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Kitwanga, British Columbia, Canada

● Providing political functional, and legal roles as a community elected Band Councilor.● Responsibilities and accountabilities as a leader for entire Gitwangak Community through sustainable and economic development.● Supporting health, social, and educational services.● Honoring Gitxsan culture, language , and traditions.● Focused meetings on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches at all levels with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.● Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands of community.● Conducted research on emerging trends within industry and capitalized on finds to develop new products, services and strategies.● Collaborated with community other members to seek involvement in policy decisions, fundraising and visibility of organization.● Participated and presented policies, organization operation reports, budgets, and investments to staff, stakeholders, and community.

Terrace, British Columbia, Canada

● Identifying and engaging community stakeholders to form a Community Advisory Board and provide Cultural Sensitivity workshops.● Coordinating stakeholder meetings (including agendas, minutes and co-facilitation).● Academic and grey literature review.● Developing a study workplan to ensure that deadlines are met.● Providing input into study instrument development.● Assisting in the preparation of Research Ethics Board applications.● Contributing to data analysis and report generation.

Terrace Bc

● Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.● Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for program deliverables and services.● Improved operational planning and business frameworks to enhance resource utilization and reduce service gaps.● Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team of 9 associates, on daily basis. Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.● Developed proposals and operational plans within assigned area.● Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.● Matched clients to open positions based on skills and work requirements.● Provided individualized counseling approaches based on socioeconomic status and cultural background. Developed career and education plans based on individual needs.● Maintained program files, records, databases and websites to gather research and prepare and submit reports to funders.● Advocated for and acted as liaison to other community-based providers and resources and other benefits, housing, vocation training and employment opportunities.● Coordinated, presented, and worked collaboratively to deliver First Nations cultural content into programs through workshops and training sessions.● Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.● Identified service gaps and located needed resources for individuals, including housing, work placement and other support.

Terrace, British Columbia, Canada

● Research, plan and provide workshops and activities that offer participants a chance to learn and experience traditional and contemporary First Nations' perspectives on food security and sustainability.● Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.● Implemented variety of fun and recreational activities for youth, including arts & crafts, reading groups and cooking classes.● Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and trimming and edging around walks, walls and flower beds.● Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass to maintain soil fertility and defend against weeds and insects.● Lead education seminars and workshops to adopt latest techniques in gardening and horticulture.● Worked quickly and efficiently to deliver produce per day, for cooking and takeaways.

Kitwanga, British Columbia, Canada

● Coordinating & facilitated community programs & activities, organizing and implementing workshops.● Creating reports, activity calendars/newsletters, proposal writing.● Networking with various organizations and service providers.● Educated members on mental wellness, fitness developments and provided effective health and social support solutions.● Developed wellness programs targeted on specific groups and areas of wellness.● Hosted workshops and wellness groups with: youth, families, women, Elders and community.● Conducted needs assessments or surveys to determine interest in or satisfaction with wellness activities.

Terrace, British Columbia, Canada

● Provided accessible, community-based, culturally focused projects for Aboriginal youth ages 10-24 years.● Promoted cultural development, community engagement, leadership development, youth engagement, life skills & wellness.● Maintained cultural sensitivity and provided advocacy. support and information.● Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.● Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.● Applied clinical and behavioral knowledge to maintain safety during crisis moments.● Spoke with surrounding First Nation communities and local groups to expand community engagement and program outreach.● Provided counseling to students with spiritual and personal issues and maintained relationships with youth.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, First Nations Studies

Bachelor'S Degree, First Nations Specialization

Certificate, Northwest Aboriginal Canadian Entrepreneurs

Associate Of Arts - Aa, First Nations Specialization

Diploma, Family & Community Counselling