Amanda White Email and Phone Number

• PT Instructor in the School of Liberal Studies supporting Indigenous Studies courses

• Oversees processing, allocation and approval of all budget expenses including invoices, expense claims, credit card expenses, inter-departmental transfers, replacement costs for IESS • Identifies planning factors which ensures the effective use of financial resources, and the appropriate reallocation of resources as necessary • Manages all aspects of IESS budget including: planning and providing input into budget development; coordinating submissions to budget office, monitoring and projecting in-year spending; identifying risks based on analysis; facilitating necessary adjustments to meet targets, and reporting surplus/deficit situations • Manages the creation of an annual calendar for relevant awareness events, workshops, activities and programming • Works collaboratively with manager to ensure operations are congruent with College and Divisional practices and policies and meet college compliance deadlines • Maintains a positive working relationship with a variety of working groups by establishing a day-to-day presence • Participates in all areas of service accountability and work plans, and works collaboratively within the team to ensure consistency in relationship management and project delivery across all team areas.• Develops with the team recommendations on progress, identified shortfalls and continuous improvements for the Centre activities, workshops and programming• Oversees a team of four and each program/service through it’s development including our national program - Pathfinder, student success workshops, website, social media, and presence throughout the college

• Organized and implemented events and workshops throughout the school year for the department in order to increase community awareness, cultural knowledge and student success. • Organized and oversaw peer tutor supports for students • Managed Elder resources and supports for Indigenous learners including 1:1 sessions, events, and programming • Supported budget allocation and reporting for yearly budget

• Creates purchase orders for invoices and processes them to ensure vendors and suppliers receive payment in a timely manner for goods and services provided to the department • Assists the Admin Staff of Aboriginal Education with the department budget to provide information related to event and department spending to ensure it is accurate • Coordinates the disbursement of bursary funds as part of our department Aboriginal awards in collaboration with the Awards office at Mohawk College to ensure recipients are eligible• Coordinates the Awards Dinner and reception for Awards Night including venue booking, catering, graphics, brochures, website and RSVPs • Coordinates peer tutor staff in the department including scheduling, contracts and timesheets to ensure quality services for students • Liaises with educational partners and college departments to ensure the inclusion of Indigenous Knowledge within the student services and awareness activities• Coordinates the design and delivery of various events and activities that support Aboriginal awareness with Mohawk College students and high school students which includes booking guest speakers, catering, accommodations, transportation, creating posters, updating the website, presenting materials to students and guests • Plans holiday and other social events throughout the school year to engage staff and students on campus • Supervises student volunteers and staff for various events and workshops throughout the year • Designs and creates various graphics, posters and other media as required to promote the department, events and initiatives • Trained staff on processes for invoices, purchase orders as well as general information for the department and the College

• Responsible for the design and creation of a number of covers and ad space for media outlets such as Choices Magazine and Turtle Island News that helped to promote the services, programs and events Aboriginal Education has to offer. • Completed training in Mohawk College CMS in order to evaluate and update all online information for the department in order to provide the community with up to date and detailed information regarding services, programs, staff and events. • Coordinated the youth program Project Pathfinder each summer from 2011-2014 allowing students aged 13-17 to continue learning about post secondary options and their Aboriginal culture. • Assisted during the start up of the new Aboriginal Initiatives office as part of the Sheridan College/Mohawk College Partnership. • Organized and implemented events and workshops throughout the school year for the department in order to increase community awareness, cultural knowledge and student success. • Completed training in First Aid, successfully earning my certification. • Completed training in creating and processing Purchase Orders for invoices that enter the department.

• Facilitated and acted as the primary contact to the community and session facilitators for the two month pilot summer experience Project Pathfinder for students aged 13-18 allowing them to learn about post secondary education and their Aboriginal Culture.• Coordinated all travel, accommodations, catering, room bookings, technology, and sessions throughout Hamilton, Guelph and Six Nations for Project Pathfinder allowing the camp to run efficiently and the students to remain engaged and learning. • Supervised a staff of five mentors throughout the program, coordinated an initial orientation as well as shifts and duties for the camp. • Acted as the production lead and primary contact to the documentary crew the department was working with to coordinating times and locations for interviews as well as travel and accommodations throughout Canada allowing production to remain on time and organized.• Built relationships with new partners and acted as the primary contact for documentary interviewees and maintained contact to schedule workshops for the second year of Project Pathfinder. • Conferred with facilities, catering, parking services and various Mohawk College departments and faculties regularly to coordinate events during the school year in order to increase community awareness, cultural teachings and student success bringing new interest to the department and Aboriginal community as well as sharing knowledge with others.