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Overview
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Additional Education And Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Cassie Palmer

Langford,BC

Summary

Organized, dedicated and ambitious Coordinator with extensive experience working with Island Health's Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors. Offering over twelve years of work experience in administrative public health roles. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Creative problem solver with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Coordinator, Legal Services & Risk Management

Island Health
11.2020 - Current

A complex role reporting through three different portfolios with numerous accountabilities, including:

Enterprise Risk Management

  • Executed annual refresh of Island Health's Enterprise Risk Register from 2021-2023.
  • Developed and supported Island Health ERM planning processes.
  • Created templates for Board reporting.
  • Administered Island Health's Enterprise Risk Management SharePoint and tools.

Legal Services

  • Reported and internally managed Island Health insured property and liability claims.
  • Gathered information, preserved evidence and shared with relevant external parties.
  • Developed Legal Services tools, resources and work flows.
  • Initiated and implemented major projects, initiatives and procurement activities.

Clinical Risk Management

  • Performed corporate risk consults regarding indemnification, liability, property loss and insurance requirements.
  • Developed clinical risk management tools, resources and work flows for Clinical Risk Management and Clinical Governance Improvement Initiative.
  • Managed paid insurance policies and coordinated claims under those policies.

Executive Assistant, Office of the VP, Support Services & CFO

Island Health
12.2019 - 11.2020

Administrative support for Vice-President, Corporate Directors, and Directors, including:

  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements.
  • Served as liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout Island Health.
  • Provided professional administrative support for meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
  • Aided in hiring process by preparing postings, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews.
  • Developed and maintained portfolio SharePoint sites and tracking systems.

Planning Coordinator, CDH Replacement Project

Island Health
11.2018 - 12.2019
  • Business Plan document preparation and management.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans to facilitate timely completion and ensure alignment with project goals.
  • Coordinated meetings between Project Office staff, external stakeholders, Project Committees and Island Health leadership
  • Maintained Business Plan Risk Register
  • Coordinated Project governance activities including preparing meeting packages for, and taking minutes/tracking action items.

Executive Assistant, Office of the General Counsel & Chief, Enterprise Risk and Corporate Governance

Island Health
10.2016 - 11.2017
  • Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for portfolio.
  • Served as liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout Island Health.
  • Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
  • Developed and maintained portfolio SharePoint sites and tracking systems.

Executive Assistant, Office of the President & Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors

Island Health
04.2015 - 10.2016
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Coordinated leadership sessions, Executive Leadership Team meetings, and Board meetings and events.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Developed and maintained portfolio SharePoint sites and tracking systems.
  • Provided professional administrative support during Board and Executive meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.

Education

Certificate in Risk Management - Insurance And Risk Management

York University School of Continuing Studies
Toronto, ON
03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
12.2015

CTSR Communications Diploma Major: Film Production - Digital Communications And Media

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB
04.2005

Skills

  • SharePoint/Designer
  • Microsoft Office Programs
  • Database Administration
  • Discretion and Confidentiality
  • Resiliency
  • Problem Solving
  • Research
  • Administration and Operations
  • Work Planning and Prioritization

Additional Education And Certifications

  • San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, Provincial Health Services Authority
  • Advanced SharePoint Developer, CTC Train Canada
  • Introductory SharePoint Developer, CTC Train Canada
  • SharePoint Levels 1-3, CTC Train Canada
  • Ground Search & Rescue, Emergency Management British Columbia
  • First Aid and CPR C with AED, St. John’s Ambulance
  • Marine Emergency Duties A1/A2, Camosun College
  • Financial Management 101 & Financial Management 103, Island Health
  • Importance of Documentation in Medical Negligence Litigation, Provincial Health Services Authority
  • Introduction to Project Management, Island Health
  • Class 5 Driver's License

Volunteer Experience

  • Selkirk Montessori School, 2020-Present
  • Juan de Fuca Search & Rescue, 2014-2017
  • Victoria Coalition to End Poverty, 2012
  • Page & Associates Environmental Solutions, 2011
  • Langara Students Against War, 2006-2008
  • Global Visions International Research, 2006
  • Calgary Distress Centre, 2001-2004

Languages

French
Limited Working
German
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working

Certification

  • San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, Provincial Health Services Authority;
  • Advanced SharePoint Developer, CTC Train Canada;
  • Introductory SharePoint Developer, CTC Train Canada;
  • SharePoint Levels 1-3, CTC Train Canada;
  • Ground Search & Rescue, Justice Institute of British Columbia;
  • First Aid and CPR C with AED, St. John’s Ambulance;
  • Marine Emergency Duties A1/A2, Camosun College;
  • Financial Management 101 & Financial Management 103, Island Health;
  • Importance of Documentation in Medical Negligence Litigation, Provincial Health Services Authority.

Timeline

Coordinator, Legal Services & Risk Management

Island Health
11.2020 - Current

Executive Assistant, Office of the VP, Support Services & CFO

Island Health
12.2019 - 11.2020

Planning Coordinator, CDH Replacement Project

Island Health
11.2018 - 12.2019

Executive Assistant, Office of the General Counsel & Chief, Enterprise Risk and Corporate Governance

Island Health
10.2016 - 11.2017

Executive Assistant, Office of the President & Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors

Island Health
04.2015 - 10.2016

Certificate in Risk Management - Insurance And Risk Management

York University School of Continuing Studies

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Victoria

CTSR Communications Diploma Major: Film Production - Digital Communications And Media

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
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