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Calgary, Ab, Ca

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

- Developed strategic recommendations and implementation plans to enhance The The city’s drought resiliency and ensured The City can continue to provide services to citizens - Coordinated with City Business Units through interviews to ensure The City mitigates drought risks through comprehensive protocols, resulting in greater internal preparedness- Oversaw and managed the development of tools to measure the vulnerability of neighbourhoods to climate change related events such… Show more - Developed strategic recommendations and implementation plans to enhance The The city’s drought resiliency and ensured The City can continue to provide services to citizens - Coordinated with City Business Units through interviews to ensure The City mitigates drought risks through comprehensive protocols, resulting in greater internal preparedness- Oversaw and managed the development of tools to measure the vulnerability of neighbourhoods to climate change related events such as drought- Collaborated with team members and consultants to design and deliver Drought Management Workshops for the City Business Units and regional partners, where mitigation strategies were collectively developed Show less

Cochrane, Alberta, Canada

- Championed the development of a climate change adaptation plan by gathering existing projects owned by internal teams such as the Roads and City Planning sectors and identified gaps and opportunities- Represented the Town’s perspectives in the Bow Basin Watershed Management Options (BBWMO) project and presented critical information to the Senior Leadership Team and fielding questions and concerns-assessed risk and benefits of potential land use changes by conducting an environmental… Show more - Championed the development of a climate change adaptation plan by gathering existing projects owned by internal teams such as the Roads and City Planning sectors and identified gaps and opportunities- Represented the Town’s perspectives in the Bow Basin Watershed Management Options (BBWMO) project and presented critical information to the Senior Leadership Team and fielding questions and concerns-assessed risk and benefits of potential land use changes by conducting an environmental regulatory scan- Engaged with over 3000 Cochrane citizens in a month about waste reduction goals through communitymeetings, presentations, and infrastructure tours, resulting in an 8% increase in the recycling program use- Produced media content for newspapers, social media and public engagement events. Show less

Halifax, Canada Area

● Conducted interviews with stakeholders within the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq about the handling of sensitive data from Indigenous Knowledge holders for the creation of a data management plan● Corresponded with employees within the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq, student team members and teaching staff from Dalhousie University to arrange meetings, establish ethical standards of conduct and assess project requirements

Ottawa, Ontario

● Resolved a critical malfunction for the Indigenous Advisory Committee’s Public Call for Nomination by leveraging existing technical experts and resources ● Drafted briefing and scenario notes for the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada in collaboration with members of my team while adhering to rigid deadlines● Collaborated with the Funding Divisions to draft a new funding formula and strategy for Indigenous communities to participate in policy discussion and development… Show more ● Resolved a critical malfunction for the Indigenous Advisory Committee’s Public Call for Nomination by leveraging existing technical experts and resources ● Drafted briefing and scenario notes for the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada in collaboration with members of my team while adhering to rigid deadlines● Collaborated with the Funding Divisions to draft a new funding formula and strategy for Indigenous communities to participate in policy discussion and development for the proposed Impact Assessment Act● Created data visualization displays using Microsoft Suite products to facilitate team meetings regarding file reorganization proposals● Analyzed complex reports from Indigenous communities for management meetings that ensured the highest degree of respect of Indigenous communities’ voices and concerns about changing policy Show less

636 29 Ave S.W.

I taught Junior Lifeguard and Red Cross swim programs by providing a bottom up approach to swim lesson programming, I customized each lesson to the students needs in order for them to complete their required skills. Through my lesson planning I was able to convey complex concepts of aquatic emergency situation response and lifeguard skills to students in an engaging and safe setting. In order to perform my duties, I utilized my leadership skills to take charge of emergency situations and… Show more I taught Junior Lifeguard and Red Cross swim programs by providing a bottom up approach to swim lesson programming, I customized each lesson to the students needs in order for them to complete their required skills. Through my lesson planning I was able to convey complex concepts of aquatic emergency situation response and lifeguard skills to students in an engaging and safe setting. In order to perform my duties, I utilized my leadership skills to take charge of emergency situations and professionally address member concerns on a daily basis. Functioning as part of a team, allowed me to ensure the safety and enjoyment of members was maintained throughout their pool experience. Show less

University Of Calgary

I was responsible for the coordination of multiple academic and non-academic organizations to collaboratively create meaningful and exciting events to engage students.

Masters Of Resource And Environmental Management, Management, Gpa 3.88

Bachelor’S Degree, Geography And Minor In Development Studies

Activities and Societies: V.P. Events Palliser Undergraduate Students Club