Alex P. Mercredi
Fond Du Lac,Canada
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at excelling in project management and community engagement by successfully implementing and adapting to policies that enhance an organizational efficiency and foster changes and a culture of collaboration personality.
Proven ability to develop innovative educational programs and build strong stakeholder relationships, driving impactful change in diverse environments. Seasoned Senior Director with significant experience in managing large teams and developing effective strategies.
Strengths include strategic leadership, vision-driven change management, and robust business acumen. Achievements include driving operational efficiency and fostering cross-departmental collaboration within previous organizations. Strategic Senior Director known for high productivity and efficient task completion.
Specialize in leadership development, operational strategy, and financial acumen. Excelling in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless project execution and team synergy is my style.
Overview
1
1
Certification
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director Act C-92
Athabasca Denesuline' Child Family Services
Fond Du Lac, Sask.
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Led strategic initiatives to boost community engagement and support programs.
- Developed policies promoting sustainable practices within organizational operations.
- Collaborated with team leaders to enhance project planning and execution processes.
- Facilitated workshops educating staff on cultural awareness and inclusivity practices.
- Managed stakeholder relationships ensuring alignment with community needs.
- Implemented strategic plans maximizing organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability.
- Promoted collaboration culture among staff through communication, feedback, and recognition.
- Built relationships with external partners to foster collaborative efforts.
Principal/Education Director
Father Gamache Memorial School
Fond Du Lac, Sask.
01.2016 - 12.2021
- Established Athabasca Denesuline Education Authority in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
- Developed educational programs integrating Denesuline epistemology and pedagogy.
- Instructed core subjects and applied arts for high school students in grades 10 to 30.
- Implemented training programs for new hires and facilitated ongoing staff development.
- Managed staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage and productivity.
- Led team meetings to clarify project objectives and expectations.
- Oversaw professional development initiatives for teachers and staff.
- Provided guidance on job responsibilities to subordinates as needed.
Vice Principal/High School Teacher
Father Gamache Memorial School
Fond Du Lac, Sask.
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Instructed various core subjects areas for high school courses with high spirits and instructed high school applied arts programs for grades 10, 20, 30 level and had fun doing it.
Principal/Education Director Assistance
Father Gamache Memorial School
Fond Du Lac, Sask.
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Support, coordinate, implement, monitor FGMS School teaching program-curriculum for all grades and staff, facilitate First Nation Student Success Program, set budgets, INAC, PAGC annual reports for school.
- Develop Denesuliné Resources and adviser on technological on creating curriculum material of IPADS, Mobile Computers and software for students for K to 12.
- Identified strategies, processes and metrics-that-matter to monitor program effectiveness for demonstrable effect.
Principal/Education Director
Father Gamache Memorial School
Fond Du Lac, Sask.
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Restructure and reformed the entire Fond Du Lac Education System for FGMS School that equates to and reflect the provincial education standard system by supporting, coordinating, implementing, and monitoring all school programs while filing the FNSSP reports, set budgets, contracts for the FDL Band etc.
- Develop Denesuliné Resources and adviser on technological on creating curriculum material of IPADS, language software, mobile computers and software for higher student learning for grades K to 12. And established Wi-Fi wireless network system and set mobile lab top for the entire school for grades K to 12.
Industrial Arts Teacher
Father Gamache Memorial School
Fond Du Lac, Sask.
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Coordinate, implement, practical art curriculum programs, monitor high school education for FGMS School students and file report cards.
- Instructed various core subjects areas for middle years class with exuberance and instructed high school applied arts programs for grades 10, 20 level and had fun doing it.
Power Engineer and Boller Operator
MacLean Lake
MacLean Lake, Sask.
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Periodical meter readings, maintain proper function of operating boller guideline and procedures, high pressure pipe inspection, chemical agent mixing etc.
Education
Masters' Degree - Education
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Sask.06-2024
Bachelor of Honor Degree - Native Studies-Native Public Administration
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Sask.05-2015
Bachelors of Arts Degree - Native Studies-Political Science
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Sask.01.2015
Bachelors of Education Degree - Native Studies-English
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Sask.01.2000
Skills
Project management
- Community engagement
- Administrative oversight
- Human resources management
- Collaborative leadership for wholistic learning
- Internal/External relations personality
- Coaching and mentoring Leader
- Task delegation
- Budget control management
- Culture transformation
- Team management
- Stakeholder relationships such: Board Members, Chief-Council, Community etc
- Cultural awareness
- Policy implementation
- Team collaboration
- Educational program design
- Policy development
- Innovation management
- Organizational development
- Team building
- Visionary leadership
- Staff development
- Issues/Problem resolution solver
Accomplishments
John E McDonald Scholarship Recipient, 1998
NORTEP/NORPAC Honorary Degree Recipient, 2000
ITEP Honorary Degree Recipient, 2015
NORTEP/NORPAC Honorary Degree Recipient, 2000
ITEP Honorary Degree Recipient, 2015
Certification
Valid Class 5 Drivers License
Valid 1 A Drivers License
Certified 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate
Certified Fire Arm Certificate
Valid 1 A Drivers License
Certified 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate
Certified Fire Arm Certificate
References
- Mr. Edward Merasty, Lead Education Director, Prince Albert Grand Council Education, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, (306) 765-7243, (306) 961-4385
- Mr. Tyrone Macpherson, Director of Education/Principal, Sturgeon Lake School, Sturgeon Lake, Saskatchewan, (306) 953-7234, (306) 980-7192
- Mrs. Marilyn Mercredi, Special Education Teacher, Father Gamache Memorial School, Fond Du Lac, Saskatchewan, (306) 764-4026, (306) 686-2033
Timeline
Senior Director Act C-92
Athabasca Denesuline' Child Family Services
08.2022 - 01.2024
Principal/Education Director
Father Gamache Memorial School
01.2016 - 12.2021
Vice Principal/High School Teacher
Father Gamache Memorial School
01.2015 - 01.2016
Principal/Education Director Assistance
Father Gamache Memorial School
01.2012 - 01.2013
Principal/Education Director
Father Gamache Memorial School
01.2009 - 01.2012
Industrial Arts Teacher
Father Gamache Memorial School
01.2005 - 01.2006
Power Engineer and Boller Operator
MacLean Lake
01.1993 - 01.1995
Masters' Degree - Education
University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor of Honor Degree - Native Studies-Native Public Administration
University of Saskatchewan
Bachelors of Arts Degree - Native Studies-Political Science
University of Saskatchewan
Bachelors of Education Degree - Native Studies-English
University of Saskatchewan