Amelia Valenti
Peterborough,Canada
Summary
Accomplished leader at Innovative Life Designs, Inc. with extensive experience in strategic planning and crisis management. Proven track record of delivering high-impact solutions through effective problem-solving and change management. Known for leveraging analytical skills and creativity to drive innovation in fast-paced environments, ensuring alignment with both current and future organizational needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRESIDENT / OPERATIONS MANAGER
Innovative Life Designs, Inc.
01.2019 - Current
- Direct all operations of coaching and consulting dedicated to delivering change management and coaching solutions to private clients and organizations
- Establish strategic mission, vision, and plan for the firm
- Oversee the entirety of financial and operational tasks
- Conduct initial client intake interviews, select clients added to the firm portfolio, and determine applicable resource allocation by client
- Frequently interact with clients to gather understanding of needs and monitor progression
- Leverage Design Thinking process as coaching and consulting method basis
- Individually customize one-on-one coaching sessions based on client needs
- Psychological Safety Training
- Instructional design and facilitation for organizations
- Develop and facilitate staff and leadership training and policy writing and implementation
- Conceptualize and deliver workshops, seminars, and webinars
- Effectively set client strategic business succession planning, Board of Director improvement planning, and strategic leadership initiatives
Director of Education, Organizational Wellness & Principal at The Loomex Learning Centre
The Loomex Group
Peterborough, Canada
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Company Overview: Emergency Management and Airport Operations company
- Lead all operations of the education department and Indigenous Community Support Services as well as Organizational Wellness initiatives
- Sole project lead for the opening of The Loomex Learning Centre and established strategic mission, vision, and oversee the entirety of financial and operational tasks
- Project manager for a number of initiatives including, but not limited to: new office opening, private college application, private school application, incident command in emergency operations, and a leadership program for emergency management personnel
- Emergency Management and Airport Operations company
- Incident Command Role for Dryden Airport during emergency evacuations of Indigenous Communities during forest fires
- School Operator/School Principal for The Loomex Learning Centre
- Instructional design lead/writer and project lead for Leadership Program for emergency management personnel
- Curriculum development for Emergency Management Program at Sir Sandford Fleming College
- Project manager for the opening of a new quality assurance office location in Kingston, Ontario
- Pandemic Coordination for Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation - Emergency Response Planning, Situation Reports, Vaccination Clinic Coordination
- Project lead for a number of RFP responses and projects in education, fire safety, emergency management, and leadership
- Quality Assurance Director - oversee RFP writing coordination and editing
- Designed Workplace Violence & Harassment Policy and Training
- Opened The Loomex Learning Centre private school and fulfilled the role of principal of the school responsible for the safety and well-being of all staff and students, policy development and business management
- Organizational Wellness Lead - created Loomex Lifestyle initiatives in the company including wellness days, daily wellness posts, coordination and implementation of health and well-being workshops
- Supported social media development and coordination of the Marketing Committee
VICE PRINCIPAL, ST. STEPHEN CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL
P.V.N.C.C. District School Board
Peterborough, Canada
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Served in a multi-faceted role within the school as senior administrator and leader
- Supported Principal in execution of all financial, operational, and personnel functions, as well as supporting students, staff, and parents
- Promoted a positive learning environment
- Identified opportunities for continuous staff professional development
- Addressed performance concerns confidentially and timely
EDUCATION CONSULTANT, ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION/INNOVATION
P.V.N.C.C. District School Board
Peterborough, Canada
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Provided specialized consultation spanning strategic planning, assessment and evaluation, innovative education programs and initiatives, Indigenous curriculum, and instructional leadership design
- Conducted research on emerging trends and evidence-based teaching practices and initiatives
- Developed and implemented adult-learning models and workshops
- Partnered with the Ministry of Education leadership team to review and revise internal policies and assessment practices with a specific focus on equity and diversity in assessment practices
CLASSROOM EDUCATOR
P.V.N.C.C. District School Board
Peterborough, Canada
01.2001 - 01.2014
- Delivered structured academic and spiritual lessons for seventh and eighth grades and Special Education students
- Created lesson plans and prepared course materials
- Continuously assessed curriculum to identify areas of opportunity or improved student retention
- Interacted with parents through various methods, including routine parent/teacher conferences and student progress reports
COURSE CREATOR & WRITER
Trent University
Peterborough, Canada
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Charged with developing and implementing effective adult-focused learning modules
- Analyzed prior student feedback regarding courses and curriculum
- Utilized feedback to design engaging course content and materials
- Facilitated online courses
Education
Bachelor of Education -
01.2001
Bachelor of Arts -
01.2000
Skills
- Project management
- Public speaking
- Program Evaluation
- Business Development
- Indigenous Relations
- Instructional Design
- Analysis
- Facilitation & Training
- Policy Development
- Strategic planning
- Staff training
- Strategic visioning
- Human rights advocacy
- Crisis management
- Risk mitigation
- Education advocacy
Certification
- Indigenous Education Lead, Well-Being Advisory Group, 2016-2017
- Assessment & Evaluation Policy Development and Implementation Lead, 2014-2018
- Ministry of Education Ontario - Building Capacity in Assessment for Learning, 2014-2016
- Project Lead for Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre Literacy Project, 2015-2018
- Walking The Path Program - OPP Indigenous Policing Bureau, 2017
- Deep Inquiry Learning Innovation Project Leader, 2015-2018
- Social Studies Curriculum Lead - Ministry of Education Ontario, 2017
- University of Toronto Design Thinking for Innovation
- Indigenous Daily Physical Activity Workshop Lead, 2017
- Safe Talk Training - Suicide Awareness, 2017
- Mental Health Safety Training, 2017
- Principal Part I & II Qualification Courses, 2018
- Cultural Competency Training Certifications, 2017-2018
- Concussion Policy Writer/ Training, 2018
- Certified Facilitator, 2018
- Certified Life Coach, 2018
- Registered Member of Ontario College of Teachers
- Incident Commander Emergency Evacuations Dryden Regional Airport, 2021
- First Aid Certification, 2021
- Harassment & Violence in the Workplace Training Development, 2021
- Pandemic Coordination - Curve Lake First Nation & Hiawatha First Nation, 2021-2022
- Psychological Safety Awareness, Facilitation, Engagement, Training, and Yielding (S.A.F.E.T.Y.) Certification, Part 1 & 2, August 2022
- Basic Emergency Management Certificate, November 2024
- Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS) I-100, November 2024
- Human Rights Education Training Certification, November 2024
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Education, Organizational Wellness & Principal at The Loomex Learning Centre
The Loomex Group
01.2021 - 07.2022
PRESIDENT / OPERATIONS MANAGER
Innovative Life Designs, Inc.
01.2019 - Current
VICE PRINCIPAL, ST. STEPHEN CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL
P.V.N.C.C. District School Board
01.2018 - 01.2019
EDUCATION CONSULTANT, ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION/INNOVATION
P.V.N.C.C. District School Board
01.2014 - 01.2018
COURSE CREATOR & WRITER
Trent University
01.2010 - 01.2013
CLASSROOM EDUCATOR
P.V.N.C.C. District School Board
01.2001 - 01.2014
- Indigenous Education Lead, Well-Being Advisory Group, 2016-2017
- Assessment & Evaluation Policy Development and Implementation Lead, 2014-2018
- Ministry of Education Ontario - Building Capacity in Assessment for Learning, 2014-2016
- Project Lead for Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre Literacy Project, 2015-2018
- Walking The Path Program - OPP Indigenous Policing Bureau, 2017
- Deep Inquiry Learning Innovation Project Leader, 2015-2018
- Social Studies Curriculum Lead - Ministry of Education Ontario, 2017
- University of Toronto Design Thinking for Innovation
- Indigenous Daily Physical Activity Workshop Lead, 2017
- Safe Talk Training - Suicide Awareness, 2017
- Mental Health Safety Training, 2017
- Principal Part I & II Qualification Courses, 2018
- Cultural Competency Training Certifications, 2017-2018
- Concussion Policy Writer/ Training, 2018
- Certified Facilitator, 2018
- Certified Life Coach, 2018
- Registered Member of Ontario College of Teachers
- Incident Commander Emergency Evacuations Dryden Regional Airport, 2021
- First Aid Certification, 2021
- Harassment & Violence in the Workplace Training Development, 2021
- Pandemic Coordination - Curve Lake First Nation & Hiawatha First Nation, 2021-2022
- Psychological Safety Awareness, Facilitation, Engagement, Training, and Yielding (S.A.F.E.T.Y.) Certification, Part 1 & 2, August 2022
- Basic Emergency Management Certificate, November 2024
- Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS) I-100, November 2024
- Human Rights Education Training Certification, November 2024
Bachelor of Education -
Bachelor of Arts -
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