Board management: supporting members; planning; record keeping; policy review; note taking & minutes preparation; communications; meeting planning; document editing, formatting, preparation; ensuring compliance with internal policies and Corporations Canada; travel bookings & claims; estimatingExecutive office and administration: scheduling; meeting planning and coordination; editing & formatting; travel bookings & claims; communications; aiding with procedure… Show more Board management: supporting members; planning; record keeping; policy review; note taking & minutes preparation; communications; meeting planning; document editing, formatting, preparation; ensuring compliance with internal policies and Corporations Canada; travel bookings & claims; estimatingExecutive office and administration: scheduling; meeting planning and coordination; editing & formatting; travel bookings & claims; communications; aiding with procedure development/reviewsGraphic design Show less

Communications – extensive writing and editing/proofreading (speeches, speaking notes, meeting notes, website content, quarterly newsletter, communication plans, annual reports, etc.); developing messaging; media relations; developing departmental planning and scheduling; graphic design (creation and evaluation); planning and oversight of website and social media content; photographyAdministration – advising; recommending and implementing administrative procedures; attending senior… Show more Communications – extensive writing and editing/proofreading (speeches, speaking notes, meeting notes, website content, quarterly newsletter, communication plans, annual reports, etc.); developing messaging; media relations; developing departmental planning and scheduling; graphic design (creation and evaluation); planning and oversight of website and social media content; photographyAdministration – advising; recommending and implementing administrative procedures; attending senior manager meetings; supervision of Communications Coordinator; hiring and HR-related activities; software reviews; relationship building with suppliersPrograms – content reviews and evaluation; program development including assisting with funding proposals; establishing timelines and work plans Show less

Design of logos and digital- and print-ready documents, with particular expertise in lengthy documents like annual reports and booklets, as well as shorter files like résumés and flyersEditing text (for logic/content and grammar)Recent clients include Government of the Northwest Territories, Legacy of Hope Foundation, Institute on Governance, and Parks Canada.

Project management – managed the creation of the ‘She is Indigenous’ national media awareness campaign (sheisindigenous.ca) for Les Femme Michif Otipemisiwak; worked with a creative firm to develop and implement a work plan; creation of campaign launch plan; provided guidance to team members on Indigenous history, culture, protocols, etc.; logistics, time management, administrationCommunications – writing and editing/proofreading (reports, website content, communications plan, toolkit… Show more Project management – managed the creation of the ‘She is Indigenous’ national media awareness campaign (sheisindigenous.ca) for Les Femme Michif Otipemisiwak; worked with a creative firm to develop and implement a work plan; creation of campaign launch plan; provided guidance to team members on Indigenous history, culture, protocols, etc.; logistics, time management, administrationCommunications – writing and editing/proofreading (reports, website content, communications plan, toolkit, summaries, etc.); evaluating content; communications and relationship building with diverse stakeholders; photographyRelationship building – managed provincial and national advisory groups, including leading consultation meetingsContent development – brainstorming, research, idea and message development; observation and analysis of focus group testing and national survey; oversaw a small documentary-style film crew on locations across Canada, including in the Arctic and on-reserveHighlights: Led provincial/national consultations; communications plan development; oversaw film crew during cross-Canada interviews; creative content evaulation Show less

CFNP was a broad-based, inclusive, leadership initiative engaging Canadians in dialogue and relationship building aimed at building a new partnership between First Peoples and other Canadians. Led by some of Canada’s exceptional leaders, this non-profit organization encouraged all Canadians to participate in reconciliation. It ceased operations in December 2017.Responsibilities:Office administration & finances – office management; budgeting & forecasting; funder and CRA reporting;… Show more CFNP was a broad-based, inclusive, leadership initiative engaging Canadians in dialogue and relationship building aimed at building a new partnership between First Peoples and other Canadians. Led by some of Canada’s exceptional leaders, this non-profit organization encouraged all Canadians to participate in reconciliation. It ceased operations in December 2017.Responsibilities:Office administration & finances – office management; budgeting & forecasting; funder and CRA reporting; analyzing policy & planning documents; supervision of bookkeeping & other contractors; correspondence & contracts; banking; receivables/payables; management of auditors; travel bookings & claims; donation receipts & tracking; outreach and responding to public inquiriesCommunications – wordsmith (editing & writing reports, press releases, opinion pieces, proposals, speeches); supporting & liaising with high profile public speakers; website/social media management & statistics; using NationBuilder database program to connect with supporters; translation coordination; monitoring current eventsGraphic design & photography – design of progress & annual reports, proposals, social media graphics; event photographyBoard administration – supporting high-profile members; record keeping; note taking & minutes preparation; communications; meeting support & prepHighlights: Sole employee; managed high-profile Board of Directors (former national Indigenous leaders and Prime Ministers); analyzed & rewrote five-year plan; audit management and CRA reporting; planned & implemented dissolution of the corporation Show less

SWCHC is a non-profit, community-governed organization that provides primary health care, health promotion and community development services, using interprofessional teams of health and social service providers.Administration – sole administrative assistant for large primary health care team; health care provider scheduling (physicians, nurse practitioners, etc.); meeting support; coordination of medical student placements; Ontario Telemedicine coordination; event coordination;… Show more SWCHC is a non-profit, community-governed organization that provides primary health care, health promotion and community development services, using interprofessional teams of health and social service providers.Administration – sole administrative assistant for large primary health care team; health care provider scheduling (physicians, nurse practitioners, etc.); meeting support; coordination of medical student placements; Ontario Telemedicine coordination; event coordination; document formatting; various administrative duties Show less

LHF is a national charitable organization that works to raise awareness and education about the legacy of the Indian Residential School System. The management of the LHF was assumed by the Aboriginal Healing Foundation in April 2012, and the AHF ceased operations in September 2014. Communications – wordsmith (editing, proofreading, creating, & contributing to exhibitions, manuals, proposals, reports, education materials, presentations, guides, press releases, online content); print… Show more LHF is a national charitable organization that works to raise awareness and education about the legacy of the Indian Residential School System. The management of the LHF was assumed by the Aboriginal Healing Foundation in April 2012, and the AHF ceased operations in September 2014. Communications – wordsmith (editing, proofreading, creating, & contributing to exhibitions, manuals, proposals, reports, education materials, presentations, guides, press releases, online content); print production coordination; copyright & ISBN management; website/social media maintenance & development; translation coordination (including Indigenous languages); educational workshop facilitation; public outreachAdministration & fiances – supervision of suppliers & contractors; proposal writing; preparing contracts; research; travel & claims; responding to public inquiries; supplier sourcing; assisting with finances; purchasing; scheduling; publication distribution; inventory managementGraphic design & photography – design of proposals, promotional & educational materials, publications, advertising, reports, exhibition materials; review & critique of external design; event & exhibition photographyExhibitions support – logistics & shipping; communications; production & content sourcing; inspecting & handling exhibitions including installation; loan agreement preparation; public outreachBoard administration – record keeping; communications; follow-up; meeting support & prepHighlights: Exhibition development (graphic design, production, text management, logistics, & installation); start-to-finish management of We Were So Far Away book (editing, multi-language translation, design & production management); editing & design of first pan-Canadian teachers guide on legacies of Indian Residential Schoolswww.legacyofhope.ca Show less

The IAF was dedicated to the promotion and support of Inuit visual and performing arts and cultural heritage from across the Canadian Arctic and beyond. Though it closed in 2012, it is currently being re-established. Administration & Finances – support to all departments; donation management; accounts receivable; travel; shipping; inventory & archival managementMagazine circulation – all fulfillment duties (database, statistics, promotion, inventory, customer service… Show more The IAF was dedicated to the promotion and support of Inuit visual and performing arts and cultural heritage from across the Canadian Arctic and beyond. Though it closed in 2012, it is currently being re-established. Administration & Finances – support to all departments; donation management; accounts receivable; travel; shipping; inventory & archival managementMagazine circulation – all fulfillment duties (database, statistics, promotion, inventory, customer service, reporting); communicating with international art galleries & collectorsBoard administration – travel bookings; note taking & minutes; communications; record keeping; expense claims; meeting support & prepCommunications – editing & creating documents, forms; website maintenanceRetail store support – customer database; sales records; statistics; customer relations; sales; handling artwork (display & shipping)Highlights: Logistical support for artist gatherings (including complex travel, budgeting, & advertising), successful international distribution of quarterly magazine; implemented sales trackinginuitartfoundation.org Show less

A non-profit, national organization comprised of 55 Cultural Education Centres that reflect the cultural diversity of more than three hundred First Nation communities across Canada. Administration & Finances – support to all departments; donation management; accounts receivable; travel; shipping; inventory & archival managementMagazine circulation – all fulfillment duties (database, statistics, promotion, inventory, customer service, reporting); communicating with international… Show more A non-profit, national organization comprised of 55 Cultural Education Centres that reflect the cultural diversity of more than three hundred First Nation communities across Canada. Administration & Finances – support to all departments; donation management; accounts receivable; travel; shipping; inventory & archival managementMagazine circulation – all fulfillment duties (database, statistics, promotion, inventory, customer service, reporting); communicating with international art galleries & collectorsBoard administration – travel bookings; note taking & minutes; communications; record keeping; expense claims; meeting support & prepCommunications – editing & creating documents, forms; website maintenanceRetail store support – customer database; sales records; statistics; customer relations; sales; handling artwork (display & shipping)Highlights: Managed a multi-million dollar grassroots cultural program funded by Indian Affairs; planned & managed in-person annual member meetings for 55+ delegates including all finances; design & distribution of quarterly membership newsletterfnccec.ca Show less