Debbie Reid
Management
Airdrie,Alberta
Summary
Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of company's daily operations. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with RCMP and community leaders to develop work plans, financials and strategies.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Airdrie and District Victims Assistance Society
10.2015 - Current
- Began as a Volunteer Advocate and quickly transitioned into the Team Lead role where I remained for almost 3 years while continuing to work in the dental industry
- In September of 2018, I was offered and accepted a paid position as the Court Coordinator, and built the court support program that continues to operate today
- In January 2022, I stepped into the Executive Director role and officially accepted the position in July 2022 where I have remained to-date
Volunteer Dental Assistant
Community Urban Projects Society (CUPS)
07.2014 - 09.2018
- Volunteer Dental Assistant in the Emergency Extraction Clinic
- This clinic is a non-profit, privately funded service providing emergency treatment to homeless and people at risk for homelessness
Lead Assistant
Bell Dental Group
07.2004 - 09.2018
- Lead assistant including all aspects of chairside dental assisting
- IPC Manager - which included creating and implementing all IPC standards
- Ordered and maintained all dental supplies
- Receptionist duties when required
Single Chairside Assistant
Country Hills Dental
04.1999 - 05.2001
- Single chairside assistant in all aspects of assisting in a general dental practice
Receptionist / Treatment Coordinator / Dental Assistant
Midpark Dental Group
05.1992 - 04.1999
- Receptionist with all duties as expected to maintain operation within the dental office
- Treatment Coordinator – 6-month maternity leave position
- Dental assistant with all aspects of chairside assisting in a general dental practice
Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Assistant
Monson Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Centre
07.1995 - 01.1998
- COMSA (Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Assistant) All aspects of dental surgical procedures with oral and IV sedation
- Some procedures were performed at the hospital under general anesthetic due to severity of procedure
Education
University of California At Riverside
06.1995
Skills
- Organizational and Collaborative Skills
- Management and Interpersonal Skills
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Grant Writing
- Effective Communication and Staff Management
- Community Engagement and Relationship Building
- Public Speaking
- Case Management and Strategic Planning
Certification
- CPR – Level C
- AVS100 & AVS101 – Victim Advocate Training
- Critical Incident Stress Management – Group Crisis Intervention
- ASIST 11 – Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
- Death Notification Training
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
- Mental Health First Aid
- ICS-200 – Incident Command Centre
- Restorative Justice Facilitator Training
- Indigenous and Cultural Awareness Training
- Several other appropriate and applicable trainings and certifications
References
Personal and professional references are available upon request.
Skillsrecognitions
- 2017 Recipient of the Marlene Leblanc Golden Heart Award
- Awarded the 2021 Alberta Community Justice Award
- Restorative Justice Facilitator
- Extremely organized and confident in management and interpersonal skills
- Collaborate and work effectively with RCMP and Community Leaders and Representatives
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Executive Director
Airdrie and District Victims Assistance Society
10.2015 - Current
Volunteer Dental Assistant
Community Urban Projects Society (CUPS)
07.2014 - 09.2018
Lead Assistant
Bell Dental Group
07.2004 - 09.2018
Single Chairside Assistant
Country Hills Dental
04.1999 - 05.2001
Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Assistant
Monson Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Centre
07.1995 - 01.1998
Receptionist / Treatment Coordinator / Dental Assistant
Midpark Dental Group
05.1992 - 04.1999
- CPR – Level C
- AVS100 & AVS101 – Victim Advocate Training
- Critical Incident Stress Management – Group Crisis Intervention
- ASIST 11 – Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
- Death Notification Training
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
- Mental Health First Aid
- ICS-200 – Incident Command Centre
- Restorative Justice Facilitator Training
- Indigenous and Cultural Awareness Training
- Several other appropriate and applicable trainings and certifications
University of California At Riverside
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