Ashlynne Surovy
Clearwater Bay,Ontario
Summary
Organized and dependable Program Coordinator successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented with excellent time management skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Indigenous Healthy Babies Program Coordinator
Ne-Chee Friendship Centre
2018.11 - Current
- Responsible for working with high-risk families with children aged 0-6 years old, including pre-natal
- Responsible program planning, intakes, program integration, budgeting, case notes, database entries and understanding the importance of child welfare
- Responsible for one-to-one visits, creating action plans, service referrals, providing access to culture, providing guidance and event/activity planning
- Provided assistance to families with transportation to medical appointments and securing access to basic needs
- Gained skills in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, OFIFC database and Canva
- Developed an understanding of the Grandfather Teachings, Indigenous culture, various types of trauma and unique family dynamics
- During period of staff shortage, taken on responsibilities of Indigenous EarlyON Coordinator, in addition to regular duties (October 2022 - present)
Early Childhood Educator
Kenora Association For Community Living
2013.12 - 2018.11
- Responsible for caring for children between the ages of 0-4 years old, in an all-inclusive and emergent curriculum environment
- Planning and executing activities for age-appropriate programs
- Responsible for ensuring that Ministry licensing requirements such as completing administrative work, maintaining ratios and documentation are adhered to
- Building relationships with coworkers, families within the Centre and the community
- Supervised infant room and educated new staff on individual needs of each child
- Experience with various special needs children.
Bookkeeper
King Fisheries (Northwest) Inc.
2012.06 - 2016.05
- Responsible for filing, flight bookings, writing cheques, handling money and various types of paperwork
- Responsible for answering the phone, taking in fish orders and dealing with customers and fishermen
- Gained skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Quick Books, handling cash, filing paperwork and customer service.
Senior Instructor/Lifeguard
City Of Kenora
2002.09 - 2012.06
- Responsible for supervision and safety of other staff and patrons while on duty
- Responsible for instructing and supervising Red Cross and Lifesaving Society swimming programs, as well as examining courses
- Responsible for overseeing all part-time student staff duties and responsibilities
- Developed people skills, customer service, productive teamwork, conflict resolution, handling emergencies, first aid treatment, dealing with people of all ages and light cleaning
- Replaced the Aquatic Facilitator when absent; fulfilled duties such as scheduling, payroll and administrative duties, as needed.
Education
Indigenous Community Development College Certificate -
George Brown College
Toronto, ON05.2024
Peer Navigator Certificate -
York University
Toronto, ON09.2022
GED -
TVO Independent Learning Centre
Kenora, ON10.2005
Skills
- Program Management
- Office Administration
- Proactive mindset
- Strategic Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Program Leadership
- Problem-Solving
Volunteer Experience
Lake of the Woods Women’s Walleye Tournament, 2023, Present, Secretary, Kenora, ON,
- Responsible for distributing the agenda and taking minutes at each meeting and sending out to all Council members monthly.
- Solicit local businesses and organizations for sponsorships, facilitate rules meeting with anglers, planning awards banquet, distributing children’s colouring contest sheets to designated locations, set up and take down of event.
Kenora Thistle Council, 2015, 2017, Secretary, Kenora, ON.
- Responsible for distributing the agenda and taking minutes at each meeting and sending out to all Council members monthly.
- Responsible for all administrative paperwork submitted over each hockey season., In charge of all advertising and communication liaison to all AA coaches and LOWMHA Council.
SMB Parent Council, 2011, 2016, Council Member/Co-Chair, Kenora, ON.
- Attend monthly meetings and volunteer for various events and fundraisers.
- Responsible for creating and leading the agenda for each meeting, delegating tasks and overseeing all financials and events sponsored by Parent Council.
- Strong communication liaison between parents and school staff, which included the principal and teacher representatives.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Indigenous Healthy Babies Program Coordinator
Ne-Chee Friendship Centre
2018.11 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Kenora Association For Community Living
2013.12 - 2018.11
Bookkeeper
King Fisheries (Northwest) Inc.
2012.06 - 2016.05
Senior Instructor/Lifeguard
City Of Kenora
2002.09 - 2012.06
Indigenous Community Development College Certificate -
George Brown College
Peer Navigator Certificate -
York University
GED -
TVO Independent Learning Centre
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