Digitally-enabled
Today’s businesses can be run effectively and at scale using new-generations tools. I’m very comfortable in a whole-suite of cloud technologies that are safe, secure and reliable. Here are just a few.
Google Drive is a file storage and synchronization service created by Google. It allows users to store files in the cloud, share files, and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with collaborators.
I've used Drive extensively to share and collaborate on key documents supporting event planning, including budgets, floor plans, proposals, and draft agreements.
I've used Drive extensively to share and collaborate on key documents supporting event planning, including budgets, floor plans, proposals, and draft agreements.
Formstack is an online form builder where users can create any type of online form, including surveys, contact forms, event registrations and order forms. Users can then integrate the forms into their websites and begin collecting data.
I've used Formstack primarily to facilitate collection of accurate, detailed, and real-time information from prospective job applicants and event volunteers.
I've used Formstack primarily to facilitate collection of accurate, detailed, and real-time information from prospective job applicants and event volunteers.
A cloud-based accounting system with features including automatic bank and credit card account feeds, invoicing, accounts payable, expense claims, purchase orders, and standard business and management reporting.
Xero can automatically import bank and credit card statements. All financial data is stored in the cloud on a single unified ledger, allowing users to work in the same set of books regardless of location or operating system. I was was able to keep close tabs on the organization’s financials even while on the road. In addition to Xero, I'm also experienced on QuickBooks and Sage/Simply Accounting.
Xero can automatically import bank and credit card statements. All financial data is stored in the cloud on a single unified ledger, allowing users to work in the same set of books regardless of location or operating system. I was was able to keep close tabs on the organization’s financials even while on the road. In addition to Xero, I'm also experienced on QuickBooks and Sage/Simply Accounting.
Eventbrite is an online platform where event organizers can plan, promote, and sell tickets to events and publish them across Facebook, Twitter and other social-networking tools directly from the site's interface. It also enables attendees to find and purchase tickets to these experiences.
I've set up dozens of events (both large and small) and sold thousands of tickets using Eventbrite. Additionally, Timeraiser became one of the first event series in Canada to move to a paperless guest list thanks to Eventbrite’s mobile check-in apps.
I've set up dozens of events (both large and small) and sold thousands of tickets using Eventbrite. Additionally, Timeraiser became one of the first event series in Canada to move to a paperless guest list thanks to Eventbrite’s mobile check-in apps.
Worldwide online payment processing system.
I've managed hundreds of online transactions (primarily ticket and workshop fees, and invoice payments) with full integration into the Xero accounting software system.
I've managed hundreds of online transactions (primarily ticket and workshop fees, and invoice payments) with full integration into the Xero accounting software system.
Salesforce is a cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) system.
I've used Salesforce primarily as a logistical tracking tool to manage event, team, and artwork logistics, in addition to tracking communications.
Weebly is a web-hosting service featuring a drag-and-drop website builder.
I've used Weebly extensively to manage event planning websites to share key information including dates/milestones, budgets, and documents with regional volunteer and staff teams.
I've used Weebly extensively to manage event planning websites to share key information including dates/milestones, budgets, and documents with regional volunteer and staff teams.
SlideRoom is an online application system specializing in portfolio submissions.
I've used SlideRoom extensively to run art submissions from prospective Timeraiser artists across Canada. The system facilitated local art juries review of thousands of artwork images submitted by hundreds of artists.
I've used SlideRoom extensively to run art submissions from prospective Timeraiser artists across Canada. The system facilitated local art juries review of thousands of artwork images submitted by hundreds of artists.
Yes I’ve been using these for close to 20 years and will continue to do so!
Box is an online file sharing and content management service for businesses.
I've used Box extensively as a storage and sharing tool for ‘locked’ documents (ie. invoices, completed contracts, photographs). Integration with other tools including embedding Box documents onto event planning websites, and artwork images into Salesforce.
I've used Box extensively as a storage and sharing tool for ‘locked’ documents (ie. invoices, completed contracts, photographs). Integration with other tools including embedding Box documents onto event planning websites, and artwork images into Salesforce.
DocuSign facilitates the secure online execution of agreements and contracts for all parties involved - ending the tyranny of printing a document, signing it, scanning it, and emailing it back.
I've completed hundreds of agreements with Timeraiser stakeholders including artists, art auction winners,community partners and nonprofits, in a small fraction of the time it would have taken using traditional methods.
I've completed hundreds of agreements with Timeraiser stakeholders including artists, art auction winners,community partners and nonprofits, in a small fraction of the time it would have taken using traditional methods.