Kat Derusha
Co-founder Owner @Solid Gold Solutions
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WORK HISTORY
Co-founder Owner @Solid Gold Solutions
Dawson, YT, CA
Consulting - Marketing | Public Relations | Business Development | Project Management | Events• Specializing in being a connector by creating opportunities through collaborations, partnerships, sponsorships and networking.• Leading and participating in ongoing communications with local businesses, organizations and media in addition to municipal, first nations, territorial and federal governments.• Advocacy and assistance for navigating red tape.Solid Gold Projects:> Van Law Group/Solid Gold Solutions (2022-Present) Vancouver, BCProject Management/Public Relations/Business Development• Accelerated Community Labour Implementation Initiative (ACLII): This collaboration between the VLG and Solid Gold Solutions will provide human resources solutions to Dawson City employers.> Flor De Caña (2022) Vancouver, BCBusiness Development, Sales• Sales Representative/Booth Promoter: Hopscotch Festival of Whisky, Beer & Spirits> Stambol (2022-Present) Vancouver, BCBusiness Development, Sales• Account Executive: outbound & inbound sales, customer service.> Dawson City Chamber of Commerce (20••••21) Dawson City, YTTrade Show & Event Management, Fundraising, Sales• Dawson City International Gold Show 2019 attendees)• Female Leadership in Mining Roundtable 2019 (30 attendees) • Bill Bowie Banquet & Auction 20•••50 attendees)• Closing Reception 20•••50 attendees)> Shiver Arts Festival (2018)Dawson City, YTEvent Management, Fundraising, Sales• Annual Fundraiser (200 attendees)> Solid Gold Solutions Event (2018) Dawson City, YTEvent Management, Sales, Public Relations• Dawson City Frontier Ball (350 attendees)> Klondike Placer Miner\'s Association (20••••18)Dawson City, YTEvent Management, Fundraising, Sales• International Gold Show Bill Bowie Banquet & Auction, 2017 & 20•••00 attendees)• KPMA Miner\'s Barbecue, 2017 & 20•••00 attendees)
EDUCATION
Collège LaSalle, Montréal
Tourism Marketing
MIT Sloan School of Management
Leading Organizations and Change
ABOUT KAT DERUSHA
I’m passionate about connecting people, driving impact, and turning ideas into action.With 15+ years of experience across sales, marketing, community engagement, fundraising, partnerships, PR, government relations, operations, events, and project management, I thrive at the intersection of strategy, collaboration, and meaningful change.My work centers on sustainability, economic development, and business growth — helping organizations build strong partnerships, secure funding, and deliver initiatives that make a lasting difference.
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