Emily Conlon
Toronto,ON
Summary
Accomplished Treasurer at David B. Archer Housing Co-op, life-long co-op housing member and artist. Adept in financial literacy and strong communication, significantly improved co-op operating procedures and member engagement. Expertise in co-op housing governance, proficient in Microsoft Office and desktop publishing, demonstrating impactful leadership and innovative problem-solving in board, committee and professional roles.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Treasurer, Board of Directors
David B. Archer Housing Co-op
02.2024 - Current
- Worked with co-op management for the successful completion and member approval of external audit and operating budget
- Performed thorough review of book-keeping practices and introduced updated systems to ensure accurate and easy-to-understand record keeping as well as the easy identification of financial redundancies
- Formed the Commercial Lease Sub-Committee to successfully negotiate the co-op's leases with its commercial tenants
- Worked to identify and address barriers to member engagement by transitioning co-op communications from paper to email, properly facilitating hybrid GMMs to accommodate members who prefer to meet in person, and promoting social committees and children's/art programming
- Attend regular board meetings, which includes periodically chairing or taking minutes for the meeting
Full Time Care Giver and Advocate
Family Member With a Serious Illness
05.2022 - 01.2024
- I provided full-time support and advocacy for a family member with a serious illness who was experiencing rapid deterioration and facing significant barriers to care and assistance
- Through my resolute advocacy, this family member is now stable with a dedicated health-care team and secure housing
Research and Communications
Workers United Canada Council
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Extensive legal and investigative research
- Social media/website management
- Liaised with members
- Connected with public figures to advance campaigns
- Redrafted newly ratified collective agreements
- Attended collective bargaining
Administrative Association Manager
Becker Associates
03.2017 - 02.2020
- Coordinated the day to-day functioning of a national professional association
- Maintained/organized files through the company's network server system
- Handled all phone, email and mail communication and inquiries
- Handled invoicing, accounts receivable and basic bookkeeping
- Provided Board, committee and chapter support through data management and special projects
- Created a monthly newsletter through digital platforms and maintained website and email updates
- Maintained the association's entire physical inventory
- Processed memberships and maintained member communication
Legal Administrative Assistant
Warren McKay Law
11.2015 - 01.2017
- Responsible for managing attorney's e-mails, calendar, etc.
- Answered phone calls and greeted clients and visitors
- Created and meticulously managed client files
- Task management and hour tracking in both Microsoft Excel and PC Law
- Drafted and filed legal forms and letters
- Legal research through CanLII and Quicklaw
Peer Tutor
Humber College
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Peer tutor for other students through Humber's English Department
Student Intern
The Yonge Street Mission
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Worked in housing support, client intake interviews, case management, in home checkups, and performed clerical duties
- Worked primarily in Genesis Place (YSM's transitional housing program) and as relief worker at YSM's Evergreen Youth Services
Senior Peer Mentor
Humber College
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Part of administrative team for Humber's First Year Experience (FYE) program
- Facilitated learning skills workshops
- Oversaw and managed groups of peer mentors for first year students
- Co-chair of FYE's Community & Outreach committees
- Ran academic and charity/fundraising events
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ONDiploma - Community And Justice Services
Humber College
Etobicoke, ONCertificate - French Language (Advanced 1)
Université De Saint-Boniface
Winnipeg, MBSkills
- Knowledge of the Housing Services Act, the Ontario's Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Co-operative Corporations Act
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Financial Literacy
- Board and committee experience
- Familiarity with the RGI application and compliance process
- Knowledge of and experience with co-op housing governance and maintenance
Custom
I am always creating art and love to draw and paint, with a particular fondness for portraits. Although I make art mostly for myself, I have done some professional work. I have been featured in shows at the Mod Club, had my mural inside of a restaurant featured in Toronto Life, and repainted the iconic outdoor Guiness mural for P.J. O'Brien's Pub.
Timeline
Treasurer, Board of Directors
David B. Archer Housing Co-op
02.2024 - Current
Full Time Care Giver and Advocate
Family Member With a Serious Illness
05.2022 - 01.2024
Research and Communications
Workers United Canada Council
02.2020 - 06.2022
Administrative Association Manager
Becker Associates
03.2017 - 02.2020
Legal Administrative Assistant
Warren McKay Law
11.2015 - 01.2017
Student Intern
The Yonge Street Mission
09.2013 - 04.2014
Peer Tutor
Humber College
08.2013 - 05.2014
Senior Peer Mentor
Humber College
08.2013 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Toronto Metropolitan University
Diploma - Community And Justice Services
Humber College
Certificate - French Language (Advanced 1)
Université De Saint-Boniface
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