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Alana Olson

Maidstone ,SK

Summary

Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of External Affairs

Students' Association Of Lakeland College
04.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with other executives in bi-weekly meetings to ensure operations of the organization aligned with our goals
  • Networked with members of other Alberta post-secondary institutions
  • Frequently met with the Lakeland College Senior Leadership Team regarding student affairs, including tuition, MNIF's, and OERs
  • Contributed to various evaluations, including compensation reviews and consultation of our Campus Master Plan

Chair-Lakeland College Academic Council

Lakeland College
09.2023 - Current
  • Led and facilitated Academic Council meetings regarding curriculum changes, addition and removal of credits and courses, and additional factors contributing to our college's academic excellence
  • Ensured agenda adherence and promoted active participation from members
  • Fostered relationships with various faculty, administration, and fellow students

Council Member

Lakeland College Students' Association
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Work alongside students from both campuses to provide exciting and connecting experiences for the student population
  • Meet monthly to discuss various operations of the organization
  • Discuss and approve of various policies regarding students
  • Collaborate with other members to run events for the student body

Council Member

Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Student Council
09.2023 - Current
  • Engaged in discussions with post-secondary students of various education levels in the inaugural council
  • Serve as a voice for fellow students from my institution as well as provincially, representing their perspectives, needs, and interests in council discussions and decision-making processes
  • Develop professional relationships with other students and members of the provincial government
  • Maintain an understanding of provincial ramifications on post-secondary education

Peer Tutor

Lakeland College
09.2021 - Current
  • Helped fellow students prepare for quizzes and examinations.
  • Assisted other students with homework and provided supplementary instruction.
  • Promoted development of good study habits and learning skills.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Athabasca University (Lakeland College)
Lloydminster, AB
04.2024

Skills

  • Strategic leadership
  • Delegation Abilities
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Policy Development
  • Analytical and Critical Thinker

Accomplishments

  • Students’ Association Award for Student Leadership- Winter 2024
  • Centennial Athletic Leadership Award- Winter 2024
  • Lakeland College Board of Governors' Scholarship- Winter 2023
  • First General Services Athletics Award- Winter 2023
  • Centennial University Transfer Achievement Award- Winter 2021
  • Centenni8al President's Leadership Award- Winter 2021

Timeline

Chair-Lakeland College Academic Council

Lakeland College
09.2023 - Current

Council Member

Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Student Council
09.2023 - Current

Director of External Affairs

Students' Association Of Lakeland College
04.2022 - Current

Peer Tutor

Lakeland College
09.2021 - Current

Council Member

Lakeland College Students' Association
04.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Athabasca University (Lakeland College)

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