- Empowering Speech and Debate Coaches to run their own tournaments and matching university student coaches to schools that need extra help with their Debate programs.- Increased School Memberships from 59 to 151 in the first year.- Streamlined the student registration process from paper forms to an online registration form, powered by the Sumac database. This cut total membership processing time by 85%.- Work with the Board of Directors to strengthen communication between Debate… Show more - Empowering Speech and Debate Coaches to run their own tournaments and matching university student coaches to schools that need extra help with their Debate programs.- Increased School Memberships from 59 to 151 in the first year.- Streamlined the student registration process from paper forms to an online registration form, powered by the Sumac database. This cut total membership processing time by 85%.- Work with the Board of Directors to strengthen communication between Debate and Speech Coaches and the ADSA office. - Foster work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.- Work closely with Board of Directors, to strategically affect direction of operations.- Served as Casino Chair with the Alberta Liquor and Gaming Commission to secure major funding in 2015, 2017, and 2019. Show less

Developed and implemented an effective 4-Hour Strategic Planning process that engages Board members and staff. For a client: Developed the idea of opening a women’s day-shelter; the first of its kind in Canada; which operates with an annual budget of $500,000 instead of the $3 million annual budget of an overnight shelter. Secured over $77,000.00 in Alberta Government grant funding, for a client, to convert a house to a commercial coded, and secure building for use as the day… Show more Developed and implemented an effective 4-Hour Strategic Planning process that engages Board members and staff. For a client: Developed the idea of opening a women’s day-shelter; the first of its kind in Canada; which operates with an annual budget of $500,000 instead of the $3 million annual budget of an overnight shelter. Secured over $77,000.00 in Alberta Government grant funding, for a client, to convert a house to a commercial coded, and secure building for use as the day shelter.Delivered training sessions to organization leaders in Board Development, Volunteer Management, and Nonprofit Management.Assisted new nonprofits with brand development, incorporation, bylaw development, Board development, hiring best-practices, financial management, and registration as a Charity with the Canada Revenue Agency.Designed websites, logos and branding solutions for clients. Show less

I ran for City Councillor in the 2017 Municipal Election.

• Supervision and evaluation of a multidisciplinary team of over 300 volunteers in a long term care setting• Served as Interim Team Lead of the Volunteer Services Team (October - December 2013)• Increased volunteer numbers at Bethany Calgary from 215 to 350 within the first 6 months• Served as Team Lead for The Raiser’s Edge Database and NetCommunity implementation• Customized the Volunteer Module of The Raiser's Edge Database for Bethany Care Society• Provided second level… Show more • Supervision and evaluation of a multidisciplinary team of over 300 volunteers in a long term care setting• Served as Interim Team Lead of the Volunteer Services Team (October - December 2013)• Increased volunteer numbers at Bethany Calgary from 215 to 350 within the first 6 months• Served as Team Lead for The Raiser’s Edge Database and NetCommunity implementation• Customized the Volunteer Module of The Raiser's Edge Database for Bethany Care Society• Provided second level support to all users of The Raiser’s Edge Database and NetCommunity Show less

Obtained over $100,000.00 in grants and sponsorship funding within 6 months of incorporation.Forged positive relationships with the City of Airdrie Community Development and all Nonprofit organizations in Airdrie in order to encourage volunteerism in Airdrie. Facilitated monthly meetings and training sessions, with a group of managers of volunteers in Airdrie, to enhance their capacity to work with volunteers.Served on the Advisory Committee for the Intersections 2 Guide… Show more Obtained over $100,000.00 in grants and sponsorship funding within 6 months of incorporation.Forged positive relationships with the City of Airdrie Community Development and all Nonprofit organizations in Airdrie in order to encourage volunteerism in Airdrie. Facilitated monthly meetings and training sessions, with a group of managers of volunteers in Airdrie, to enhance their capacity to work with volunteers.Served on the Advisory Committee for the Intersections 2 Guide to Inclusive Nonprofit Governance in Alberta; led by Volunteer Alberta. Facilitated strategic partnerships with service providers, such as the website’s host, for in-kind donations that would reduce annual operational costs. Show less

I worked as an IT Contractor at several oil companies in Calgary. Roles:* Project Coordinator* Service Coordinator* Livelink Administrator* Laptop testing and repair * Account Administration* Team Lead - Account Administration• Facilitated training for all new staff on processes, security procedures and application usage• Wrote all training and technical documentation for applications and procedures for support personnel and end users• Researched… Show more I worked as an IT Contractor at several oil companies in Calgary. Roles:* Project Coordinator* Service Coordinator* Livelink Administrator* Laptop testing and repair * Account Administration* Team Lead - Account Administration• Facilitated training for all new staff on processes, security procedures and application usage• Wrote all training and technical documentation for applications and procedures for support personnel and end users• Researched and implemented a $65,000.00 asset management system for an Oil and Gas client• Delegated tasks to teams of up to 20 staff members while maintaining a positive and organized team atmosphere• Conducted interviews over the telephone and in person with potential employees and contractors Show less

Delegate Service Requests to team of 12 technicians and ensure service levels are metConducted telephone screening interviews with applicants for all new contract positionsPrepare annual on-call schedule for techniciansAttend weekly meetings with management to discuss staff performance and operational situations

Provided second-level troubleshooting and training support to Livelink users.Wrote technical manuals for Livelink usage. Set up Livelink accounts and provided appropriate permissions for users across Canada and in the USA.Attended to and resolved most requests in under 24 hours.

- Records management- Appointment scheduling for 4 doctors in a neurology clinic- Medical Transcription- Typed up abstracts, papers and educational slides

Provided housekeeping, companionship, respite care and palliative care to clients in their home and/or institutionBuilt a positive rapport with clients, caregivers and familiesPrepared client care plans for in-home and institutional implementationRegularly cared for people with dementia and related conditions at the Edgemont Retirement Residence

Provided weekly companion care for resident with dementia