Beatriz Leonardo

A professional special events and meetings manager skilled in all facets of the design, preparation, and sponsorship for events with participant numbers ranging from several hundred to several thousand. Vocational strengths include hospitality, special events, and tourism. Teach collegiate classes on event management, special events and the logistics and planning required for successful operations.

George Brown College, Toronto, ON

Adjunct Professor, Hospitality and Tourism

• Consistently and successfully acquired top student feedback for the department.
• Conduct research to attain material and resources to teach students about hospitality, special events and tourism.
• Prepare and administer quizzes and tests to evaluate students' comprehension of the material. Incorporate class discussions, ask open-ended questions, and solicit ideas and thoughts from students.
• Manage all aspects of classroom activities including student interaction and participation, lesson presentations, materials utilized, and student counselling and discipline.
• Utilize a variety of equipment, support materials, and teaching tools to offer different ways to communicate with students. Implement both formal and informal techniques of teaching to attain better student interaction.
• Classes are composed of an economically and racially diverse student body. Tutor students who require assistance and counsel students. 
• Engage in research for lesson materials to ensure the curriculum is appropriate and current.

MOVE Dance Productions Inc., Toronto, ON

Owner/Director

• Successfully grew the business over 12 years with revenues in excess of $1 million annually.
• Planned and oversaw eleven annual dance-related events in Canada and the United States. Managed all aspects of event planning, including audiovisual content, sales and marketing, event registration, supplier and venue contracts.
• As the owner of the business, conducted daily business activities, which included accounting, health benefits, compliance, finance, and staffing. 

Ontario Dental Association, Toronto, ON

Manager of Conferences and Events

• Successfully implemented a new online registration and tracking system of education credits for all attendees for the association.
• Directed all aspects of the Annual Spring Meeting which drew 10K+ attendees and 300+ exhibitors. Planned and scheduled exhibits, general sessions, lectures and workshops to be offered during the event.
• Implemented entertainment and a cocktail reception for the first time in the history of the event.
• Steered the Conference and Event Department, directed the activities of employees, and complied with all department operations and budgets. Interacted closely with the Education Advisory Committee in the planning of the annual meeting.

George Brown College, Toronto, ON

Adjunct Professor, Hospitality and Tourism

• Prepared curriculum and taught students in areas of hospitality, special events, and tourism. Distributed quizzes, tests and assignments to discern student understanding of the material. 
• Received positive feedback and lecture/teaching evaluations.
• Interacted with an economically and racially diverse student body. Tutored students who required assistance and offered counselling. 
• Prepared lesson materials to ensure the curriculum was appropriate and current.

aNd Logistix Inc., Toronto, ON

Vice President

• Led staff and contractors to provide a full range of services with events and meetings. Oversaw multiple priorities and concurrent special events. Guided department activities to guarantee effective delivery and success in presenting quality events and conferences.
• Controlled company equipment and financial resources to plan and execute events and conferences. Established strong communication channels and working relationships to guarantee events were delivered on time and within budget restraints.
• Advocated and engaged in professional and Individual growth via staff training and career development. 
• Monitored industry trends and kept abreast of new concepts to be aware of customer desires.

aNd Logistix Inc., Toronto, ON

Director of Client Services 

• Led the client services team and engaged in proactive communications with clients and quickly resolved concerns and issues. Developed strong client rapport to respond to questions and ideas.
• Prepared contracts and attained agreement among parties. Monitored the status and overall quality of each project. Monitored primary accounts to ensure contract adherence, project profitability, and the overall satisfaction of clients.
• Supervised the activities of employees. Managed people and work activities, which included planning and delegating project leadership. Led sales and marketing initiatives to retain current clients and attract new business. Developed sales strategies based on client feedback and the market environment.
• Implemented and enforced human resource strategies. Determined accountabilities and communicated company values, policies, and procedures to employees. Recruited and trained personnel. Launched programs to increase employee morale. Developed educational plans and provided training.

Bachelor of Arts

English

York University, Ontario, Canada

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)

Event Industry Council

Pandemic Compliance Advisor

Meeting and Event Professionals

Health Education Services