Policy Analysis and Advice: - Conducted research and analyzed data on continuing care and related health care issues. - Collaborated with stakeholders to develop policy recommendations. - Prepared comprehensive reports and briefing materials.Consultation & Stakeholder Engagement: - Participated in working groups and engaged with stakeholders. - Provided input and recommendations to committees and Ministry leadership.Communication and Issues… Show more Policy Analysis and Advice: - Conducted research and analyzed data on continuing care and related health care issues. - Collaborated with stakeholders to develop policy recommendations. - Prepared comprehensive reports and briefing materials.Consultation & Stakeholder Engagement: - Participated in working groups and engaged with stakeholders. - Provided input and recommendations to committees and Ministry leadership.Communication and Issues Management: - Prepared and delivered presentations. - Responded to queries and escalated issues as needed. - Created communication materials for internal and external audiences.Project Management: - Supported multi-stakeholder projects and events. - Coordinated meetings and prepared briefing materials. - Developed plans and tracked progress on comprehensive grants and policies. Performance Measurement: - Contributed to performance monitoring activities. - Analyzed data to identify system issues and inform policy development. Show less

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities.
Engaged, motivated, and sustained relationships with regional non-profit leaders, municipal governments and staff, local business community, and key community partners to advance critical community-focused, policy-based priorities focused on population and public health.Planed, organized, implemented, and evaluated upstream… Show more Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities.
Engaged, motivated, and sustained relationships with regional non-profit leaders, municipal governments and staff, local business community, and key community partners to advance critical community-focused, policy-based priorities focused on population and public health.Planed, organized, implemented, and evaluated upstream population health approaches that addressed social determinants of health, chronic disease prevention and health inequities.Utilized project management frameworks that integrated community building and sustainability, improving upon traditional health promotion methods and initiatives.- Stewarded over $600,000 in community infrastructure investment- Co-chair and planning lead of Healthier Community Partnership, Local Immigration Partnership, Poverty Reduction Task Group, and Housing and Homelessness Table- Led local policy analysis for legal substances, food security, and mental wellness Show less

- Creating the PiT Count methodology to align with industry standards and local context- Engaging the local homelessness-serving sector- Harnessing community backing and involvement- Enlisting and providing training to volunteers- Safeguarding the well-being of volunteers and participants- Orchestrating data entry and analysis- Frequently updating community partners and local organizations.- Compiling the conclusive PiT Count report for submission to HSA-BC

Facility Management: Proficient in overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring the co-working space's functionality and aesthetics, and promptly addressing maintenance needs.Customer Service: Skilled in delivering exceptional service to members, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and creating a welcoming and responsive atmosphere.Community Building: Experienced organizing events, workshops, and networking opportunities to foster connections and a sense of belonging among… Show more Facility Management: Proficient in overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring the co-working space's functionality and aesthetics, and promptly addressing maintenance needs.Customer Service: Skilled in delivering exceptional service to members, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and creating a welcoming and responsive atmosphere.Community Building: Experienced organizing events, workshops, and networking opportunities to foster connections and a sense of belonging among co-working members.Space Optimization: Adept at designing layouts, managing resources, and implementing solutions to maximize space utilization and create an inspiring work environment.Technology Proficiency: Familiar with co-working management software and tools to facilitate booking, access control, and member communications.Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective member engagement, event promotion, and stakeholder collaboration.Problem Solving: Capable of identifying challenges and proactively finding creative solutions to enhance the co-working experience.Flexibility: Adaptable to changing circumstances and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced co-working environment.Trend Awareness: Stay updated with industry trends and competitor offerings to improve and innovate co-working services continuously. Show less

Lumacare is a community support agency enhances, engages, and empowers the members of a diverse community by providing equitable, accessible and high-quality services.
Managed, evaluated, and improved Adult Day programs and holistic Food Services programs and projects, focusing on vulnerable populations.Promoted interdepartmental collaboration, process improvement, and utilization of information technology toward expanding programming and services during COVID-19.Led… Show more Lumacare is a community support agency enhances, engages, and empowers the members of a diverse community by providing equitable, accessible and high-quality services.
Managed, evaluated, and improved Adult Day programs and holistic Food Services programs and projects, focusing on vulnerable populations.Promoted interdepartmental collaboration, process improvement, and utilization of information technology toward expanding programming and services during COVID-19.Led safety and worker-focused initiatives while supporting 20+ person team of supervisors and workers to support truly sustainable programming.- Safely expanded high-acuity, in-person Adult Day Programming during COVID-19- Led food security programming that delivered over 3,000 meal/units- Introduced critical safety measures to reduce injury risk to colleagues Show less

SPRINT Senior Care is an accredited, not-for-profit community service agency in Toronto offering a wide range of practical and low-cost services to seniors and their caregivers.
Developed, implemented and evaluated community wellness programs, with a strong focus on food security initiatives, during COVID-19.Championed interdepartmental collaboration, process improvement, and utilization of information technology on shared programming and services.Supported community… Show more SPRINT Senior Care is an accredited, not-for-profit community service agency in Toronto offering a wide range of practical and low-cost services to seniors and their caregivers.
Developed, implemented and evaluated community wellness programs, with a strong focus on food security initiatives, during COVID-19.Championed interdepartmental collaboration, process improvement, and utilization of information technology on shared programming and services.Supported community wellness team through balanced program management and ongoing operational analysis to ensure successful resource utilization and client excellence.- Food security programming delivered over 35,000 meal/units- Virtual health and wellness programming provided over 6,500 unit/hours- Successfully managed innovative food delivery project with digital provider Show less

Asthma Canada is a Canadian charity dedicated to advocacy, education, and research funding surrounding asthma and allergies.
Helped lead, develop, and implement national programs and services. Managed webinar series on COVID-19 and Asthma and commenced ground-work to establish, foster and expand relationships with people living with asthma and their caregiversCreated patient evidence submissions regarding new-to-market asthma medicines.- Successfully managed 700%… Show more Asthma Canada is a Canadian charity dedicated to advocacy, education, and research funding surrounding asthma and allergies.
Helped lead, develop, and implement national programs and services. Managed webinar series on COVID-19 and Asthma and commenced ground-work to establish, foster and expand relationships with people living with asthma and their caregiversCreated patient evidence submissions regarding new-to-market asthma medicines.- Successfully managed 700% increase in national Asthma and Allergy HelpLine- Led 500+ person webinar for COVID-19 and Asthma Show less

Heart and Stroke is a Canadian charity dedicated to advocacy, education, and research funding focused on heart disease, stroke, and vascular cognitive impairment.
Led national mission activities and strategic priorities for Newfoundland and Labrador, focusing on the hyper-acute-to-community-reintegration stroke pathway, and heart systems care.Developed, cultivated, and leveraged relationships and information sharing with critical government leaders, heart system decision-makers,… Show more Heart and Stroke is a Canadian charity dedicated to advocacy, education, and research funding focused on heart disease, stroke, and vascular cognitive impairment.
Led national mission activities and strategic priorities for Newfoundland and Labrador, focusing on the hyper-acute-to-community-reintegration stroke pathway, and heart systems care.Developed, cultivated, and leveraged relationships and information sharing with critical government leaders, heart system decision-makers, and stroke system stakeholders.Led front-facing provincial communications, including media and event appearances, nationally televised newscasts, and public advocacy and information sessions.- Improved engagement of government leadership and decision-makers on implementation of Endovascular Therapy for people experiencing stroke - Engaged over 4000 students and over 100 schools with Heart Smart Kids resource Show less

Led research, creation, and design of PatientMe's mobile and web-based applications for online healthcare scheduling, mental health support chatbot, and medical record data extraction and visualization.Implemented operational policies and programming, including drafting and finalizing grant proposals, internal data reporting, research and developmentAssessed and implemented best-practice design requirements, researching the latest technology design trends and user… Show more Led research, creation, and design of PatientMe's mobile and web-based applications for online healthcare scheduling, mental health support chatbot, and medical record data extraction and visualization.Implemented operational policies and programming, including drafting and finalizing grant proposals, internal data reporting, research and developmentAssessed and implemented best-practice design requirements, researching the latest technology design trends and user experience.Coordinated with the development team on applicable external application full-stack program interfaces, functional design prototype mock-ups, and coordinating version updates and releases.- Led organization to first place of Genesis Centre Evolution Program (Summer, ’17)- Two-time winner of Hacking Health Hackathon (Spring, ’17, Winter, ’18) Show less

Created, developed, delivered, and evaluated recreation programs and team-building events for up to 1,200 worksite employees.Designed and taught multi-functional fitness classes and individual personal fitness training programs.Designed and distributed promotional materials for recreational activities and events.Provided recommendations on expenditures for equipment.Prepared proposals for program and facility change management- Led significant recreation… Show more Created, developed, delivered, and evaluated recreation programs and team-building events for up to 1,200 worksite employees.Designed and taught multi-functional fitness classes and individual personal fitness training programs.Designed and distributed promotional materials for recreational activities and events.Provided recommendations on expenditures for equipment.Prepared proposals for program and facility change management- Led significant recreation facility maintenance reset and cleaning operation- Led proposal for renovation of 2000+ square foot health and wellness facility. Show less

Responsible for correcting student assignments and exams, leading specific topic classes and laboratory classes and meeting with students about course content and grades. Selected by Professor to lead Adapted Physical Activity (para-sport) instruction to studentsInstruct students on best-practices for completing written assignments

Entrusted to ensure clients achieved fitness/wellbeing goals through programs customized for their specific situation. Program delivery includes initial assessment, program development, program execution, and ensuring clients excel beyond relapses in programs and/or health challenges. While maintaining own level of personal fitness, focus training on fitness education/knowledge and teaching members to master personal physical (and mental) health goals long term.Selected by the… Show more Entrusted to ensure clients achieved fitness/wellbeing goals through programs customized for their specific situation. Program delivery includes initial assessment, program development, program execution, and ensuring clients excel beyond relapses in programs and/or health challenges. While maintaining own level of personal fitness, focus training on fitness education/knowledge and teaching members to master personal physical (and mental) health goals long term.Selected by the management team to instruct new personal trainers on best practices for injury prevention during training programs. Show less

Delivered accommodations service for up to 2600 residents in a remote work camp. Specific duties included the delivery of personnel (and goods) to and from Fort McMurray, receiving and checking in worksite employees, conducting daily room audits, and coordinating maintenance requests. The position required professionalism, effective communication skills, and the ability to work with a very large and diverse group of oil sands workers. Focus on occupational health and safety was a critical… Show more Delivered accommodations service for up to 2600 residents in a remote work camp. Specific duties included the delivery of personnel (and goods) to and from Fort McMurray, receiving and checking in worksite employees, conducting daily room audits, and coordinating maintenance requests. The position required professionalism, effective communication skills, and the ability to work with a very large and diverse group of oil sands workers. Focus on occupational health and safety was a critical component of work.- Spearheaded facility-wide room audits prior to major turnaround operations- Recognized by housing supervisor for service excellence with residents and staff and for health and safety compliance Show less

Created, developed, and delivered recreation programs and team building events for up to 3,000 worksite employees. Specific duties included assessing recreational needs for worksite residents, designing and teaching fitness classes and individual personal fitness training programs, preparation of monthly and weekly fitness, sports and leisure activities/schedules, ensuring recreation facilities were operated and maintained effectively, and designing/distributing promotional materials for… Show more Created, developed, and delivered recreation programs and team building events for up to 3,000 worksite employees. Specific duties included assessing recreational needs for worksite residents, designing and teaching fitness classes and individual personal fitness training programs, preparation of monthly and weekly fitness, sports and leisure activities/schedules, ensuring recreation facilities were operated and maintained effectively, and designing/distributing promotional materials for recreational activities and events. Work included physical requirements of lifting, carrying and managing equipment and supplies needed for recreation programs, providing recommendations on expenditures for equipment, creating and maintaining reports on participation in classes/programs, and keeping Occupational Health and Safety requirements for all participants and staff, top of mind at all times.- Recognized by recreation supervisor for the ability to work effectively with worksite employees and for eagerness to achieve goals and improve knowledge.- Recognized by recreation manager, general manager, and specific residents for a positive attitude and excellent work ethic. Show less

Responsible for the development, planning and organization of recreational and fitness activities and team-building events, delivery of events on monthly recreation calendar, ensuring fitness equipment was available and in good working order, providing recommendations on expenditures for new equipment and/or replacement equipment, ensuring times and locations of activities/events were established and effectively publicized, designing and teaching fitness classes and individual personal fitness… Show more Responsible for the development, planning and organization of recreational and fitness activities and team-building events, delivery of events on monthly recreation calendar, ensuring fitness equipment was available and in good working order, providing recommendations on expenditures for new equipment and/or replacement equipment, ensuring times and locations of activities/events were established and effectively publicized, designing and teaching fitness classes and individual personal fitness training and maintaining fitness facility. Show less

In this role, I acted as a consultant to the owner of InYourElement.ca, a personal fitness company, which offered in-home fitness to executive clients. This was a multi-faceted position that included: drafting contracts for personal training clients; making recommendations on new products and expansion opportunities; website design and technology integration. - Obtained certification as a Personal Trainer Specialist (Can-Fit-Pro) (2009).

Duties included: processing, assessment and making recommendations on applications for community based recreation grants; drafting of grant approval / rejection letters; inventory management; general office duties; word processing; regular communication with direct supervisor and divisional director regarding projects and related departmental business.

Duties included: digitization of documents for the Registry of Deeds and Companies; related office work on projects at the request of the supervisor.

This position involved: supervision of 18 coworkers; drafting of daily emails to referees, parents, coworkers, and management regarding day-to-day operations of the league; development, maintenance, and updating of databases and schedules on a constant basis; ensuring league referees were paid in full, and on time. This position required a high degree of teamwork, strong customer service skills, diplomacy and tact, a well-developed work ethic, and significant knowledge of soccer protocols.… Show more This position involved: supervision of 18 coworkers; drafting of daily emails to referees, parents, coworkers, and management regarding day-to-day operations of the league; development, maintenance, and updating of databases and schedules on a constant basis; ensuring league referees were paid in full, and on time. This position required a high degree of teamwork, strong customer service skills, diplomacy and tact, a well-developed work ethic, and significant knowledge of soccer protocols. This position was an incredible learning opportunity which helped to solidify my interest in pursuing physical education/recreation as a career choice. Show less

Duties included: instruction, planning, implementation and evaluation of the micro-soccer program for children ages 4-6; creating a safe and fun environment for children, youth and teens involved in the minor soccer program; planning and executing daily soccer lessons; liaising with parents, staff, superiors and the public on a daily basis to provide high quality programming; setup and instruction of special events such as Jamboree Week; officiating (refereeing) soccer matches, when needed, at… Show more Duties included: instruction, planning, implementation and evaluation of the micro-soccer program for children ages 4-6; creating a safe and fun environment for children, youth and teens involved in the minor soccer program; planning and executing daily soccer lessons; liaising with parents, staff, superiors and the public on a daily basis to provide high quality programming; setup and instruction of special events such as Jamboree Week; officiating (refereeing) soccer matches, when needed, at all age levels; site/field safety checks at each site assigned. Show less

Duties included: instruction, planning, implementation and evaluation of the micro-soccer program for children ages 4-6; creating a safe and fun environment for children, youth and teens involved in the minor soccer program; planning and executing daily soccer lessons; liaising with parents, staff, superiors and the public on a daily basis to provide high quality programming; setup and instruction of special events such as Jamboree Week; officiating (refereeing) soccer matches, when needed, at… Show more Duties included: instruction, planning, implementation and evaluation of the micro-soccer program for children ages 4-6; creating a safe and fun environment for children, youth and teens involved in the minor soccer program; planning and executing daily soccer lessons; liaising with parents, staff, superiors and the public on a daily basis to provide high quality programming; setup and instruction of special events such as Jamboree Week; officiating (refereeing) soccer matches, when needed, at all age levels; site/field safety checks at each site assigned. Show less