Kara Rae Arbon
Woodstock,ON
Summary
Results-oriented and high-energy Project Manager with expertise in project and personnel management. Known for inspiring peak performance and leading by example. Specializing in public sector and non-profit environments, providing efficiency, productivity, and expertise to important causes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
ShareWord Global Canada
Guelph, Ontario
02.2021 - Current
- Supervise projects and team trips on a short-term basis, domestically and internationally.
- Oversee staff teams that implement projects from start to finish and analyze deliverables from a quantitative and qualitative perspective, both domestically and internationally.
- Train volunteer leadership in necessary responsibilities, confidentiality, problem-solving, and HR-related concerns.
- Supervise administration personnel.
- Foster partnerships among Indigenous communities across Canada.
- Research and train teams on the needs of the people groups the organization and partners are working with.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for administrative and volunteer staff.
- Participate in creating the annual strategic plan for North and South America teams.
- Facilitate training sessions highlighting ShareWord Global's initiatives and products.
- Track progress on budgets, partner acquisitions, resource distribution, and team member satisfaction.
- Evaluate data from surveys, interviews, and focus groups to guide project decisions.
- Maintain up-to-date records of volunteer information in the databases.
- Present findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that is easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Business Development Manager
Reach Beyond Canada
Cambridge, Canada
10.2016 - 02.2020
- Provided senior-level administrative support to President
- Maintained adherence to regulations across collaborations
- Managed daily operations within the office setting
- Oversaw international project administration
- Managed paperwork ensuring accurate tracking of resource movements
- Generated comprehensive reports on project completions
- Reconciled international travel expenses of department heads
- Organized and coordinated meetings for the Board of Directors
- Liaised with volunteers, fostering strong relationships with international and domestic project partners
- Enhanced understanding of CRA Charity Operating Policies under the Income Tax Act
- Ensured CRA compliance through continuous research on updates in federal and provincial regulations.
- Developed innovative filing system for streamlined project documentation
- Handled research and donor relationship needs efficiently
- Uphold privacy standards according to confidentiality requirements
Education
Graduate Certificate - Public Administration, AMCTO Municipal Administration, Municipal Accounting and Finance, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Seneca College
Toronto, Ontario04.2016
Bachelor of Arts - International Development Studies, Political Economy, Administrative Change
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario04.2015
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Management
- Project Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Stakeholder Communications
- Comprehensive Research Abilities
- Effective Time Management
- Budget development and adherence
- Conflict Management
- Procedure Development
- Workforce training
- Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite
Volunteer Experience
- Country Hills Evangelical Church Missions Committee Chair, Kitchener, Ontario 2017-2023. Involved in discussion, deliberation and voting of annual international mission’s support, Organized meetings and communicated updates and changes to committee members, in communication with missionaries supported by the church
- Ride for Refuge Team Lead, Kitchener, Ontario 2019-2021. Organized fundraising teams annually to participate in a 5km walk/run to raise awareness for entrepreneurial businesses in Ethiopia through Christian Horizons.
- Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness, Beacon of Hope, Cambridge, Ontario 2017-2019. Volunteered with a small group of passionate individuals raising awareness of domestic human trafficking in Ontario.
Certification
- Grant Writing Certificate George Brown College
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Seneca College
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager
ShareWord Global Canada
02.2021 - Current
Business Development Manager
Reach Beyond Canada
10.2016 - 02.2020
Graduate Certificate - Public Administration, AMCTO Municipal Administration, Municipal Accounting and Finance, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Seneca College
Bachelor of Arts - International Development Studies, Political Economy, Administrative Change
University of Guelph
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