Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Urban Representative
Fishing Lake First Nation
Edmonton, Sask, AB
03.2020 - Current
Launched and operate an Indigenous Urban office in the city.
Promoted Community Development programs.
Represented the First Nation; networked, attended conferences and developed positive professional working relationships.
Developed and implemented strategies for community engagement, outreach, and communication.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish goals meeting deadlines
Extensive knowledge and practise of Indigenous protocol, traditions, culture and ceremonies.
Researched Federal, Provincial and local programs for services and resources, remaining current and informed
Wrote and submitted successful proposals for various community events.
Coordinated, budgeted and executed large community events.
Promoted services through various Social Media platforms.
Identified funding sources for projects and wrote grant proposals to secure additional funding & resources.
Business Owner-Cleaner
Tillys Clean
Edmonton, AB
10.2017 - 05.2022
Maintained daily operations of commercial/residential cleaning company
Performed deep cleaning duties such as floor buffing, carpet cleaning, duct cleaning and wall washing on weekly and monthly basis
Thoroughly disinfect kitchens, restrooms, stairwells, common areas and other facilities
Created estimates,budgets and records for production, inventory, income, expenses and taxes.
Established marketing strategies, such as social media campaigns, to promote the business.
Ensured compliance with all local laws and regulations related to the business operations.
Foster Parent
Alberta Children Services
Edmonton, AB
04.2007 - 09.2017
Fostered children in care of Alberta Children services, providing a safe stable healthy home environment
Collaborated with Edmonton city police and local agencies to develop long term/ short term maintenance strategies
Followed specific guidelines set forth by the Alberta government
Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation
Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed report
Prepared monthly reports concerning progress and behavior of children for welfare agencies.
Volunteer
Sexual Assault center Of
Edmonton, AB
01.2010 - Current
Offered support and assistance to community members
Conducted research on potential grant opportunities for the organization.
Organized and attended community outreach events to promote organization's mission and services.
Wrapped toys for children at Christmastime, delivered hampers and toys to families in need
Assisted with fundraising efforts, including event planning and donor outreach
Volunteer Coordinator
Santa's Anonymous
Edmonton, AB
01.2008 - Current
Separated, sorted and Wrapped Christmas gifts
Coordinated multiple deliveries for volunteers to take to children
Purchased toys and large amount of gift cards for teens
Delivered Christmas gifts/ hampers and gift cards to families
Oriented new volunteers on policies and procedures, introduced staff and provided information guides.
Education
Indigenous Community Engagement
Yellowhead Tribal College
Edmonton, AB
02-2024
Safety Ticket - FIrst Aid And CPR, Fall Arrest, WHIMAS
St. Johns Ambulance
Edmonton, Ab
02-2023
Community Development and Negotiations - Indigenous Law, Land And Government Relations
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
06.2021
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Alberta
Edmonton
06.2010
Advanced High School Diploma -
St.Josephs High School
Edmonton, AB
06.1998
Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Community Development
Microsoft Office, Excel, Email and Social media
Product and Service Planning
Team management
Project Management
Community Outreach
Community service/ Volunteer
630 Cheds/ Sanata Annoymous Edmonton, AB 2007- Current
Separated, sorted and Wrapped Christmas gifts
Coordinate deliveries
Purchased toys and large amount of gift cards for teens
Delivered Christmas gifts/ hampers and gift cards to families
Oriented new volunteers on policies and procedures, introduced staff and provided information guides.
Communicated regularly with volunteers, assisting with issues and questions.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Urban Representative
Fishing Lake First Nation
03.2020 - Current
Business Owner-Cleaner
Tillys Clean
10.2017 - 05.2022
Volunteer
Sexual Assault center Of
01.2010 - Current
Volunteer Coordinator
Santa's Anonymous
01.2008 - Current
Foster Parent
Alberta Children Services
04.2007 - 09.2017
Indigenous Community Engagement
Yellowhead Tribal College
Safety Ticket - FIrst Aid And CPR, Fall Arrest, WHIMAS
St. Johns Ambulance
Community Development and Negotiations - Indigenous Law, Land And Government Relations