I am a Confident and creative Business School Graduate with an expertise in large projects that require endurance, agility and attention to detail. I am a natural leader and coveted teammate with a reputation for exhibiting positivity under pressure, and an ability to balance sense of duty with sense of humour.

Event Farm-Assist @ Farmacie is a bi-annual family-style dinner charity event aimed at connecting people through local high-quality food and conversation. It is a community of food aware citizens who come together to inspire change in both our local and global communities. My specific responsibilities include: • Create the décor and ambiance of each venue • Promote event through networking and social mediums • Develop a timeline and ensure we stay on track throughout the evening From August 2013 to Present (2 years 5 months) Associate Wedding and Event Planner @ DreamGroup Productions is one of Vancouver’s top planning companies. It has been nationally recognized as an award winning leader in their field. DreamGroup is an independent and well respected planning company that strives to bring stylish, well executed events to the Vancouver scene! They are dedicated to ensuring that every client’s best interests are kept at the forefront of their planning experience. From May 2013 to Present (2 years 8 months) Key Leader @ As a key part of the store leadership team, I was responsible for supervising the retail floor, taking initiative, delegating work and providing feedback to the team. I followed up on outstanding issues and was a star “go to” person. My specific responsibilities included: • Organized and executed innovative community grassroots events that involved brand ambassadors, athletes, and fitness studios from our local community • Leader of Operations and Director of People Safety • Hired, developed, trained and managed all Lululemon educators • Lead and motivated staff by creating a positive, open and fun work environment that fostered optimal productivity, sales and customer relations • Developed local relationships to elevate home-grown businesses From April 2013 to April 2014 (1 year 1 month) Educator @ As an Educator at Lululemon, my main role was to effectively educate our guests on the fabrics, features, fit and function of our product. I provided guests with world-class ‘education’ and guest experience in the areas of product, culture, and community by speaking authentically about product use through my own experiences. My specific responsibilities included: • Led resourcing of all new hires and was responsible for ensuring their first months were successful • Directed and coordinated models and photographers for weekly store news letters • Participated and facilitated in both West 4th and company-wide events as a member of the community team • Maintained up to date and comprehensive knowledge of all Lululemon products in order to educate customers and provide them with detailed information to make their purchasing decisions • Maintained a positive attitude and friendly demeanor in order to ensure that customers had a positive shopping experience From November 2011 to April 2013 (1 year 6 months) Conference Coordinator @ • Planned, organized and executed a welcome reception for conference participants • Responsible for all participants’ contact information and travel arrangements • Coordinated and oversaw the execution of all conference meals, cocktails receptions and breaks with resort caterer and management team From September 2011 to September 2011 (1 month) Junior Coordinator @ • General administrative duties included nurturing old and new client relations, assisting senior event planners, and maintaining client records • Developed detailed menu options for potential clients and follow-up proposals • Organized and executed multiple aspects of special events including linens, floral, staffing, rentals, and décor arrangements • Provided on-site assistance to ensure client satisfaction and resolve conflicts From January 2011 to May 2011 (5 months) Toronto, Canada AreaManager/ Producer @ •Produced a free pocket-sized student guide for incoming students at University of Victoria. The guide showcased the "best of" in Victoria for restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs and things to do, giving students a leg up on becoming a local. Meanwhile, local businesses were given the opportunity to advertise with a reach of over 6,000 student readers. •Ensured magazine was delivered on time, in a visually stimulating format with accurate and concise information through effective leadership and oversight of advertisement sales, production, and distribution. From 2011 to 2011 (less than a year) Supervisor @ • Trained, managed and led a team of eight counselors • Delegated tasks effectively among counselors in order to manage a group of 65 campers • Designed and implemented banquets, multicultural and recreational events for more than 150 participants • Managed the day-to-day operations of camp and oversaw all program implementation for one unit of campers • Appropriately handled all camper and counselor issues • Conducted daily staff meetings, provided regular feedback, and gave two formal evaluations to all staff members • Reported regularly to the rest of the leadership team to coordinate camp-wide events and discuss camp-wide issues • Enforced all camp rules and regulations From June 2010 to August 2010 (3 months)

Bachelor, Commerce @ University of Victoria From 2006 to 2011 Raphaela Schneider-Friedman is skilled in: Event Planning, Marketing, Social Media, Customer Service, Event Management, Public Speaking, Visual Merchandising, Time Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking