Anne Clifford
Edmonton,AB
Summary
An administrative professional with 10 years of progressive experience in the Government of Alberta. A successful applicant to the Administrative Mobility Pilot Program. This pilot program accepted high level Administrative Assistants for Program Services roles in the Government of Alberta. One-year experience in Program Services 2 position and a degree in Political Science. I am looking to use my education and experience to move into the Program Services stream.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Indigenous Policy Advisor
Indigenous Health Unit, Health Protection, Alberta Health
08.2023 - Current
- Compiled divisional responses of the Modernizing Alberta’s Primary Health Care System (MAPS) Indigenous Stream Recommendations. Ensured all program areas addressed the policy implications, cost implications and flagged where more information was needed. This roll-up helped prioritize recommendations and will inform the Indigenous Health Unit work plan for the next 3 years.
- Researched existing policies and procedures to gain understanding of current expense claim processes and developed an internal best practices process document and a PowerPoint presentation for external stakeholders on how to complete expense claims in order to get paid in a timely manner.
- Reviewed and revised the Indigenous Innovation Fund and the Indigenous Patient Navigator guidelines, application providing feedback based on my grant administrator experience and drafted the briefing note to get Assistant Deputy Minister approval.
- Increased my knowledge of Indigenous health issues in Alberta and across the country by reading a variety of articles and reports on racism in healthcare, chronic disease issues and the importance of cultural understanding and engagement with First Nations and Metis settlements.
Grant Administrator/Administrative support
Health and Wellness Promotion, Alberta Health
04.2018 - 08.2023
- Created a step by step grant process document detailing over 80 steps in the grant process from application to payment. This document was shared with other areas as a best practice document.
- From the process document I simplified the process even more and created a one page checklist that was later adopted by ADMO and is to be used across the division.
- Provide comprehensive coordination for all aspects of grants assigned by the department
- Assist the Grant Manager by drafting grants, briefing notes, letters, ensuring Financial and Legal review by routing packages for signature and finally entering the grant in the Grant Administration Management System (GAMS)
- Maintain a grant tracking spreadsheet to ensure grant funding, payments, and reports are submitted on time.
Acting Executive Secretary
Public Health, Alberta Health
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
- Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
- Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.
- Maintained an effective BF system for action requests, issues and initiatives
- Complete Service requests for new software, hardware, moves, installs, using Service Now and BERNIE.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets, and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
Project Officer
Regional Economic Development Services (REDS), Economic Development and Trade (EDT)
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Drafted briefing notes for the Minister promoting EDT programs such as the Alberta Investor Tax Credit (AITC) the Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC) and the Community and Regional Support program (CARES).
- Developed a summary report based on a Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) survey sent to five communities across Alberta. The purpose of the survey was to identify resources that attract, retain, and grow business investment in these communities. The summary report helped identify strengths and gaps in community programs and services.
- Researched BR&E initiatives by conducting a cross-jurisdictional scan across Canada identifying common themes and this information was used to inform Albertan s' of different best practices around the country.
- This information was posted on our Community Economic Development site to be used by municipalities when developing their own BR&E program
- Coordinated the Economic Development and Trade response to a cross-ministry request to develop recommendations for policy options that could result in a Provincial Broadband Strategy
- Raised awareness of the REDS team by completing a communications project profiling members of the REDS team that was featured on the internal website and sent out in the DM Communique.
Policy Analyst
Water Policy, Alberta Environment
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Identified, evaluated new and emerging water issues for the branch, specifically I completed a cross-jurisdictional scan on First Nations water rights.
- Created a timeline of the Alberta government’s engagement with First Nations around drinking water issues
- Summarized multiple water stakeholder sessions for a Ministerial briefing.
- Coordinated stakeholder and cross-ministerial meetings for the Stakeholder Interest Group for the Tailings Management Framework Implementation
- Drafted a Request for Proposal for the Working Well program.
Branch Administrator
Financial Operations and Procurement, Justice and Solicitor General
04.2014 - 04.2015
- Prepared monthly budget forecasts for four units within the branch by running financial reports and analyzing data.
- Reviewed monthly forecasts with Directors and input finalized versions into the budget module.
- Worksite Contact for the branch responsible for onboarding and exiting employees and liaison between the branch, Information Technology, Human Resources and Payroll.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB01.2004
Skills
- Research
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
Professional Development
- Successful applicant to the Administrative Mobility Program (AMP) Pilot 2018. This pilot program accepted high level Administrative Assistants for Program Services roles in the Government of Alberta.
- Volunteered on the MILE Competition working group submitted a proposal on how to improve the ARTS system. Presented to Senior Management Team that included the Deputy Minister.
- Volunteered for the Status of Women cross-ministry Grant Application Review Committee reviewed 35 applications for Status of Women and sat on a panel to provide feedback and determine approval of funding.
- Provided mentoring and support to new AMP applicants.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Indigenous Policy Advisor
Indigenous Health Unit, Health Protection, Alberta Health
08.2023 - Current
Acting Executive Secretary
Public Health, Alberta Health
07.2020 - 04.2021
Grant Administrator/Administrative support
Health and Wellness Promotion, Alberta Health
04.2018 - 08.2023
Project Officer
Regional Economic Development Services (REDS), Economic Development and Trade (EDT)
10.2017 - 03.2018
Policy Analyst
Water Policy, Alberta Environment
04.2017 - 09.2017
Branch Administrator
Financial Operations and Procurement, Justice and Solicitor General
04.2014 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Alberta
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