Emergency Medical Responder – EMLAB Licensed Functioning within the scope of practice as per provincial legislationAssessment of scene & situation, ensuring safety to all responders and patientsPatient assessments & diagnosisProvide emergency medical care to, and manage, general medical complaints, altered mental status, seizures, environmental emergencies, behavioral emergencies, simple and multiple system trauma emergencies & identify assessment findings that may… Show more Emergency Medical Responder – EMLAB Licensed Functioning within the scope of practice as per provincial legislationAssessment of scene & situation, ensuring safety to all responders and patientsPatient assessments & diagnosisProvide emergency medical care to, and manage, general medical complaints, altered mental status, seizures, environmental emergencies, behavioral emergencies, simple and multiple system trauma emergencies & identify assessment findings that may require communication with medical control for advice Communicate with dispatch, additional EMS agencies & medical control through radio and telephone, as well as patients and bystanders, always taking into consideration the circumstances and patient confidentialityTransport patient and provide appropriate medical personnel with patient information including condition and treatment, while constantly assessing patient and administering additional careUnderstand stress responses and methods to ensure personal well-being, understand body substance isolation & understand the impact of mishandling and haste while working expeditiously to accomplish tasksKeep informed of national and provincial standards and abreast of changes in policies and procedures that impact scope of practice, professionalism and patient careSecure and complete ongoing education to ensure retention of licenseEnsure that the emergency vehicle is in proper mechanical condition, restock used supplies, clean all equipment following appropriate disinfecting procedures & maintain familiarity with specialized equipment Perform administrative tasks such as filling out Patient Care Reports (PCR's), manage Patient Care Information System, file payroll and scheduling forms and attend regular station meetings Show less

General Manager July 2014 – August 2016In addition to driver tasks, manage all aspects of the business, including AR/AP, marketing, tax preparations, administration tasks and communications

Cortes Connection Running for more than twenty years, The Cortes Connection is a scheduled passenger and freight service travelling between Campbell River and Cortes Island, (with stops enroute on Quadra Island). Driver June 2011 – July 2014Pick up passengers and freight on Cortes and in Campbell River while a managing tight scheduleComplete administrative tasks such as reporting and accounting, and scheduling pick ups and drop… Show more Cortes Connection Running for more than twenty years, The Cortes Connection is a scheduled passenger and freight service travelling between Campbell River and Cortes Island, (with stops enroute on Quadra Island). Driver June 2011 – July 2014Pick up passengers and freight on Cortes and in Campbell River while a managing tight scheduleComplete administrative tasks such as reporting and accounting, and scheduling pick ups and drop offsManage business relationships on Cortes Island and in Campbell RiverMaintain strict professionalism, a high standard driving record and often managing confidential information Show less

TeenSzene – Cortes Community Health Association (CCHA) TeenSzene provides Youth programmes for ages 13-17 yrs old in a high risk environment. Created by volunteers, it is now under the umbrella of the CCHA and is solely supported by grants and donations. Develop and implement programming ranging from, but not limited to, outdoor wilderness training and casual supervised ‘hang out’ times while discussing and providing information in regards to high risk… Show more TeenSzene – Cortes Community Health Association (CCHA) TeenSzene provides Youth programmes for ages 13-17 yrs old in a high risk environment. Created by volunteers, it is now under the umbrella of the CCHA and is solely supported by grants and donations. Develop and implement programming ranging from, but not limited to, outdoor wilderness training and casual supervised ‘hang out’ times while discussing and providing information in regards to high risk topics such as Drugs, Sex & Alcohol Create a safe environment, free of peer pressure and discrimination, while providing safety net for youth who have or are experiencing abuse of any kindManage and supervise fundraisers (created by youth and/or coordinators), as well as youth outings and overnight events. Complete administrative tasks such as reporting, payroll, accounting, communications, and social media management; including drafting and distributing waivers, newsletters, email communications, and advertisements to youth, their guardians and the community at large.Research and write grant applications to ensure the continuation of TeenSzene programs, often assisted by on island grant writer Sandra WoodCreate and manage TeenSzene community network, approaching and attracting viable community members to educate and/or work with youth, including the management of volunteersAttend and participate in quarterly CCHA Programs Committee meetings while reporting to Programs Coordinator and the volunteer CCHA BoardAccomplishments:Grew attendance of youth from 0 to consistent 8-12 youth at least once a week Found all year home base location at Linnaea Farm School House – Mushroom Room – and worked with community to receive pool table, TV, DVD player and other large item donationsWith the work of Sandra Wood, the coordination team and the CCHA received a $5000 government gaming grant for the first time, opening the door to future funding Show less

A non-profit and fundraising endeavour whereby Blanca and her mother Kathy will travel across Canada on motorcycles raising awareness and funds for children in need through SOS Children’s Villages in the summer of 2010. www.MDRide.com. Developed and executed needs assessment and strategic plan in preparation of raising $2M over 3 yearsOversee wide variety of strategic-planning and project management assignmentsManage ongoing financial and budgeting processEstablish and… Show more A non-profit and fundraising endeavour whereby Blanca and her mother Kathy will travel across Canada on motorcycles raising awareness and funds for children in need through SOS Children’s Villages in the summer of 2010. www.MDRide.com. Developed and executed needs assessment and strategic plan in preparation of raising $2M over 3 yearsOversee wide variety of strategic-planning and project management assignmentsManage ongoing financial and budgeting processEstablish and manage beneficial partnerships and sponsorship agreements, negotiating as necessaryPolicy development, organizational alignment and ensuring provincial and national complianceDevelop and direct copy for web, newsletter, events, marketing materials & communicationsMaintain website, including online publishing and social media administration Create and manage events, trade shows, booth designs and contest administrationRecruit and manage long & short term volunteers Develop press releases, media kits, rider kits & information packagesEncourage and elicit fundraising through pledging and donationsAccomplishmentsCreated and continue to manage partnerships with Full Media Center, Thirty Minute Website, Toronto Motorcycle Show, aabble Marketing , motorcycle retailers & Town & Country MotelLaunched the Mother Daughter Ride at the Toronto Motorcycle Show as a featured participant – December 11th-13th Show less

Developed new business through sales, marketing and client presentations.Pre-screened, qualified and recruited candidates for full-time, part-time and contract opportunities in finance, administration, human resources, operations, sales and marketing.Interviewed candidates using structured, behavioral, situational and role-playing interviewing techniques to screen candidates for a variety of positions ranging from entry level to executive management.Completed thorough reference… Show more Developed new business through sales, marketing and client presentations.Pre-screened, qualified and recruited candidates for full-time, part-time and contract opportunities in finance, administration, human resources, operations, sales and marketing.Interviewed candidates using structured, behavioral, situational and role-playing interviewing techniques to screen candidates for a variety of positions ranging from entry level to executive management.Completed thorough reference checks and negotiated hiring contracts.Maintained client relations by confidentially responding to their employment needs swiftly and diplomatically.Organized client and candidate information in Mindscope and Excel databases.Created vendor presentation for large financial institution – Time Management Show less

 Inventory management by monitoring incoming and outgoing repairs and inventory Administrative duties including extensive communication with other departments Customer service and client satisfaction – both over the phone and in person Client management and customer service Sales and product knowledge  Administrative duties