Monday, March 7, 2011

Celebrate Ontario Announces 2011 Grant Recipients

The province of Ontario has announced the recipients of 2011 grant funding through its Celebrate Ontario initiative. Check out the list of 2011 winners online. I'm proud to announce that the grant application I submitted for Downsview Park's Trail of Lights while working in my previous role as Programs & Events Supervisor for Downsview Park, received $75,000 - its maximum eligible funding. Congratulations to all grant winners!

My Bio

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Special Event Coordinator Trained and experienced professional event coordinator specializing in event logistics and coordination for large-scale concerts, festivals, client and special events. Experience preparing: site plans, event schedules, budgets, critical paths, capital and operating budgets, and post-event reports. Proficient with sourcing and managing vendors and suppliers (RFPs, catering, audio visual, décor, entertainment, logistics, travel, etc.). Event marketing background includes planning and executing comprehensive print, radio, television, viral and social media campaigns as well as experience designing and distributing event materials (signage, tickets, brochures). Competent leader - hiring, training and leading teams of event coordinators and volunteers.