Christine Stanvick
Training & Career Counsellor
Cranbrook,British Columbia
Summary
Driven by a passion for career development, I leveraged critical thinking and relationship-building skills at Metis Nation British Columbia - STEPS to enhance student outcomes. I am a decisive leader and strategic planner with passion for helping students. Driven to help individuals break free from unhelpful and destructive patterns to transform lives through education and employment opportunities.
I am a motivational Training Specialist excited to develop successful training plans that culturally meet the needs of citizens and community. I have assisted in collaborating with community, citizens and managers to develop new training programs for the region I live and work in.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training & Career Counselor
Métis Nation British Columbia - STEPS
2022.05 - Current
- Enhanced student career development by providing individual counseling sessions with recommendations to available programs, supports or resources. Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.
- Provided one-on-one coaching sessions focused on interview preparation, boosting student confidence during employer interactions.
- Developed career and education plans based on individual needs.
- Maintained knowledge of market and diverse career opportunities.
- Created engaging presentations and workshops addressing relevant employment topics such as networking strategies or salary negotiation skills.
- Enhanced community outreach to bring in new candidates, highlight programs and remove barriers to be able to apply for supports etc.
- Stayed updated on trends within higher education and the workforce by attending professional conferences or participating in webinars.
- Managed caseload of 100-150 Métis undergraduate students, graduate students, alumni, as well as adult learners seeking assistance in their career journey.
- Attended & organized successful on-campus career fairs, connecting students directly with potential funding programs and providing employment support information.
- Participated and administered new skills assessment program to allow us to better serve our clients to be able to meet them where they are in the career development to provide comprehensive career guidance.
- Conducted labor market research to inform program offerings and support student decision making.
- Assisted clients in building successful job search strategies.
- Attend local schools, colleges to provide a face to students to increase supports and provide career and funding guidance.
- Acted as a liaison between academic departments and the MNBC STEPS, fostering cross-functional collaboration for student success.
- Mentor new training & career counselors, sharing professional expertise and providing guidance on best practices for effective service delivery.
- Created and maintain accurate records of all individual counseling sessions, tracking progress towards defined goals over time. Share this with other team members.
- Intake clients with interview and oversaw administration for the Co-horts for the SITEM program.
- Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective career counseling.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Client Support Worker
Métis Nation British Columbia - STEPS
Cranbook , BC
2020.01 - Current
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations. Was the face of the office, worked alone for 8 months. Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Took office from paper to digital record keeping. Developed planner and spreadsheets to track clients progress, budget and goals to be able to better counsel clients.
Community Navigator
Rocky Mountain Métis Association
Cranbook , BC
2019.06 - 2019.12
- Increased navigational accuracy by consistently updating and maintaining electronic charts and navigation tools.
- Exercised strong decision-making skills during high-stress emergency scenarios while adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Planned and executed Métis events such as; Kitchen parties, Children's Christmas party, and weekly Elders tea. Also implemented information sessions for Elders and Students. Assisted with citizenship inquiries, with providing MNBC policies.
- Remained adaptable under changing operational conditions, adjusting accordingly to community and citizens needs.
- Updated website with pictures and information on local events and programming offerings.
- Proactively reached out to all citizens to identify potential mentors to provide cultural teachings and enhance culture within communities and bridge knowledge holders to citizens.
- Improved administration efficiency with creating an office procedures manual for new employees.
- Supported the board with arranging meeting times and place. Kept the minutes for all board meetings.
- Consistently remained professional and poised when dealing with all personnel, even during moments of extreme stress.
Office Administration and Payroll Assistant
Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting
2010.05 - 2014.05
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
- Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
- Ensured timely payment of employee wages by consistently meeting deadlines for payroll processing.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information while handling employee and stakeholder records. Invoicing and processing contractor payments.
- Provided excellent customer service to stakeholders and employees by addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
- Enhanced teamwork within the department by contributing ideas during meetings and actively participating in group projects.
- Supported management with road, safety and employee status reports. Maintained all incident reports and reporting of incidences. Assisting with tail-gate meetings with providing resources, updates, new policies.
- Established strong relationships with external vendors and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration with accounting processes.
- Performed data entry tasks and maintained accurate records of employee payroll information.
- Assisted with recruitment and onboarding of new employees.
- Coordinated stakeholder meetings, kept minutes. Sorted travel arrangements for managers; hotels, venue, meeting times.
- Processed new hire paperwork and assisted new hires with completing required forms for accurate setup in the payroll system from their first day onward.
- Trained new hires in office admin role procedures and policies.
Education
No Degree - Office Administration
University of The Fraser Valley
Chilliwack, BC09.1991
Skills
- Assessment Interpretation
- Problem-solving skills
- Community Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Career Exploration
- Motivating students
- Relationship Building
Accomplishments
- Technology Integration - Participated in new Sharepoint reporting system and participated in development of what was needed in program for our department.
- Data Organization - Organized over 150 clients from paper to computer.
- Revamped procedures to ensure 48 time frame for emails or phone inquires. Modernizing strategies and increasing effectiveness of counseling sessions through proper record keeping
- Attended the Career Practitioner Development Counselor Forum in Ottawa in January of 2024. Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Managed load of 100-15clients.
- Setup and arrange presentations at more than 6 communities and learning institutes per year.
Certification
- SuicidePrevention Training - November 2024
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Additional Information
I am an proud and humble Metis citizen with the drive for success through leading other citizens to their own success with guidance through skills development and training. With the guidance of my nation and mentors I know this can be achieved and look forward to supporting Metis citizens to the upmost respect of culture and community.
Acrylice and Spray Paint art
I have been painting for over 10 years with creating over 100 acrylic paintings. I have gifted paintings and have been commissioned for pieces. I self taught myself to do spray paint art when on vacation in Mexico and through youtube videos. Both forms of art are self rewarding and there is nothing better than gifting a piece. With my acrylic painting there is no product I wont paint on or an item that I won't restore to its once beauty. I thoroughly enjoy mentoring others and teaching painting skills and will continue to pass on the love of painting.
I volunteered at a retirement home with holding a monthly crafting class. I researched and planned all crafts according to abilities of the residents. Sources out supplies with purchasing and reporting costs.
I not only paint but will try any new craft, I love to learn new things and teach others my love of crafting. Currently I beed, tuft, sew, draw, paint, garden, research, reading, harvesting and shopping.
Timeline
Training & Career Counselor
Métis Nation British Columbia - STEPS
2022.05 - Current
Client Support Worker
Métis Nation British Columbia - STEPS
2020.01 - Current
Community Navigator
Rocky Mountain Métis Association
2019.06 - 2019.12
Office Administration and Payroll Assistant
Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting
2010.05 - 2014.05
No Degree - Office Administration
University of The Fraser Valley
- SuicidePrevention Training - November 2024
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