Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities.
Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
Project Administrator – Sustainable Food and Clean Water
Canadore College
North Bay, Ontario
03.2022 - 08.2024
Sustainability management
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
Assisted in the development of project objectives and scope.
Consulted with clients on developing compliant environmental policies.
Prepared grant applications seeking funding for various research initiatives related to conservation efforts.
Conducted public outreach programs to educate communities about current environmental issues.
Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
Sustainability Scientist
EHT Hybrid
North Bay, ON
04.2020 - 03.2022
Participated in conferences, workshops, and webinars focused on topics related to corporate social responsibility, environmental protection, and conservation.
Prepared grant applications and proposals to initiate new sustainability efforts for business sustainability.
Recommended new systems and processes to improve operations.
Maintained field equipment and performed troubleshooting techniques to keep tools fully operational.
Fostered partnerships with industry and academia to enhance research opportunities and outcomes.
Maintained detailed records of experiments and outcomes for future reference.
Identified potential risks associated with projects and developed mitigation plans accordingly.
Created and maintained spreadsheets and databases to detail specimen collection and data gathering.
Prepared reports summarizing research results for presentation to colleagues and management.
Implemented quality control procedures to ensure the integrity of experimental data.
Student Technical Assistant (Contract)
Canadore College
North Bay, ON
01.2018 - 08.2019
Researched effects of chemical substances on biological tissues.
Investigated nature, composition and expression of genes.
Conducted research on new techniques and technologies related to toxicology testing.
Devised and improved methods to better study mechanisms of biological processes.
Contributed to reforestation initiatives by planting trees on land which was logged, destroyed in forest fire or cleared by industrial use.
Coordinated with volunteers and community groups to maintain trails and recreation sites.
Implemented silviculture treatments such as thinning or regeneration cutting projects according to established guidelines.
Supported reforestation by planting grass and groundcover crops to prevent soil from being washed or blown away.
Improved forest health by introducing and implementing invasive species control policies.
Bookkeeper
Sharon Van Derlip and Assoc.
Kincardine, ON
01.2016 - 04.2017
Calculated income and social security tax deductions.
Utilized accounting software to streamline bookkeeping processes, increasing efficiency.
Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
Handled sensitive financial information with confidentiality and integrity.
Performed bookkeeping and accounting consulting services.
Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
Reviewed employee expense reports for compliance with company policies.
Reviewed purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements.
Tracked and reported charitable contributions and grants for nonprofit bookkeeping.
UX/UI Programmer
Gud Enuf Corp
Midland, ON
01.2015 - 01.2017
Executed scripts to communicate with back-end servers and provide real-time updates.
Coordinated with project managers regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
Coded, tested and debugged programs in accordance with established standards.
Maintained and improved existing codebases, ensuring code efficiency and reusability.
Coordinated with project managers to ensure alignment with client expectations and project timelines.
Entered important data into computer programs with minimal errors to streamline workflow.
Ensured responsiveness of applications across various devices and platforms.
Implemented debugging programs to determine vulnerabilities and issues in software.
Education
Cannabis Head of Security Certificate -
NACPT
01.2020
Post-Graduate Diploma - Environmental Management
Canadore College
01.2020
Diploma - Environmental Technician Protection and Compliance
Canadore College
01.2019
IWDD -
Georgian College
01.2016
Advanced Open Water Diving Certification -
01.2019
WHMIS Certificate -
01.2019
Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED Certified -
01.2019
Greencheck GPS Certificate -
01.2018
Microsoft Office Suite -
ITU Online
01.2014
Biosafety Level 2 Certified -
01.2018
Skills
Team Management
Indigenous Community Engagement
Lab Training
Adaptability
Budget Management
Program Management
SOP Writing
Grant Proposal Writing
Written Communication
Oral Communication
Stakeholder Engagement
Community Engagement
References
Available upon request
Volunteer Experience
Canadian Red Cross PDAT and ERT Responder, 01/01/19, Present
Me to We Leadership Program, 01/01/17, 12/31/19
Board of Directors, NPO Ocean Sanctuaries (San Diego), 01/01/18, 12/31/20
Various shoreline and water cleanup programs, 01/01/90, Present
Citizen Science Assistance, 01/01/16, Present
Volunteered for Victim Services, Hamilton, 01/01/14, 12/31/14
Volunteered at several NGOs, 01/01/14, 12/31/17
Dean’s Council, Georgian College, 01/01/14, 12/31/15
Peer Mentor, Georgian College, 01/01/14, 12/31/15
Academic Appeals Committee, Georgian College, 01/01/19, 12/31/19
International Plowing Match-Northeastern Ontario Tourism, 01/01/19, 12/31/19
Additional volunteer experience available upon request
Timeline
Project Administrator – Sustainable Food and Clean Water
Canadore College
03.2022 - 08.2024
Sustainability Scientist
EHT Hybrid
04.2020 - 03.2022
Student Technical Assistant (Contract)
Canadore College
01.2018 - 08.2019
Bookkeeper
Sharon Van Derlip and Assoc.
01.2016 - 04.2017
UX/UI Programmer
Gud Enuf Corp
01.2015 - 01.2017
Owner/Designer
Abracafabric
01.2012 - Current
Cannabis Head of Security Certificate -
NACPT
Post-Graduate Diploma - Environmental Management
Canadore College
Diploma - Environmental Technician Protection and Compliance