Foundry Events
Crafting Impactful Experiences
Events aren’t just about putting on a great show—they’re about crafting immersive experiences that foster meaningful connections, drive engagement, and deliver measurable impact.
As a Project Manager for Foundry Events, I’ve played a pivotal role in shaping large-scale productions, including the Jasper Dark Sky Festival, Three Stars Dark Sky Pilot Project and The City of Edmontons E-Ride Series .
My work extends beyond event execution—I develop strategic client proposals, craft compelling website and social media content, and build high-value partnerships that amplify event reach and business growth. By implementing project management technology and streamlined workflows, I help transform creative concepts into seamless, high-impact event experiences that leave a lasting impression.
Alchemy in Action
Transforming Vision into Reality
Supported the production of multi-day expireinces such as Jasper Dark Sky Festival and Three Stars Dark Sky, ensuring seamless event logistics, stakeholder coordination, and immersive audience experiences.
Developed audience engagement strategies that integrated interactive programming, strategic partnerships, and accessible experiences to maximize impact.
Successfully managed vendor relations, on-site production, and post-event reporting for high-profile events, aligning execution with strategic objectives.
End-to-End Project Management
Strategic Planning: Spearheaded event strategies that aligned with organizational goals and community engagement targets.
Creative Production: Designed and implemented immersive event experiences that blend entertainment, education, and branding opportunities.
Marketing & Audience Growth: Developed and executed marketing strategies that expanded reach, increased attendance, and amplified brand awareness.
Stakeholder Engagement
Facilitated collaborations between cultural organizations, and tourism boards to create high-impact, mutually beneficial partnerships.
Managed relationships with municipal governments and key stakeholders to ensure events aligned with citywide initiatives and opportunities.
Ensured seamless communication and value alignment between clients, vendors, and event participants.
Technology-Driven Execution
Introduced a project management system to enhance workflow efficiency, track deliverables, and improve collaboration across event teams.
Implemented Google Workspace and cloud collaboration tools, providing real-time access to essential documents for partners, vendors, and volunteers.
Developed detailed post-event reports and client proposals that provided data-driven insights to optimize future event planning and execution.
Sustainability & Inclusion
Integrated eco-conscious event planning practices, reducing waste, increasing energy efficiency, and incorporating sustainable materials.
Prioritized diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) by ensuring event programming, partnerships, and infrastructure were welcoming and representative of diverse communities.
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“As both a Beakerhead veteran and a participant, I can attest to Parker's exceptional leadership. They are personable, energetic, wise, and endlessly creative. If you're seeking someone to elevate your project to new heights, Parker is your go-to."
Jay Ingram (he/him) Science Broadcaster, Author and Musician
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"Parker has a broad range of talents, everything from team and organizational leadership to entrepreneurship and business development to fund development to event planning and beyond. They are a schemer, dreamer, and collaborator. "
Erin Melnychuk (she/her)
Co-Founder, Evolved Organizational Development -
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"Parker's projects are successfully executed with attention to detail, clear expectations, and manageable deliverables. They communicate clearly and effectively, and explore the tools necessary to support ease in the workflow. They collaborate with confidence, curiosity, compassion, and so much enthusiasm - essential skills for a leader to bring out the absolute best in their team."
Jennifer Merio (she/her) Strategic Brand Designer, Catalyst Creates
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"Parker is a high energy, creative and enthusiastic manager who works for their customers, both internal and external. They are focused on driving results through employee morale and solid training. Parker’s savvy and humorous demeanor makes them very personable; an asset to their leadership skills."
Kris Schinke (she/her) Vice President - Integration - X5 Management
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"Parker has the ability to juggle more production elements than I have seen in almost any producer. They have a depth of creativity and community that shines through all of their work."
Steve Klintberg Nagy (he/him)
Co-Founder at Virtu Venture, RocketHouse & Spin For Life -
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"Parker is an exceptional human being. They are an outgoing, personable and dedicated member of the team. Parker's strength lies within their ability to produce large scale festivals with amazingly successful results all the while advancing organizational relationships. Parker is one of a kind."
James G Foster (he/him)
Fund Development Professional -
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"Parker has been a collaborative partner who offers a fresh perspective and breadth of experience to organizational strategy and leadership."
Kaely Beisiegel (she/her)
Principal Consultant at Bird Creatives -
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"Parker is equal parts passion and competence, with a willingness to learn and an open heart to show up for our community when and where they're needed. Parker works diligently to meet the evolving business demands of a growing organization, including the creation of meaningful partner engagement opportunities that allow for unique connections and synergies between all stakeholders."
Shone Thistle (she/they)
Executive Director, CQAS & Calgary Poert Laureate -
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"Parker is a big ideas person who translates that into strategic revenue generating initiatives that are sustainable and bring stability to an organization. As a business professional, they are extremely creative, quick thinker who brings functional business solutions to the table that take into account the nuances from the challenge at hand. They have an unique ability to anticipate where a team needs support and then doesn't hesitate to pitch in on the task no matter how big or small it is. I wouldn't hesitate to work with them in the future."
Hasina Juma (she/her)
Relationship Manager -
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"Always the consummate professional, Parker has the innate ability to not only manage complex, large scale events, but more importantly, continually delivers and exceeds expectations. Whether it be employees, volunteers, board members, contractors, Parker uses their skill and tact to not only achieve growth for Calgary Pride but also inspires and brings out the best in their colleagues, often during high pressure, high sensitivity situations. Parker's work seeks to ensure that the voices of those who are most marginalized and vulnerable are considered and heard."
Kathryn Kolaczek (she/her)
CEO, Alchemy Communications -
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"Parker is consistently creative, thoughtful, passionate and inclusive. Their commitment to the 2SLGBTQ+ community and unwavering belief in the inherent power of grassroots change makes them a fierce and compassionate leader. Parker usually knows someone who knows someone which makes possible broad-based and far-reaching projects possible."
Heather Shaw (she/her)
Marketing Director & Digital Media Strategist
