Kathleen Reid
Lucasville
Summary
I am a self motivated individual with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support people in need. I am a good advocate for clients and have a desire to advance change in our community.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Administrator
Spencer House Senior Centre
01.2024 - Current
- Developed comprehensive project plans and timelines to facilitate on-time project delivery.
- Managed the budget for the project, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources
- Monitored project progress closely, promptly addressing any deviations from the plan or schedule.
- Facilitated regular team meetings for effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving efforts.
Coordinator of Community Programs
Meals On Wheels Sackville Bedford
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Managed volunteers in ensuring program goals were met - timely meal delivery with excellent customer service.
- Ensured recipient needs were met by coordinating with kitchen staff
- Developed new, more efficient ways to track program goals, financials, recipient data, and meal production & delivery documents to ensure success in every area of the program without losing the focus on seniors in our community.
- Utilized grant writing skills to secure additional program funding and oversaw current funding allotments
- Coordinated and implemented special events for volunteer service appreciation.
- Oversaw all program objectives, successfully growing the program and building our meal volume to be double what it was the year before.
- Managed volunteer calendar and verified coverage of key roles during volunteer unavailability.
Pathway of Hope Caseworker
The Salvation Army Truro Corps
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Attended meetings, conferences and training courses to advance professional knowledge of social work.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
Administrative Assistant
The Salvation Army Truro Corps
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
- Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
- Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
- Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
- Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
- Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
Manager
O'Leary Kwik Way
09.2009 - 10.2013
- Exhibited excellent people skills during interaction with employees and customers.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
- Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked and well-organized.
- Recruited, hired and 12 associates to develop productive team with excellent product knowledge.
Purchasing & Inventory Assistant
Trout River Industries
04.2007 - 05.2009
- Built and implemented advanced level of data reporting using MISys to develop purchasing strategies, control inventory and accurately evaluate costs of manufactured products.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Researched suppliers based on availability, quality, selection, and price.
- Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and emerging business trends.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Completed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits to track shrinkage and inform purchasing decisions.
- Reviewed inventory to eliminate unnecessary expenses and provide optimal stock levels.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
Education
Bachelor of Arts
University of Prince Edward Island
PEI2007
Supply Chain Management
Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB2006
Skills
- MS Office
- Data Entry
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Project Administrator
Spencer House Senior Centre
01.2024 - Current
Coordinator of Community Programs
Meals On Wheels Sackville Bedford
11.2022 - 12.2023
Pathway of Hope Caseworker
The Salvation Army Truro Corps
04.2022 - 08.2022
Administrative Assistant
The Salvation Army Truro Corps
03.2021 - 04.2022
Manager
O'Leary Kwik Way
09.2009 - 10.2013
Purchasing & Inventory Assistant
Trout River Industries
04.2007 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Arts
University of Prince Edward Island
Supply Chain Management
Mount Royal University
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