Amanda Sampson Email & Phone Number

Saskatoon

Regina, Sk, Canada

As an Executive Intern, I directly report to senior leadership at the Ministry of Agriculture. My responsibilities include: -reporting on on public trust initiatives, precision agriculture and big data, plus proposed federal-provincial funding initiatives. -facilitating stakeholder engagement around the public trust pillar of an emerging federal- provincial policy framework. -completing an environmental scan to direct strategic planning.-analysis of public sector approaches to innovative workplaces.-organizing strategic retreats/ conferences and conducting post-event evaluations (surveys, etc).-serving on volunteer committees to manage and execute social activities.

Saskatoon, Sk, Canada

In my role as a Research Assistant, I supported the Research Manager in completing the Centre’s research programs. My assignments included:-completing literature reviews and presenting findings on member engagement in co-operative governance.-lead and participate in interdisciplinary seminars on topics related to co-operative and non-profit governance and engagement frameworks.-writing and contributing to blog posts for the Centre’s blog, “Contemplating Co-ops.”-conducting qualitative research on trends in co-operative business models using NVIVO software, and assisting as needed with quantitative (survey) data analysis.-providing organizational support for the Centre’s lecture series.

Saskatoon, Sk, Canada

As a Motor License Issuer, I was accountable for service excellence involving auto insurance transactions. My duties included:-effectively communicating driver and automobile insurance policies to diverse clientele.-processing insurance renewals, payments and record changes efficiently and under time constraints.-training new staff in automobile policy transactions and adherence to relevant privacy frameworks.-assisting out of province customers with inquiries about Saskatchewan’s insurance programs.

Saskatoon, Sk, Canada

During my time at the Diefenbaker Canada Centre, I held a variety of positions intended to strengthen and promote the Centre’s educational mandate. My tasks included:-developing and administering programming that aligned with Saskatchewan's K-12 educational curriculum.-partnering with university leaders, non-profit groups, and other community stakeholders to improve educational offerings for the needs of specific demographic groups.-writing and delivering presentations, grants, and annual reports to illustrate the centre's measurable outcomes.-engaging local audiences through social media, television interviews, and attendance at local community events.

Master Of Public Policy, Master Of Public Policy

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Studies- Comparative Politics And Area Studies, With High Honours