Amanda Isley
Redwater,Canada
Summary
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions. Demonstrates strong analytical, articulate communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Known for reliability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and organizational growth.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant, Owner/Operator
Wandering Warrior Studios,
01.2016 - Current
- Building Indoor and outdoor living art with local and exotic plant life. Building landscape and homestead designs for creative, functional and natural living.
- Teaching homestead skills and creating holistic medicines and supports with herbs and plants. Preserving of home made, home grown, whole food options.
- Sales and distribution of products and services.
- Conducting in-person and online breathwork meditation sessions. Delivered mindfulness training to enhance participant well-being. Assisted individuals in working through addictions, life events and trauma using therapeutic art techniques.
Ground Person/Lube Tech
My Land Excavation
2024 - Current
- Facilitated successful hardscaping projects by effectively spotting operators and managing the lifting of materials up to 50 lbs.
- Successful shipment and delivery of rock and soil products in dump body 5 ton truck.
- Hot Shot pickups and delivery between Vancouver and lower mainland district back to Sunshine Coast, using 5 ton truck.
- Optimized ground operations through expert handling of equipment including packers, laser levels, and a range of hand and power tools.
- Shop helper building equipment implements, tools and 5 ton truck. Wash bay attendant to keep all equipment detailed, lubed and ready for work.
- Assisted in site preparation and material handling to ensure project timelines
- Adhered to safety protocols and regulations to maintain a secure work environment
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve task efficiency
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure operational readiness
- Supported project leads in coordinating resources and managing site logistics
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective teamwork and open communication among colleagues.
Service Advisor
South Coast Ford
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Administrative, Customer relations, booking appointments, billing, quotes, trouble shooting, Phone communications, Diverse and fast paced work environment, PBS workspace system, warranty and ICBC protocols and approvals, Open and Closing, one on one trouble shooting of issues customers are having with their vehicles to assess work needed with technicians, Customer support of vehicle features, functions and warnings, Ford Service/Sales/and mechanical training portal, working with Sales/Detailing/Parts/Automotive technicians to bridge communication for support of customers, completion of billing and payments.
Indigenous Student Success Support Worker
Lil’wat First Nations/SD #48
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Contract Based. Working in conjunction with the Lil’wat first nations band and School District #48 at Pemberton Secondary School as an in classroom success worker to Indigenous students to support and elevate potential with studies and life skills. Working in and around Pemberton secondary School. Motivational, life skills, tutoring, post-secondary prep, emotional support for students.
Recreational Accessibility Assessment Team
TOA Consulting
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Contract Based. Traveling to assigned areas and pre-determined locations across the Eastern portion of Northern BC (Fort St. James-Dawson creek-Watson Lake Yukon) assessing provincial and municipal parks, trails, and public venues for determination of accessibility needs/support for public tourism itineraries and funding assessments for improvements within the Northern BC Tourism region. Traveling, working alone, cold calls, community engagement, itinerary planning for all BC Teams based on knowledge of zones for out of town workers, map reading, InReach and geo mapping of rural and out of service trail systems, GPS measurements of locations, real-time marking of services and facilities, measurements and recording of slopes/gradings, indoor spaces, counters, washrooms, doorways, transit measurements. Reporting, photos, documentation, remote meetings, planning and budgeting. Written assessments for business owners upon audit completion.
Jr. Project Manager and Access and Inclusion Manager
Inclusive By Design/Kootenay Adaptive Sport Association
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Contract based, Management of accessibility team, Accessibility Auditing, research and reporting on needs within the province (working in collaboration of TOA consulting), reporting and time cards for internal bookkeeping and WorkBC logging, Reporting and collaborative support for WorkBC, Neil Squires Society, Northern BC Association, CNIB, AccessBC, Rick Hansen Association, reviews of accessibility team, collaboration with and participation on tourism boards across the province, planning and management for new builds in selected areas for outdoor designs, collaboration and planning with Construction Manager, Site prep supervision, build planning, plan reading, collaboration with engineers for each build site, transportation logs and planning for long distance hauling of materials, materials ordering and shipping preparation, accommodation planning for travel teams, networking, cold calls via phone/email communications and in person drop ins, community awareness meetings, office management, learning and using software for meetings with daily usage and presentation, training and mentorship of team, advocacy, working with and within municipalities to discuss local needs and findings of reviews. Updating and obtaining training for accessibility learning. Organization of meetings, note taking, reporting to various team members and organizations of findings and progress. Writing COR Safety Manual and reviews of current and new policies and procedures. Safety Auditing.
Front Scale Desk Administration
Secure Energy Ltd.
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Front desk Scale worker for disposal yard of contaminated soils.
Office, Customer Service Rep., Yard person
UFA / LT Petroleum
09.2012 - 01.2014
- Bay Tree AB and Dawson Creek, BC Locations.
Education
Education Assistant Certificate - Education
Northern Lights College
Dawson Creek05-2009
Skills
Excellent troubleshooting/ problem solving skills
Ability to work alone or with others
Mechanically inclined
Ability to work long hours
Safety Focused
Attention to detail
Diverse and Empathetic Leadership skills
Strong and articulate communication and written abilities
Customer/Consumer satisfaction and appreciation focus
Ability to multitask in fast paced situations and maintain focus
Hard working/Driven
Able to work in temperature extremes
Excellent Team Leadership and development
Ability to work and build connections with others remotely/virtually
Driven to learn and acquire new skills and abilities
Ability to think outside the box
Community Focused
Diverse training/personal work experience
Ability to maintain composure and work to deescalate high stress situations
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Site Ready BC and WHIMIS ~ BC Construction Safety Association
- Leadership in Safety Excellence ~ BC Construction Safety Association
- BC Construction Legislation and administration ~ BC Construction Safety Association
- AccessBC Accessibility for All Level 1 (with theory training for Level 2)
- Rick Hansen Accessible Spaces 101
- CTS-Alberta Construction Safety Association
- Petroleum Safety Training ~ Enform
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training Level II ~ SD #59
- POPARD Intro to Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Accredited Life Coach Certification
- Therapeutic Art Coach Certification
- Foodsafe Level 1 ~NLC, Dawson Creek BC
- Serving It Right
- Anger Management Training Institute
- Adult Graduation Diploma
- Innovations Resource Center, Entrepreneur Training and Support
- Expired Tickets: H2S Alive, Level 1 First Aid, Confined Space, Standard First Aid CPR-C/H
- Willingness to obtain: Class 1 & 3 with Air.
Interests
Art, Interior design, Photography, Outdoor recreation, 4x4ing, Kayaking, Hunting, Fishing, Auto mechanics, Gardening, Landscaping, Homestead and Off grid living, Naturopathy, Dietary and mental wellness through holistic and alternative therapies Advocacy for mental health, Youth and children mental health, mentorship and positive living Advocacy for accessibility in the outdoors and public space/venues Family and Community centered
Timeline
Service Advisor
South Coast Ford
09.2024 - 08.2025
Indigenous Student Success Support Worker
Lil’wat First Nations/SD #48
09.2023 - 06.2024
Recreational Accessibility Assessment Team
TOA Consulting
05.2022 - 09.2023
Jr. Project Manager and Access and Inclusion Manager
Inclusive By Design/Kootenay Adaptive Sport Association
03.2021 - 03.2022
Consultant, Owner/Operator
Wandering Warrior Studios,
01.2016 - Current
Front Scale Desk Administration
Secure Energy Ltd.
01.2014 - 08.2015
Office, Customer Service Rep., Yard person
UFA / LT Petroleum
09.2012 - 01.2014
Ground Person/Lube Tech
My Land Excavation
2024 - Current
Education Assistant Certificate - Education
Northern Lights College