Catherine Ruddell Email & Phone Number

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

As Communications Strategist, I am responsible for developing and executing the digital content strategy for both the social enterprise Animikii and their core offer called Niwiin. This includes creating engaging marketing content for the company's websites, social media, email newsletters and other channels.I also facilitate collaborative workshops and.

Supporting people through change and transition with one on one coaching. I create a space for open conversation and curious questions to help you discover ways of thinking, acting and being that align with your values and purpose.Book a free 30 min discovery call here: https://calendly.com/catherineruddell/30min

Northern British Columbia

I believe we contribute the best of who we are and what we know when we feel safe to show up in spaces as ourselves, and when we strive to create that safety for others. Cultivating Safe Spaces is a decolonizing framework with concrete tools to build understanding, trust and belonging across diverse perspectives of people. I offer 90 min, 3 hour and 6 hour.

As Director of Storytelling and Culture, responsible for sharing the impact of the work that we do in ways that are grounded and aligned with how we work together. Contributed my expertise in strategic communication and engagement planning, as well as anti-oppressive business practices to all of our internal and external messaging. With an entrepreneurial.

Remote

Fort St John, BC

Responsible for leading the planning and implementation of the digital storytelling strategy for inPath and their multiple arts-based programming streams. While keeping the stories of Indigenous youth at the center, I aim to illustrate the transformative potential of creative expression and skills development through an appreciative and strength-based lens.

Funded by a small grant from the Buttedahl and Skene Learning and Teaching Innovation Fund, this pilot project involved engaging a BA in Professional Communication student to look at the program and identify potential opportunities to Indigenize both its content and its processes. As a Metis student completing the final requirements of the program, I.

Virtual

For my 100 hr practicum project I worked with Animikii to assess and reinvigorate their Indigenous Innovators website and annual Gathering event. I proposed a content creation process that would center the consent and self-determination of the storyteller, also using the strengths-based approach of appreciative inquiry.

Fort St John, British Columbia, Canada

Assisted Paul Gillis with Design Smart Construction as well as Winton Homes to fulfill the terms of their high performance project funded through the CleanBC Building Innovation Fund.

Eeyou Istchee, Quebec

Mikw Chiyam programming was developed for the Cree School Board and promotes collaborative work, bringing together students, artists, teachers and community members to create positive learning spaces for creative initiatives to flourish, while also promoting artistic literacy and recognition of the importance of the arts. The program is rooted in the.

Fort St John, BC

Working with local schools in Fort St. John, I taught food security education to students from K-6. As part of this program, students are encouraged to explore what they eat and how their food gets to them. Each grade has specifically designed curriculum that incorporates how to grow plants and keep them healthy, what role pollinators play in our food.

Fort St John, BC

As the Gallery Coordinator I liaised with local artists, arts & cultural groups as well as municipal recreation and cultural planners to promote creative awareness & engagement in our region. During my time I helped the governing board develop and expand a membership benefits program as a way to encourage more youth participation in the gallery, and to.

Prince George, BC

On a casual basis I attended community outreach events, facilitating arts activities with the public. I also offered workshops in the gallery studios during their spring and fall course sessions.

Fort St John, BC

General Manager of Fort St John's #1 rated Cafe on Trip Advisor. I managed daily operations including fifteen employees, catering & special event planning, supplier relationships, income/expense reporting, and customer service during a pronounced period of growth in the business. Completed series of strategic renovations and system upgrades to successfully.

Fort St John, BC

Shift supervisor at a popular independently owned and operated upscale restaurant.

Maintained database records, tracked employee certifications, and scheduled training opportunities as part of the Health, Safety and Environment team.

Delighted guests with the assistance of a waterfront sunrise view, as a server on the morning shift at this upscale resort and spa.

Fort St John, BC

Assisted owner with the design/construction of a new cafe and worked as supervisor once it opened.

Central Coast, British Columbia

Seasonal work during summer months at remote fishing resorts, with diverse duties in housekeeping, kitchen prep, and fine dining service.

Vancouver, BC

Assisted/Managed the design and overseas production of a popular line of clothing for women.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Professional Communication

Graduated with distinction, President's Scholars Award. Excelled in courses such as Sustainability Communications, as well as.

Indigenous Coach Training Program, Culturally Informed Coaching

This program adopts the core competencies of the International Coaching Federation into language and approaches which align​ with.

Anti-Oppression Business Training With Nadi Fantastic

Online group program that encourages business leaders to think critically about incorporating anti-oppressive values in business.

Art History University Transfer Studies

Completed 8 courses in visual culture, the history of art, and the history of textiles. Became interested in evaluating how visual.

Diploma, Fashion/Apparel Design

Awarded an Entrance Scholarship, graduated with honors. This program strengthened my understanding and application of the fundamental.

Diploma, Interior Decorating

Graduated at the top of my class, returned to Fort St John to design local interiors on a freelance basis. My first and last client was.