Since it’s inception in 1998, Make It Happen Inc.  has developed an impressive list of special events and marketing initiatives, including the following:

Trade Shows:

• Atlantic International Auto Show, November 22-25, 2001.  Atlantic Canada’s first downtown Auto Show attracting over 15,500 visitors.  Show Manager, on behalf of the Halifax-Dartmouth Auto Dealers’ Association, Board of Directors and Steve Mclean, President of the AIAS.

Conferences:

• APCO Conference & Trade Show, October 2003.  Event Manager, working with Barry Manuel, HRM Emergency Measures Organization and volunteer committee. 
   

• Merck Frosst Regional Meeting, December 2000.  Event Manager reporting to Renee Gallant, Halifax.  

Client Appreciation:

• Aliant Telecom Golf Classic, October 2002. Event Consultant, working with Joan Penny, VP Sales and her team.

• EastLink Fall Classic, October 2001 & 2002. Event Manager, working with Dan McKeen, Co-Chief Executive Officer, EastLink.

• Neocon International Grand Opening, September 2001, Burnside. Event Coordinator, working with Patrick Ryan, President, Neocon International.

  

• Nova Scotia Power 3rd Annual Customer Appreciation Golf Day, August 2001, Sherwood. Event Coordinator, working with the Commercial Sales Team, Nova Scotia Power.

Golf Fundraisers:

• FORE the IWK, July 2002 & 2003. Event Consultants, working with IWK Foundation and Volunteer Golf Committee.

• Larry Uteck Golf Classic Dinner and Salute, June 2002. Event Managers, working with Chuck Bridges, VP External Affairs, St. Mary's University.

• Peter Gzowski Invitational (PGI), June 2001, New Glasgow. Raised $132,000 - the most money ever raised in the history of the PGI's! Co-sponsored by Sobeys and Scotsburn Dairy. Event Manager, working with John Keizer, Corporate Director, Communications and Corporate Affairs, Sobey’s Inc.

  

• ATV Wood Motors Ford Charity Golf Classic in support of Christmas Daddies, August 2001. Project Manager, working with Mike Elgie, Vice-President, ATV.

• JD Mitchell Kilted Golf Classic, August 2001. Raised $61,000! Sponsorship Consultant and On-site Event Coordinator, working with Fred Smithers, President, Secunda Marine.

Public Awareness/Communications:

• Neptune Theatre, Spring  2002. Public Relations & Media Consultant, working with Doreen Malone, General Manager.

• Junior Achievement Mainland NS, Sept.- Dec. 2001. Project Manager, working with Lara Ryan, President of JA and the Board of Directors.

Not-For-Profit:

• Raising the Roof, “Toque Tuesday”, Event Manager - Atlantic Canada, 2000 to Present, working with Jason Buchanan, Royal Bank of Canada, Committee Chair and Jennifer Parnell, Executive Director.

• HOPE Beachfest Volleyball, Halifax, Event Manager, July 2004, working with local organizing committee, and corporate sponsors.

• Health Care 200, Sydney & Moncton,  Event Manager, August 31 - September 2, 2004, working with Ruth Draper, Johnson Insurance.

Corporate Networking:

• Leading Women Luncheon Series, Halifax, Event Creator & Manager 2002 to Present. A Make It Happen Inc.’s Signature Event.

• Women, Business & Golf, Various Locations. Event Creator & Manager 1998 to Present.  A Make It Happen Inc.’s Signature Event.

Professional Development:

• IEG International, Sponsorship & Event Management Conference, 1999-2001 & 2003-2004. Bruce invests in this three-day conference that attracts approx. 1,200 delegates world wide, focused on event management and sponsorship development.