Summary
Work History
Education
Accomplishments
Skills
Timeline
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Brenda Fawkes

Brenda Fawkes

Duncan,- Select -

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Proactive and achievement-oriented bringing years of marketing and leadership experience with special emphasis helping people grow. Articulate communicator, natural leader and organized manager.

Dedicated professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Work History

Manager

Grace Kidz Thrift
10.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented strategic initiatives.
  • Mentored volunteers, fostering growth and skill development within the team.
  • Resolved conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Analyzed operational processes, identifying areas for improvement to streamline workflows.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.

Director of Innovations

Regent Christian Online Academy
09.2018 - 07.2023
  • Initiated redesign and managed website and social media campaigns.
  • Conducted research to identify new opportunities and initiatives.
  • Oversaw creation of communication, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
  • Advised administration on maintaining and improving organization's reputation and positive image in the community.

Program Development Coordinator

Regent Christian Online Academy
09.2012 - 09.2018
  • Coordinated events to encourage community involvement and increase awareness of organization's mission.
  • Planned and implemented programming related budgets.
  • Created and implemented plans to encourage community engagement.
  • Proposed opportunities to administration to expand influence and increase retention.

Homelearning Consultant

Various Distrubuted Learning Schools
09.2005 - 09.2012
  • Advised homelearning families on resources and programs.
  • Liaised with school management, and administrative teams to better understand client needs and recommend creation of appropriate prograns and resources.
  • Managed multiple initiatives to meet dynamic needs of a large range of clients.

Homebased Business

Self-employed
04.1997 - 09.2005

Homebased Daycare Provider Production, Distribution and Sales of books, games, and other resources.

Certified Dental Assistant

Various Dental Clinics
07.1986 - 04.1997
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.

Education

Leadership

Trinity Western University
Langley, BC
04.2025 - Current

No Degree - Death And Ressurection Doula

Convene Community College
Https://death-doula.convenecommunities.com/
10.2023 - 11.2025

Online Teaching And Learning

Royal Roads University
Victoria, BC

Certificate - Dental Assistant

Camosun College
Victoria, BC

Certificate - Office Administration

Camosun College
Victoria, BC

Accomplishments

President of BC Home Educator's Association

A central role in providing leadership and direction to the organization. Guiding the board of directors and overseeing the execution of the association's objectives. Primary role in shaping the organization's strategic vision ensuring its effective implementation.

Skills

QUALITIES:

Balanced Work Ethic

Socially Perceptive

Approachable and Outgoing

Innovative and Visionary

Adaptable and Flexible

Analytical and Critical Thinker

SKILLS:

Effective Communicator and Public Speaker

Excellent Reading Comprehension

Active Listener

Articulate Communicator

EXPERIENCED IN:

Time Management

Innovation Management

Executive Leadership

School Administration

Revenue Operations

Mission and Vision

Complex Problem-Solving

Board Oversight

Strategic Planning

Employee Motivation and Performance

Defining Company Vision

Project Oversight

Change and Growth Management

People and Culture

Leadership and People Development

Management Team Leadership

Corporate Strategy and Development

Timeline

Leadership

Trinity Western University
04.2025 - Current

Manager

Grace Kidz Thrift
10.2024 - Current

No Degree - Death And Ressurection Doula

Convene Community College
10.2023 - 11.2025

Director of Innovations

Regent Christian Online Academy
09.2018 - 07.2023

Program Development Coordinator

Regent Christian Online Academy
09.2012 - 09.2018

Homelearning Consultant

Various Distrubuted Learning Schools
09.2005 - 09.2012

Homebased Business

Self-employed
04.1997 - 09.2005

Certified Dental Assistant

Various Dental Clinics
07.1986 - 04.1997

Online Teaching And Learning

Royal Roads University

Certificate - Dental Assistant

Camosun College

Certificate - Office Administration

Camosun College
Brenda Fawkes