Destinee Taylor
Hamilton,Ontario
Summary
Skilled Parliamentary Assistant with a strong background in supporting elected officials. Expertise in communication, policy research, and event coordination. Effectively managed constituent inquiries and enhanced administrative processes, resulting in improved office efficiency and community engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Constituency Assistant
Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Ancaster, Ontario
01.2025 - Current
- Research policy issues to provide informed recommendations to elected representatives.
- Drafted correspondence and reports for legislative discussions and community outreach, enhancing clarity of communication with stakeholders.
- Assisted constituents with inquiries regarding legislative processes; coordinated communication between elected officials and community members to ensure informed engagement.
- Organized outreach programs to engage constituents and gather feedback on local issues, fostering community involvement in legislative matters.
- Manage scheduling for meetings, events, and public consultations related to legislation.
- Create sign-in sheets, document notes and follow up on action items from community town hall meetings and other events.
- Provide administrative support such as filing documents, photocopying materials, scheduling appointments.
- Work with other offices within the government to coordinate services for residents of the constituency.
- Monitor local news outlets to stay informed about any developments affecting the area.
Campaign Assistant
Hamilton Mountain Federal Election
Hamilton, ON
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Coordinated logistics and managed volunteers for canvassing operations, ensuring organized and welcoming environment to facilitate campaign outreach.
- Executed social media strategy, creating and scheduling content while engaging community across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) to enhance campaign visibility.
- Participated in daily campaign strategy meetings and contributed to decisions on messaging, outreach priorities, and event planning.
- Drafted communication statements and responded to constituent inquiries, fostering professional relations with media to support campaign messaging.
- Acted as personal aide and chaperone to the candidate, attending debates, interviews, and public appearances to ensure smooth scheduling and media readiness.
4D Sonographer/Clinic Manager
Love at First Sight 4D Ultrasound
Hamilton, Canada
12.2020 - 01.2025
- Captured heart rates, genders, 4D facial imaging, and fetal movements to provide comprehensive assessments for patients.
- Executed daily clinic operations to ensure efficient workflow and patient care.
- Monitored clinic budget, controlled expenses, and optimized resource allocation.
- Developed targeted marketing campaigns to enhance community awareness of clinic services.
- Oversaw ordering, purchasing and maintenance of clinical equipment.
- Supervised internal and external communications by answering queries and complaints.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided support and comfort to patients throughout the duration of their exam.
- Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by ensuring all necessary supplies were available.
- Generated summaries describing type and content of captured images or videos.
Medical Administrator/Podiatric Assistant
London Foot Specialists
London, Ontario
12.2015 - 12.2020
- Greeted patients, assessed visit purpose, and directed to appropriate staff to ensure efficient care.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, and prepared charts for high volume office.
- Prepared charts for new patients, ensuring all necessary forms were completed correctly.
- Handled patient billing with precision and accuracy.
- Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality.
- Recorded patient biomechanical assessments efficiently.
- Prepared prescriptions and x-ray/CT requisition documents for physician approval.
- Coordinate daily communications with custom orthotic company and suppliers.
- Operated sterilizers, aerators, and washers to ensure proper disinfection and sterilization of instruments.
Medical Administrator/Assistant to Specialist Doctor
Axis Foot & Ankle Clinic
Calgary, Canada
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Coordinated daily setup of front and back clinics for three locations, aligning resources with patient needs
- Professionally answered phones, scheduled appointments, prepared and pulled charts, filled rooms while efficiently balancing all administrative functions for this high volume office
- Completed patient charts while in room with patient and Doctor, created required prescriptions and x-ray/CT requisition forms to be signed by Doctor
- Documented patient biomechanical examinations and paper work for insurance companies
- Oversaw medical and administrative inventory for three clinic locations, documenting requirements and procuring supplies from central location
- Ensured accurate daily use of Moneris payment system and completed all patient billing (Alberta Health Care & Private)
- Liaised weekly with custom orthotic company and suppliers to track shipments and ensure timely delivery
Skills
- Constituent advocacy
- Community outreach
- Event coordination
- Volunteer coordination
- Legislative research
- Social media management
- Patient care coordination
- Office administration
- Records management
- Data management
- Electronic medical records management
- Staff hiring
- Staff training
- Facility management
- Community engagement
- Professionalism and ethics
Timeline
Campaign Assistant
Hamilton Mountain Federal Election
02.2025 - 05.2025
Constituency Assistant
Legislative Assembly of Ontario
01.2025 - Current
4D Sonographer/Clinic Manager
Love at First Sight 4D Ultrasound
12.2020 - 01.2025
Medical Administrator/Podiatric Assistant
London Foot Specialists
12.2015 - 12.2020
Medical Administrator/Assistant to Specialist Doctor
Axis Foot & Ankle Clinic
01.2014 - 01.2016