Lindsey Jennings
Orangeville
Summary
Adept at project management and fostering teamwork, I spearheaded initiatives at Credit Valley Conservation that enhanced community engagement and environmental projects. My analytical thinking and expert problem-solving skills ensured projects exceeded objectives within budget, significantly boosting operational efficiency and team performance without compromising quality.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialist, Commuity Stewarship
Credit Valley Conservation
Mississauga, ON
06.2020 - Current
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
- Maintain a safe work environment with employee training and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Create and manage project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Evaluate staff performance and provide coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Perform research, data collection, analysis, and report preparation
- Create environmental restoration plans
- Develop maintenance plans and coordinated schedules
Coordinator, Community Stewardship
Credit Valley Conservation
Mississauga, ON
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Worked in the community with a wide range of committees, external partners, politicians and corporations.
- Coordinated project timelines by managing schedules and resources to ensure on-time completion.
- Spearheaded volunteer program that expanded organization's community outreach, enhancing its public image and engagement.
- Prioritized and managed multiple projects ensuring all met their deadlines and objectives without compromising quality.
- Coordinated logistics for environmental projects, significantly reducing setup times and eliminating scheduling conflicts.
- Equipment Operation including chain saw, brush saw, small motors, mowers and hand tools.
Assistant Program Coordinator, Community Outreach
Credit Valley Conservation
Mississauga, ON
11.2010 - 01.2018
- Organized project logistics including, but not limited to scheduling, ordering services, loading and transportation of equipment and plant material, and preparing sites.
- Coordinated and implemented tree planting programs and projects.
- Performed research, data collection, analysis, and report preparation.
- Developed and maintained effective communications with internal and external contacts and partners.
- Worked within set budgets and tracking expenses.
- Supervised staff and volunteers.
Natural Areas Technican
City of Mississauga
Mississauga, ON
11.2008 - 11.2010
- Managed volunteers on restoration and tree planting projects in cooperation with partner groups, ensuring the health and safety of the participants
- Conducted city-wide maintenance and monitoring of restoration/naturalization sites.
- Perform data entry and quality control of natural areas program data.
- Visit sites and conduct inspections to collect and analyse data
- Operated small motors and landscaping equipment
Tree Planting Technician
Credit Valley Conservation
Terra Cotta
05.2007 - 11.2008
Transit Corrdinator
Conservation Halton
Milton, ON
11.2006 - 04.2007
Education
College Certificate - Municipal Bylaw
Humber College
North York 01-2010
College Diploma - Urban Forestry
Fleming College
Lindsay04-2007
College Diploma - Forestry Technician
Fleming College
Lindsay, ON04-2006
Skills
- Customer relations
- Expert problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Project management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Compliance monitoring
- Operational enhancement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Team building
- Team leadership
Languages
Certification
- Standard First Aid and CPR
- Recent Criminal Reference Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Drivers’ License Class G
- Chainsaw operator
- Traffic control MTO
- CPTED Crime Prevention through Environmental design
Timeline
Specialist, Commuity Stewarship
Credit Valley Conservation
06.2020 - Current
Coordinator, Community Stewardship
Credit Valley Conservation
07.2018 - 07.2020
Assistant Program Coordinator, Community Outreach
Credit Valley Conservation
11.2010 - 01.2018
Natural Areas Technican
City of Mississauga
11.2008 - 11.2010
Tree Planting Technician
Credit Valley Conservation
05.2007 - 11.2008
Transit Corrdinator
Conservation Halton
11.2006 - 04.2007
- Standard First Aid and CPR
- Recent Criminal Reference Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Drivers’ License Class G
- Chainsaw operator
- Traffic control MTO
- CPTED Crime Prevention through Environmental design
College Certificate - Municipal Bylaw
Humber College
College Diploma - Urban Forestry
Fleming College
College Diploma - Forestry Technician
Fleming College
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