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Carolyn Froese

Calgary,AB

Summary

Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management.


Proficient clerical and technical professional with 17 years' experience on different ATA committees. Skilled at planning and directing events, raising funds, and leading outreach initiatives.


Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding financial management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Treasurer

RVATA35
07.2007 - Current
  • Use QuickBooks to manage budgets, assets, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
  • Use QuickBooks to complete journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare monthly financial documents and general account management.
  • Provide expert financial advice, enabling informed decision-making on various projects and initiatives.
  • Coordinate with external auditors to enforce compliance with financial regulations and standards.
  • Reconcile monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate, and current.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to financial reporting and tax filings.
  • Increased flow of financial information throughout RVATA35 by improving communication strategies.
  • Assist in development of strategic plans by providing financial insights and projections.
  • Managed daily financial functions.
  • Administer and manage Google Suite RVATA uses for corporate emails.

ARA Member

RVATA35
05.2016 - Current
  • Represented organization Annual Representative Assembly.
  • Championed diversity initiatives within ATA by advocating for inclusive hiring practices, training programs, and cultural awareness campaigns.
  • Participated in regular ARA meetings to provide constructive feedback on proposed resolutions and budgets that aligned with ATA's mission statement.
  • Collaborated with fellow ARA members to identify potential risks and opportunities for ATA organizational improvement.

Convention Staff Member

Palliser District Teachers' Convention
05.2022 - 03.2024
  • Participated in "Convention by the Numbers" subcommittee
  • Helped to vet sessions for Convention 2024
  • Greeted teachers and answered questions about program.
  • Helped organize and manage successful conventions with attendance of over 2500 people.
  • Provided a session at Convention 2024

Women in Leadership Committee Member

RVATA35
09.2019 - Current
  • Participated in regular meetings, helping to plan events for other members of RVATA35.
  • Participated in book studies and provided extra resources and suggestions for further study.

Economic Policy Committee Member

RVATA35
09.2009 - 06.2013
  • Contributed to development of strategic plans, setting clear direction for RVATA35 bargaining.
  • Attended committee meetings to propose, discuss and advance OHS guidelines, workplace efficacy, and assignable time limit calculators.
  • Member of Negotiating Sub-Committee for 1 round of bargaining.

Benefits, Insurance, and Pension Committee Member

ATA Provincial
09.2019 - 06.2022
  • Attended BIP committee meetings to hear stakeholder reports and provide feedback.
  • Provided insightful observation on ASEBP proposed initiative to provide retirement benefits, ensuring all ATA members would have access to ASEBP retirement benefits, even if not covered by ASEBP during teacher employment years.

Women in Leadership Committee Member

ATA Provincial
09.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated professional development opportunities for teacher colleagues, enhancing their skills and knowledge base over time.
  • Led planning and execution of Women in Leadership Summit, increasing member engagement and satisfaction.

Team Manager

Cochrane High School
09.2013 - 03.2020

Sent emails to parents regarding all games/meets and any other team related events.

  • Accepted and tracked all team fees and then submitted to school office.
  • Kept accurate list of all track (90-120) athletes and their events
  • Organized and disbursed all track uniforms to athletes.
  • Registered students for their specific track events for various track meets.
  • Received and tracked all monies from students for various sports fundraisers.
  • Purchased AGLC licenses for various fundraisers.
  • Provided AGLC tracking and reporting.

Education

Master's of Education - Educational Technologies, Leadership

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
07.2009

Bachelor of Education - Secondary Studies

University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK
04.1992

General Bible Diploma - Biblical Studies

Briercrest Bible College
Caronport, SK
04.1988

High School Diploma -

Swift Current Comprehensive High School
Swift Current, SK
06.1986

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Suite
  • Clerical Support
  • QuickBooks

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Women in Leadership Committee Member

ATA Provincial
09.2023 - Current

Convention Staff Member

Palliser District Teachers' Convention
05.2022 - 03.2024

Women in Leadership Committee Member

RVATA35
09.2019 - Current

Benefits, Insurance, and Pension Committee Member

ATA Provincial
09.2019 - 06.2022

ARA Member

RVATA35
05.2016 - Current

Team Manager

Cochrane High School
09.2013 - 03.2020

Economic Policy Committee Member

RVATA35
09.2009 - 06.2013

Treasurer

RVATA35
07.2007 - Current

Master's of Education - Educational Technologies, Leadership

University of Calgary

Bachelor of Education - Secondary Studies

University of Saskatchewan

General Bible Diploma - Biblical Studies

Briercrest Bible College

High School Diploma -

Swift Current Comprehensive High School
Carolyn Froese