CLENIA KNECHT
Summary
Dedicated and service-oriented individual with 8+ years of experience volunteering with youth and underprivileged families, providing coaching, online learning, mentorship, and job search training combined with 4 years of experience in global sourcing management where successfully renegotiated contracts and develop multi-business contracts with savings of U$ 1MM over 3. Skilled facilitator with proven track record of successfully managing people and programs while fostering positive relationships with clients, colleagues, and community partners. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Working level of Italian. Proven Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
ISSofBC - Volunteer Coordinator
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted Volunteer Coordinator in recruitment of volunteers.
- Volunteer and supported events Job Fair/ Bike Program
- Conducted Interviews for Mentoring Program.
- Handled administrative tasks and internal/external communications.
- Facilitated and lead ESL conversation circles.
- Provided support to Settlement Department
- Facilitated webinars and participated in bike program.
- Translated in Spanish for RAP program
Practicum Student
Lower Mainland Family Support
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Coordinated the Resilience Program, aimed to providing support to women who have been victims of intimate violence
- Conducted research on available resources available to immigrants' experiencing violence
- Redesigned intake forms, converting them to fillable PDF files to enhance efficiency of case manager's work
- Compiled comprehensive list of over 1500 accessible resources in Tri-City region.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
Global Sourcing Manager
General Electric Plastic Division
05.2005 - 07.2009
- Coordinated all aspects of MRO contracts, including renegotiation development, vendor relationships, team communications, contract negotiations, and on-site implementation of new vendors
- Renegotiated contracts and developed multi-business contracts with savings over U$ 1.0 MM
- Pursued both long- and short-term partnership relationships with external vendors
- Developed volume-generating promotions that effectively impacted business.
Independent HR Consultant
Inhauser Consultoria Ltda.
01.2009 - 04.2021
- Help clients to identify their talents and skillset.
- Facilitated cultural integration and developed strategies to foster employee engagement.
- Wrote, developed and delivered successful presentations facilitating training to individuals and groups.
- Specialized in equipping candidates with necessary skills to succeed in rigorous selection processes for trainee programs.
- Prepared individuals for job interviews, tailored resumes to suit specific requirements, and instilled confidence to navigate dynamic group and individual interviews.
- Assisted individuals in preparation for English interviews for trainee program with a program approval success rate of over 90%.
Education
Social Service Worker Certificate - Social Services
Langara College
Vancouver12.2023
Post-Degree Certificate - Business Administration
Mackenzie University
Brazil05.2003
Teaching Degree - Teaching English As A Second Language
Universidade Paulista
Brazil12.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor Degree in English Translation
Universidade Paulista
Brazil12.2000
Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with people from multicultural backgrounds
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
- Proficiency in MS Word
- Excellent resources and time management
- Willingness to help the organization achieve objectives and targets
- Dependable and Responsible
- Critical Thinker and Self-Motivated
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
Certification
- Certified Karrass Negation Skills - Karrass
- Certified Leadership Essentials - GE
- Certified Suicide Intervention - Safe Talk
Timeline
Volunteer
ISSofBC - Volunteer Coordinator
03.2023 - Current
Practicum Student
Lower Mainland Family Support
10.2022 - 02.2023
Independent HR Consultant
Inhauser Consultoria Ltda.
01.2009 - 04.2021
Global Sourcing Manager
General Electric Plastic Division
05.2005 - 07.2009
Social Service Worker Certificate - Social Services
Langara College
Post-Degree Certificate - Business Administration
Mackenzie University
Teaching Degree - Teaching English As A Second Language
Universidade Paulista
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor Degree in English Translation
Universidade Paulista
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