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DEVON WARREN (She/Her)

Kemptville,Canada

Summary

Experienced Government of Canada professional with 18+ years in administrative services, training, leadership, client relations, property management, budget management, and HR staffing. Advanced in MS Office suite and a graduate of the Canada School of Public Service Management Development Program. In-depth knowledge and understanding of fundraising best practices and corporate social responsibility with a focus on relationship management. Seeking to make a significant career change to pursue my passion for working with people and helping them to realize their full potential and to inspire them to take bold steps, pursue their dreams, and achieve meaningful goals. Desire to serve as a role model by empowering individuals to believe in themselves and make meaningful contributions to their lives and communities.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Policy Analyst (AS-05)

Royal Canadian Mounted Police
09.2024 - Current
  • Client Service and Policing Agreements (CSPAS).
  • Review multi-year financial plans from Provinces, Territories, and Municipalities (P/T/M) that have contracts with the RCMP for providing police services.
  • Collect, consolidate, and summarize data concerning P/T/M requests for additional Regular Member (RM) resources.
  • Attend various meetings at working levels up to the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) level with P/T/M, RCMP programs, and Commanding Officers, and provide summarized meeting minutes.

Senior Strategic Analyst (AS-05)

Royal Canadian Mounted Police
01.2019 - 09.2024
  • Vulnerable Persons Unit (VPU).
  • The VPU's mandate includes awareness, outreach, education/training, partnerships, reporting, and policy development related to matters affecting vulnerable populations across Canada.
  • The unit has experience in frontline policing, strategic and policy analysis, research, training, conflict resolution, trauma-informed practices, project management, and administration.
  • Responsible for the delivery of subject-matter expertise in areas of crime and crime prevention concerning vulnerable populations in Canada in the context of RCMP, interdepartmental, and non-governmental working groups partnering and collaborating on initiatives and projects to address issues facing vulnerable populations.
  • Lead for the VPU-related recommendations identified in the Mass Casualty Commission final report.
  • Plan and manage research and analysis into special areas of interest to the RCMP associated with crime and crime prevention for vulnerable populations.
  • Act as the subject-matter expert (SME) in leading or contributing to internal/external initiatives and representing Contract & Indigenous Policing on internal and interdepartmental working groups in areas of common interest.
  • Provide strategic leadership in building and maintaining partnerships with government and non-government organizations, social and special interest groups, associations, academia, and other stakeholders on key files and issues associated with vulnerable populations, and providing SME advice and the RCMP’s perspective on projects and initiatives aimed at preventing violence against vulnerable persons.
  • Establish and maintain environmental scans of national trends and developments in specific areas related to vulnerable populations through continued dialogue and communications with RCMP Divisions, to enable and maintain an ongoing understanding of evolving situations and issues.
  • Ensure strategic leadership in the conceptualization and development of various hard copy and electronic awareness/educational materials and training initiatives aimed at providing support and guidance to front-line RCMP in addressing National and Divisional crime prevention goals and priorities.
  • Responsible for the development and revisions to operational policies to address evolving issues faced by vulnerable populations. This includes developing research and analyses that provide sound arguments to support new and evolving policy positions supporting national crime prevention priorities and goals.
  • Responsible for recommending and engaging project funding concerning specific training/awareness initiatives, as well as for organizing events held in support of front-line officers. Also responsible for making recommendations to senior management on resource requirements linked to annual operational plans and budgetary planning, particularly about anticipated projects stemming from RCMP or broader government directions and policy relating to vulnerable populations.
  • Lead the Senior Safety, Suicide Prevention, Persons with Disabilities, and Gender-based Violence portfolios.
  • Responsible for management, reconciliation, and reporting for the VPU budget, including operational and salary budgets.

Senior Resource Analyst – Property (AS-05)

Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
01.2014 - 12.2018
  • Responsible for delivering multiple real property projects that support IRCC Visa Office Operations abroad.
  • Plan, develop, coordinate, and manage real property activities.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and subject matter experts to clarify project requirements.
  • Develop plans, budgets, schedules, reporting, and resource requirements, including creating positions and overseeing property changes overseas.
  • Determine costs and manage the transfer of funds between departments for property-related and position expenses.
  • Provide leadership to direct, coordinate, and supervise project implementation, including contract and financial performance, adherence to schedule, and contingency planning for multimillion-dollar projects.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on strategic issues related to property and positions abroad.
  • Establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to motivate, ensure open communication, and provide adequate information/data to support project progress.
  • Act as backup to the Director and other section managers in the division.
  • Served as a visa officer under the Short-term Operational Assignment Training program, assigned to New Delhi, India. Review applications for temporary residency from foreign nationals under various types of visitor visas, including work permits, student permits, and parents and grandparent’s visitor visas. Apply knowledge of IRPA and the Canadian Criminal Code.

Client Relations Specialist (AS-04/AS-05)

Global Affairs Canada
01.2007 - 01.2014
  • Manage client services for portfolios.
  • Consult with stakeholders to resolve implementation issues abroad (security, property, IT, geographic branches).
  • Coordinate inter-departmental funding transfers.
  • Resolve conflicts between service providers and clients.
  • Interpret policy documents and Memorandums of Understanding.
  • Chair team meetings and committees.
  • Travel abroad for service reviews and client surveys.
  • Provide coaching and leadership in areas of expertise.
  • Project lead on design and implementation of the Position Costing Automation Tool (PCAT) (2012- 2014).
  • Divisions Training Coordinator (2012 – 2014)

HRMS (PeopleSoft) Analyst (AS-01/AS-03)

Global Affairs Canada
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Database reconciliation
  • Experience in project management
  • Research and analyze information using various sources


Administrative Assistant

Canadian Development Consultants International Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2006

Retail Assistant Manager

Thyme Maternity
01.2004 - 01.2006

Registered Massage Therapist

Warren Clinic of Chiropractic
01.2001 - 01.2005

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration -

University of Fredericton

Massage Therapy diploma - undefined

Algonquin College
01.2001

Graduated with OSSD - undefined

Sir Winston Churchill High School
Thunder Bay, ON
01.1997

Skills

  • Excellent communication, networking, interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Exceptional administrative & organizational skills
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of fundraising best practices
  • Extensive fundraising and event management experience
  • Expert in maintaining exceptional client relations, handling inquiries, and arbitrating problems
  • Expert in working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
  • Masterful at maintaining a large workload
  • Excellent interpersonal & leadership skills
  • Ability to adapt to various situations, think analytically and solve problems
  • By nature, a self-motivated, creative thinker and team player

Training

  • GBA+
  • Violence Link
  • Graduate from CSPS Management Development Program
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Facilitator
  • KAIROS Blanket Exercise
  • Road to Mental Readiness
  • RCMP – Using a Trauma-Informed Approach
  • RCMP – Cultural Awareness & Humility Course
  • RCMP/CPKN – 2SLGBTQ+ Training
  • African Canadian Experience Workshop (5 days)
  • Introduction to Project Management (CSPS)
  • Project Management in a Government Context (CSPS)
  • PMI – Creating a Project Budget (CSPS)
  • PMI – Plan and Define Project Scope (CSPS)
  • PMI – Project Initiation and Planning (CSPS)

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Senior Policy Analyst (AS-05)

Royal Canadian Mounted Police
09.2024 - Current

Senior Strategic Analyst (AS-05)

Royal Canadian Mounted Police
01.2019 - 09.2024

Senior Resource Analyst – Property (AS-05)

Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
01.2014 - 12.2018

Client Relations Specialist (AS-04/AS-05)

Global Affairs Canada
01.2007 - 01.2014

HRMS (PeopleSoft) Analyst (AS-01/AS-03)

Global Affairs Canada
01.2006 - 01.2007

Administrative Assistant

Canadian Development Consultants International Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2006

Retail Assistant Manager

Thyme Maternity
01.2004 - 01.2006

Registered Massage Therapist

Warren Clinic of Chiropractic
01.2001 - 01.2005

Massage Therapy diploma - undefined

Algonquin College

Graduated with OSSD - undefined

Sir Winston Churchill High School

Bachelor of Business Administration -

University of Fredericton

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