Adryanna Doobay

People & Culture Specialist (Employee Engagement) @ Blakely Fundraising

About

I’m a People & Culture professional with 10+ years of experience supporting and enhancing the employee experience - from recruitment and onboarding to engagement initiatives and cross-functional operations. Throughout my career, I’ve led full-cycle recruitment, built and improved onboarding programs, and executed employee and client events that strengthen culture and connection. I’m passionate about creating inclusive, people-first environments where employees feel supported, engaged, and set up for success. My experience spans people operations, employee engagement, and project coordination, allowing me to bring both a strategic and execution-focused approach to my work. I’m known for being highly organized, adaptable, and someone who builds strong relationships across teams. Key areas of expertise include: • Full-cycle recruitment • Employee onboarding & experience • Employee engagement & internal programs • Event planning & execution • People operations & cross-functional coordination • DEIB initiatives and inclusive workplace practices

Country

Canada

City

Aurora

Industry

Marketing & Advertising

Skill

Project Coordination, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), Full Life Cycle Recruiting, Onboarding, People Operations, Human Resources (HR), Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Marketing, Sales, Time Management, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Customer Service, Teamwork, Leadership, Retail, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Cash Management

Experience

People & Culture Specialist (Employee Engagement)

Blakely Fundraising

2023-5 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

- Lead full-cycle recruitment across multiple roles, including sourcing, screening, interviews, and offer coordination - Own and continuously improve the end-to-end onboarding experience, enhancing new hire engagement and readiness - Develop and implement onboarding materials and processes to ensure consistency and a strong employee experience - Lead employee engagement initiatives, including internal programs, team-building activities, and company-wide events - Plan and execute employee and client events (offsites, workshops, panels), managing budgets, vendors, logistics, and execution - Support performance management processes, including employee surveys and feedback initiatives - Contribute to DEIB initiatives through awareness campaigns and inclusive internal communications - Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership and internal teams to support people operations