Resonate Rockstars

Jessie Duffy

Who builds a whole website to stand out in a sea of Resonate Rockstar applicants? Jessie Duffy, that’s who. And, as evidenced by the fact that you are reading this Resonate bio, her genius plot worked like a charm!

Jessie is our full-time Experience Manager, also referred to as the Canva Queen and the Resonate Life Saver. A riot of fun and creative to the core, Jessie brings her natural flair for the dramatic to every Resonate project she works on. Curating unforgettable experiences for other people became an obsession post-COVID when she attended Halifax Pride 2022. It was during that magical event she came to fully appreciate the importance of connecting with people and enjoying shared experiences.

Her career has taken her all over – from Lead Tester at a video game company to Casino Supervisor here in Charlottetown to Groom at Glanmire Farm Stables in the UK.

She has so much knowledge about pretty much every topic which comes in handy every single day here at Resonate. Her creativity, ability to problem-solve, eye for aesthetic, and positive attitude are truly unmatched.

She makes every project better and every day better. When you work with us, you’ll quickly understand why we love Jessie so much. She’s fun, she makes you feel taken care of, and she always gets the job done!

Tanya Gallant

While all Resonators are rockstars figuratively speaking, Tanya is a legit musical artist. She’s also an exceptional leader and bilingual to boot. She brings her mighty skills, unique artist’s lens, and unbridled enthusiasm to every Resonate event that she produces and provides support on.

Tanya thrives on creating order out of chaos, which has served her well in her 15+ years of event management. She brings her calm under pressure approach to everything she does, from event programming to VIP services, event support, and artist relations. Passionate about celebrating her Acadian culture and serving the Francophone community, Tanya is also Resonate’s go-to for all things French.

Putting people first is also Tanya’s guiding principle and is reflected in every element of her work. It’s probably the reason she was awarded the title of 2023 Canada Games Director of Fun.

When she’s not behind the scenes producing an epic event, you can find Tanya at a kitchen party, concert, or anywhere else there’s great music. If you’re lucky, you might even get to hear this lifelong singer belt out a tune on stage during a reunion show with ‘Chiquésa, the all-female Acadian group she founded. And dog parents take note, Tanya already looooooves your canine kids and will dogsit them any time.

Alyssa Wooldridge

Some people ‘do’ social media, Alyssa lives it. A veritable virtuoso of all things SM and an idea machine, Alyssa brings a strategic lens and a fresh creative approach to her digital marketing.

An energizer bunny, Alyssa can most often be found everywhere doing everything. It’s possible she’s cloned herself.

Alyssa has been strutting her stuff in social media since 2013. Over the years, she’s managed countless accounts for hospitality, tourism and events clients, and earned a reputation as the cream of the crop. With a background in creative writing and a movie obsession, it’s no wonder her content creation is the stuff of legends. Like her fellow Resonators, Alyssa thrives on adapting to the unexpected and flipping the social media script at the last minute, a skill which has proven invaluable time and time again.

If you don’t know Alyssa yet, you need to meet her in person. Alyssa lights up any room she enters and her laugh will fill up your cup to overflowing. In fact, her laugh should probably be bottled and given out as an immediate cure for a crummy mood. Alyssa also cares deeply for her colleagues and her clients/brands, which is reflected in the humanness she brings to everything she does.

When she’s not creating reels or crafting a blow-your-socks-off social media strategy, Alyssa can be found scrolling TikTok. Yes, you read that right. Alyssa also wholeheartedly believes there’s no such thing as watching When Harry Met Sally too many times. And, surprise surprise, she logs every movie she watches on Letterboxd. Proof positive that she lives social media.

Michelle McAulay

A powerhouse in meetings and conventions planning, Michelle has been shaping exceptional events for over 20 years. A natural connector and a detail-obsessed planner, she thrives on bringing people together and curating experiences that leave a lasting impact.

Armed with deep local destination knowledge and an enviable network of suppliers, Michelle has a knack for crafting seamless, unforgettable events. Whether it’s an intimate board meeting or a multi-day convention, she ensures that every element—big or small—works in perfect harmony.

When she’s not orchestrating events, Michelle is actively involved in the community, lending her skills to causes close to her heart. She’s played key roles in fundraising initiatives like Harness the Hope PEI, led food services at the 2023 Canada Games, and supported large-scale tourism events like the International Shellfish Festival.

A lifelong learner, Michelle holds certifications in Tourism Sales Management, Leadership, and Tour Guiding—but it’s her hands-on experience and unwavering dedication that truly sets her apart.

If you want to get Michelle talking, ask her about the best-hidden gems on PEI or her favorite conference success story. And if you really want to make her day? Show up with a creative challenge—she loves finding a way to make the impossible happen.

Kim Doyle

The visionary founder of Resonate XM, Kim Doyle is the OG rockstar. Channelling the pioneering confidence of Madonna and the creative ferocity of Lady Gaga, Kim brings her bold and innovative leadership to the stage every single day.

A people person to the core, Kim founded Resonate XM so she could create a fun collective of like-minded innovators dedicated to treating people as people first. It’s no secret that Kim befriends pretty much everyone she meets, that’s just how she rolls.

Kim brings a rare blend of creativity and strategic thinking to the Resonate collective. She can envision a never-before-done experience and then map out the best path to bring it into reality.

A changemaker to the core, Kim is never shy about challenging the norms in pursuit of progress. Time and time again, she’s pulled off the seemingly impossible to jaw-dropping effect. That’s the KD Effect.

As Resonate’s Chief Experience Officer, Kim brings over 15 years of events and marketing leadership to the Resonate team. After a brief post-college sojourn in South Africa as an IT network specialist, Kim found her true calling in tourism and events when she began working at the Tourism Industry Association of PEI (TIAPEI).

Her passion for events led Kim to Whitecap Entertainment. There she became part of the dream team that created the award-winning Cavendish Beach Music Festival and built it into the largest multi-day outdoor music festival in Atlantic Canada. In her senior leadership roles with Whitecap, Kim helped produce more than 35 incredible events.

Kim has earned a reputation for her trailblazing leadership, commitment to blow-your-mind guest experiences, and dedication to forging win-win partnerships. She’s also known as a master at risk mitigation and adapting to anything – from no-show headliners to global pandemics and everything in between.

When she’s not moving mountains to create unforgettable moments, Kim can be found lounging beside her outdoor pool, spending time with her family, and travelling to far-flung destinations. Her current music obsession is Patrick Droney, but that may change tomorrow.

Jill O’Holloran

Don’t let her taskmaster title fool you into thinking Jill is a boring ‘to-do list’ person. She is anything but a snooze. In fact, amongst the Resonate collective, Jill’s well known for her hilarious zingers and good-humoured nature. If you ever see her without a smile on her face, please snap a pic and send it to us!

Jill’s marketing expertise knows no bounds – from digital marketing to social media, traditional marketing, communications, PR, and experiential marketing – she’s a bonafide ‘Jill of all (marketing) trades’. With 10+ years of marketing experience in the tourism and events industry, Jill’s a master at maximizing ROI without compromising creativity.

Known as the ‘doer’ amongst a collective of ‘dreamers’, Jill is able to hold the long-term vision while also seeing the steps needed to get from here to there. She brings her strategic lens to the table, along with a laser focus on all the details that make an event resonate.

A bookaholic, Jill’s cool-nerdy dream is to create an all-inclusive experience at a B&B for sociable book lovers who want to read the same book all day and party all night with fellow bookworms. And by party, we mean sipping cocktails while actually discussing the book they just read. What a NOVEL idea!