Experienced project manager, event planner, and entrepreneurship programming developer. 10+ years in project management, 2 years in entrepreneurship programming in an academic setting, 3 years of product development, and 1 year of EDIA policy development.

Marketing Manager
  • Creating and managing the campaign website
  • Developing communications and content strategy
  • Marketing team management
Director of Business Development
  • Led proposal writing for government contracts
  • Developed tertiary programs for business owners
  • Led stakeholder relationship management
  • Optimized pricing development processes
  • Optimized Generative AI / Agentic AI / ML product development using Scrum methodology
Marketing & Communications Advisor
  • Blog writing and WordPress site management
  • Social media management
  • Content creation: graphics, photography, videography
  • Program development
Campaign Manager
  • Board of Director engagement and policy analytics & development
  • Liberal Party and Elections NS campaign liaison
  • Budget development, tracking, and reporting
  • Marketing management, content creation, and strategic planning
  • Partner / stakeholder relationship management and canvassing oversight
Executive Director
  • Partner / stakeholder relationship management
  • Budget development, tracking, and reporting
  • Marketing management and strategic planning
  • Project / program development and executions
  • Event management
Project Manager — EDIA Policy, Programs & Events
  • Developed and executed 12 monthly "additional learnings" workshops — 400+ attendees
  • Developed and taught a Social Impact Entrepreneurship program using Agile methodologies
  • Developed National EDIA Policies, KPIs, and reports
  • Developed a Mitacs Internship grant for tech-enabled businesses to hire racialized students
  • Community outreach planning and partner / stakeholder relations
Director of Programs
  • Raised over $1.5 million in additional funding (CIBC & Emera)
  • Led SaaS platform / app development
  • Entrepreneurship program development and oversight
  • Partner / stakeholder relations
Project Coordinator
  • Managed the $1 million budget for The 2022 National Black Canadians Summit — 1,200+ attendees; collaborated with 35 teams
  • Budgeting, SOP development, reporting, and committee management
  • Project managed the development of The Halifax Declaration — endorsed by Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
  • Marketing assistance and partner / stakeholder relations
Bachelor of Business Administration — Finance
PMP Certification
Investment Funds of Canada License
Life License
Professional Photography Event Production Videography Project Management Scrum & Agile EDIA Policy Development Strategic Planning GTM Strategy Business Development Program Development KPI Reporting Stakeholder Relations Marketing & Branding Content Creation Social Media Management Email Marketing Google Analytics & Ads Meta Ads Adobe Creative Suite Canva & Procreate WordPress & Wix Microsoft Office No-Code Integrations Airtable · Notion · Asana OpenAI · Zapier · Make Contract Development Budget Management Generative & Agentic AI
Event Productions
Event Productions
2022
1,200 Attendees 3 Days 7 Figures
National Black Canadians Summit

National summit bringing together 1,200+ Black Canadians in Halifax. Culminated in the Halifax Declaration, endorsed by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

2023
300 Attendees 1 Day 5 Figures
Tribe Leaders Summit

Celebration of racialized entrepreneurs and innovators featuring a CEO presentation, community leaders panel, and Mi'kmaw artist performances.

2023
300 Attendees 9 Cities 5 Figures
Tribe Atlantic Road Show

9 simultaneous events across Atlantic Canada supporting Black entrepreneurship — NS, NB, NL, PEI, and Virtual.

2020
700 Attendees 1 Day 6 Figures
The Dangerzone Professional Boxing

Professional Canadian boxing match for Timberwolf Promotions featuring Canada's Middleweight Title Holder in Moncton, NB.

2017–2021
3,000 Attendees Annual 6 Figures
The FUSE Festival

Annual Canada Day festival at the Halifax Common featuring 20 dance troupes and 150+ performers in partnership with the City of Halifax.

Film Productions
Film Productions

Work coming soon.

Event Production $50 / hr
On-site event management and production — $50/hr

Pricing does not include per diem costs that may be incurred for travel and accommodation to events for the purposes of on-site management.

Event Photography from $150

All sets delivered as JPEGs with basic edits including color correction and cropping.

Hourly — $150 (10 Photos)
Half Day (HD) — $400 (40 Photos)
Full Day (FD) — $700 (100 Photos)
Additional Packages
+Full Set Delivery — Full edited JPEG set for sharing or post-production marketing. $50 HD · $100 FD
+Skin Touch Ups — Professional retouching to remove blemishes and smooth skin. $50 HD · $100 FD
+Ready for Print — All edited & unedited RAW photos on USB drive. $40
Sport Photography / Videography from $150

All sets delivered as JPEGs with basic edits including color correction and cropping.

Hourly — $150 (10 Photos)
Half Day (HD) — $400 (40 Photos)
Full Day (FD) — $700 (100 Photos)
Additional Packages
+Full Set Delivery — Full edited JPEG set for sharing or post-production marketing. $50 HD · $100 FD
+Skin Touch Ups — Professional retouching to remove blemishes and smooth skin. $50 HD · $100 FD
+Ready for Print — All edited & unedited RAW photos on USB drive. $40
Professional / Creative Headshots (Individual) from $100

All headshots delivered as JPEGs with color corrections.

Basic — $100 (15 Shots in Studio)
The Works — $200 (15 photos with skin retouches and site selection within the HRM)
Professional / Creative Headshots (Group) from $170

All sets delivered as JPEGs with color correction, cropping, and basic edits. 2–3 options per individual chosen on site unless full set is ordered. Pricing does not include sites/venues outside of the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Hourly — $170
Half Day (HD) — $500
Full Day (FD) — $800
Additional Packages
+Full Set Delivery — Full edited JPEG set for sharing or post-production marketing. $50 HD · $100 FD
+Skin Touch Ups — Professional retouching to remove blemishes and smooth skin. $50 HD · $100 FD
+Ready for Print — All edited & unedited RAW photos on USB drive. $40
Product / Fashion Photography Coming Soon

All sets delivered as JPEGs with basic edits including color correction and cropping.

Hourly — $150 (10 Photos)
Half Day (HD) — $400 (40 Photos)
Full Day (FD) — $700 (100 Photos)
Additional Packages
+Full Set Delivery — Full edited JPEG set for sharing or post-production marketing. $50 HD · $100 FD
+Skin Touch Ups — Professional retouching to remove blemishes and smooth skin. $50 HD · $100 FD
+Ready for Print — All edited & unedited RAW photos on USB drive. $40

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