Helen Roitberg
Rocky Mountain House,AB
Summary
Skilled policy professional successful at leveraging expertise to assist public health organizations with making forward-thinking plans and capitalizing on Canadian political trends to support population health priorities. Decisive problem-solver with proven research and strategic policy development experience. Detail-oriented team player with outstanding analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills and a positive attitude.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
AVA Intern, Medical Laboratory Technician
Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
05.2024 - Current
- Drafted reports on gender-based violence (GBV) policy and public affairs issues for publication.
- Reviewed innovative programs of 85 community agency members to identify gaps and areas of alignment with federal and provincial GBV policy and legislation.
- Developed implementation recommendations for community-based GBV programs, factoring in current community priorities, resource gaps, and political climate.
Strategic Planning and Evaluation Intern
AVA, University of Calgary
01.2024 - Current
- Provided extensive research and information analysis to produce developmental evaluation frameworks for assessing the outcomes of 7 of 8 AVA programs, and organizational equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- Created and optimized data collection tools, including targets and indicators, for the improved tracking and analysis of program outcomes.
- Participated in Strategic Planning and Evaluation meetings, noting all key information to disseminate to project stakeholders.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
Shift Supervisor Lifeguard/Instructor
University of British Columbia Aquatic Center
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Supervised all facility operations for an aquatic centre with a capacity of 1,000 patrons and 460 spectators.
- Led and mentored a team of 12-14 lifeguards, instructors, and front desk attendants in maintaining safe pool operations, securing adequate shift coverage, proactively resolving problems, and collaboratively responding to emergency situations.
- Trained new lifeguards/instructors, conducted performance reviews, and provided staff with feedback and guidance.
- Enforced pool policies and procedures with patrons and employees to maintain safety standards and maximize safety awareness.
- Recorded daily activity logs and incident reports for program planning and safety tracking purposes.
Graduate Student Expert
BCCampus, Simon Fraser University
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Played instrumental role in creative planning and review sessions, working with 3 other project teams to ensure high quality content that reflects equity, inclusion, and intersectionality.
- Composed original written material for en open education publication and submitted for approval by supervisor and editors.
- Edited and proofread drafts of training scenarios, workshop presentations, and other documents.
Daycamps Supervisor
University of British Columbia Aquatic Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Applied strong leadership, program management, and problem-solving skills to maintain team of 12 Daycamps Leaders, and manage administration, communications, and operations of 12 aquatic daycamps serving over 100 campers per week.
- Enforced safe work practices and procedures by anticipating and removing potential safety hazards.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to streamline operations for future program iterations.
Crisis Worker
Mountain Rose Women's Shelter
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Offered supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and de-escalation to individuals in crisis, over the crisis hotline and in person at the 21-bed shelter.
- Interviewed clients, reviewed records and conducted assessments to evaluate condition of clients holistically and develop individualized case plans.
- Provided emergency response (ie. First Aid, Naloxone) in crisis situations.
- Maintained client records to document interactions, incidents, assessments, case plans and progress.
Education
Master of Public Heath - Canadian Population Health Policy
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Honours Political Science
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB06.2021
Skills
- Leadership
- Policy Analysis and Evaluation
- Program Planning
- Reflexivity
- Public Speaking
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Qualitative Research
- Data Interpretation
Languages
Romanian
Professional Working
French
Elementary
Affiliations
- Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research - Student Member
- American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) - Student Member
- Lifesaving Society, Alberta/Northwest Territories and BC/Yukon branches - Fully qualified National Lifeguard
- Golden Key International Honour Society
Hobbies
Creative Writing, Music Composition, Reading, Hiking, Swimming, Running
Timeline
AVA Intern, Medical Laboratory Technician
Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
05.2024 - Current
Strategic Planning and Evaluation Intern
AVA, University of Calgary
01.2024 - Current
Shift Supervisor Lifeguard/Instructor
University of British Columbia Aquatic Center
09.2023 - 04.2024
Graduate Student Expert
BCCampus, Simon Fraser University
06.2023 - 11.2023
Daycamps Supervisor
University of British Columbia Aquatic Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
Crisis Worker
Mountain Rose Women's Shelter
06.2021 - 01.2023
Master of Public Heath - Canadian Population Health Policy
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Arts - Honours Political Science
University of Alberta
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