My Event-Planning Experience

Volunteer Work

• Association of Young Jewish Adults (AYJA) Singles Committee
  • Helped coordinate: Aerob-i-thon, wine-tasting evening, various dances, parties and fundraisers.

• University of Waterloo - Jewish Students’ Association
  • Co-presidential duties included coordinating weekly bagel brunches, social events, holiday parties/dances, producing a monthly newsletter, liaising with other campus groups, membership outreach.

• Kolel - The Centre for Liberal Jewish Learning
  • Member of singles committee. Helped coordinate shabbat dinners for large crowds, speakers, a “teva and torah” hiking event, and other activities.

• Multiple Sclerosis Society of Toronto
  • Worked closely with event coordinator to plan the annual bachelor’s auction evening.

• Anshei Minsk Synagogue
  • Member of planning committee for Bachelor Auction. Worked closely with event chair to interview candidates, procure silent auction items, organize logistics of evening and host the event.

• Sharyn’s Singles Soirees/Events by Sharyn
  • Coordinated large singles weekends in Toronto and Gananoque, including dealing with hotels, coordinating meals, entertainment, activities, logistics of weekends, registration and serving as co-host.
  • Maintained databases for all events
  • Helped coordinate and present speaker/discussion evenings, musical events and more. Ongoing to present day.

• Toronto Hadassah-WIZO
  • Currently President of ATID Chapter. Responsible for overall smooth running of chapter meetings and events, plus administration.
  • Special projects include: Bowl-a-thon fundraiser, Comedy night, Spring gift bags.
  • Work closely with Bazaar Chair to organize housewares and collectibles booth at annual bazaar, including scheduling, promotion and liaison with office and public.

• Monthly Discussion Group
  • Current administrator and coordinator of a monthly group in Toronto; Responsible for organizing venue, coordinating refreshments, and overall smooth running of each evening.

Work-related Experience

• Canadian Alarm and Security Association
  As Communications Manager, responsibilities included:
  
  • Monthly chapter breakfast meetings: Duties included liaising with hotel regarding seating, food, a/v requirements and parking; coordinating attendee registration and seating.
  • Annual Ontario Golf Tournament: Duties included running putting contest, coordinating closing banquet, buying prizes and coordinating prize draws.
  • Membership booth at Trade Show: Responsible for entire booth, including set up, tear-down, design and content of booth. Coordinated volunteer schedule for booth attendance and manned booth full time during the show. Provided membership services at booth.
  • Trade Show Banquet: Responsible for researching and determining theme, working closely with hotel and event-planning company to produce the evening, liaising with entertainers, helping to plan menu, prize draws, hosting and more.

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