed to support and advance women in the nuclear sector. The programs featured interactive workshops, speaker sessions, skill-building modules, and networking events that fostered community, confidence, and career growth among participants.
SMCC - Monthly Breakfast Forums Series
Organized and facilitated monthly breakfast forums for the Sponsorship Marketing Council of Canada (SMCC), hosted at Real Sports in Toronto. Each forum attracted Canadian sponsorship marketing professionals, with monthly topics ranging from "Black Focused Partnerships & Properties in Canada’s Sponsorship Industry" to "Harnessing the Power of AI." This ongoing series serves as a membership value-add, spotlighting timely industry themes.
Real Property Institute of Canada - Forum on the Workplace
Planned and executed two signature events for real property professionals: Workplace Wednesday, a quarterly virtual series designed to provide actionable insights and foster community engagement, and the Forum on the Workplace (FOTW), a hybrid one-day event combining in-person and virtual participation. Both events served as platforms for thought leadership, collaboration, and innovation within the workplace solutions sector.
Canadian Association of College & University Student Services (CACUSS) Annual Conference 2024
Coordinated the CACUSS 2024 Annual Conference, a virtual event hosted on PheedLoop from June 4-6, 2024. The conference featured 1,867 attendees, with 250 speakers presenting 137 sessions, and included 4 sponsors and 4 exhibitors.
Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC) Wine & Wellness Spring Fundraiser
Organized the SCHC Wine & Wellness Spring Fundraiser held on April 25, 2024, at The Guild Inn Estate in Scarborough, Ontario. This community-centered event gathered 58 attendees, with 43 paid attendees and a mix of staff and volunteers.
A Trip Around Europe (in Ontario)
Similar to many, the Covid-19 pandemic had put a hindrance on people's travel plans. But, not for us and my mother's 60th birthday as we travelled around Southwestern Ontario to the various 'European' destinations, and with no time difference or jet lag.