DAWN JEWELL
Kentville,NS
Summary
A highly organized, dedicated, and focused professional with a proven track record of overseeing day to day operations, planning, and team management. Strong qualifications with over 15 years of administration and stakeholder relations experience in non-profit and government. Experienced in management, planning, community engagement, relationship building with stakeholders, budgeting, inventory and forecasting. Effective communicator who has produced and disseminated reports to stakeholders, including: The Department of Health and Wellness - Physician Recruitment, a research paper on wage subsidies and employment initiatives, and advisor for foundations regarding proposals and potential support, and an author for an article in Atlantic Business Magazine on Inclusive and Employment Core competencies Relationship building Resource Development research analysis, data analysis Inter-government relations Board Relations volunteer management $8 m capital campaign Budget preparation recruitment and retention Special events planning tracking system development grant and proposal writing Policy development strategic growth Planning and Project Management Training Risk Management Work Orders and RFQ Community Relations Business Process and Planning RFP, inventory management Development of Strategic Operations
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
General Office Clerk
Nova Scotia Health Authority
11.2023 - Current
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Board member
Saint James Anglican Church
01.2022
- Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
- Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
- Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning initiatives and organizational development.
- Presided over board meetings and conducted board business to address organizational objectives.
Program Director
S.O.A.R
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Board member and Advisor on non-profit development
- Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
- Established program policies and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Developed and implemented program evaluation systems to assess program impact.
Poll Clerk
Elections Canada
10.2015
- Received and confirmed data for accuracy for the Federal Election
- Addressed voter questions and concerns
- Opened and closed polling booths
- Maintained ballot secrecy and confidentiality
- Issued and collected voter ballot papers
- Checked elector identification and eligibility and marked elector numbers in register
Board member
Kings Regional Development
01.2009
- Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
- Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
- Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning initiatives and organizational development.
- Presided over board meetings and conducted board business to address organizational objectives.
- Prepared and presented reports to inform board on organizational progress and goals.
Board Member
Muscular Dystrophy Association of Nova Scotia
01.2004
- Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
- Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning initiatives and organizational development.
- Presided over board meetings and conducted board business to address organizational objectives.
- Researched potential local, regional, and national funders and assisted in relationship building.
Counter Clerk
Tim Hortons Drive Thru
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Prepare meals, drinks, waiting on staff, cleaning of equipment, trained staff, patience, trustworthiness, conflict resolution shown by helping fellow staff members resolve problems, active listening
- Greeted customers with enthusiasm, offered to take orders and fulfilled each quickly and correctly
- Processed cash, check and credit card payments
- Managed multiple tasks in high-volume environment
- Operated cash register to accurately complete customer financial transactions
- Responded quickly to customer inquiries, answering questions and offering insight into products
Procurement Specialist
Randstad (Michelin)
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Work with the project team
- Maintain a parts spreadsheet
- Enter work packages and create requisitions
- Close purchase orders
- Close contracts, BA
- Location: Kentville, NS
- Phone: (902) 599-2445
- Email: dmjewell67@gmail.com
- Translated research into briefings and reports to show priorities
- Maintained essential knowledge and files of policies pertaining to fund development
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Researched and identified potential new suppliers to increase vendor base.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve best pricing and terms.
Counter Clerk
Tim Hortons
10.2016 - 10.2018
- Served customers, cleaned equipment, stocked and prepared the sandwich station at night
Records Clerk
Municipality of the County of Kings
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Inventory files and record them, create an outline for records management
- Prepare records for disposal using the guidelines in the Municipal Act and the
- Records Management System, outline recommendations for the future , collaborated with staff
Prospect Research Coordinator
Canadian Red Cross
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Researched current and potential funding opportunities and develop contacts
Assistant
Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia
10.2014 - 01.2015
- Assisted the Director of Program and Services and the Director of Philanthropy with tasks such as donor research, review of core standards, mail outs and data entry
Campaign Assistant
Valley Hospice Foundation and Valley Hospital Foundation
03.2011 - 04.2013
- Generated funding leads through in-depth research of a variety of databases and resources
- Conducted detailed research of public information on individual, corporate and foundation prospects using a variety of on-line and print resources, libraries, government and public agencies, contacts, etc…
- Developed a prioritized list of tactical and strategic recommendations, including new marketing strategies
- Assisted in the development of records management processes and procedures for prospects information; contributed to process for establishing research priorities, policies and procedures
- Generated campaign progress reports (boards, JCMC, Fundraising Teams)
- Analyzed information collected to identify prospect potential, prospect affiliations, and philanthropic interests and prepared written reports and briefing material on prospects
- Prepared monthly financial reports and documentation
- Participated on executive management teams on various matters
- Participated in alumni and donor screening meetings in order to understand prospect affiliations and contribute to building the prospect pool
- Gather data and analyze business operations of small to large sized companies; developed strategies for the solicitation of funds
- Assisted with the business operations of the Valley Tea Festival including event preparation, sponsorship acquisition ticket sales and promotion and marketing initiatives.
Inventory Clerk Assistant
Department of Community Services
11.2010 - 02.2011
- To Secretary
- Responsible for managing the overcrowding of files dating back fifty years by creating a comprehensive database and physically preparing the files for outside storage
- Gathered information from paper and electronic file and compiled data onto a Quattro Pro spreadsheet
- Gained knowledge of provincial, federal and community programs for educational and career advancement such as targeted wage subsidies.
Board member
Central Kings Community Health Board, Board of Directors
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
- Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning initiatives and organizational development.
- Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
Secretary
Department Of Transportation
05.2006 - 08.2006
- Responsible for office communications: filing, typing, warranty deeds, land owners forms, offer to purchase, maintaining project databases, acquisitions, requisitions, fee exemption forms, tenders
- Scheduled and tracked projects
- Provided administrative support to the Manager of Property Acquisition.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for entire department.
Receptionist/Clerk
Department Of Transportation
02.2005 - 09.2005
- Reported to the Comptroller
- Assisted with office correspondence, front end customer requests for information regarding permits and applications
- Provided assistance to individuals who were requesting information on permits, street signs
- Typing, filing
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Sorted, received, and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
Board member
Kings County Learning Association
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
- Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning initiatives and organizational development.
- Presided over board meetings and conducted board business to address organizational objectives.
- Prepared and presented reports to inform board on organizational progress and goals.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
Policy Researcher
Department
05.2004 - 08.2004
- Reported to Manager of Alternative Funding and the Manager of Physician Services - Assisted the
- Physician Services Manager and the Manager of Alternative Funding with research and concept ideas relating Physician recruitment and retention and MSI audits and appeals
- Prepared, researched, and developed concepts and proposals on alternative funding plans and fee-for-service
- Attended conceptual meetings on MSI appeals, and re-evaluation of alternative funding
- Updated policies on physician recruitment issues
- Developed concepts for debt assistance, developed concepts for Department of Medicine and deliverables
- Provide advice on physician recruitment and retention methods
- Environmental scan of Alternative Funding across Canada, environmental scan on recruitment initiatives.
Board member
The Children’s Wish Foundation, Kings County Chapter
01.2002 - 01.2003
Education
BA - Community Development Studies, Business and Political Science Emphasis, Human Resources Management and Human
Cape Breton University
Cape Breton, NS04.2009
Diploma - Public Administration, Law and Policy Studies
Cape Breton University
Cape Breton, NS04.2009
Diploma - Business
NSCC
Kentville, NS06.1994
Secretarial Diploma - undefined
Miss Murphys Business College
Emergency First Aid and CPR/AED Certification Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) Certification Food Handlers Certification -
Braveheart
Coldbrook, NS09.2020
Skills
- Research analysis, data analysis
- Inter-government relations
- Project Management
- Analysis
- Proofreading
- Program evaluation
- Policy Research
- External Relations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Statistics
Timeline
General Office Clerk
Nova Scotia Health Authority
11.2023 - Current
Counter Clerk
Tim Hortons Drive Thru
04.2022 - 08.2023
Board member
Saint James Anglican Church
01.2022
Procurement Specialist
Randstad (Michelin)
09.2021 - 02.2022
Records Clerk
Municipality of the County of Kings
01.2019 - 07.2019
Counter Clerk
Tim Hortons
10.2016 - 10.2018
Prospect Research Coordinator
Canadian Red Cross
01.2016 - 06.2016
Poll Clerk
Elections Canada
10.2015
Assistant
Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia
10.2014 - 01.2015
Campaign Assistant
Valley Hospice Foundation and Valley Hospital Foundation
03.2011 - 04.2013
Program Director
S.O.A.R
01.2011 - 01.2013
Inventory Clerk Assistant
Department of Community Services
11.2010 - 02.2011
Board member
Kings Regional Development
01.2009
Secretary
Department Of Transportation
05.2006 - 08.2006
Receptionist/Clerk
Department Of Transportation
02.2005 - 09.2005
Policy Researcher
Department
05.2004 - 08.2004
Board Member
Muscular Dystrophy Association of Nova Scotia
01.2004
Board member
Central Kings Community Health Board, Board of Directors
01.2004 - 01.2010
Board member
Kings County Learning Association
01.2004 - 01.2005
Board member
The Children’s Wish Foundation, Kings County Chapter
01.2002 - 01.2003
BA - Community Development Studies, Business and Political Science Emphasis, Human Resources Management and Human
Cape Breton University
Diploma - Public Administration, Law and Policy Studies
Cape Breton University
Diploma - Business
NSCC
Secretarial Diploma - undefined
Miss Murphys Business College
Emergency First Aid and CPR/AED Certification Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) Certification Food Handlers Certification -
Braveheart
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