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Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Managing the urban agriculture stream; including collective gardens, community gardens, and gardening education in schools; with 16 gardens and approximately 500 gardenersTraining and supporting a 10-member team, including direct supervision and development of 6 employees and 3 internsPromoting community members' access to healthy and culturally-appropriate food, green spaces, and knowledge exchangeProgram, budget, and funding development, including evaluation, grant writing and… Show more Managing the urban agriculture stream; including collective gardens, community gardens, and gardening education in schools; with 16 gardens and approximately 500 gardenersTraining and supporting a 10-member team, including direct supervision and development of 6 employees and 3 internsPromoting community members' access to healthy and culturally-appropriate food, green spaces, and knowledge exchangeProgram, budget, and funding development, including evaluation, grant writing and reportingDevelopment of strategic partnerships with community groups, governments, and fundersPlanning and execution of events, activities, and workshops for the general public Show less

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Providing integrated site assessment and ecological garden planning servicesCoaching clients throughout the season to promote the success of their garden projectsDeveloping and offering practical workshops with a popular education approachSupporting community agriculture and the development of local food autonomy

Montreal, Canada Area

Managing the urban agriculture sector of the Club, including 5 diverse collective gardensParticipating in the strategic development and implementation of the Fermette food justice projectDeveloping and implementing a $40K urban community greenhouse projectUsing a bilingual and collaborative popular education approach to promote food security and food justiceSupporting members in developing a direct relationship with their food, from crop planning and planting, to garden care and… Show more Managing the urban agriculture sector of the Club, including 5 diverse collective gardensParticipating in the strategic development and implementation of the Fermette food justice projectDeveloping and implementing a $40K urban community greenhouse projectUsing a bilingual and collaborative popular education approach to promote food security and food justiceSupporting members in developing a direct relationship with their food, from crop planning and planting, to garden care and harvest, to food transformation and consumptionDeveloping crop plans and garden care schedules in collaboration with collective garden membersBuilding relationships and solidarity with local groups and individuals to support and empower low-income community membersManaging the budget, funding, and other administrative aspects of the project, and supervising 2 garden facilitators annually Show less

Montreal, Canada Area

Advocating for student rights at the provincial and federal level, in support of the 100,000 students represented around the AVEQ tableTraining student organizers and supporting local campaigns and initiatives on Quebec campusesPlanning and managing campaigns for environmental, social, and fiscal justiceCoordinating outreach efforts with participating student associations and community groupsOverseeing the Mobilization and Associative Development Commission and the… Show more Advocating for student rights at the provincial and federal level, in support of the 100,000 students represented around the AVEQ tableTraining student organizers and supporting local campaigns and initiatives on Quebec campusesPlanning and managing campaigns for environmental, social, and fiscal justiceCoordinating outreach efforts with participating student associations and community groupsOverseeing the Mobilization and Associative Development Commission and the SocioPolitical Commission and their combined budgets of $90KDeveloping and implementing a framework for the Community Action Fund to support student prioritiesUndertaking spokesperson responsibilities, including giving speeches and presentations, as well as speaking to media and drafting public statementsHiring and managing staffWorking in a bilingual environment Show less

Montreal, Canada Area

Working within SSMU to develop sustainable practices and policies.Co-chairing the SSMU Environment Committee and related working groups.Promoting a culture of sustainability on both McGill campuses through education, campaigns and projects.Fostering connections and communication between members and groups of McGill and the wider Montreal community.Supporting and acting as a resource for students wishing to become involved in environmental endeavours.Acting as an agent of… Show more Working within SSMU to develop sustainable practices and policies.Co-chairing the SSMU Environment Committee and related working groups.Promoting a culture of sustainability on both McGill campuses through education, campaigns and projects.Fostering connections and communication between members and groups of McGill and the wider Montreal community.Supporting and acting as a resource for students wishing to become involved in environmental endeavours.Acting as an agent of change within the wider environmental movement. Show less

Montreal, Canada Area

Constructing raised bed gardens in urban settingsPlanting vegetables, fruits, berries and companion plants using organic methodsInteracting with clients to ensure optimal garden careCaring for seedlings in the greenhouse

Midland, Ontario

Coaching rowers of all ages.Coordinating Youth, High School, Adult and Adaptive rowing programs.Working to increase membership and interest in rowing within the community through media outreach.Communicating with members on a regular basis through newsletter, email, social media and by phone.Organizing fundraisers and social events for club members.Maintaining the club and equipment.Doing administrative work (registration, membership, finances etc...).

Making an assortment of intricate beaded jewelry and other creations, including necklaces, bracelets and earrings, out of seed beads, pearls, Swarovski crystals, glass beads and other materials.Selling ready-made creations, gift certificates and custom-made jewelry or other items. Attending markets, craft shows and festivals regularly. Giving beading lessons for all different levels of beaders.Creating and keeping accurate financial records.

Tutoring elementary and high school students in Math, French, Science and English.

Penetanguishene, Ontario

Promoting locally grown food, fair trade products and sustainable food systems.Planting and maintaining the Penetanguishene Ecology Garden.Harvesting food to be donated to the Rosewood Shelter and used in the Community Kitchen.Helping manage the social enterprise portion of the project at the Penetanguishene Community Market.Acting as a resource for those wishing to learn more about the project.

Representing over 50,000 students of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) on the Board of Trustees and its subcommittees.Examining and discussing issues pertinent to students.Giving verbal reports regarding Student Trustee and Senate activities and bringing the Student Voice to Board meetings.Facilitating meetings of the SCDSB Student Senate.

Increasing high school membership and participation in rowing.Teaching both youth and adults how to row in Learn-To-Row sessions.Helping to plan and run the summer youth rowing program.

Reorganizing the filing system, filing and creating patient files.Answering telephones, making calls and booking patients.Greeting and interacting with patients before and after appointments.Verifying the validity of health cards with the Government of Ontario IVR system.

Seating customers and taking orders.Waiting on and tidying tables.Using a cash register.Preparing tea/coffee and desserts.

Bachelor Of Science, Environmental Science (Renewable Resource Management), Minor In Management, U0-U3

Activities and Societies: SSMU Environment Committee, Divest McGill, Montreal Rotaract

Ontario Secondary School Diploma, 9-12

Activities and Societies: Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving, Teens for GREEN, Student Activity Council, Prom Committee, Yearbook.