Antoinette Halpin

Results driven professional with experience in fundraising, event planning, community engagement, onboarding, client relations, and customer service. Proven ability to exceed fundraising targets, build meaningful relationships, and independently plan and execute community events from concept to completion.

Fundraising and Sales - Public Outreach

(2024-11 - 2025-11)

• Achieved 115% of annual fundraising target, raising over $85,000 in support of community programs and initiatives.
• Reached and engaged with 150+ potential donors each week and built strong relationships that drove recurring and multi gift donations.
• Consistently met and exceeded fundraising quotas for 12 consecutive months through high volume telephone and email outreach.

Onboarding Specialist - Sustainable Waterloo Region

(2024-02 - 2026-01)

• Successfully onboarded and supported 75+ new volunteers, ensuring a smooth transition into their roles.
• Developed and maintained onboarding processes and resources that improved efficiency by 30% and enhanced the volunteer experience.
• Cultivated strong one on one relationships with new hires and volunteers, resulting in 90% retention within the first 6 months.

Founder and Event Planner - Let’s Link Ladies

(2025-06)

• Founded and grew a women’s networking community in the Kitchener Waterloo region with 1,300+ followers across Instagram and an email list of 600+ members.
• Planned and hosted 15+ successful events in 6 months, including Pilates classes, networking socials, wellness meetups, and community workshops.
• Built partnerships with 25+ local businesses, instructors, and organizations to elevate events and provide value to members.

Sales Associate - SportChek

(2021-09)

• Consistently met and exceeded sales goals by achieving 110 to 120% of monthly targets.
• Assisted 100+ customers per week with product knowledge, recommendations, and tailored solutions.
• Recognized by management for providing outstanding customer service and contributing to a positive team environment.

Bachelor - Global Studies - Wilfrid Laurier University (2019-09 - 2023-06)

Certification - Corporate Sustainability - University Bocconi (2023-09 - 2024-01)