Kelli-Marie Kane
Barrie,ON
Summary
Empathetic & compassionate student chaplain with strong assessment and counseling skills looking to make a difference within the homeless and vulnerably housed community.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer & Events Coordinator
The Salvation Army Barrie Bayside Mission Centre
06.2021 - Current
- Coordinate special events for Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter for staff and residents, as well as a men's networking breakfast for residents and churches in the area
- Coordinate fundraising initiatives within the City including the Christmas Kettle Campaign
- Network and build relationships throughout the City to gain financial support and helpful resources
- Coordinate, train and support volunteers including residents to help with our shelter programs, shelter kitchen, Thrift Store and Kettles
- Prepare and maintain accurate records of events and volunteer documentation.
- Submit volunteer statistics to Administrative Assistant on a monthly basis
- Communicate and interact with the homeless community, residents and vulnerably housed to make sure they have the necessities they need
- Provide attention and spiritual care to residents I see throughout the shelter and staff who may drop by my office
- Support the Executive Director as well as the current chaplain in any capacity I may be needed including preparing and leading the Monday morning prayer meeting
Office Administrator
The Barrie Literacy Council
05.2016 - 07.2021
- Assisted Executive Director in the daily operation of an Adult Learning Centre with tasks including student assessments, student intake, taking accurate messages and monitoring student progress
- Monitored student and volunteer hours to report to Employment Ontario, Ontario Works, and Probation & Parole Services
- Responsible for student and volunteer intake, training and documenting required paperwork
- Responsible for setup and maintenance of student and volunteer files
- Recruited new volunteers and ensured continued involvement
- Networked through other agencies and organizations throughout the City
Site Administrator
Deltro Electric
03.2013 - 04.2016
- Oversaw daily operations of up to 100 employees on various jobsites throughout Simcoe County
- Tracked employee hours and prepared payroll to be forwarded to Head Office
- Composed, drafted and edited outgoing correspondence for Project Coordinator and Project Foreman
- Prepared meeting minutes and facilitated Health & Safety Committee meetings as head of the Health & Safety Committee
Supply School Secretary
Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board
08.2010 - 04.2013
- Oversaw daily operations of various Elementary schools within Simcoe County
- Composed, drafted and edited outgoing correspondence for school principals, vice-principals and teachers
- Helped maintain student records and provided statistics of parent volunteers
- Helped oversee student breakfast and lunch programs
Office Administrator
Barrie Anne Gardens Apartments
03.2003 - 07.2010
- Oversaw daily operations of a large multi-unit apartment building
- Scheduled appointments with potential tenants, as well as tradespeople
- Screened potential tenant applications and coordinated both phone and in-person meetings
- Completed accurate data entry, tracked tenant applications and maintained an accurate applicant tracking system
Education
Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care - Chaplaincy
Booth University College
Winnipeg04.2025
Office Administration Diploma - Administration Studies
Stratford Career Institute
Montreal, QC04.2011
Developmental Service Worker Diploma - Developmental Studies
College of The North Atlantic
Stephenville, NL04.2000
Biblical Studies & Leadership Training - Biblical Studies
Booth University College
Winnipeg04.1998
Skills
- Ability to effectively communicate & work with others including the vulnerable community
- Positive Attitude
- Works well under pressure
- Attentive listener
- Detail oriented
- Self motivated and a creative thinker
- Understands the importance of confidentiality
- Organized & willing to lead
Certification
- Occupational Health & Safety Parts I & II, 2024
- Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services - Foundations of Emotional Spiritual Care, 2022
- Salvation Army Fit4Mission, 2022
- Duty to Accommodate, 2022
- Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services - Introduction, 2021
- Standard First Aid CPR-C & AED, 2021
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, 2021
Volunteer Involvement
- Prayer ministry team member at local church as well as online prayer group, 2010-Present
- Event Planning Committee member at local church, 2010-Present
- Long term care home chapel assistant, 2017-2020
- Street Ministry in Manitoba (1994-1998) & Ontario, (2000-2004)
- Prison Ministry in Manitoba (1994-1998) & Newfoundland (1998-2000)
References
Florence (Lori) Holden - Interim Business Services Manager
705-623-5561 florence.holden@salvationarmy.ca
Major Bruce Shirran - Executive Director, Barrie Bayside Mission Centre
437-350-0763 bruce.shirran@salvationarmy.ca
Lt. Col Susan van Duinen - Pastoral Counselling/Chaplaincy Instructor
susan.vanduinen@salvationarmy.ca
Major Betty Ann Lewis (Rtd.) - Personal Friend & Chaplaincy Mentor
705-817-6833 bettyannlws@gmail.com
Timeline
Volunteer & Events Coordinator
The Salvation Army Barrie Bayside Mission Centre
06.2021 - Current
Office Administrator
The Barrie Literacy Council
05.2016 - 07.2021
Site Administrator
Deltro Electric
03.2013 - 04.2016
Supply School Secretary
Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board
08.2010 - 04.2013
Office Administrator
Barrie Anne Gardens Apartments
03.2003 - 07.2010
Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care - Chaplaincy
Booth University College
Office Administration Diploma - Administration Studies
Stratford Career Institute
Developmental Service Worker Diploma - Developmental Studies
College of The North Atlantic
Biblical Studies & Leadership Training - Biblical Studies
Booth University College
- Occupational Health & Safety Parts I & II, 2024
- Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services - Foundations of Emotional Spiritual Care, 2022
- Salvation Army Fit4Mission, 2022
- Duty to Accommodate, 2022
- Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services - Introduction, 2021
- Standard First Aid CPR-C & AED, 2021
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, 2021
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