Marissa Gareau
Kingston,ON
Summary
Educator with experience in teaching, training and stakeholder support. Skilled at explaining complex information and adapting communication to meet diverse learnings needs. Currently completing a graduate certificate in Human Resources with a focus on learning and development.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Business & Producer Specialist
Dairy Farmers of Ontario
2022 - Current
- Interpret and translate complex policies and procedures into clear, accessible language.
- Serve as a primary contact for stakeholders, guiding them through policies and processes to ensure understanding and compliance.
- Address stakeholder questions and troubleshoot issues to comply with organizational policies.
- Evaluate documentation for accuracy and alignment with policy.
Interim Manager, Stakeholder Engagement
Dairy Farmers of Ontario
2021 - 2022
- Liaison to 300 dairy producer committee members, strengthening engagement, supporting their initiatives, and primary contact
- Served as Secretary of the Training and Development Sub-Committee, initiating and implementing learning and development opportunities for stakeholders
- Designed and launched the organization's first onboarding program for committee members, delivering structured online training sessions
- Planned and delivered corporate conferences, managing logistics and coordinating stakeholder communications
Interim, Records and Projects Specialist
Dairy Farmers of Ontario
2019 - 2021
- Managed corporate records system, organizing information and supporting users in locating and interpreting materials.
- Initiated transition from paper-based to electronic records, a user-friendly system that improved access and understanding.
- Researched and responded to information requests, communicating information in a clear and accessible manner.
Content Research Specialist
ApplyBoard
2018 - 2019
- Liaison with educational institutions to understand program and admission requirements for propective students
- Supported international students through complex application processes and communicating requirements.
Teaching Assistant
Bishop's University & University of Guelph
2014 - 2017
- First point of contact for students: answering questions, explaining course content and providing academic support.
- Led a seminar session, facilitating discussion and reinforing course concepts.
- Supported classroom instruction by clarifying materials and adapting explanations to students needs.
- Assessed and graded essays, assignments and tests, delivering clear and constructive feedback to support learning.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON01-2026
Master of Arts - History
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON01-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Public History
Bishop's University
Sherbrooke, QC01-2014
Skills
- Instructional facilitation
- Adult learning principles
- Clear and effective communication
- Simplifying complex information
- Learner support and coaching
Timeline
Business & Producer Specialist
Dairy Farmers of Ontario
2022 - Current
Interim Manager, Stakeholder Engagement
Dairy Farmers of Ontario
2021 - 2022
Interim, Records and Projects Specialist
Dairy Farmers of Ontario
2019 - 2021
Content Research Specialist
ApplyBoard
2018 - 2019
Teaching Assistant
Bishop's University & University of Guelph
2014 - 2017
Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management
Algonquin College
Master of Arts - History
University of Guelph
Bachelor of Arts - Public History
Bishop's University