Holly Distillio
Hamilton,ON
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Good Shepherd Venture Centre
11.2023 - Current
- Enhance community engagement by organizing, sorting and labeling donations for outreach initiatives.
- Improve organizational efficiency by streamlining volunteer processes.
- Assist in fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
Parent Council Executive Member
St. Denis Catholic School
09.2014 - 06.2018
- Enhanced parent involvement by organizing and leading regular council meetings, fostering open communication and collaboration.
- Established strong relationships with teachers and administrators for better understanding of school needs and priorities.
- Developed and executed successful fundraising events to raise funds for essential classroom resources and extracurricular programs.
- Promoted a positive school culture by initiating community-building activities for parents, students, and staff.
- Evaluated ongoing initiatives to ensure their effectiveness in meeting the goals of the Parent Council.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts to provide valuable support for school activities and events.
- Advocated for student needs by presenting concerns to school administration, resulting in targeted policy adjustments.
- Collaborated with local businesses to secure sponsorships that benefited both parties while enhancing school programs.
- Managed budget allocations, ensuring responsible spending on key priorities aligned with the council''s objectives.
- Implemented effective communication strategies to keep parents informed about upcoming events, important updates, and opportunities for involvement.
- Oversaw committee operations ensuring efficient execution of tasks contributing to overall council success.
- Recruited new members for the Parent Council, diversifying perspectives and enhancing overall effectiveness.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
President
Beach Puppy Love Pet Services
04.2003 - 06.2011
- Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
- Developed strong partnerships with cross-functional teams for improved collaboration and efficiency.
- Streamlined organizational processes by evaluating current systems and implementing improvements.
- Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
- Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
- Drove revenue growth by expanding product offerings and identifying new market opportunities.
- Delivered operational excellence by optimizing resources, processes, and overall cost structure.
- Navigated complex regulatory environments while maintaining compliance across all aspects of the organization''s operations.
- Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
- Designed employee development programs that enhanced skill sets while retaining top performers.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
- Mitigated regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations.
- Employed optimal safety practices to reduce worksite complaints and hazards.
- Led operational team in development, rollout, and management of new product lines.
- Spearheaded development and implementation of distributed organizational structure to increase efficiency.
Operations Analyst
Petro-Canada
11.2003 - 06.2004
Work Availability
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Skills
- Client Relations Strength
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Project Oversight
- Resource Coordination
- Document Management
- Team Collaboration
- Data Evaluation
- Clerical Support
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Volunteer Program Assistance
- Behavior Modeling
- Public Relations
- Attention to Detail
- Deadline Adherence
- Telephone Etiquette
- Recordkeeping and Confidentiality
- Administrative Support
- Operations Support
Timeline
Volunteer
Good Shepherd Venture Centre
11.2023 - Current
Parent Council Executive Member
St. Denis Catholic School
09.2014 - 06.2018
Operations Analyst
Petro-Canada
11.2003 - 06.2004
President
Beach Puppy Love Pet Services
04.2003 - 06.2011
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