Dan Augusta

Dan Augusta

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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About

After several years in the performing arts and not-for-profit sectors, with experience in event planning, public speaking, communications, and office administration, I began working toward a Legal Assistant Certificate. I've now completed my studies and practicum, and I'm ready to bring my diverse background and broad knowledge base to work.

Experience

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    Taylor McCaffrey LLP

    Winnipeg, Canada Area

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    Winnipeg, Canada Area

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    Winnipeg, Canada Area

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    Toronto, Canada Area

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    Winnipeg, Manitoba

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    Winnipeg, Manitoba

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    Winnipeg, Manitoba

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    Winnipeg, Manitoba

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    Winnipeg, Manitoba

Education

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    Expecting to graduate with honours.

    Classes: Legal Fundamentals & Terminology; Legal Office Procedures; Legal Transcription; Civil Litigation; Corporate and Commercial Law; Family Law; Real Estate; Wills & Estates

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    Graduated with honours. Majored in Event Management. Designed and executed three successful events with classmates in one year: two fundraising events (benefiting Children's Wish Foundation and the SickKids Foundation) and a marketing industry conference.

    Classes: Event Planning; Event Production; Event Financial Planning; Event Marketing; Business Law; Catering Management; HR & Volunteer Management; Sales & Sponsorship

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Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

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    Honoured Hero

    The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada

    - 8 months

    Health

    As the public face of the Light the Night Walk in Winnipeg, the Honoured Hero helps to spread the LLSC's mission and message, and get people excited for the Walk. I share my story with media, sponsors, and other participants in order to hook them and keep them engaged.

    I also take a lead role in organizing fundraising events for my team in advance of the 2015 Light the Night Walk in September.

  • Marketing & Event Planning Assistant

    Manitoba Theatre for Young People

    - 5 months

    Arts and Culture

    I approached Manitoba Theatre for Young People as a way to gain experience in an office environment. The arrangement was mutually beneficial: I volunteered my time and services promoting their operations, and they offered mentoring and a position tailored to my interests.

    My work culminated in organizing a fundraiser for their Theatre School. "Scenes from the Zombie Apocalypse" brought together local theatre professionals with the school's teen acting students to produce a series of…

    I approached Manitoba Theatre for Young People as a way to gain experience in an office environment. The arrangement was mutually beneficial: I volunteered my time and services promoting their operations, and they offered mentoring and a position tailored to my interests.

    My work culminated in organizing a fundraiser for their Theatre School. "Scenes from the Zombie Apocalypse" brought together local theatre professionals with the school's teen acting students to produce a series of short scenes in only one day. The event was highly successful, receiving very positive responses from audience members and participants alike.

  • Usher

    Scotiabank Nuit Blanche

    - Present 10 years 8 months

    Arts and Culture

    • Assisted security officer with crowd control at one of the art exhibits
    • Answered guests' questions and provided information

Publications

  • Events Portfolio

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Courses

  • Business Law for Event Management

    BEMP 507

  • Career Development Seminar

    BEMP 505

  • Catering Management

    BEMP 509

  • Computer Analytic Skills

    BISM 500

  • Event Financial Management

    BEMP 503

  • Event Marketing

    BEMP 504

  • Event Planning

    BEMP 501

  • Event Production

    BEMP 502

  • Festival & Event Management Master Class

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  • Human Resources and Volunteer Management

    BEMP 508

  • Industry Seminar

    BEMP 511

  • Sales and Sponsorship

    BEMP 506

  • The Event Industry

    BEMP 500

Projects

  • Blood, Sweat, and Tears

    "Blood, Sweat, and Tears"​ was a Fringe Festival preview night in support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada's Light the Night Walk. Performers donated their time and talent in exchange for free promotion in advance of the festival. I was solely responsible for planning the event, including recruiting the performers, acquiring sponsors, and creating marketing materials, and I took the lead in executing the event on the day.

  • Way Back - Play That!

    - Present

    Way Back - Play That! is a unique and exciting fundraising initiative designed to raise funds for the SickKids Foundation. Our event team comprised of Humber College Event Management student will offer an entertaining atmosphere for attendees to play their favourite childhood board games, all while enjoying a variety of drinks and comfort food. Guests will have the opportunity to mingle during their gaming downtime, enjoying music from the 80’s and 90’s playing throughout the event.

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    Way Back - Play That! is a unique and exciting fundraising initiative designed to raise funds for the SickKids Foundation. Our event team comprised of Humber College Event Management student will offer an entertaining atmosphere for attendees to play their favourite childhood board games, all while enjoying a variety of drinks and comfort food. Guests will have the opportunity to mingle during their gaming downtime, enjoying music from the 80’s and 90’s playing throughout the event.

    I am excited to have this opportunity to plan our first off campus event as part of our Event Project class from event concept and development to execution stages. Project materials will be added soon.

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  • Scenes from the Zombie Apocalypse

    "Scenes from the Zombie Apocalypse" was a fundraising event I managed in support of the Theatre School at Manitoba Theatre for Young People. My main duties included:

    • Casting Theatre School students in a production that was rehearsed and performed in a single day
    • Recruiting volunteers from the local theatre community to direct and produce the scenes
    • Recruiting volunteers to staff the event
    • Securing sponsorships from local businesses to cover costs and provide fundraising…

    "Scenes from the Zombie Apocalypse" was a fundraising event I managed in support of the Theatre School at Manitoba Theatre for Young People. My main duties included:

    • Casting Theatre School students in a production that was rehearsed and performed in a single day
    • Recruiting volunteers from the local theatre community to direct and produce the scenes
    • Recruiting volunteers to staff the event
    • Securing sponsorships from local businesses to cover costs and provide fundraising incentives
    • Serving as Master of Ceremonies for the event
    • Serving as volunteers' point of contact and staffing the event to ensure a smooth execution

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • French

    Limited working proficiency

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