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Serpent River 7, Ontario, Canada

Individual member of the NSTC Board of Directors.

Mississauga First Nation

Individual member of the Council of Mississauga First Nation.

Program Management and Coordination: Successfully managed and coordinated the MFN Post-Secondary Program, overseeing the educational pursuits of 60-75 students while ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.Communication and Networking: Proactively engaged in networking opportunities with diverse institutions, professionals, and associations such as the Ontario Native Education Administrators Association (ONECA), while fostering positive relationships with students through effective communication and support services.Policy Development and Compliance: Demonstrated proficiency in enforcing policies and procedures to ensure strict adherence and consistently reviewed them to recommend necessary changes. Maintained organizational integrity by preserving the relevance and effectiveness of the policies and procedures.Financial and Monitoring Responsibilities: Managed monthly financial responsibilities for the Post-Secondary program, overseeing tasks such as cheque requisitions, budget monitoring, and reporting. This included maintaining the financial administration of the program's budget, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established financial procedures.Student Support Services: Experienced in providing advocacy and liaison support to help students achieve their educational goals. Developed and provided progress and statistics reports to the Education Committee to offer insights into student performance and program success.Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusivity: Demonstrated a strong commitment to cultural sensitivity and inclusivity by incorporating Anishnabek culture into program delivery and advocating for the cultural identity and needs of students, aligning with the values of Indigenous communities.

Blind River, Ontario

Strategic Communication Planning: Proficiently developed and executed a standard approach for communication, ensuring timely sharing of information and feedback mechanisms from citizenship, leadership, and employees, while exploring and integrating more effective communication tools to enhance engagement with citizens.Community Outreach and Engagement: Effectively promoted community programs through outreach, presentations, workshops, and knowledge sessions, facilitating engagement and discussions among citizens, leadership, and employees, while also maintaining and updating communication channels within the community.Research and Investigation: Conducted comprehensive research and investigations related to the development, implementation, and administration of Communication Strategy Plans, including exploring communication plan options and templates from various sources, reflecting a commitment to staying informed about industry best practices and adapting them to community needs.Feedback and Input Mechanisms: Established a systematic feedback process to gather input from citizens on various areas, including plans, performance, and issues management, facilitating timely communication between citizens, Chief & Council, and staff, and ensuring citizen engagement in community decision-making.

168 Elgin St, Sudbury, On P3E 3N5

Event Promotion and Marketing: Proficiently promoted special events, including the Picture Our Lakes contest, receptions, and sales, through various channels such as social media, press releases, interviews, online calendars, and community boards, demonstrating expertise in event promotion and marketing strategies.Collaborative Event Planning: Successfully organized and coordinated the Picture Our Lakes contest reception, managing logistics including venue booking, food arrangements, and transportation, while closely collaborating with the Picture Our Lakes Committee to develop a business plan for fundraising and selling calendars and postcards, illustrating strong event planning and teamwork abilities.Media and Marketing Materials: Proficiently assisted in the development of marketing materials, including posters, invitations, and newsletters, and created multimedia presentations using tools like PowerPoint, while also demonstrating familiarity with graphic design software like Photoshop and Illustrator, reflecting technical skills relevant to multimedia content production.Research and Communication: Conducted comprehensive research related to events, promotion, and fundraising, actively attended committee meetings, participated in discussions, and reported on progress, showcasing strong research skills and effective communication within team environments.

Sudbury, Ontario

Educational Outreach and Engagement: Effectively engaged in educational outreach activities, promoting STEM curriculum to elementary school classrooms and engaging diverse audiences to promote educational initiatives.

Bachelor Of Arts, Public Administration & Governance, 3.00 Gpa

Bachelor Of Arts (Honours), Specialization In Communication Studies, Minor Indigenous Studies, 6.35 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Indigenous Students Circle (ISC), Model Parliament, Huntington University Communication Society (HUCS)

Graduate Certificate, Public Relations, 3.33 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Cambrian Women's Resource CentreStrategic Communications Planning (A), Introduction to Marketing (B), Corporate.