Open To Work
Katheryn Burns
Halifax
Summary
Visionary CEO known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, financial management, and team leadership. Excel in communication, decision-making, and problem-solving to drive company success. Committed to innovation and growth through effective leadership.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1986
1986
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CEO
Burns Education Solutions Training
Antigonish
12.2008 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance educational program offerings.
- Oversaw organizational growth and development of training solutions.
- Directed budgeting and financial planning for operational efficiency.
- Implemented innovative technology to improve learning outcomes.
Coordinator
Canadian Red Cross
Antigonish
08.2007 - 12.2020
- Coordinated volunteer schedules for community outreach programs.
- Assisted in developing training materials for disaster response teams.
- Managed logistics for health and safety workshops across regions.
- Organized fundraising events to support humanitarian initiatives.
Manager, Member Services & Aquatics
YMCA of Wood Buffalo
Fort McMurray
12.2003 - 12.2006
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and productivity.
- Managed team performance through regular feedback and coaching sessions.
- Developed training programs to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve service delivery.
- Implemented best practices for inventory management and resource allocation.
- Resolved conflicts and addressed employee concerns effectively and promptly.
- Conducted regular meetings to align team goals with company objectives.
- Fostered a positive work environment to boost team morale and engagement.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
Education
BBA - Sports And Fitness Administration
Associate Bible Studies - Biblical Text
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Organizational development
- Educational program design
- Crisis management
- Team leadership
- Performance evaluation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Effective communication
- Inspirational leadership
- Talent development
- Strategic visioning
- Operational excellence
- Global perspective
- Business administration
- Angel funding
- Effective communicator and public speaker
- Planning and coordination
- Staff management
- Relationship and team building
- Leadership and people development
- Ethical leadership
Affiliations
- Actress, Director, Amateur Community Theatre
- Writer, Published Author, Nobody's Favorite
- Aquatic stunts, SCUBA
- NCCP Level III Olympic Swim Coach
- Peer Support, Healing Generational Trauma, PTSD Awareness Coach
- Cadet Instructor
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Gig WorkContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$57000/yr - $570005/yrTimeline
CEO - Burns Education Solutions Training
12.2008 - Current
Coordinator - Canadian Red Cross
08.2007 - 12.2020
Manager, Member Services & Aquatics - YMCA of Wood Buffalo
12.2003 - 12.2006
Antigonish Regional High School - ,
Laurentian University - BBA, Sports And Fitness Administration
Briercrest BIBLE College - Associate Bible Studies , Biblical Text