I am responsible for the overall management and administration of records, privacy and archives management for the District School Board of Niagara, including strategy development for paper and digital records and privacy practices; Development of policy and procedures for privacy and records management; Developing and delivering training and support to stakeholders across the organization.I am also responsible for ensuring that the Board's information management practices comply with protection of privacy and freedom of information legislation (MFIPPA, PHIPA) and the Board's legal obligations associated with the legislation.RESPONSIBILITIES:• Develop and maintain the Board’s records and privacy management strategies.• Develop and maintain the Board’s records and privacy management policies, procedures, retention schedules and records document/information management system(s).• Manage all Board records holdings, including archives and historical collections.• In conjunction with the Board Lawyer, respond to inquiries related to access to Board records, including requests under various information legislative acts (e.g. FOIPOP, MFIPPA, PHIPA, PIPEDA, Education Act, etc.).• Lead investigations involving privacy breach, privacy impact analysis, and risk analysis involved in managing personal and sensitive information. • Orient and train Board stakeholders, as necessary on related records and information privacy legislation, policies, procedures, processes and systems.• Review or audit Board departments or schools to assess compliance with Board records and privacy management policies and procedures.• Supervise staff in records and information requests.

I was an instructor in the Library and Information Technician Diploma program at Mohawk College, through Continuing Education. I principally taught in digital environments, through the D2L platform, and had students from across the world. My courses include Active Records Management, RIM Fundamentals, and Archives. My instructor evaluation average was 3.7/4.

Working with businesses to realize their full information asset potential, by assessing information use practices. My work involved conducting analyses of business processes, regulatory compliance requirements, and business-driven needs to develop tools and resources to optimize future prospects.

I am a sessional lecturer in the School of Information Studies, McGill University. The courses I teach include: - Preservation Management This course explores preservation management issues in libraries and archives and examines the responsibilities of librarians, archivists and conservators. This is an introductory course in the principles and practice of information preservation of both analogue and digital media, in libraries and archives. Methods of integrating and implementing preservation activities and programs in library and archival settings, based on knowledge of preservation history, operations, and current issues. Topics include examinations of diverse material composition, their preservation challenges and treatment options; environmental affects on collection integrity, and collection care; developing preservation surveys and assessments; digital preservation issues, reformatting, and treatment options; emergency and disaster planning; and, developing a preservation program. - Metadata and AccessThis course includes learning archival descriptive tools in metadata-based access systems. Project-based assignments familiarize students with various metadata schemas (MARC, Dublin Core and EAD), markup languages (SGML, HTML, and XML), DTD, vocabulary control, and metadata management issues.- Records ManagementThis course introduces students to the management of records created by, or maintained by recordkeeping systems. Students develop knowledge and experience through practicum/project-based assignments in classification design, retention schedule writing, and records and information management policy writing.

I developed records retention schedules and file classification systems; conducted business process analysis and research to provide retention, record keeping and disaster recovery planning advice to ministry clients; developed and deliver on-site and online training; provide for the coordination of records transfer to/from storage; provided micro-recording services. My role required me to travel throughout the province in the performance of these duties.

Teaching business communications in the continuing education department.

Research focusing on two studies:1. Electronic Discovery and it's impact on privacy compliance in records management2. Managing records and information using cloud computing - issues and challenges related to implementing metadata, classification and security protocols.

• Manages communications standards• Issues email broadcasts to members in support of Chapter activities and events• Coordinates website postings (internal)• Coordinates website postings (external ie. job advertisings)• Act as a spokesperson and advocate for the board• Act as a point of contact and respond to member queries

TOPS is a forum of new professionals in the OPS that has approximately 1,600 members and is led by young and new professionals from several ministries. Its mandate is to promote networking, mentoring and learning opportunities and to harness the energy and ideas of a dynamic OPS workforce.• Chair the Strategic Directives committee • Develop and assists with negotiation of Memorandums of Understanding and other agreements• Develop policies and guidelines on the advice from the TOPS Executive • Develop the TOPS business plan and mandate/strategies/goals for the current year and out-years • Develop and implements a Performance Measure Framework • Provide continuous monitoring of performance measures • Update the Terms of References on the advice from the TOPS Executive

I played a lead role in developing multi-media resources and internal communications in support of employee engagement in a large and complex public sector organization. A significant component of this work included producing over 200 videos, as well as the logistical lead for two major webcast events.

As the first archivist to work with PGSS records, my task is to appraise and accession over 10, 000 records. This has involved developing a spreadsheet analysis of the holdings, and I am currently planning to design a database in order to increase user-accessibility to the collection. My current analysis is also geared to highlight those items which present preservation concern and exhibition potential, with an eye to future digitization activities.

I engaged in the appraisal and analysis of semi-active and inactive records from various departments, and make recommendations for their disposition (storage, destruction, etc...). I was actively involved in a project involved in creating a more efficient records destruction system that increases accountability and efficiency, while communicating the necessary information to staff in McGill University Archives.

I worked in the Publisher Relations section, using my expertise in electronic document management, and copyright legislation to lead a project involving e-document delivery.

Conducted needs assessment to develop IM Program, including records and archives management. The resultant RIM program included policies and guidelines to manage information stored on an internal shared drive, and paper-based transaction records. Designed new function-based (DIRKS) file classification plan, and implemented plan into electronic and paper recordkeeping system. Negotiated for the permanent transfer of 40 boxes of archival records to Canadian Jewish Library, and to the Library and Archives of Canada.

Designed and implemented function-based file classification scheme, produced compliance document for international and national information security requirements.

Under the direction of the Special Collections Preservation Manager, I implemented preservation measures (including re-gluing hollow and solid spines, patching leather covers, and improving the general stability of items that have preservation concerns). I was also involved in constructing book boxes in various designs.

Conducting the specification measurements for items from an East Anglian excavation (conducted several years prior), taking digital photographs of items for virtual exposure, re-packaging items for long-term storage for preservation purposes, and maintaining a related database. Training was provided, both on the job, and in addition to job requirements.

This was a Records and Information Management role in the Canadian Armed Forces, serving both on-board HMCS Vancouver, and in Headquarters (West Coast). Duties Included:1. Information Security - cryptography/de-cryptography2. Digital Information Technology support - satelite and ERM system management3. Records Management compliance monitoring/reporting