Work with, establish and maintain strategic relationships with First Nations, Metis communities and organizations, Government of Alberta departments, other governments, municipalities, industry leaders and other key stakeholders; for the development of Regional Plans. Developed cabinet packages, and additional briefing materials for senior leadership (directors, executive directors, assistant deputy ministers, deputy ministers, ministers, and cabinet members). Development and drafting Regional Plans through various cross ministry venues. Provide advice and recommendations on: consultation and Government of Alberta initiatives, direction for the Land Use Secretariat, etc.. Recommend actions to mitigate and reduce infringement on Treaty and Aboriginal constitutionally protected rights. Covered for Executive Advisors in Assistant Deputy Minister Offices

I provided Aboriginal Consultation and Engagement services to the Government of Alberta Department of Environment and Parks, Alberta Energy, and Alberta Indigenous Relations for a wide range of Initiatives and high profile Crown-led policy initiatives including: Regional Planning, Land Use Framework, and Resource Policies, etc. I have the opportunity to work with and establish and maintain strategic relationships with First Nations and Metis Communities and Organizations and within the Government of Alberta, other governments, communities, industry leaders and, other key stakeholders.

I provided a comprehensive service including project implementation and planning, analysis, consultation, and training to support the strategic engagement processes conducted by the Stewardship and Policy Integration team, Environment and Parks, Energy, and other stakeholders. I had the opportunity of being a critical enabler and key resource regarding the implementation and ongoing improvement of the strategic engagement of Aboriginal organizations and key stakeholders in the development and implementation of policy.

I had the opportunity of being a critical enabler and key resource regarding the implementation of the Government of Alberta’s Policy on Consultation Policy with First Nations on Land and Resource Management 2013. I provided a comprehensive analysis, and consultation direction to proponents.

Environmental research experience• Effective Project Management and Organizational Skills.• Ongoing research, development, composition and submission of proposals to Ontario Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resource, Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada.• Implementation of Four Rivers Water Bug Collection Program.• Ongoing Scientific reviews of technical documents for proposed development within the Traditional Territories of the Member Matawa First Nation Communities.• Development of Water Quality Programs with Member Matawa First Nation Communities.Operational experience• Experience with working on budgets over $750,000.• Managing Four Rivers inventory of material and equipment.• Department purchasing.• Aided Four Rivers department certification in ISO 9001:2008 and overall certification for Matawa First Nations Management. • Development and Implementation of Matawa Joint Health and Safety Committee, and Co-Chair.Training and communication experience• Development of an Environmental Monitoring Training Program for First Nations.• Guest Teacher at Nibinamik First Nation Youth Retreat (July 2012).• Presenter at Land Use Planning Workshop (June 2012).Interpersonal experience• Development of partnerships for Fisheries related work with Federal Government, Provincial Government, Non-Government Organizations, Academia, and other First Nation Groups.

• Creation of Ontario Benthic Biomonitoring Network (OBBN) training modules, field guide, and manual to teach Matawa First Nation members the proper procedures and methods for OBBN; with successful presentations at the Northern Ontario First Nations Environment Conference• Creation of an ATK/Scientific Data field collection form for Trimble Juno Units for collection of information for First Nations• Delivering of successful Outreach and Awareness presentations on the Environmental Impacts of industrial developments in the Ring of Fire area • Developed successful proposals Department of Fisheries and Oceans • On the organizing committee for the Northern Ontario First Nations Environmental Conference, developing itineraries, soliciting for donations, attaining key note speakers • Assisted in conducting scientific reviews on technical documents for proposed development projects within Matawa Traditional Territories, generating summary review documents. • Creation of Fact sheets for education and distribution amongst Matawa First Nation Communities.

Worked full time as a night receiver, receiving merchandise daily, survey merchandise for imperfections and damages.

Promoted two and a half months in, from a warehouse associates position to Warehouse supervisor. Taking charge of 15 staff scheduling, training, and monitoring performance. Was also in charge of inventory, and receiving of store to store transfer and new merchandise delivered to the store.

Advanced to a supervisory role, managing up to 15 staff

Demonstrated excellent problem solving ability under pressureManaging up to 20 staff

Water Environmental Protection Program, City of Ottawa Experience with YSI Technology in the calibration, and use of instruments in the capturing of Dissolved Oxygen, Temperature, Conductivity, pH, Turbidity and DepthOntario Benthic Biomonitoring Network for invertebrates, capturing of invertebrates for further investigation of the diversity of species and on the health of the sample sitesRecorded the population, species of fish, size of game fish, and their weight of fresh water fish sampled using a Backpack Electrofisher and Seine nettingWater quality samples of certain creeks after rainfall events for sediment loads, nitrogen, algae, and bacteria counts.Tracked velocity of the creeks when they are at peak levels after severe rainfall periods.In charge of organization and recording of data for future designated project sites. Collecting air and water temperatures.Assisted with City of Ottawa Effluent Study, the study was designed and tested for the effects of effluent water from filtration plants on the growth of native bivalve species. Prepped the native bivalve species for the study, measuring their size and placing them in containers for protection. Helped measure the size of the animals from different sections of the river after they were removed from the river.