about
My mission is to empower your business, charity, non-profit, or self-employed initiative to thrive.
Thoughtful, practical solutions
OVERVIEW
As a dynamic professional with a proven track record in communications, fundraising management, social media and innovative website design, I offer a unique blend of strategic thinking and creative flair to drive organizational success.
My passion for effective communications and building meaningful relationships is complemented by my expertise in website and social media design, enabling me to craft visually appealing and user-friendly platforms that effectively convey an organization’s message and engage stakeholders.
With a strategic and hands-on approach, I am well versed in the power of social media and I am dedicated to enhancing brand visibility, optimizing user experiences, and driving organizational growth. Additionally, I have a fully equipped and optimized remote-from-home office.
I am bilingual and security cleared.
I have recent experience providing communications support for a non-profit’s four-day national conference with over 32 speakers, demonstrating my ability to excel in fast-paced environments. Skilled in ChatGPT use.
My strategic SEO efforts have resulted in first page ranking for my Ottawa Bra Clinic client.
EDUCATION
Algonquin College
• Fundraising Management Program, Honours
University of Ottawa (uOttawa)
• Bachelor of Social Sciences, University of Ottawa
• Full Concentrations in Sociology and Music (included a third-year Public Relations Course)
D’Arcy McGee (Hull, Québec)
• 1-year Computer Program
• 1-year Business Administration Program
Photo credit: Jen Davidson, with permission.
ACHIEVED: Bachelor Social Sciences
Achieved: FUNDRAISING MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, HONOURS
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Language/ LOCATION
I am bilingual, and I live and work in Ottawa. Self-employed.
Remote
All work is conducted remotely from my home office.
Meetings can be by Zoom, Teams, FaceTime, Google, phone and/or email.
Software
Some examples:
Website Design:
– WordPress: (Regular, Elementor Pro, Divi)
– Shopify
– WIX
Social Media:
– Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, SnapChat
Desktop Publishing:
CanvaPro
Adobe Suite
Meeting/Webinar Software:
ZoomPro with whiteboard
eTeams
Newsletter Communication Software:
MailChimp
Active Campaign (some)
WIX Marketing
Databases:
Microsoft Dynamics 365
CivicInfo
Other:
MS Office 365, Excel, PPT, Word
Dropbox
WeTransfer
Google:
Google Ads
Google Analytics
Google Mail
Google Mail Admin for Companies
MAC:
Video/Audio editing:
iMovie, Garage Band, BlueMicPro
Longtime Mac user, most software, ask.
Special project - 2005 - present
Benefits:
Reduce landfill waste: By prolonging the lifespan of items, we help slow the filling of landfills, benefiting the environment.
Support charities: More items available for donation means charities have greater resources to serve those in need.
Less reliance on government funding: Charities may find they need less government support, ultimately benefiting taxpayers.
Potential reduction in crime: Access to basic necessities through charitable organizations may help reduce the incentive for criminal behaviour.
CharityWishList.ca is completely free to use for both donors and charities. It operating as a registered business, but its only source of income is through Google AdSense ads, which helps cover the annual website costs.
Background: The idea for CharityWishList.ca was born out of personal experience. Faced with the challenge of finding charities willing to accept the contents of a deceased relative’s house, we realized the need for a simpler donation process. Since its inception, CharityWishList.ca has evolved, achieving first-page status in Google searches and serving as a vital resource for donors and charities alike. With nearly 20 years of operation, I remain committed to facilitating connections and making a positive impact in our communities.
Mission
CharityWishList.ca®
Making it easier and quicker to give stuff away to Canadian Registered Charities near you.
To enable people across Canada to quickly and easily find, and self-connect, to a variety of Canadian Registered Charities near them that have WishLists containing the type of item(s) that the person in that moment wants to give away, to the benefit of our society and environment.
Vision
To maintain and grow www.CharityWishList.ca so that more cities and Canadian Registered Charities in Canada are included.
Why CharityWishList.ca?
Donating items to charity should be easy and rewarding, yet too often, the process is cumbersome and time-consuming. Items that could still be of great use end up in landfills simply because finding a charity interested in them is a challenge.
CharityWishList.ca streamlines this process, making it simple and swift to connect donors with charities that are eager to receive their donations. By eliminating the barriers to donation, we ensure that items find new homes where they are needed, rather than being discarded.