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Kennedy Bourque

Waterloo,ON

Summary

Recent graduate from Dalhousie University in the Master in Health Administration (MHA) program with a strong desire for working in the areas of Human Resources, People and Organization Development, Employee Wellness, and Recruitment. Passionate about public health and bettering our healthcare system as a whole, with commitment to creating healthier communities.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

SPINCO Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
10.2023 - Current
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
  • Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
  • Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.

Project Coordinator

Project READ Literacy Network
Waterloo, ON
10.2023 - Current
  • Contributed ideas towards process improvements that would increase efficiency or productivity levels.
  • Assisted project manager in drafting schedules and related documentation.
  • Liaised with project managers to evaluate project scope and define milestones and deadlines.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to develop project solutions resulting in on-time execution.

Front Desk Lead

SPINCO
Halifax, NS
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Boosted company productivity and morale through consistent engagement with team members and management
  • Promoted and spearheaded new sales techniques and next season planning to meet profit goals
  • Inspired teams to produce exceptional results in line with company standard
  • Assisted manager to control inventory strategically, resulting in reduced costs
  • Addressed and resolved customer inquiries and concerns to restore satisfaction.

Residency with People and Organization Development

IWK Health Centre
Halifax, NS
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Conducted an engagement survey analysis to help inform the organization on strategies for retention, workplace safety, and employee job satisfaction
  • Engaged with employees on the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) committee to discuss inclusive hiring, job posting enhancement, surveys on diversity, and deciding on a proper committee name
  • Worked with employees on a health transformation initiative at both the Provincial and National level
  • Maintained healthy, proactive relationships with all team members, achieving productivity and quality targets as well as organizational objectives.

Family Health Literacy Educator

Project READ Literacy Network
Kitchener, ON
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Developed, planned, and implemented family literacy and literacy programming in Waterloo Regional parks
  • Led community literacy workshops and group lessons to make service more accessible for the public
  • Identified needs of learners, adapting course content and delivery style to meet individual needs
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and motivate students.

Supply Teacher

Waterloo District Catholic School Board (WCDSB)
Waterloo, ON
04.2018 - 09.2021
  • Assessed student performance and diversified approaches to meet individual student needs
  • Recognized individual needs while maintaining clear, consistent academic and behavioral expectations
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans to implement core concepts and meet educational goals
  • Monitored classroom behavior and modeled social skills and conflict resolution to address challenges.

Education

Master of Health Administration -

Dalhousie University

Bachelor of Public Health, Honours Public -

University of Waterloo

Skills

  • Orientation and training
  • Staff development
  • Build successful teams
  • Collaborate cross-functionally
  • Diversity oriented
  • Strategic planner
  • Innovative problem solver
  • Analytical thinking

Community Service

  • Volunteer, Health Schools Committee, 09/01/17, 06/01/21, Waterloo, ON, Assisted with planning, coordination and logistics of community impact events., Developed promotional materials to increase brand awareness and communicate organizational goals., Implemented programs surrounding student mental and nutritional health, providing access to healthy food supply.
  • Volunteer, Chemotherapy Suite, 05/01/19, 08/01/19, Kitchener, ON, Worked with an interdisciplinary team of health professionals and assisted them in a variety of tasks., Greeted community centre drop-ins and matched available services with stated needs., Addressed client questions, directed guests to appropriate location and resolved concerns., Offered respite care, companionship and supportive listening to patients.

References

  • Steve Ashton, Vice President of People and Organization Development, IWK Health, Steve.Ashton@iwk.nshealth.ca
  • Dr. Robert Stevens, Cancer Care, Grand River Hospital, rstevens1057@rogers.com
  • Marcy Saxe-Braithwaite, Lead Consultant, Creative Minds Consulting, msaxe-braithwaite@bell.net

Timeline

Assistant Manager

SPINCO Waterloo
10.2023 - Current

Project Coordinator

Project READ Literacy Network
10.2023 - Current

Front Desk Lead

SPINCO
08.2022 - 08.2023

Residency with People and Organization Development

IWK Health Centre
05.2022 - 09.2022

Family Health Literacy Educator

Project READ Literacy Network
05.2021 - 09.2021

Supply Teacher

Waterloo District Catholic School Board (WCDSB)
04.2018 - 09.2021

Master of Health Administration -

Dalhousie University

Bachelor of Public Health, Honours Public -

University of Waterloo

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