Carolyn Holmes
Haines Junction,YT
Summary
Hardworking candidate eager to utilize science communication, analytical and research skills in a fulfilling way. Adept at intergenerational communication, and social media management. Excellent communication skills with comprehensive understanding of national parks and protected areas.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Development Officer Kluane National Park
Parks Canada
04.2023 - Current
- Create content for updating trailhead signage throughout the park
- Update webpages to better reflect the visitor experience offer Including accessibility information, business licensing information and safety messaging for creek crossings
- Evaluate current visitor experience offers to improve the overall visitor experience
Fire Information Officer
Parks Canada
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Wrote twice daily wildfire updates for Wood Buffalo National Park wildfire update webpage and Facebook page
- Work with Alberta Wildfire and Northwest Territories to create communications products about wildfire complex that meets all agency needs
- Organized media interviews and prepped media lines
- Developed informational documents such as flyers and maps for community boards
Bicycle and Hiking Guide
Backroads
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Guide 6-day, 5-night bicycle, hiking and multi-sport tours in Canada and Europe
- Work with tourism industry businesses to provide guests with local experiences
- Provide feedback and suggestions/ solutions to trip itineraries as issues arise
- Ensure that each trip stays on budget
- Facilitate all planned activities and ensure that they meet visitor needs
- Serviced, maintained and repaired bicycles with focus on efficiency, quality and safety.
- Provided recommendations to clients in alignment with needs, preferences and budgets.
Science Communicator
Parks Canada
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Office of the Chief Ecosystem Scientist
- Create communication plan to showcase results of the Applied Science Fund
- Deliver communication materials summarizing the work done by projects funded I.e. Infographics, databases, webpages and slide decks
- Communicate with scientists at various parks to obtain results of their studies
Fire Communications Officer Banff
Parks Canada
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Plan, create and distribute fire related communications and outreach products including: Staff and Stakeholder updates, media lines, websites updates, social Media Posts, fact Sheets
- Pitch proposed communication products and plans to management team and send them through the approvals process
- Work hand in hand with Banff National Park to coordinate the approvals process
- Work with partners and stakeholders to ensure all fire communications are adequately distributed
- Organize Lake Louise community FireSmart event
- Identify target audiences to create fire messaging that will best reach them
- Manage contract with videographer to create short films on the benefits of prescribed fires
Fire Information Officer
British Columbia Wildfire Service
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Work to communicate and coordinate fire information for the Lytton Fire Complex
- Communicate evacuation orders and alerts to local communities
- Secure access for industry personnel to entre restricted areas
- Field all community member calls related to the fire complex
- Address community concerns with regard to safety, property and fire management practices
- Pitch what additional communications products are necessary to the Incident Commander
Outdoor Educator/Naturalist Guide
Parks Canada
05.2013 - 04.2021
- Work in Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National Marine Park
- Promoted conservation strategies to different community and youth groups
- Planned activities like nature hikes to educate children and adults about issues facing local habitats, natural and cultural heritage
- Promoted education on ecology, natural resources and environmental concerns to visitors through captivating presentations, elaborate exhibits, and hands-on workshops for both on-site and off-site delivery.
- Create communications products to highlight upcoming events/projects, social media posts, website updates etc
- Work with tourism industry businesses to organize park participation in the local litter picking event
- Develop and run a virtual orchid festival event (saw over 400 participants)
- Supervise summer students: review learning plans and do performance reviews
- Organize, plan and present training week sessions for new staff
- Work with resource conservation department to provide public education outreach communications and general assistance for their turtle and whitefish projects
- Organize hatchling releases - coordinate with school groups, visitors and community members for engagement
- Create content for a one-page handout on how to help turtles cross the road, if you see one nesting or injured Locate, excavate and incubate at risk Snapping turtle and Painted turtle nests
- Help with field work for turtle hatchling season
- Create time lapse videos of turtle nests hatching to post on our social media pages
- Develop outreach initiatives to maximize traction of resource conservation projects, especially herptile road mortality
- Create strategic plan for Visitor Centre revitalization- addressing both operational needs and visitor interests
- Manage contract for exterior interpretive installations and signage
- Incorporate local indigenous artwork showcases local animals into park signage/panels
Environmental Impact Assessment Officer
Parks Canada
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Write Environmental Impact Assessments for upcoming FII construction projects
- Work with GIS system software
- Write addendums to impact assessments
- Help infrastructure department plan new infrastructure while thinking green
- Monitored testing sites and regulation adherence.
- Stayed up to date on current assessment trends and laws.
Liaison Representative for Friends of the Park
Parks Canada
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Plan, coordinate and organize Orchid Festival fundraising weekend Recruit volunteers through collaboration with Bruce Biosphere Association (a non-government organization), as well as community members
- Create volunteer training schedule Develop training program Plan guided hike locations and weekend itinerary
- Schedule inspections of the lighthouse buildings
- Provide input into their new interpretive panels
- Work collaboratively to brainstorm ways to cut single use plastics
- Secure funding for Parks Canada interpretive programming
Education
Bachelor of Arts and Science - Environmental Science And Psychology
Trent University
Peterborough, ON09.2016
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Networking
- Performance Improvement
- Annual Evaluations
- Social Media Content Creation
- Conversation Interpretation
- Independent Worker
- Problem Solving
Certification
Banff Science Communication Course
Dialogic Interpretation
Basic Wildland Fire Management- S 131
MED A3 (Marine Emergency Duties crew course)
SVOP (Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Captains Course) Tree Risk Assessment, Management, and Preservation Pleasure Craft Operator License
Restricted Operator's Certificate (marine)
Restricted Operators Certificate
Health and Wellness Committee team member
Volunteer Experience
- Highschool Volleyball Coach in Haines Junction
- Community bike night volunteer Haines Junction
- Red Cross medical equipment loan program volunteer, Whitehorse
- Foodbank Volunteer-winter 2023
Timeline
Fire Information Officer
Parks Canada
07.2023 - 08.2023
Product Development Officer Kluane National Park
Parks Canada
04.2023 - Current
Bicycle and Hiking Guide
Backroads
05.2022 - 10.2022
Science Communicator
Parks Canada
10.2021 - 04.2022
Fire Information Officer
British Columbia Wildfire Service
07.2021 - 08.2021
Fire Communications Officer Banff
Parks Canada
03.2021 - 11.2021
Environmental Impact Assessment Officer
Parks Canada
10.2019 - 05.2020
Liaison Representative for Friends of the Park
Parks Canada
10.2018 - 01.2020
Outdoor Educator/Naturalist Guide
Parks Canada
05.2013 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts and Science - Environmental Science And Psychology
Trent University
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