Moriah Bacus, CAPM Ⓥ

Moriah Bacus, CAPM Ⓥ

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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About

You're a great coach, you’re awesome at what you do, and your clients love working with…

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Volunteer Experience

  • INKspire Graphic

    Consultant

    INKspire

    - 5 months

    Arts and Culture

    Worked alongside the ED to develop an advisory board, supporting human resources activities including volunteer recruitment and engagement, contributing marketing and event management expertise.

    INKspire is a non-profit organization that strives to inspire and engage youth (ages 14-29) by providing a dedicated publishing platform where young people can learn from one another, share their stories, thoughts and ideas while connecting with other youth around the…

    Worked alongside the ED to develop an advisory board, supporting human resources activities including volunteer recruitment and engagement, contributing marketing and event management expertise.

    INKspire is a non-profit organization that strives to inspire and engage youth (ages 14-29) by providing a dedicated publishing platform where young people can learn from one another, share their stories, thoughts and ideas while connecting with other youth around the world.

    https://inkspire.org/

  • MPI Toronto Chapter Graphic

    Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) Planning Committee, Connect Up Program

    MPI Toronto Chapter

    - 1 year 1 month

  • MPI Toronto Chapter Graphic

    Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) Planning Committee, Programming and Content Development

    MPI Toronto Chapter

    - 1 year 1 month

  • PCMA Canada East Chapter Graphic

    Communications Committee: Social Media

    PCMA Canada East Chapter

    - 1 year 1 month

  • MPI Toronto Chapter Graphic

    Communications Committee & Video Content Task Force

    MPI Toronto Chapter

    - 1 year 1 month

  • PCMA Canada East Chapter Graphic

    Communications Committee: Social Media

    PCMA Canada East Chapter

    - 1 year 1 month

  • MPI Toronto Chapter Graphic

    Communications Committee & MEETING Magazine Task Force

    MPI Toronto Chapter

    - 1 year 1 month

  • CanSPEP- Company Page Graphic

    Marketing Committee: Social Media

    CanSPEP- Company Page

    - 1 year 1 month

  • ILEA Toronto - International Live Events Association Toronto Chapter Graphic

    VP Marketing

    ILEA Toronto - International Live Events Association Toronto Chapter

    - 1 year 1 month

  • CanSPEP- Company Page Graphic

    Co-Chair: Event Business Blueprint Conference

    CanSPEP- Company Page

    - 1 year 1 month

  • ILEA Toronto - International Live Events Association Toronto Chapter Graphic

    VP Membership

    ILEA Toronto - International Live Events Association Toronto Chapter

    - 1 year 1 month

  • ILEA Toronto - International Live Events Association Toronto Chapter Graphic

    Director At Large, Communications Portfolio

    ILEA Toronto - International Live Events Association Toronto Chapter

    - 1 year 1 month

Courses

  • HR Management

    George Brown College

  • Organizational Behaviour

    George Brown College

  • Recruitment & Selection

    George Brown College

Projects

  • Speaking Engagement: Beat Procrastination + Achieve Focus with Body-Doubling for Coaches BBQ

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    Do you struggle with procrastination? Do you find it hard to get into a flow state where you can focus on your work?

    Body doubling is a powerful tool that folks with ADHD find helpful and we can all benefit from.

    Helped attendees learn about deep work and explore what they need deep work time for in their businesses, as well as learn about the science of body doubling and why it’s such a powerful tool.

    Provided practical experience with a mini coworking session for some…

    Do you struggle with procrastination? Do you find it hard to get into a flow state where you can focus on your work?

    Body doubling is a powerful tool that folks with ADHD find helpful and we can all benefit from.

    Helped attendees learn about deep work and explore what they need deep work time for in their businesses, as well as learn about the science of body doubling and why it’s such a powerful tool.

    Provided practical experience with a mini coworking session for some focused deep work.

  • Speaking Engagement: Ditch the Overwhelm + Get Sh!t Done for the Growth Habit Community

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    Do you find yourself overwhelmed with all there is to do in your business and getting stuck when it comes to getting day-to-day tasks done? Have you ever enthusiastically started a new activity in your business only to have it fall to the wayside after a couple of days?

    Putting a scheduling strategy like time blocking into place is an impactful first step towards ditching the overwhelm and getting sh!t done.

    Supported participants in putting their own time blocking into place and…

    Do you find yourself overwhelmed with all there is to do in your business and getting stuck when it comes to getting day-to-day tasks done? Have you ever enthusiastically started a new activity in your business only to have it fall to the wayside after a couple of days?

    Putting a scheduling strategy like time blocking into place is an impactful first step towards ditching the overwhelm and getting sh!t done.

    Supported participants in putting their own time blocking into place and learning how this strategy can help them stick to new habits and activities, plus other scheduling and habit-building tactics.

  • Career Path Mentoring - INKspire Human Library Event

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    Provided career path and development mentorship for youth pursuing writing and writing adjacent careers.

  • Speaking Engagement: Ditch the Overwhelm + Get Sh!t Done for Coaches Summer BBQ

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    Do you find yourself overwhelmed with all there is to do in your business and getting stuck when it comes to getting day-to-day tasks done? Have you ever enthusiastically started a new activity in your business only to have it fall to the wayside after a couple of days?

    Putting a scheduling strategy like time blocking into place is an impactful first step towards ditching the overwhelm and getting sh!t done. 

    Supported participants in putting their own time blocking into place and…

    Do you find yourself overwhelmed with all there is to do in your business and getting stuck when it comes to getting day-to-day tasks done? Have you ever enthusiastically started a new activity in your business only to have it fall to the wayside after a couple of days?

    Putting a scheduling strategy like time blocking into place is an impactful first step towards ditching the overwhelm and getting sh!t done. 

    Supported participants in putting their own time blocking into place and learning how this strategy can help them stick to new habits and activities, plus other scheduling and habit-building tactics.

  • Speaking Engagement: Ditch the Overwhelm + Get Sh!t Done for Growth Habit Community

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    Do you find yourself overwhelmed with all there is to do in your business and getting stuck when it comes to getting day-to-day tasks done? Have you ever enthusiastically started a new activity in your business only to have it fall to the wayside after a couple of days?

    Putting a scheduling strategy like time blocking into place is an impactful first step towards ditching the overwhelm and getting sh!t done. 

    Supported participants in putting their own time blocking into place and…

    Do you find yourself overwhelmed with all there is to do in your business and getting stuck when it comes to getting day-to-day tasks done? Have you ever enthusiastically started a new activity in your business only to have it fall to the wayside after a couple of days?

    Putting a scheduling strategy like time blocking into place is an impactful first step towards ditching the overwhelm and getting sh!t done. 

    Supported participants in putting their own time blocking into place and learning how this strategy can help them stick to new habits and activities, plus other scheduling and habit-building tactics.

  • Speaking Engagement - “Manifest a Money Mindset: How to Start and Stick to a Money Management Habit” with Harprit Gill, Affluence Creators Group

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    This interactive workshop covered ways to elevate one's money management mindset including discussions on conscious purchasing, thriving on a budget, and practical steps to make money management habits stick.

  • Speaking Engagement - "Make Your Own Mixtape: Reinvent Your Life with Habit Building + Breaking Tools" for Live Well Virtual Summit

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    This interactive workshop introduced the importance of habits and the role they play in achieving goals, taking attendees through a series of thought-provoking questions for individual reflection and consideration.

  • Speaking Engagement - "Make Your Own Mixtape: Reinvent Your Life with Habit Building + Breaking Tools" for Women Supporting Women Summit

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    This interactive workshop introduced the importance of habits and the role they play in achieving goals, taking attendees through a series of thought-provoking questions for individual reflection and consideration.

  • Speaking Engagement - "The Power of Habits + Clarity on Goals" for INKspire

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    This interactive workshop introduced the importance of habits and the role they play in achieving goals, taking attendees through a series of thought-provoking questions for individual reflection and consideration.

  • Speaking Engagement - "The Power of Habits + Clarity on Goals" for Meeting Professionals International's 'the EVENT'

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    This interactive workshop introduced the importance of habits and the role they play in achieving goals, taking attendees through a series of thought-provoking questions for individual reflection and consideration.

  • Speaking Engagement - Job Search Best Practices for Ryerson's Meeting and Convention Management Students

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    Delivered an hour long talk for 3rd and 4th year students on best practices for job searching from an internal recruiter or hiring manager's perspective. Topics included searching the hidden job market, networking on and offline, job application best practices, interview tips and tricks, and more.

  • Speaking Engagement - Event and Project Management Fundamentals for Intern Team, NATO Association of Canada

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    Customized presentation focused on best practices including setting SMART objectives; effective stakeholder management; use of critical paths, budgets, project management and communication tools; and the importance of risk management.

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  • Judge - Canadian Event Industry Awards

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    Judging anonymous entries submitted for this national awards program by talented Canadian event planners, designers, suppliers and producers. Winners are announced at the Star Awards Gala.

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  • Speaking Engagement, IncentiveWorks

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    Spoke in Knowledge Pods on the trade show floor on "Building Your Personal (and Professional) Brand via Twitter"

    Session Overview:
    Twitter is more than just a social networking tool; it’s an opportunity to create your own personal and professional brand. Sharing your likes, where you’ve been and what inspires you can support who you are as a professional. Take it from Moriah, a driven, independent event planner who has built up a following of more than 2,000 Twitter followers and…

    Spoke in Knowledge Pods on the trade show floor on "Building Your Personal (and Professional) Brand via Twitter"

    Session Overview:
    Twitter is more than just a social networking tool; it’s an opportunity to create your own personal and professional brand. Sharing your likes, where you’ve been and what inspires you can support who you are as a professional. Take it from Moriah, a driven, independent event planner who has built up a following of more than 2,000 Twitter followers and created a brand for herself and her business.

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  • eventConnect

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    eventConnect - a Define Events Production

    eventConnect was a networking event for the events industry, planned and produced by a team of emerging event professionals who volunteered their time. The project provided these individuals with an opportunity to expand their portfolios beyond traditional “day-of” event coordination tasks to include complete ownership of an event from initial conceptualization, planning and promotion stages right through to production and post-event activities.…

    eventConnect - a Define Events Production

    eventConnect was a networking event for the events industry, planned and produced by a team of emerging event professionals who volunteered their time. The project provided these individuals with an opportunity to expand their portfolios beyond traditional “day-of” event coordination tasks to include complete ownership of an event from initial conceptualization, planning and promotion stages right through to production and post-event activities. Define Events was pleased to facilitate this program in support of the professional development of those new to event planning - a contribution to shaping the future of our industry.

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  • Speaking Engagement - Centennial College for Event Management Students

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    Provided informative talk to Event Management students on my experience entering the event industry and how the International Live Events Association Toronto Chapter helped me build my business as an independent event planner.

  • Business Plan Mentorship - Humber College

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    Mentored students in the development of an event planning business concept and business plan.

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  • Panelist - Professional Round Robin for Community Youth in Action Network (CYAN)

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    Discussed my professional experiences as an Event Planner with youth ages 13-25.

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  • Speaking Engagement - Seneca College

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    Provided inspirational talk to Hospitality and Event students on my experience entering the event industry and building my business as an independent event planner.

Honors & Awards

  • 5-Star Award

    MPI Toronto Chapter

    For contribution in volunteering time and effort to the Global Meetings Industry Day Committee.

  • Props Award - OWN IT

    Destination Toronto

    Recognized by peers for living the core value - Own It, in recognition of being proactive in finding solutions, working smarter together by getting input from peers, and by being a master at keeping stakeholders informed and keeping people accountable.

  • Award for Excellence - Volunteer of the Year

    Canadian Society for Professional Event Planners (CanSPEP)

    Inaugural award recipient alongside planning co-chair, in recognition of development and production of the Event Business Blueprint Conference for the Canadian Society of Professional Event Planners.

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