Saskia Van Den Hoven Msc, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Whitehorse, Yukon

Whitehorse, Yukon

At present, I work in a senior level planning and advisory role for a small consulting firm that specializes in planning and landscape architecture. My particular role involves preparation and management of a range of community strategic planning projects. These initiatives are intended to support governance, capacity building, asset management, and related business operational planning. My responsibilities involve research & analysis, writing detailed reports, project coordination, as well as… Show more At present, I work in a senior level planning and advisory role for a small consulting firm that specializes in planning and landscape architecture. My particular role involves preparation and management of a range of community strategic planning projects. These initiatives are intended to support governance, capacity building, asset management, and related business operational planning. My responsibilities involve research & analysis, writing detailed reports, project coordination, as well as creating engaging proposals. Skills: Strategic Planning | Economic Development | First Nations Governance | Capacity Building | Asset Management | Business Operational Planning | Report Writing | Data Analysis | Spreadsheet Creation | Research | Feasibility Studies | Costing Research | Solutions Gathering Show less

Victoria, Bc

In this role I served as an Associate for a consulting company specializing in socioeconomic assessments, Aboriginal engagement, development of policy frameworks, and change management. My main responsibilities involved Aboriginal engagement in the resource sector, conducting research & analysis and public consultation. Further, I liaised with clients and key stakeholders and contributed to writing strategic proposals and reports.Skills: Consulting | Aboriginal engagement |Project… Show more In this role I served as an Associate for a consulting company specializing in socioeconomic assessments, Aboriginal engagement, development of policy frameworks, and change management. My main responsibilities involved Aboriginal engagement in the resource sector, conducting research & analysis and public consultation. Further, I liaised with clients and key stakeholders and contributed to writing strategic proposals and reports.Skills: Consulting | Aboriginal engagement |Project Management | Policy Frameworks | Socioeconomic Assessments | Report Writing | Proposals | Aboriginal Engagement Show less

Dunedin, New Zealand

As Project and Asset Management Team Leader for Parks & Recreation Services, I supervised two direct reports and oversaw the strategic planning, coordination, and departmental business improvement processes. I efficiently managed projects and actively conducted research and analysis, focusing on optimizing the service delivery for the overall department and staff development.Key achievements include:• Improved project management practices through development of a project management… Show more As Project and Asset Management Team Leader for Parks & Recreation Services, I supervised two direct reports and oversaw the strategic planning, coordination, and departmental business improvement processes. I efficiently managed projects and actively conducted research and analysis, focusing on optimizing the service delivery for the overall department and staff development.Key achievements include:• Improved project management practices through development of a project management framework for staff• Project Manager for coastal erosion management project; led project team consisting of Councillors, staff and technical advisors; facilitated public consultation process on erosion management options• Managed completion of infrastructure and landscaping of new municipal cemetery, including Maori participation in opening ceremony• Led and managed software upgrade project of departmental asset management system• Initiated shift in asset management from focus on contract management to sustainable user experience management• Project Manager for the 5th Global Botanic Garden Congress hosted by Dunedin Botanic Garden in 2013 Show less

Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

Being Director of Economic Development with one of the largest self-governing First Nations communities in the Yukon and one of the few urban First Nations in Canada allowed me to exercise my leadership and organizational capabilities. Along with managing a significant budget and overseeing a major project, I was involved in the strategic planning and treaty implementation of the Economic Development Chapter. Liaising with government agencies and establishing partnerships and strategic… Show more Being Director of Economic Development with one of the largest self-governing First Nations communities in the Yukon and one of the few urban First Nations in Canada allowed me to exercise my leadership and organizational capabilities. Along with managing a significant budget and overseeing a major project, I was involved in the strategic planning and treaty implementation of the Economic Development Chapter. Liaising with government agencies and establishing partnerships and strategic alliances served as a crucial part of this role in fostering success. I promoted capacity building, community engagement, and governance while overseeing financial management and staff development functions, thereby, promoting organizational effectiveness.Key achievements include:• Negotiated benefit agreements with Government of Yukon geared towards capacity building and providing benefits such as employment opportunities, community training, construction/landscaping contracts and infrastructure improvements• Established strategic alliances and partnerships with partners in public and private sectors building a solid basis for further economic and community development• Led and managed design process for construction of cultural centre ($25M; 40,000 ft2) with public library space; Secured funding agreements and negotiated long-term lease public library; Chair of Steering Committee; Liaison for architects; Lead in developing programming, operations, artwork and exhibits, community training and staffing• Project Manager (Owner's Representative) during construction of cultural centre and library, working with construction managers and architects on a daily basis; active role in problem solving, change control, communications and conflict resolution; responsible for review and approval of progress claims; liaising with Government of Yukon on tenancy for public library Show less

Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

As Senior Economic Development Officer, I gained expertise in strategic planning, which maximized economic opportunities through negotiating benefit agreements with Yukon Government implementing the Economic Development Chapter of KDFNs Final Agreement. I engaged in capacity building, project implementation, and financial management and budgeting. My focus was to promote positive community engagement and capacity building. Key Achievements include:• Negotiated benefit agreements… Show more As Senior Economic Development Officer, I gained expertise in strategic planning, which maximized economic opportunities through negotiating benefit agreements with Yukon Government implementing the Economic Development Chapter of KDFNs Final Agreement. I engaged in capacity building, project implementation, and financial management and budgeting. My focus was to promote positive community engagement and capacity building. Key Achievements include:• Negotiated benefit agreements with Government of Yukon geared towards capacity building and providing benefits such as employment opportunities, community training, construction/landscaping contracts and infrastructure improvements• Secured and negotiated funding agreement ($14.8M) with territorial/federal government for construction of cultural centre with incorporated public library and negotiated a long term lease agreement (20 yrs) for tenancy public library• Facilitated and managed - in cooperation with Yukon Bureau of Statistics - Skills and Business Inventory of the KDFN community resulting in human resources information database intended for capacity building (individuals and businesses)• Managed and facilitated various feasibility studies geared towards economic development and community development opportunities such as property development on settlement lands, land-based healing services and opportunities for participation in government services. Show less

Faro, Yukon, Canada

As Community Development Coordinator for the Town of Faro, a small municipality in rural Yukon, I managed community economic development through development and marketing of the tourism infrastructure. In this position, I implemented municipal plans and policies and built robust relationships with the business community and Yukon Government departments. Additionally, I prepared funding applications, managed project administration and reporting, and oversaw staff supervision. Along with these… Show more As Community Development Coordinator for the Town of Faro, a small municipality in rural Yukon, I managed community economic development through development and marketing of the tourism infrastructure. In this position, I implemented municipal plans and policies and built robust relationships with the business community and Yukon Government departments. Additionally, I prepared funding applications, managed project administration and reporting, and oversaw staff supervision. Along with these responsibilities, I contributed to the preparation of the annual O&M and capital projects budgeting for the municipality.Key Achievements include:• Coordinated completion and implementation of the Official Community Plan• Led and facilitated development of Community Sustainability Plan including public consultation• Collaborated with business community on joint marketing initiatives, trade shows and business services and created marketing and informational materials; Assisted business community and groups in writing funding applications• Represented Town of Faro in Faro mine reclamation process; liaising with Yukon Government Departments. Assisted CAO in representation Town of Faro in water board hearings for renewal water license Faro mine• Developed, implemented and managed Faro’s Annual Crane & Sheep Viewing Festival for three years including planning programming, marketing, budget & financial management; Festival received sustainable tourism award in 2006• Managed development, mapping and marketing of multi-use aboriginal heritage trail (65 km); established tourism partnership with neighbouring First Nations community; Chair of Management Team and co-management committee• Supervisor Campbell Region Interpretive Centre. Duties included marketing and promotion, developing and managing annual budgets, writing and administering funding applications, staff supervision Show less

Calgary, Canada Area

Arnhem, Netherlands

Strategic planning support, research and analysis, implementation of regional tourism policy and assessment of external project proposals for public funding and implementation, project administration, evaluation and reporting of publicly funded projects.Key Achievements:• Coordinated pooling of several provincial funds to secure large grant from the European Union to fund the Dutch Water Museum (CAD$14M); application was approved and the museum officially opened its doors in June… Show more Strategic planning support, research and analysis, implementation of regional tourism policy and assessment of external project proposals for public funding and implementation, project administration, evaluation and reporting of publicly funded projects.Key Achievements:• Coordinated pooling of several provincial funds to secure large grant from the European Union to fund the Dutch Water Museum (CAD$14M); application was approved and the museum officially opened its doors in June, 2004• Developed and implemented policies and strategies in various committee settings in areas of land use, management of recreational areas and project development• Supported the departmental Management Team in strategic planning and project development Show less

Master'S Degree, Consumer Studies With A Major In Business Administration And A Major In Recreation & Tourism

Community Economic Development (Diploma)

Nima-A, Diploma, Marketing