14 Fortress Drive, Ferguson's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
902.229.1580 · lara@lararyanconsulting.ca |
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ResumeLara Ryan An enthusiastic and innovative leader and entrepreneur with exceptional interpersonal skills. Provides innovative leadership in Corporate Social Responsibility strategy development. Well-developed skills in financial management, fundraising, event planning and execution, organization, public speaking and strategic planning. Particularly interested in continuing to use my skills in the field of corporate social responsibility and community investment strategies. Related Skills
Present Work Experience Entrepreneur
Lara Ryan Consulting - Focus Impact Value Works with corporate clients in or around the not-for-profit sector
in recognizing the importance of effective Corporate Social Responsibility. Prepares and presents requests for support, both financial and volunteer and demonstrates to the investor a very intangible return on investment. Helps corporate clients focus community investment programs to create impact and value. Focuses and evaluates investment proposals and seizes opportunities for leveraging relationships with community partners. Provides strategic focus, budgeting services, request evaluation services, sponsorship support, relationship management; and the ability to exercise the creative impact of community investment programs.
St. Cecilia Studios St. Cecilia Studios is a new audio post and music recording studio
that brings together the talent and expertise of Juno Award winner producer and engineer Hayward Parrott and ECMA Award winner singer songwriter Brett Ryan. Established in an old church on the shores of Purcell's Cove, St Cecilia Studios evokes the spirit of St. Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians. Responsible for marketing and business development as well as systems and financial management
Bratt Properties Co-owner and co-manager of 14 units in 5 locations in Halifax. One house is a weekly vacation rental. Responsible for all marketing and financial management.
Columnist Feature column on corporate social responsibility. www.progresscorp.com Past Work Experience Junior Achievement of Nova Scotia Lead a staff of 10, a Board of 28 and over 1,300 volunteers to effectively deliver business education programs to 20,000 students. Was key contact for corporate and government partners and other stakeholders. Realized growth in revenue over six years from $220K to $965K and student reach from 3,500 to 20,000. Organized special events and managed the organization's profile and reputation. Managed all aspects of the organizations finances including budgets and financial reports to the board as well as the annual audit. Wrote and produced the annual report and other communication tools.
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Responsible for managing all communications activities for the federal/provincial COOPERATION Agreements and the Municipal Infrastructure Agreement. This includes issues management, press releases, events planning, briefing notes, ministerial assistance and managing the time of a communications officer and a public relations co-operative education student.
Canadian Red Cross Fractionation Corporation As the sole representative of the corporation in the Halifax area, was spokesperson and responsible for maintaining the corporation's presence and dealing with all inquiries, media and government relations. Was required to conduct public presentations, deal with materials management issues and maintain human resource activities.
The Canadian Red Cross Society, Nova Scotia Division Responsibilities included writing, editing and coordinating the production of the Division's internal and external newsletters, annual report, brochures and other publications; media relations; special events planning, and public relations support and general public awareness of all Red Cross programs and services.
The Canadian Red Cross Society, Nova Scotia Division Responsible for planning and scheduling mobile blood donor clinics on mainland Nova Scotia, recruitment and training of volunteers, recruitment and recognition of blood donors, media relations and promotions.
St. Francis Xavier University Responsible for raising and maintaining the profile of St. F.X. by writing, editing and over-seeing the production of a bi-weekly campus newsletter and other university publications as well as disseminating to local, regional and national media. Planning and executing special events, participating in university planning committees and organizing media contacts with St. F.X faculty, students and alumni was also involved.
Freelance Writer Volunteer Experience Current:Co-Chair Vice-President Committee Member Member Assessment Committee Advisory Board Member Past:Advisory Board Member Chair, Attitude Action Team Organizer, International Delegate Program Member, Board of Directors Black Tie with a Twist Gala Fundraising Event Committee Editor Education 2006-2007 1989-1992 1985-1988 |
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