Cecilia Baker
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at paving the way to efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement. Enthusiastic individual eager to contribute to team success through hard work and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of management and delivering services tailored to five distinct language groups on Manitoba. Motivated to learn, flourish, and excel with a foundations of Cree and Cultural knowing. Diligent Secretary with talent for fostering effective professional relationships with clients, staff and business associates. Supportive and focused team player with proactive approach to administration and strong attention to detail. Skilled at providing friendly service to coworkers and customers. Seasoned Secretary with solid [Number]-year background in high-volume office settings. Strong regulatory knowledge, multitasking abilities and independent thinking skills devoted to enhancing team performance. Well-organized and hardworking with adaptability and responsiveness for changing demands.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Governance Secretary
University of Manitoba, National Center for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR)
Winnipeg, MB
03.2023 - Current
- Manager and Lead for the Governance Unit, oversee budgets, workplans and align priorities to Strategic Goals at NCTR
- Work closely with Survivors Circle, Governance Circle, NCTR and University of Manitoba
- Supervision, approvals and agreement reviews.
Community Liaison Officer
Manitoba First Nation Education Resource Center
Winnipeg, Manitoba
10.2018 - 06.2023
- Liaising and improving relations with community leaders and stakeholders
- Coordinate and lead the local Advisory committees at Manitoba First Nation School System
- Assist and support the onboarding team.
Project Manager
University of Manitoba, Ongomiizwin – Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing
Winnipeg, MB
06.2023 - 03.2023
- PM to project Cultural Safety, meeting with SEM, and committee for the project
- Oversite and support to the new Cultural Safter Project, Computer based training for all health sectors in Manitoba.
Project Manager, Environmental Officer
Oodanooketo Inc
Headingly, MB
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Oversee documents all aspects of the specific project (s)
- Plan, budget & work closely with upper management to make sure that the scope and direction of each project is on schedule, as well as other areas for support
- Field work include site inspections, project team meeting with First Nation communities and work closely with external partners and contractors for project success.
Northern Liaison Coordinator
First Nation Health Social Secretariat AMC
Winnipeg, MB
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Liaison with a variety of community stakeholders and collaborating with the Regional Engagement Team on a regular basis
- Analyzing results, formulate reports, and engage in strategic planning
- Providing relevant research, technical support/expertise, and resource materials related to First Nations Health to ensure community engagement activities are well-informed
- Supporting and communicating with First Nation communities on community engagement and facilitation.
Coordinator
Aboriginal Norther Affairs, Government of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
07.2014 - 03.2016
- Effectively manage and coordinate files by applying project management principles and processes to track file progress and status
- Work collaboratively with other provincial departments, communities, and organizations to develop work plans which may include timelines, budgets, guidelines, and terms of reference
- Prepare meeting agendas based on an analysis of relevant and emerging issues and priorities
- Take notes and follow up on meeting decision points and actionable items
- Meet with various stakeholders as required to address issues and or concerns, sometimes through public meetings.
Manitoba Hydro
Winnipeg, MB
05.1995 - 08.2013
- Assisted senior level staff in coordination of meeting facilities utilizing software programs; Eroom, SharePoint, WebEx and creation of chat room facilities
- Researched and used analytical skills using Global Information Systems (GIS) to gather data and information for consultants to provide recommendation on various approaches
- Chaired and facilitated regular staff meetings for the department to encourage productive discussion on projects, and department goals and accomplishments
- Undertook Project Management including organizing, and planning kick off campaign for over 50 agencies partnered with United Way Winnipeg
- Duties and responsibilities included planning meetings, public speaking, facilitating, and planning events, consensus building
- Conducted research on Aboriginal communities and Cross-Cultural workshops; identified and recommended change to policies to improve our organization at attaining corporate goals of good working relationships with Aboriginal Communities
- Assisted in updating Executive Committee around recommendations for and upper Management
- Provided support and participated with the Corporate Strategy for Aboriginal Culture Awareness for the corporation, by chairing the Aboriginal strategy meeting, facilitating and attending the Aboriginal Cultural workshops both in the south and north
- This strategy was part of the corporations in meeting the CSP of building working relationship with First Nation Communities
- Liaised with leadership in Northern Manitoba to deliver programs in areas of Transmission and major projects and built good working relationships with First Nation communities in northern Manitoba to support in the setup of community open houses, listening to concerns and meeting to discuss various programs.
Lab Technician
Trek Geotechnical
Winnipeg, MB
06.2018 - 09.18
- Contract for Russel Manitoba landfill, cell extension for 16 weeks, project completion within 9 weeks
- Casual in materials testing lab, soil, aggregate, and hydrometers
- Other duties as assigned.
Education
Focusing Trauma Orient Therapy -
Manitoba Institute for Trades and Technology
12.2023
Project Management / Management Diploma -
PACE University of Winnipeg
06.2014
Bachelor of Environmental Studies -
University of Manitoba
10.2005
Center for Indigenous Environmental Resources -
University of Manitoba Extended Education
01.2001
Civil Technician -
Red Rive College
01.1999
Focusing Institute Certification -
International Institute of New York
Skills
- PMI membership
- Various software applications
- Facilitation and negotiation skills
- Fluent in the Cree language
- Participate in Ceremonial and land-based practices
- Easy with group dynamics
- High leadership qualities
- Able to manage, enrich and operate personnel to achieve results
- Volunteer as an official for Manitoba Boxing Association
- Requisition processing
- Meeting Coordination
- Expense Tracking
- Prioritization and time management
- Confidentiality understanding
- Office staff leadership
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Business Correspondence
- Schedule Management
- Report Writing
Timeline
Project Manager
University of Manitoba, Ongomiizwin – Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing
06.2023 - 03.2023
Governance Secretary
University of Manitoba, National Center for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR)
03.2023 - Current
Community Liaison Officer
Manitoba First Nation Education Resource Center
10.2018 - 06.2023
Lab Technician
Trek Geotechnical
06.2018 - 09.18
Project Manager, Environmental Officer
Oodanooketo Inc
01.2017 - 05.2018
Northern Liaison Coordinator
First Nation Health Social Secretariat AMC
03.2016 - 12.2016
Coordinator
Aboriginal Norther Affairs, Government of Manitoba
07.2014 - 03.2016
Manitoba Hydro
05.1995 - 08.2013
Focusing Trauma Orient Therapy -
Manitoba Institute for Trades and Technology
Project Management / Management Diploma -
PACE University of Winnipeg
Bachelor of Environmental Studies -
University of Manitoba
Center for Indigenous Environmental Resources -
University of Manitoba Extended Education
Civil Technician -
Red Rive College
Focusing Institute Certification -
International Institute of New York
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