Naomi Kruse Email & Phone Number

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Reporting to the Director of Adult Education, I am responsible for implementing exciting recreational, professional development, and leisure programming for all River East Transcona School Division community members, which honours the philosophy of lifelong learning and living The Good Life.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Reporting to the managers of Counselling Services and Accessibility Services, I worked collaboratively with counsellors and accessibility specialists to determine scheduling and confidential record keeping for students using both services. this position also requires me perform other administrative functions including managing multiple calendars, correspondence, notetaking and minute taking, developing documents, and other office duties. This position demands a high degree of confidentiality and organizational skills. Additional duties include supporting other areas of Student Support Services such as the Healthy Minds, Healthy College initiative, Student Employment Services, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, and Exam Accommodations and Assistive Technology, as well as coordinating the invoicing for funded students with disabilities receiving additional supports through Red River College.

Reporting to the Director of Library Services and Manager of the Academic Success Centre, I was responsible for the management of daily administrative processes required by three departments and in accordance with college policies and processes. This position required me to work collaboratively with Red River College staff in procurement, legal services, financial services, and human resources services, ensuring all documentation required for services and reporting was completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Reporting to the MAPC Board of Directors, I managed staff and all day to day operations of the organization by ensuring that projects and programming were consistent with the mission statement and goals.These duties included:* Supporting a volunteer board of directors* Serving on a variety of education advisory groups including; Advisory on Funding of Schools (2014 - 2016), Task Force for Funding of Special Needs (2014 - 2015), Student Services Inclusive Education Committee (2010 - 2017), Manitoba Education Research Network Affiliates (2007 - 2018) and more.* Planning and organizing more than 100 meetings, special events, workshops, and forums including 11 AGM and conferences and two Mental Health Forums * Researching policies, regulations, and legislation to assist parents with understanding how to work collaboratively in education communities* Creating professional materials and documents such as reports, information sheets and backgrounders, speaking notes, brochures, posters, research papers, and guides* Assisting parents and educators in finding resolution to challenges experienced in school communities* Delivering presentations and participating in many public speaking events* Participating as an advisory member to develop documents such as; School Area Traffic Guideline for Manitoba, Creating Racism Free Schools Through Critical/Courageous Conversations on Race, Safe and Caring Schools - A Resource for Equity and Inclusion in Manitoba Schools, Student Specific Planning - A Handbook for Developing and Implementing IEPs* Overseeing and developing an Attendance Strategy to communicate the importance of regular daily attendance for students

Working as part of a team, I was responsible for all communications to, and coordination of, volunteers needed to assist with both large and small scale fundraising events dedicated to giving critically ill children the opportunity to experience a dream come true.

Traveling throughout Manitoba and Northwest Ontario, I was the representative responsible for all retail relations to ensure a productive and supportive relationship between Champion Petfoods and retail pet product vendors. My job included coordinating distribution, processing claims, enlisting new vendors, participating in special events and promotional opportunities, and managing a small demonstration sales team.

Manitoba, Canada

Coordinated pet education and nutrition experiences in a retail environment to engage customers in learning more about dog and cat health care.

Manitoba, Canada

I was responsible for educating and assisting customers in an engaging and dynamic sales experience as they learned about responsible pet care and ownership. Other duties included animal husbandry, pet habitat maintenance and care, merchandising, opening and closing duties, maintaining customer files, and training junior staff.

Winnipeg

Travel consultation and sales for corporate and leisure clients.

Winnipeg

Travel consultation and sales for corporate and leisure clients. Specialized training in European and Australian land and air travel.

Bachelor’S Degree, Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution, 4.09

I juggled a 60% course load while employed full time and balancing a busy family life. This helped me to develop extraordinary time.

Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Activities and Societies: Successfully completed the Training and Development course with Red River College, as part of a professional.

Diploma, Public Relations, 4.25

Studies included Public Relations, Media Studies, Effective Oral Communications, Effective Written Communications, Communication During.

Business Administration And Management, General, 4.25

Studies included Marketing Fundamentals, Advertising Fundamentals, Organizational Behaviour, Fundamentals of Business, Project Management.

Diploma, Travel Sales And Consultation, Honours

Completed The First Year Of Two Year Creative Communications Program, Focusing On Journalism And Advertising