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Celestine (Celeste) Saddler

Mississauga,ON

Summary

Accomplished Student Advocate devoted to empowering students through community-focused programming. Focused on helping students in marginalized communities manage and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems negatively impacting well-being or academic success. Goes above and beyond every year to enhance student experiences and help each reach full potential.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Co-Founder/Chief Creative Officer

DJL Kreative Kitchen Incorporated
01.2021 - Current
  • Delivered speeches and attended industry conferences to promote company image and engage with buyers.
  • Analyzed financial data, trends, and market conditions to identify opportunities for increased profitability.
  • Increased company revenue by $80,000 within first year.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.

Recruitment /Community Outreach Specialist

Toronto Metropolitan University (formally: Ryerson university)
Toronto, Canada
01.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated and facilitated outreach activities to local schools, community centers, churches, and other organizations.
  • Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders in the community to ensure successful program implementation.
  • Conducted presentations at conferences, high school summit's and community organizations
  • Implemented community outreach and engagement plans to reach vulnerable communities.
  • Collaborated with community-based organizations and key stakeholders to ad

Academic Program Coordinator

Ryerson university
Toronto, Canada
01.2006 - Current
  • Organized and facilitated faculty meetings to discuss program objectives and student progress.
  • Developed and maintained program curriculum materials, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.
  • Compiled data on student performance, attendance, grades, and other relevant information.
  • Provided support to faculty members regarding teaching strategies, classroom management techniques, and grading procedures.

Senior Administrative Assistant

Ryerson university
Toronto, Canada
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Provided administrative support to senior management team.
  • Created and distributed documents, reports, presentations, and correspondence.
  • Scheduled meetings, appointments, and events for executives.

Program Assistant

Ryerson university
Toronto, Canada
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Assisted Academic Advisors in providing academic guidance to students.
  • Compiled and reviewed student records and documents for accuracy.
  • Answered inquiries from students regarding course selection, degree requirements, and other academic matters.
  • Resolved scheduling conflicts between classes and advising sessions when necessary.

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Montship Inc
Mississauga, Canada
01.1999 - 01.2002
  • Coordinated the movement of goods between terminals and ensured efficient delivery of cargo items.
  • Verified proper documentation for shipments including bills of lading, manifests, customs documents and other required paperwork.
  • Assisted customers with cargo handling, loading, and unloading activities.
  • Processed payments from customers for shipping services rendered.

Sales Administrator

Mayne Logistics Loomis
Mississauga, Canada
01.2001 - 01.2001
  • Provided administrative support to sales team by preparing and organizing customer data.
  • Responded to customer inquiries in a timely manner, resolving any issues or complaints related to sales.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions and customer interactions using CRM software.

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Capital Fundraising
  • Partnership Development
  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
  • Strategic Visioning
  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Skills
  • Industry Expertise

Academic Background

  • Executive Certificate: Trade Accelerator Program (TAP), World Trade Centre Toronto, Toronto Board of Trade
  • Executive Certificate: Capital Funding Grants & International Taxation Strategies, World Trade Centre Toronto.
  • Degree credit courses, psychology/social work/human resources, Ryerson University, Toronto, on
  • B.A ( Hons) , Human Resource Management, York University, Toronto (Incomplete 2003-2024)
  • Diploma, Executive Office Administration, Sheridan College, Brampton, on

Accomplishments

  • Co-Chair, Anti-Black Racism Awareness Committee, Ted Rogers School of Management, Toronto Metropolitan University (formally Ryerson University), 2020-Present
  • Youth Leadership Award, International Women Achievement Awards (IWAA), 2024
  • Ebony Power 100 List, Nominee, 2024
  • Women of Inspiration Nominee, Universal Women Network, 2024
  • Top 100 Canada’s Most Powerful Women, WXN, 2024
  • Women Empowerment, Mantella Company Entrepreneur of the Year, Nomination, Presented by Rogers, 2024
  • Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch Award, Canadian International Black Women Excellence (CIBWE).

Certification

  • Advanced Food Handlers Certification, 2021
  • Smart Serve Certification, 2021

Affiliations

  • YSpace & BEA Food Accelerator Program, Cohort 2, 2024
  • Creator, First annual Inaugural Hon. Dr. Alvin Curling’s Black Trailblazer Fireside Chat, Ted Rogers School of Management, 2024
  • Panelist, Guest Speaker, High School Summit 2023, Canadian Urban Association Of Urban Planners, 2023
  • REAP +iLaunchHERproduct, Agri-Food Business, Cohort2, Sedulous Women Leadership Program, 2023

Timeline

Co-Founder/Chief Creative Officer

DJL Kreative Kitchen Incorporated
01.2021 - Current

Recruitment /Community Outreach Specialist

Toronto Metropolitan University (formally: Ryerson university)
01.2021 - Current

Academic Program Coordinator

Ryerson university
01.2006 - Current

Senior Administrative Assistant

Ryerson university
01.2004 - 01.2006

Program Assistant

Ryerson university
01.2003 - 01.2004

Sales Administrator

Mayne Logistics Loomis
01.2001 - 01.2001

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Montship Inc
01.1999 - 01.2002

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