
My Experience

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Manages daily operations in a manner that supports and guides the Mission Hospice.
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Establishes and manages all administrative policies and procedures.
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Hires, retains and motivates competent, qualified staff and volunteers.
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Implements new regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to Hospice operations.
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Operates within the approved budget to ensure maximum resource utilization.
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Submits monthly financial statements to the Board of Directors, which accurately reflects the financial position of our Hospice.
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Researches and identifies all growth strategies and opportunities.
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Establishes and maintains good relationships with individuals and organizations of the community, including funders, sponsors, partnering agencies and volunteers; such as Fraser Health and local First Nations.
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Implements programs and policies to align with the Mission Hospice objectives, ensuring they are up to date and relevant within the current Societies Act, bylaws and non-profit business environment, and that the Hospice is managed in line with all provincial and federal legislation.
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Organizes Board of Director reports, presentations, agendas, meetings and Annual General Meeting.
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Involved with strategic planning, board governance and grant writing.
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Develops and implements all potential sources of revenue and funding necessary to support the Mission Hospice ~ including the Annual Gala, Ride for Hospices and Hike for Hospice.
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Active and visible in the community; advocating on behalf of the Mission Hospice; effectively communicating the hospice mission and strategic future to staff, donors, volunteers and the community.
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Manages Mission Hospice website and all social media platforms.
Executive Director
Mission Hospice Society
Mission, BC

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Researched and determined viability for new fundraising initiatives.
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Planned, managed and executed all aspects of each campaign and event; such as Bowl for Kids Sake and the Annual BBBS Golf Tournament.
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Sought out new community partnerships and event sponsorship to grow the fundraising events portfolio.
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Attended community-building events that aligned with BBBS organizational values.
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Represented BBBS in occasional media and public speaking engagements.
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Created and updated content for BBBS communications platforms.
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Nurtured and contributed to the unique culture of the organization.
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Advised on annual budgetary requirements, as well as identified new grants and funding opportunities.
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Prepared proposals, high quality letters of intent and grant applications.
Events & Funds Development Manager
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Mission, BC
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Engaged and educated the community about the Mission Chamber and its goals.
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Nurtured and served existing Chamber of Commerce members, while recruiting new ones on a consistent basis.
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Maintained and administered membership database.
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Extended outreach to diverse businesses in order to address opportunities and identify gaps within the business community
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Oversaw communications efforts of the Chamber; lead the development of promotional literature and online postings.
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Introduce programs and strategies to generate buzz around the Chamber.
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Designed and managed campaigns to increase awareness of the Chamber’s programs, events and initiatives, increasing membership and participation from a broad business audience.
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Organized the production and delivery of all assets related to marketing, and promoting the many networking events, activities and fundraisers.
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Developed and executed all special events necessary to support the Mission Chamber ~ including monthly Chamber Luncheons, networking events, Candlelight parade, Annual Golf Tournament and the Business Excellence Awards.
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Recruited, trained and managed event volunteers and summer students.
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Managed all deliverables and receivables onsite at events for sponsors, donors and vendors.
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Wrote high quality external communications documents and created presentations; including sponsorship marketing materials and final reports including summarizing costs and expenses of events.

Membership & Events Coordinator
Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce
Mission, BC