Project Management – FYBS Solutions

Teaching REALTORS® about Cannabis

Problem:

With the legalization of cannabis in Canada, the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) had to educate over 23,000 commercial and residential REALTORS® on those changes.

“…that’s bullshit”

Solution:

A three-part “Conversations on Cannabis” series with interviews of relevant subject matter experts.

The first episode features Victoria REALTOR® and CFAX radio host Tony Joe interviewing mortgage broker trainer Dustan Woodhouse on the risks of growing cannabis when it comes to financing, refinancing, and protecting the value of your home.

The second episode features housing lawyer Grant Haddock on cannabis as it relates to strata properties, the risks of growing cannabis inside a strata unit, and how to identify whether the strata bylaws align with your client’s purchasing needs.

In the final episode of Conversations on Cannabis we interviewed real estate lawyer Michael Litchfield on issues related to disclosure, stigmas related to growing cannabis, and, above all, the importance of practicing sound professional judgment.

Result:

An accessible tool that builds REALTORS®’ reputations as partners to consumers when it comes to understanding and navigating risks around real estate transactions.

Two of the episodes currently rank in the top 8 of most popular pieces of content on their YouTube Channel of 190+ videos.

Facilitating bike rack installation at the Alexander St. Co-op

Problem:

The Alexander St. Co-op was up to their eyeballs in poorly stored bikes.

The bikes were hard for members to extract from “the pile” and were only secured by a shared chain. This resulted in a lot of members choosing to store their bikes inside their units instead.

“…that’s bullshit”

Solution:

It started out with researching potential bike rack options. For this project, it was a balancing act between affordability, accessibility, and density.

Next, presenting my recommendations to the Co-op Board and members. In the end, density and affordability won out and we went with the “High Density Rack” from Urban Racks.

Result:

Increased bike storage capacity and security for all members.

Helping raise $30,000 for Burnaby Neighbourhood House

Problem:

Burnaby Neighborhood House didn’t have a Project Manager for their Annual Diamond Ball Gala Fundraising Event.

“…that’s bullshit”

Solution:

8 months of Project Management. Coordinating with staff, volunteers, and sponsors to make sure everything went off without a hitch.

2015 Burnaby Neighborhood House Diamond Ball Gala Fundraiser

Result:

A successful event that raised over $30,000 as well as project documentation and templates to make it easier to plan the event in the future.