Devon Ashe
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Compassionate manager accustomed to working with diverse patient needs, while managing dynamic conditions. Collaborative professional possessing excellent knowledge, judgment, and strong documentation and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with poise.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Accessible Housing Society
07.2025 - Current
- Manage a caseload of up to 12 high acuity individuals
- Maintain up to date records on client interactions, referrals and medical updates
- Assist and record client centered goals
- Manage client subsidies in accordance with program allowance
- Be the central point of contact for current clients as well as new program referrals
- Work collaboratively with a Case Management team
- Work collaboratively with other service providers to ensure the well-being and best possible outcomes for clients
Executive Director
Parkdale Nifty Fifties Seniors Association
07.2022 - 06.2025
- Direct and oversee day-to-day operations
- Hire, supervise and evaluate employees and contractors
- Oversee security, maintenance and repair of facility
- Assist the Treasurer in developing the annual budget
- Manage the budget
- Ensures financial records are accurate and current
- Report any financial concerns to the Treasurer
- Hires instructors
- With staff, develops and implements new programs
- Plans and attends AGM, Board meetings and member meetings as required
- Attend community meetings, forums and events when appropriate
- Apply for grants
- Seek out and develop sponsorship opportunities and relationships
- Provide reports to all funders
- Develop relationships with potential donors and funders
- Provide reports on implementation of strategic priorities
- Build positive working relationships with Board members
- Provide input into the development of the Strategic Plan
- Develop business plan
- Clean and maintain space as necessary
- Set up and clean-up of program delivery areas daily
- Assist in day-to-day office management as needed
Interim Executive Director
OSPISHES ART KELEKTIV
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Recruit, assemble and onboard voluntary organization board members
- Strategic planning for long term success
- All aspects of government application process for the registration of a charitable organization
- Recruit corporate and individual sponsors and community partners
- Research and execute grant and funding applications for over 50% of operating budget
Team Lead
The SHARP Foundation
05.2018 - 03.2022
- Supervision of 10 – 15 SHARP staff on site, approx. 30 staff total, including scheduling
- On-call support and key contact assistance for staff when questions or concerns arise
- Ensure smooth running of a 23-unit apartment complex, including chore scheduling, house maintenance, monthly menu meal planning etc.
- Work closely with staff and pharmacy to maintain client medication regimes
- Work with the Case Managers to plan and implement activities in the home and community
- Responsible for ordering all medications for residents and updating the MARS when needed
- Update and report Statistics to the main office and stakeholders
- Communicate with doctors, nurses, counselling/case manager and volunteers
- Manage any crisis issues that appears, with 23 high acuity residents
- Maintain COVID -19 Government regulations on site (ex. staff and resident screening daily, rapid test reporting etc, cleaning protocols, PPE regulations and stock, isolation management for residents etc.)
- First responder expectations for any medical emergency on site until EMS, CPS or Fire Dept. is able to arrive
Fund Development Officer
Community Links
Airdrie and North Rocky View County
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Research, draft and submit grant applications for Government, Foundations, and any other grant sources to support forty percent of operating budget
- Maintain and cultivate relationships with independent and corporate donors
- Assist with event planning and execution
- Work closely with Executive Director and other Managers to ensure that appropriate funding is secured to maintain and grow current programming.
- Assist with reporting requirements
Education
RAFT Program - Arts Administration Fundamentals
The Rozsa Foundation
01.2022
BA - English Language and Literature
The University of Calgary
01.2008
BA - University transfer program
Mount Royal College
01.2005
Skills
- Advanced administrative skills
- HMIS
- Excel
- Microsoft Suite
- QuickBooks
- Raisers’ Edge
- Advanced technical writing skills
- Government reporting
- Policy and procedure creation
- Grant applications
- Change management
- Team building
- Adaptability
- Reliability
- Creativity
- First Aid
- First responder
- Non-violent crisis intervention
References
- Mara Maric, Former Team Lead – SHARP Foundation, marajanamaric@gmail.com, (403) 801-0693
- Kyla Crookes, Program Manager, Parkdale Nifty Fifties Seniors Association, (403) 681-9551
- Brandy Kiessling, Program Coordinator, Accessible Housing Society, (403) 390-3885
Volunteer Experience
- CommunityWise Resource Centre, Board Secretary, 01/01/25, Present, Be familiar with and enforce bylaws and policies, Carry out tasks in association with current business, Attend meetings and events regularly, Maintain and update all records
- Street Sisters Society, Outreach Volunteer, 02/01/22, Present, Provide outreach once a month to persons experiencing homelessness, Maintain safety within a team while providing outreach support
- Pet Access League Society, Volunteer, 02/01/19, 03/31/20, Volunteering with pets to visit patients in medical facilities and schools, Maintaining safety of both pets and participants
- MS Society of Alberta, Volunteer, 03/01/09, Present, Took part in annual walk to end Multiple Sclerosis for the past six years, Active volunteer in ‘Friendly Visitor’ program 2009-2020, Bi-weekly visits to disabled patients in long term care with limited outside contact
Recent Courses And Certifications
- First Aid/ CPR Level C, Undetermined
- Medical Terminology, 12/31/21
- Universal Precautions (Train the Trainer), Undetermined
- Suicide Intervention, Undetermined
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention, Undetermined
- Danger Assessment Certified, 12/31/16
- Disease Prevention, Undetermined
- Indigenous Awareness, Undetermined
- Diversity and Inclusion, Undetermined
Timeline
Case Manager
Accessible Housing Society
07.2025 - Current
Executive Director
Parkdale Nifty Fifties Seniors Association
07.2022 - 06.2025
Interim Executive Director
OSPISHES ART KELEKTIV
04.2022 - 10.2022
Fund Development Officer
Community Links
10.2018 - 02.2019
Team Lead
The SHARP Foundation
05.2018 - 03.2022
RAFT Program - Arts Administration Fundamentals
The Rozsa Foundation
BA - English Language and Literature
The University of Calgary
BA - University transfer program
Mount Royal College