DEANNA STARR
Summary
To obtain employment that best utilizes my previous work history and education.
Experienced with planning and executing diverse recreational activities to meet community needs. Utilizes leadership and organizational skills to create engaging and inclusive programs. Track record of fostering teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Worker/Day Camp Supervisor
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Regular daily duties included the supervision of the Youth Center which provided after school and evening programming, scheduling of daily activities, ensuring adequate equipment and supplies for programming were on hand, liaising with other departments to provide programming. Duties also included providing a safe place for all youth ranging in age from 4 to 18.
- I was also the Day Camp Supervisor for the last two months. This included supervising of six staff which included 4 summer students. Coordinating a schedule of full day activities which included learning opportunities, artistic options, cultural learning, and nutritional learning. The program lasted 8 weeks required a significant amount of work outside of programming hours to ensure success.
Training/Community Advisor
Supercom Industries
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Duties included the ongoing support of a large-scale training to employment program to bridge the gap of the operational needs of the East/West Tie Transmission project. Working with individuals to access training needs to better position themselves for employment with the various aspects of the project. Working with various stakeholders to ensure ongoing success as well as working as part of a team to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
Administrative Assistant
Anishinabek Employment & Training Services
09.2017 - 03.2018
- I was responsible for the day to day front desk reception of a large sized regionally Indigenous Employment and Training Services. I directed incoming client calls and directed them to appropriate personnel. Maintained a front line job seeking tool/computer use area. Ensured office was accessible to all and remained barrier free.
- Organized monthly board meetings and kept minutes for review and approval as per organization policies. Ensure office supplies and cleaning supply level were maintained. Kept track of all incoming mail and correspondence/fax and delivery was complete.
Community Health Clerk
Pic River Health Center
01.2013 - 06.2014
- As the Community Health Clerk I was responsible for the day to day operation of the Non-Insured Health Benefit Medical Transportation program administered by the Pic River Health Center. I would receive applications, submit them, and work with Clients and Health Canada to resolve any type of issue that may occur during the use of this program. Work included scheduling air, bus, and vehicle travel as well as accommodations for when clients would travel for medical appointments.
- Other duties included reception duties for the whole organization housed in the Health Center, supply ordering, scheduling maintenance, and working with all groups to ensure their needs were met from an administrative perspective.
Fire Contract/Office Administrator
Pic River Development Corporation
07.2011 - 12.2012
- As the Fire Contract Administrator, managed a forest fire services contract of 80 people. Responsible for hiring, training, payroll, coordination of fire fighters for each call, which included creating up to 20 work teams of 4, organizing their camp bags, coordinating travel, and ensuring each worker had the appropriate PPE, training records etc. This was all coordinated within a 24 hour period due to contractual deadlines imposed by the OMNR.
- As the Office Administrator was responsible for greeting customers on daily basis, taking payments and assisting customers with the management of their accounts. Answering phones, printing and distributing faxes to co-workers, management of all accounts payable and receivables. Handled all payroll and human resources in the office which included hiring, dismissals, leave, etc. Managed the internal database for all customers as well as the database for fire fighters training records. Used Simply Accounting to handle all invoices and payroll. Also responsible for all administrative/clerical duties such as answering phones, faxing, photo copying, filing, office cleaning, mail, etc.
Aboriginal Liaison Officer
Parks Canada – Pukaskwa National Park
08.2010 - 12.2010
- Under the supervision and guidance of the Park Manager, worked with all area First Nation communities in hopes to create a better relationship between Parks Canada and the Robinson Superior Treaty Group. Liaised with First Nations on Park matters such as visitor experience, treaty group entitlements within Pukaskwa, education and awareness of the park, Species At Risk, and other ecological integrity programming. Other duties included working with Pic River residents in the Hattie Cove Campground Committee and helping to create effective guidelines for camping produced by Pic River community members.
Company Liaison Officer
Pic River Development Corporation
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Worked under the Fire Administrator in the implementation of the 3 year Fire Services contract with the Ministry of Natural Resources. Duties involve going to each of the Forward Attack Bases where our crews are on standby or to actual Fireline Bases and deal with any and all employee concerns that arise. Liaised with MNR Fire Officials on day to day crew activity. Responsible for ensuring workers abide by MNR policies and procedures as well as any and all relevant health and safety legislation, dealt with any disciplinary issues that arrised, as well as reconciliation of time and employee purchases. I also ensure that personal needs such as prescription levels and personal comfort items are acquired for various personnel.
Administrative/Human Resources Assistant
Pic River First Nation
05.2009 - 08.2009
- As a summer student worked throughout the summer months providing assistance with mainly human resource related content. Duties included updating employee files, archiving past employee files, some policy writing, re-writing and typing of policies, coordination of staff events, such as, meetings and staff picnic, assisted with the payroll department, creation of job descriptions for all employees, as well as other administrative duties as required.
Employee Relations Clerk
Williams Operating Corporation
05.2008 - 08.2008
- As a summer student worked throughout the summer months mainly in the employee training department auditing employee files to ensure compliance with the online employee record database. Compiled new updated employee policies and procedures and delivered to employees. Helped with Occupational Health and Safety meetings. Participated in the development of employee incentive programs. Helped with creation of schedules for miners and shift workers. Development of an employee hiring process package. Participate in the development of safety and crew meetings, and other miscellaneous filing when needed.
Employment Support Coordinator
Pic River First Nation
01.2006 - 08.2007
- Provide employment support services to Pic River Community Members seeking employment and training. Assess clients identifying area of work interest, identifying skills, identifying new skills required, and matching clients with prospective jobs while providing case management with the anticipation of leading to full time employment. Oversee and provide supervision for local employee contracts. Liaison and ensure contact with local employers and agencies to maximize potential with clients. Complete needs assessments of registered clients to determine training requirements. Prepare job search strategies for job ready clients which include resume preparation, interviewing skills and assistance with cover letters. Also responsible for the management and administration of the Pic River Williams labour contract. Duties include payroll and benefit administration, safety bonus calculation, leave calculation and record keeping, and any other employee relations required.
Corporate Services Clerk
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
07.2005 - 12.2005
- Answering phones at reception and forwarding to appropriate program directorate. Assisting general public with Indian Status Cards. Provide information to general public. Responsible for upkeep and distribution of Security Passes. Update and maintain reception office policies and procedures. Scanning and inputting daily mail log. Receive incoming and outgoing mail and faxes. Maintenance of centralized filing system. Profiling new mail. Assist Records department as needed.
Communications/Public Relations Officer
Pic River First Nation
07.2004 - 07.2005
- Develop and implement proactive external and internal communication strategies in accordance with Pic River First Nation’s communication goals. Undertake communication projects and tasks to support strategies and initiatives. Production of Pic River First Nation newsletter by researching, writing and editing articles. Speaking in public at presentations, and meetings. Organizing special events such as exhibitions, open days, tours, and competitions aimed at promoting community awareness and education. Working with Band Manager to develop and implement office policies and procedures. Maintenance of Policy Manual for all departments. Coordinating and delivering All Staff meetings along with Band Manager. Assist with Pic River Land Claim Committee
Education
Business – Human Resources Diploma -
Confederation College
Thunder Bay, Ontario05.2009
Ontario Secondary School Diploma - undefined
Pic River Private High School
Heron Bay, Ontario06.2002
Skills
- Hard Worker
- Employer Committed
- Excellent Communicator
- Willing to Learn
- Task Focused
- Open Minded
- Adaptive programming
- Activity coordination
- Social media promotion
- Program planning
- Event organization
- Youth development
- Office administration
Timeline
Recreation Worker/Day Camp Supervisor
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
05.2023 - 08.2023
Training/Community Advisor
Supercom Industries
06.2020 - 03.2022
Administrative Assistant
Anishinabek Employment & Training Services
09.2017 - 03.2018
Community Health Clerk
Pic River Health Center
01.2013 - 06.2014
Fire Contract/Office Administrator
Pic River Development Corporation
07.2011 - 12.2012
Aboriginal Liaison Officer
Parks Canada – Pukaskwa National Park
08.2010 - 12.2010
Company Liaison Officer
Pic River Development Corporation
05.2010 - 08.2010
Administrative/Human Resources Assistant
Pic River First Nation
05.2009 - 08.2009
Employee Relations Clerk
Williams Operating Corporation
05.2008 - 08.2008
Employment Support Coordinator
Pic River First Nation
01.2006 - 08.2007
Corporate Services Clerk
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
07.2005 - 12.2005
Communications/Public Relations Officer
Pic River First Nation
07.2004 - 07.2005
Ontario Secondary School Diploma - undefined
Pic River Private High School
Business – Human Resources Diploma -
Confederation College
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