Anita David Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, BC, CA

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

o Co-chairing & planning monthly patient & family experience council meetings since 2020..o Co-leading patient & family engagement presentation series.o Ensuring the voices of patient & families are embedded throughout the organization by advising staff & clinicians on meaningfully working with people with lived & living experience in their projects &.

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

o Advising & actioning the planning, implementation & evaluation of patient oriented research challenges o Application adjudicator for research project proposals & facilitator for patient adjudication sessions.o Mentoring clinical staff on meaningfully engaging patients on research projects & within their project teams.o Co-developed/co-leading patient.

o Collaborating on building & operations of model including moderating sessions & working with teams to develop presentations.o Development & planning of around the topics: (1) People with Complex Needs & (2) Housing

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

o Co-chairing the Lived Experience Advisors & Partners (LEAP) team& focus groups of people with lived & living experience & family members on priorities & gaps within mental health/substance use systems to provide recommendations to BCMHSUS leadership, policy makers & others.o Collaborating on the planning, recruiting, facilitating discussions on system.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Training people with lived experience of mental health and/or substance use on Community Based Research skills and providing mentorship throughout the research cycle

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Consulted on focus groups for people with lived experience of mental illness and their experiences with WorkBC, BC Housing and the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Vancouver, BC

• Facilitating Mental Health First Aid curriculum to Jobs in Demand program participants – marginalized youth
• Planning sessions of youth cohort with attention to safety and trauma while following Mental Health Commission of Canada guidelines

Vancouver, BC

• Facilitating mental health and wellness programs to people living with mental illness in the community and patients on psychiatric units.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Engaging people with lived experience of Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infections through capacity building activities and research opportunities
• Building partnerships by participating in community events and sharing knowledge collaborations
• Advising research team and collaborating with community partners on engaging Peers by addressing barriers and facilitators to engagement and employment
• Developing virtual workplan, curriculum and workbook for Peer Researchers and… Show more
• Developing virtual workplan, curriculum and workbook for Peer Researchers and “How to Work with Peer Researchers” guide Show less

Vancouver, BC

• Grant writing for funding for continued development of finding from project
• Facilitating Photovoice sessions, Peer Researcher training and Telling Your Story program to people with lived experience of mental illness (ages 17–70)
• Working one-on-one with clients to provide support, assist with challenges and resources
• Creating and design of the Telling Your Story program (writing and giving a speech on mental health journey) which was delivered at two mental health sites and… Show more
• Creating and design of the Telling Your Story program (writing and giving a speech on mental health journey) which was delivered at two mental health sites and resulted in increased awareness of the client experience.
• Adapting and editing of Photovoice program to increase engagement and support peers in sharing their experience

Victoria / Vancouver, Canada Area

• Researched and wrote strategic, persuasive lifestyle, entertainment, tourism, merchandise, business services and Civic web content based on SEO, Google AdWords, tone, brand, editorial guidelines and best practices to.
• Evaluated current sites, consulted with subject matter experts and made recommendations on content development for an seamless user experience
• Edited existing copy for accuracy, consistency and concise language… Show more
• Edited existing copy for accuracy, consistency and concise language to improve quality of content
• Collaborated with teams to develop original creative content, ideas and solutions to increase brand awareness
• Created HTML and uploaded content to content management system while meeting tight deadlines

Victoria, BC

• Managed human resources website with approximately 60 micro-sites and an employee portal for distributing up to date information and engage employees
• Provided excellent customer service to clients and nominated for Deputy Minister Award for Customer Service
• Identified, developed and implemented business, content and technical requirements for online initiatives in consultation with varied clients, including programmers, subject matter experts, directors and executives
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• Coordinated creative, functional and technical enhancements for the websites and employee portals through web editors and content management systems to improve user experience
• Monitored and analyzed traffic for site through Webtrendz and made recommendations for improvement

Vancouver, BC

• Researched, wrote, proofed, and edited entertainment and lifestyle articles for members
• Assisted with creative, functional, and technical enhancements for website to attract users
• Provided excellent customer service to clients and potential associates to facilitate partnerships

Burnaby, BC

• Managed creative and technical, as well as researched, wrote, edited and proofed articles / web content for entertainment sections for myBC.com, Alberta.com and myTO.com
• Created and edited graphics and photos for online publication to enhance content
• Monitored and analyzed web traffic through Webtrendz which resulted in creating home video vertical and overhaul of television vertical to expand entertainment offering
• Worked on site upgrades, usability and redesign… Show more
• Worked on site upgrades, usability and redesign requirements to improve user experience
• Created and coordinated special features and contest pages for the Georgia Straight to cross promote content

North Vancouver, BC

• Maintained and updated District web site
• Created layout of District Dialogue newsletter (published in the North Shore News)
• Designed brochures, bulletins and advertising materials
• Proofed copy for web and printed material
• Photographer for website and special events
• Responded to user feedback and questions

Media Diploma, Media Generalist

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), English