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Event Planning and Organization

Goodwill Industries is a non-profit organization that focuses on creating employment opportunities and enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. I worked with various Goodwill locations across Alberta, and I had the opportunity to work closely with the store managers and employees to improve the working environment and store success. In the summer of 2022, I organized 3 store anniversaries to celebrate their success and bring the community and co-workers together for a fun event.

Working closely with the store managers, I listened to the feedback of the hard-working employees and implemented it in the store anniversary planning process. The events were promoted both online via social media, through Goodwill’s main website, and by physical graphics posted at the store. I coordinated with local food vendors to provide amazing lunches for the employees and contacted local artists to book them for live performances on the event day to create a welcoming environment.

The store anniversaries I organized not only celebrated the success of the retail store, but also the community and the employees. The events were an opportunity to bring people together and create a sense of pride and support for the organization. The anniversaries were a huge success, with the local community showing up in large numbers to celebrate with the employees and fellow co-workers.

These events not only served to celebrate the store's success but also fostered a sense of community and belonging for all involved. It was amazing to see the positive impact of these events on the employees and the community, and I'm proud to have played a part in creating these opportunities for celebration and connection.

In addition to planning these events, I crafted blog posts that featured standout employees. These posts were published on Goodwill Industries of Alberta's main website and sent out to their large email list. One of the posts included a team member spotlight interview that showcased one of the amazing employees.

Blog Post For Team Member Spotlight

Event Blog Post Sample

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