What can’t be shown through a resume is the motivation and dedication behind my work. I have never seen myself as just a “project manager.” I build dreams with each of my projects. I take great pride in getting the job done. I work with amazing teams of individuals to get around, over, under and through the inevitable obstacles which are part of each project to complete the vision.
Night Sky Village, Canmore Nordic Centre – World Cup 2016
A big bear hug of thanks!
The Night Sky Village could not have happened without you and your families. Gratitude for leaving your feather beds and indoor heating for a night of camping in the snow with wonderful people.
A big thank you to Cyd Fraser, The Alberta World Cup Society, the Honeydome owners, Julia Lynx, Heath and Leah McCroy, Noel Rogers, the Paintbox Lodge, Highline Magazine for the bratwurst, all the helping hands and the World Cup Ski Racers for providing the ultimate entertainment.
A big bear hug to folks below who believed in the vision from the beginning. Feel free to send them a note of appreciation. We want to do this again!
MIchael Roycroft, Canmore Nordic Centre: michael.roycroft@gov.ab.ca
Norbert Meier, Alberta World Cup Society: nmeier@albertaworldcup.com
Banff Marathon, Kids Run, Transportation and Parking
Transportation:
- Secure transportation drivers, vehicles and set up the schedule from pick up to clean up and take down
- Create Drive Packages
- Prepare Feed Station packages
Kids Run:
- Course Layout
- Build Schedule
- Create interactive activities for around the run
- Participate in securing sponsors for prizes
- Secure Mascots and Celebrities
Read article on Canadian Running Magazine here: page 1 and page 2.
Parking:
- Create a parking plan to be submitted with permit application
- Signage review and installation
Reporting:
- Final report with summary of completion of tasks
THANK YOU. This was my first race and I picked this one because of the location. I had an absolute great time from my stay right up to , during and after the race. The best part of the whole experience were the volunteers. Absolutely some of the most encouraging and supportive people I have run into anywhere. The town of Banff should be very proud.
Secondly, I would like to thank the organizing committee. On my part everything seemed to run smoothly and I could not have asked for a better experience. It is not everyday that you can tell people that they had to change the course because of grizzly bears! I can appreciate the logistics of having an event in a National Park.
Thanks again for a wonderful experience and I hope that there will be another one in the future.
—Toni Daniel, Lloydminster, AB
Canmore Folk Music Festival, Operations Manager (until 2014)
Alberta’s longest-running folk music festival takes place over three days in August. Each year a temporary little town of ~15,000 is created, leaving no footprint when complete.
- Co-orchestrator of year-round activities required to delegate and plan for 36 areas of responsibility ranging from site security to artist liaison to artistic and food vendors, including:
- Procuring and coordinating all sub-trades and suppliers (volunteer and paid)
- Complete coordination of site: permits and venue bookings, electrical, plumbing, volunteers, perimeter security, stage, tent and booth setup, signage, sound systems, family area, main gates, people and traffic flow, safety briefing, takedown following events
Canmore Canada Day Celebration, Operations Manager
Similar responsibilities to the Canmore Folk Music Festival for this one-day event that receives 15,000+ patrons; an annual highlight for Canmore residents and visitors and a considerable source of civic pride.
Alberta Winter Games, Snow & Ice Sculpture Coordinator
Managed the installation of ice and snow sculptures at key locations in Canmore and Banff to provide pageantry and a sense of arrival and excitement in the community for 3000 athletes, coaches, managers and officials from across the province. Accomplishments included:
- Creating sculpting schedule
- Planning and delivering the sculptures
- Creating operational schedule and roles; procuring required permits
- Creating budget for approval
- Delivering event based on plan and within budget
- Managing marketing, communications, volunteer recruitment, documentation, signage, and sponsorship
- Establishing a legacy of equipment and organization for future snow sculpting installations
Canmore World Cup, Downtown Events Manager
Contracted to organize, in only eight weeks, a five-day outdoor Nordic Christmas Festival community event to involve Canmore residents with the World Cup cross-country ski races, providing a memorable athlete and visitor experience that showcased the town to the world. Accomplishments included:
- Entire initial event design and creative vision, including Canmore’s first “Athletes’ Village” since 1988
- Planning & pricing – then successfully sourcing new funding to address expanding project scope
- Establishing the workflow and organizing overall logistics
- Coordinating and delegating an extensive team of volunteers
- Satisfying the sometimes competing interests of five major stakeholders
- Delivering an exceptional event, securing FIS’ commitment for future annual Canmore World Cups
Winter Ice Carving Festival, Coordinator
- Coordinated setup and takedown in partnership with local trades
- Recruited volunteers and managed their experience with regards to food, safety, etc.
- Solicited prizes and community support
- Liaised and developed partnership with the Town of Canmore
- Managed advance marketing for the events
For more information, contact Cyd.
