Amy Weeks
Vancouver
Summary
A dedicated community advocate with a passion for fostering connections and supporting people through innovative and inclusive community food programs.
Highlights of Qualifications
Program Management
Holistic approach to understanding nutrition
Grant Writing and Resoucree Management
Collaboration
Grant Writing and Resource Management
Training and facilitation skills
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Security Manager
Strathcona Community Centre Association
11.2021 - Current
- Manage the Food Security Team, overseeing diverse programs such as the Breakfast Program, Food Distribution programs, community kitchen for both adults and youth, food preservation workshops and food skill sharing workshops
- Adapt programs objectives based on community feedback to meet the specific needs of the community
- Manage grants, reporting and resource allocation to support program sustainability and growth
- Collaborated with Ancestral Food Ways to purchase traditional foods to be used in local cultural celebrations, educational experience and providing foods for elders in the Strathcona Community
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders such as the Vancouver School Board, Vancouver Parks Board, Neighbourhood Food Network and the Food Justice Network
- Provide support for food preservation sessions, both online and in person sessions in collaboration with the First Nations Healthy Authority
- Develop evaluations, collecting data and stories to support essential grant proposal and annual reports
- Lead and a support a passionate and dedicated team of 7 through meetings, reviews and job descriptions
- Maintain all food safety plans, protocol & procedures for 2 onsite kitchens as well as all daily, weekly, monthly and yearly cleaning schedules to maintain our Vancouver Coastal Health inspected kitchen permit.
Usher
The Cultch Theatre
01.2018 - Current
Food and Education Coordinator
01.2017 - 11.2022
- Developed and implemented comprehensive food skills programs, introducing 7 new workshops, including a highly successful 3 part nutrition series in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health Dieticians and a full day knife skills workshop with Project Chef
- Organized training sessions for program facilitators, volunteers and staff such as FoodSafe Level 1, First Aid, Anti-Oppression and Mental Health First Aid
- Mentored and trained community food program coordinators and facilitate workshops such as the 1 day Train the Trainer Canning workshop, the 2 day Train the Train Canning Workshop and led yearly roundtables
- Collaborated with First Nations Health Authority to develop their “Canning Foods Guide” as well as provided ongoing support for facilitators leading food preservation workshops in their communities, including a 2 day gathering at UBC Campus
- Increased access to the GVFB food literacy programs by developing an application process, resources and guidelines for offsite workshops hosted in community organizations such as Housing Organizations, Single Room Occupancy buildings (SRO’s), Neighbourhood Houses, Community Centers and libraries
- Developed a corporate revenue stream to support food literacy activities
- Created food safety plans, protocols & procedures for preparing food on and off site as well as weekly, monthly, and yearly cleaning schedules to maintain our Fraser Health inspected kitchen permit.
Delivery Driver
Grandview Woodland Food Connection Food
05.2020 - 09.2021
First
Burnaby Food
Secretary
09.2016 - 09.2018
Community Agency Coordinator
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Built and maintained relationships with 90+ community partners
- Implemented the organizations first agency renewal and report back application that provided the first formal method for agencies to share numbers and program goals
- Initiated the GVFB townhall meetings that resulted in improved relationships with community partners
- Implemented a new food ordering process for warehouse agencies receiving food allowing them to have choice in food they receive and in quantities they could use
- Created timelines for changes to the agency program that involved a shared calendar with key dates for GVFB staff, a messaging plan with our Communications team, townhalls and focus groups
- Attended community meetings such as DTES Kitchen Tables, Burnaby Food First and Vancouver Policy Council
Food Sort Coordinator
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Managed the volunteers who were sorting the donated food
Education
Diploma - undefined
Fall 2017
Certified Holistic Nutrition Practitioner - undefined
Institute of Holistic Nutrition
Interests
Hide Tanning, foraging, cooking, food preservation and herbal medicine
RECENT WORKSHOPS, COURSES AND CONFERENCES
Anti-Oppression Training - Shura Consulting & Engagement 2022
FoodSafe Level 2- Vancouver Coastal Health 2019
Non-Violent Conflict Resolution- Jillian Ratcliff2019
Mental Health First Aid -Canadian Mental Health Association 2019
Timeline
Food Security Manager
Strathcona Community Centre Association
11.2021 - Current
Delivery Driver
Grandview Woodland Food Connection Food
05.2020 - 09.2021
Usher
The Cultch Theatre
01.2018 - Current
Food and Education Coordinator
01.2017 - 11.2022
First
Burnaby Food
09.2016 - 09.2018
Community Agency Coordinator
01.2012 - 01.2016
Food Sort Coordinator
01.2008 - 01.2012
Diploma - undefined
Certified Holistic Nutrition Practitioner - undefined
Institute of Holistic Nutrition
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