John Matthews Email & Phone Number

British Columbia, Canada

After a rewarding experience as an in-person facilitator, I'm excited to have transitioned to a Virtual Facilitator role with WorkBC. In this position, I provide comprehensive virtual support and services to clients across our catchment, including from Nanaimo, Victoria, Mission, Abbotsford, Summerland, Penticton, and Oliver (Contracted by AKG Canada).

Penticton, British Columbia, Canada

WorkBC is your direct access to the world of work in British Columbia. Its key goal is to help all British Columbians successfully navigate B.C.’s labour market.As a pivotal member of the WorkBC team, I excel in developing engaging and dynamic curricula tailored to empower our clients through both group and individual facilitation sessions. I navigate a broad spectrum of vital employment-related topics, transforming every session into a journey of discovery and empowerment.At the forefront of employability trends, I continuously refine our workshops to mirror the latest job market trends and client needs. Our shared initiative, the "Road to Success" series, has become a cornerstone of our offerings, blending life skills with essential work skills, and significantly enhancing client readiness and confidence.My role requires deep insight into our clients' unique journeys, leading me to conduct needs assessments and utilize exploration tools designed for each individual's strengths and challenges. This approach has enabled me to tailor content for diverse inclusion groups, such as Boomers and Indigenous communities, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.I lead cohort training sessions with a focus on dismantling employment barriers and enhancing client skill sets. By addressing the unique challenges of each group, I promote collective growth, learning, and resilience.Ensuring that our curriculum is delivered consistently, professionally, and with impact remains my top priority. My goal is to surpass the learning objectives of our clients and the standards of the WorkBC Employment Services program, creating a pathway where learning leads to tangible success. It's about more than finding jobs; it's about thriving in careers and life.

Summerland, Bc

Being selected to manage the Corporate HQ vineyard was achieved through understanding the career profiles of viticulture, viniculture and sales and marketing.I was responsible for the performance, quality and timeliness of all tasks done in OCP’s vineyards whether done under the direction of OCP Management or not.Duties included overseeing staff; equipment maintenance; record keeping; irrigation management; property maintenance; support to other OCP vineyards; and support to OCP winery.

Summerland, Bc

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Summerland, Bc

Assisting with all viticulture operations including grape production and harvest, assuring compliance with all regulations related to Organic grape production. Additional responsibilities include work as a Cellar Hand assisting the head Wine Maker and sales in the wine shop.

Stratford, Ontario

Working with the owner to enhance marketing strategies while helping to manage design projects and production.

Stratford, Ontario

Helping businesses tell their story using video, photography, graphic design, web design/management, social media and professional blogging.This was a self-employment venture.

Stratford, Ontario

Developing The Local Community Centre's web assets to establish their desired affect and functionality.

Guelph, On

Providing support to the sales and marketing team with communications media and advertising material and full support of the web assets for the company, linking individuals, organizations and corporations to our work (web design/management, photography, video production, graphic design, social media, corporate blogging, direct mail marketing)Responsible for supporting public relations and marketing activities with the purpose of enhancing the reputation, positive image, accountability and profile through proactive and quality communications, media relations and publications.Speroway was formerly FTC Canada (Feed The Children Canada) established by Feed the Children (USA), which was established in 1979 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as a non-profit organization focused on alleviating childhood hunger.

Certificate Program, Winery Assistant

The Winery Assistant program provides individuals with the skills and knowledge to work in an entry-level position within the wine.

Bachelor'S Of Religious Education, Youth Ministry

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