Georgette Harris

Background

About Georgette Harris

If you want to be a true professional, do something outside yourself.” – Ruth Bader Ginsburg • Successfully solicited and managed approximately 100 sponsorships per year attributed to my fundraising and relationship management skills. • Extensive experience in event fundraising and relationship management, working simultaneously for Dietitians of Canada and the Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research. • Ability to manage complex and changing responsibilities, in a fast-paced environment. • Recognized for my enthusiasm, initiative, professionalism, sound judgment, interpersonal skills, attention to detail and high customer service standards. • Works collaboratively with others and because of my communication and project management skills was appointed to manage numerous ad-hoc projects. • Recognized for my ability to work with teams and stakeholders at every level, as well as, to work independently. • Possess 5 years of post-secondary education. As a life-long learner, I thrive on ongoing professional development and growth. • Experienced in Microsoft Office, Salesforce (CRM) and Basecamp (Project Management), Zendesk (Customer Support Software) and multiple Membership Management databases. • Trained in various software: Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, Illustrator, Premier Pro, Pro Tools, Go-To-Webinar and Go-To-Meetings video-conferencing. • As a hobby, enjoy learning various aspects of filmmaking, which requires strong collaboration, organizational and problem-solving skills, and earned me four Peter Gerretsen Film Award nominations, including a team nomination. • Co-created the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Gala to honour community volunteers and raise funds for seniors and children’s breakfast programs. • Received the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association Award of Merit for ‘Making an Exemplary Contribution to the Community’.