Key TasksCompilation, editing, and preparation for printing of the Okanagan Historical Society's 264 page Annual ReportKey AccomplishmentsSuccessfully completed the report for five successive years under budget and on timeContributed eight articles to the reportIntroduced new format and opportunities for people to contribute

Key TasksComplete management of museum operations under the direction of a board of directorsAccounts receivable and accounts payable on behalf of the SocietyHuman resource managementBudgeting and financial trackingCulture interpretation, Research, Exhibit development, Facilities managementKey AccomplishmentsProgressively increased visitorship to the Oliver Museum by 5% per year over five years Administered $130,000 annual budget as well as several trust funds, keeping board informed of fiscal obligations. I was able to successfully navigate the organization through a financial crisis, remaining within budgetArranged $70,000 in grants for projects over two yearsEffectively developed educational programs, worksheets, and exhibits to support organizational messagesEffectively administered a collection of close to 25,000 items, improving inventory records and developing curation plansDeveloped and led interpretive hikes, kayak/canoe tours and walking tours

Key TasksParticipated in a multi-year project summarizing more than a million records from Canadian Indian Residential Schools to help develop reparation claims, becoming familiar with issues across Western and Northern Canada

Key TasksSuccessfully led the implementation of the Community Heritage Strategic Plan through two projects, identifying a total of 43 heritage sites. I wrote the Statements of Significance for these sites which were included in municipal By-LawsKey AccomplishmentsInitiated an information campaign about the importance of a Provincially important building, which ultimately resulted in the community adopting a tax levy of $3.2 Million to retain the structure

Key Accomplishments: Identified a significant village site dating back 3500 years on the shore of Osoyoos Lake, raising the awareness of First Nation pre-Colonial history in the area

Key TasksInterpreted the cultural history of Columbia Plateau culture against the backdrop of the Okanagan Desert environment

Key TasksOwned and operated a variety of businesses, including orcharding, carpet and upholstery cleaning, and animal husbandry

Key TasksAdministered a caseload of over 300 clients across Northern Ontario, over a catchment area of 250,000 square milesLed a department of 6 professionals and paraprofessionals