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Kingston, On, Ca

• Provide strategic advice to the Director, Finance & Reporting and the Associate Dean of Research in dealing with complex or intricate issues that involve research-related operational, financial, and administrative issues, policies, and procedures. • Interpret complex research policies and eligibility guidelines for various granting agencies and contracts. • Oversee financial administration and guidance for the Faculty’s portfolio of research projects with routine to complex financial… Show more • Provide strategic advice to the Director, Finance & Reporting and the Associate Dean of Research in dealing with complex or intricate issues that involve research-related operational, financial, and administrative issues, policies, and procedures. • Interpret complex research policies and eligibility guidelines for various granting agencies and contracts. • Oversee financial administration and guidance for the Faculty’s portfolio of research projects with routine to complex financial and accounting duties.• Provide guidance and financial monitoring of Tier 2 research centres. Ensure timely submission of relevant project deliverables to government ministries. Liaise with VP Research Office regarding financial monitoring and oversight of Tier 1 research centres. • Analyzes projects and makes recommendations to address potential internal control issues and/or financial and political risks.• Oversee guidance to researchers regarding the proper procedures and documentation required by Financial Services. Manage educational support and training for the Faculty’s researchers. • Develop and foster strong ongoing relationships and liaise with Procurement, Financial Services, Research Accounting, University Research Services, research agencies, etc., on situations which require consultation. • Identify and recommend areas of opportunity to streamline internal financial and accounting procedures for process efficiencies, enhanced reporting, and strengthened internal controls in departmental operations. • Represent the Faculty in discussions/on Committees regarding university-wide administrative/financial matters relating to the Faculty’s research portfolio.• Plan, prioritize, and manage the work of employees, providing strategic and tactical advice, guidance, and coaching. Identifies the need for staff resources, participate on staffing committees, and make effective recommendations regarding employee selection or training. Show less

• Plan, prioritize and manage the work of employees, providing strategic and tactical advice, guidance and coaching. • Participate in the development and implementation of an effective human resources management plan, identifying opportunities for improvement and making recommendations to the Department Head based on analysis and research. • Assess staff training and development needs, and ensure that employees receive training required to improve and sustain successful performance… Show more • Plan, prioritize and manage the work of employees, providing strategic and tactical advice, guidance and coaching. • Participate in the development and implementation of an effective human resources management plan, identifying opportunities for improvement and making recommendations to the Department Head based on analysis and research. • Assess staff training and development needs, and ensure that employees receive training required to improve and sustain successful performance. Supporting professional development opportunities is a key priority. • Investigates, addresses and resolves employee/labour relations issues. • Oversee management of space and equipment among faculty, staff, and students. • Manage the operation of the Department through assessment, development, and/or modification of policies and procedures to streamline purposes; this involves short and long-term strategic planning initiatives.• Provide financial management support and analysis for the department, including faculty research projects, trust & endowment funds, and the non-credit programs run through the Department. Creates annual budgets for operating and non-credit funds. • Department contact for alumni relations and advancement initiatives.• Proficient in PeopleSoft.• Member of the Faculty of Arts & Science SEEES (Strategy for Excellence, Equity and Enrichment in Service) Advisory Group from 2021 to 2023. Show less

• Provided high-level administrative coordination and support under the guidance of the Department Manager and Department Head.• Acted as primary point-of-contact for faculty members when navigating research projects. Provided support for research procurement, project administration, and research finances at the department level. Familiar with funding guidelines and administration for NSERC, SSHRC, CFI, and internal grants (such as Research Initiation Grants). • Liaised with external… Show more • Provided high-level administrative coordination and support under the guidance of the Department Manager and Department Head.• Acted as primary point-of-contact for faculty members when navigating research projects. Provided support for research procurement, project administration, and research finances at the department level. Familiar with funding guidelines and administration for NSERC, SSHRC, CFI, and internal grants (such as Research Initiation Grants). • Liaised with external units and companies on behalf of researchers.• Maintained the financials, including invoicing, for the Queen's Facility for Isotope Research.• Maintained the financials for the Masters of Earth and Energy Resource Leadership program.• Assisted with creating the annual budget for all five departments under the Geological Sciences & Geological Engineering umbrella. • Primary contact for alumni relations and advancement initiatives. Planned, coordinated, and organized alumni events and outreach strategies. Worked closely with the GARNET (Geo Alumni Resource NETwork) Coordinator to connect young alumni with current students through an online LinkedIn platform. • Proficient in PeopleSoft Finance and PeopleSoft HR. Show less

• Demonstrated flexibility, time management, and quick ability to learn new tasks while managing two jobs within the Department. • Maintained the financials of the Department and the Queen’s Facility for Isotope Research (including invoice payments, invoicing external customer, inventory, reconciling, and reimbursements) with attention to detail to minimize errors.• Coordinated financial claims for staff, faculty, and students.• Acted as primary Timekeeper for the Department.

• Designed and maintained the Department's website. Proficient in HTML and WebPublish. • Managed the Department's social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram) and communications. Proficient in using Constant Contact and What Counts to send mass email communications. • Prepared departmental acknowledgements and liaised with central Alumni Relations to encourage fundraising, correspond with alumni donors, and facilitate outreach strategies. • Planned, coordinated, and organized alumni… Show more • Designed and maintained the Department's website. Proficient in HTML and WebPublish. • Managed the Department's social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram) and communications. Proficient in using Constant Contact and What Counts to send mass email communications. • Prepared departmental acknowledgements and liaised with central Alumni Relations to encourage fundraising, correspond with alumni donors, and facilitate outreach strategies. • Planned, coordinated, and organized alumni events.• Acted as the liaison between the Department, Advancement, and the Faculty of Arts Science's marketing team.• Designed and maintained promotional material. Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. Show less

Kingston, On

• Maintained the financials of the unit (including invoice payment, inventory, reconciling, and reimbursements) with attention to detail to minimize errors. • Provided customer service and other administrate support for alumni and volunteer engagement programs.• Assisted with the administration of reunion events, including Queen’s Homecoming Weekend. Time management an essential skill when processing thousands of registrations. • Supported marketing and communication tactics to… Show more • Maintained the financials of the unit (including invoice payment, inventory, reconciling, and reimbursements) with attention to detail to minimize errors. • Provided customer service and other administrate support for alumni and volunteer engagement programs.• Assisted with the administration of reunion events, including Queen’s Homecoming Weekend. Time management an essential skill when processing thousands of registrations. • Supported marketing and communication tactics to promote alumni events and activities. Includes responding to general email inquires and creating mass email communications. • Supported volunteer management programs. Show less

• TA for HIST 200 India and the World, and HIST 214 Food in Global History. • Graded tests and written assignments using a virtual teaching platform (OnQ).• Responded to student questions and concerns in a professional and timely manner.

• Searched historically relevant materials and collected required information to assist with a confidential research project. • Digitized and organized files. • Worked on a part time basis from September 2014 to July 2015. Rehired in December 2016.

Incheon, Korea

• Taught English as a second language to students ages 5 to15.• Prepared class materials including workbooks and lesson plans.• Taught specialised courses including history and economics.• Graded assignments and created student evaluations. • Worked quickly and efficiently to maintain order in a classroom setting. • Taught preparatory material for internationally recognised English evaluations including TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) and TOEFL… Show more • Taught English as a second language to students ages 5 to15.• Prepared class materials including workbooks and lesson plans.• Taught specialised courses including history and economics.• Graded assignments and created student evaluations. • Worked quickly and efficiently to maintain order in a classroom setting. • Taught preparatory material for internationally recognised English evaluations including TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). Show less

Fredericton, New Brunswick

• Used historic materials to assist library patrons with genealogical and research questions. • Created research-based subject guides for library patrons and undergraduate students based off material in the Harriet Irving Library’s Loyalist Collection. • Assisted library patrons with the use of microform machinery and materials. • Created microform training exercises for new library employees. • Created department procedural manual for student employees. • Transcribed… Show more • Used historic materials to assist library patrons with genealogical and research questions. • Created research-based subject guides for library patrons and undergraduate students based off material in the Harriet Irving Library’s Loyalist Collection. • Assisted library patrons with the use of microform machinery and materials. • Created microform training exercises for new library employees. • Created department procedural manual for student employees. • Transcribed hand-written 18th and 19th century documents. • Preformed basic administrative tasks such as maintaining databases. • Preformed conservation tasks on 19th and 20th century newspapers at the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick. Show less

Fredericton, New Brunswick

• Worked with students on an individual basis to assist with essays and assignments.• Held essay writing workshops.• Basic grading (short answer and map quizzes).• Maintained electronic grading.

Fredericton Region Museum

• Organized two exhibition openings. • Supervised student staff members. • Played a large administrative role including staff scheduling, answering phones, writing reports, and giving tours. • Completed multiple grants and successful press releases. • Created event and promotional materials including posters, invitations, and programs. • Managed social media accounts and blog.

Master Of Arts, History

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History, 4.0

Activities and Societies: St. Thomas University Society for History