Highly organized, motivated, and resourceful. Reliable, hardworking, not afraid of challenges, and willing to take initiative. Life-long learner, committed to increasing Aboriginal youth participation in the workforce.Relocated to Winnipeg, late 2007; Spent most of my life in northern Manitoba, in Thompson working with First Nations and post-secondary organizations. EDUCATIONDiploma for Human Resources Management thru University of Winnipeg, DCE. Completed one-month internship with the Harris Consulting Corporation in Winnipeg, MB.Certificate for Management thru University of Winnipeg, DCE.39-credit hrs towards Bachelor of Gen Studies w/ major in Management & minor in Native Studies thru Inter-Universities North and Brandon U in 1992-95. (In-progress)Business Accountancy - one-year program through Keewatin Community College (UCN), Thompson, MB in 1990. (In-progress)Certificate for Commercial Art thru Assiniboine Community College, Brandon, MB. EMPLOYMENT Researcher/Recruitment Specialist for 10+ months @ Harris Consulting Corporation in Winnipeg.LMB Coordinator for 6-months @ Manitoba Metis Federation in Winnipeg.Training Centre Coordinator for 6-months @ Ma-Mawi-Wi-Chi-Itata Centre in Winnipeg.Training Consultant for 9+ years @ Keewatin Commmunity College/University College of the North in Thompson.Training Program Coordinator for 6.5 years for province-wide 2-year training program for First Nations para-health professionals @ Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakank (MKO), Inc., a FN advocacy organization, in Thompson. Began as summer term researcher and worked as casual status before graduating to program coordinator. Warehouseman for Bechtel-Kumagai, A Joint Venture, civil contractor for 6.5 years on the Limestone Project.Warehouseman for Boart Canada Inc. (formerly Boart Hardmetals), mining equipment supplier for 6.5 years in Thompson. Layout/Design Artist @ Native Communications Inc. for the New Nation, a monthly Aboriginal newspaper.
Listed skills include Consulting, Program Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, and 8 others.
