Sales Team
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1650 Argyle Street
Halifax, NS B3J 0E6
1-902-421-1302
sales@halifaxconventioncentre.com
For Media Inquiries, Contact
Erin Esiyok-Prime
1-902-403-2693
erin@halifaxconventioncentre.com
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Dawn Baldwin
Director of Sales
Our Director of Sales, Dawn Baldwin, emits the Halifax Convention Centre philosophy into her work each and every day – bold, simple, fun. Dawn is a part of a likeminded team; each member has a passion for customer service and making it their personal mission to deliver unforgettable event experiences for every client.
Speaking of unforgettable – from the natural light gleaming through elegant glass windows, to the breathtaking panoramic views of the downtown core: these are just a few of the many things that Dawn looks forward to showing guests in our new facility. With Dawn’s leadership, our facility welcomes thousands of new national and international visitors to our province each year.
When she steps away from her day-to-day sales role, Dawn can be found venturing around town – anywhere from the downtown core to Point Pleasant Park; a few of her favourite places just minutes from our doorstep. Dawn is a self-professed Halifax foodie guru. The next time you’re in town, don’t hesitate to ask Dawn about her favourite places to eat in our city!
Susanne MacLeod
Senior Sales Manager, National Market
They say you can take the person out of the East coast, but you can’t take the East coast out of the person – a statement that rings true for Susanne MacLeod, who moved back to her home province of Nova Scotia 20 years ago after spending the previous 20 in Toronto.
Susanne got her start in the hospitality industry in Toronto, working in restaurants to put herself through school. From there she was inspired to dig deeper into the industry, opening her own pub for a decade before making the move back east to focus on sales in the hotel industry.
When she isn’t connecting with clients and forming invaluable relationships with them, you can find her near the ocean, gardening or cooking. She believes her success lies in being passionate about what she loves and putting service first.
The next time you’re in Halifax for an event, Susanne suggests chatting up the locals for the best suggestions on what to do/where to eat; chances are you may end up at their place for dinner!
Sonia Corra
Sales Specialist
Our Sales and Event System Specialist, Sonia Corra, would describe her team’s day-to-day approach as both authentic and truly special. As one of our tech gurus, Sonia plays a key role in the administration and application of the Ungerboeck Venue and Event Management Software.
She loves helping our organization run successful and impactful events by centralizing our internal event communications. This means that our sales and events operations teams are always in-the-know and have a deep understanding of our clients’ needs.
When she’s not buzzing around like a busy bee at the office, Sonia loves to explore the beautiful scenery that Nova Scotia has to offer. Be it a drive down St. Margaret’s Bay Road, a leisurely hike on the Rails to Trails, or trying out new local culinary experience – enjoyment is within arm’s reach from our doorstep.
Mayya Tolkacheva
Sales Associate
Meet Mayya, a Russian-born international development professional turned sales superstar! After studying abroad in Austria (and meeting her future husband from Halifax), Mayya pursued her master’s degree while working for the United Nations and International Atomic Energy Agency.
In 2020, she made the move to Canada and joined the Halifax Convention Centre Sales team, where she now assists with securing business events and conducts international market research.
When she's not working, Mayya loves exploring Nova Scotia's beautiful beaches and waterfront, trying new restaurants, and making connections in Halifax. With Maritime hospitality winning her heart, Halifax has become her second home, and she's excited to see it continue to grow and develop.