Kimberly Spence
Lac La Biche,Canada
Summary
Talented professional proven successful in team management in demanding settings. Knowledgeable in regulations, managing files, and producing professional correspondence for diverse needs. Articulate communicator with strong attention to detail and excellent work ethic.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coordinator
Lakeland Out of the Elements Shelter Society
Lac La Biche, AB
05.2021 - 05.2024
- Directed all aspects of management, including staffing, budgeting, scheduling, supervising, monitoring, reporting, and project management, consisting of planning for the construct and maintenance of previous and new facilities.
- Established and implemented new and existing policies and safety procedures to improve shelter operations.
- Planned and coordinated events, meetings, conferences, training, and programming with community service providers to ensure successful outcomes for clientele, staff, and board members.
- Analyzed expenditures and allocated budgets in alignment with the organization's objectives.
- Provided 24/7 emergency guidance and support to junior employees, as needed.
- Continued Outreach and Support Workers' duties, when needed.
Support Worker
Lakeland Out of the Elements Shelter Society
Lac La Biche, AB
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided care within facility, such as cooking, cleaning, and practical supports.
- Interviewed clients to obtain social histories and assess intake needs (Outreach).
- Communicated with third-party agencies and service providers for care coordination (Outreach).
- Transported and assisted clients with medical, legal, and commercial appointments, when needed.
- Administered medications and observed clients for necessary interventions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Community Social Work Program
Portage College
Lac La Biche, AB06-2026
Academic Upgrading -
Portage College
Lac La Biche, AB03-2012
Skills
- Clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check
- Bondable
- Leadership
- Staff Supervision
- Financial Management
- Resource Allocation
- Process Improvement
- Operations Management
- Policy Implementation
Certification
- Intermediate First Aid
- SafeCheck Advanced Food Safety Certificate
- Sage & Summit Career Consulting
- Recovery Capital Summit Conferences (Certificates of Completion)
- FOIP: Focus on Privacy
- Non-Abusive Crisis Intervention Prevention, Verbal De-escalation & Restraint Training
- Trauma Informed Care Practices and Crisis Interventions
- Mental Health First Aid
- Opioid Harm Reduction
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Coordinator
Lakeland Out of the Elements Shelter Society
05.2021 - 05.2024
Support Worker
Lakeland Out of the Elements Shelter Society
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Intermediate First Aid
- SafeCheck Advanced Food Safety Certificate
- Sage & Summit Career Consulting
- Recovery Capital Summit Conferences (Certificates of Completion)
- FOIP: Focus on Privacy
- Non-Abusive Crisis Intervention Prevention, Verbal De-escalation & Restraint Training
- Trauma Informed Care Practices and Crisis Interventions
- Mental Health First Aid
- Opioid Harm Reduction
Some College (No Degree) - Community Social Work Program
Portage College
Academic Upgrading -
Portage College
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