Megan Schuring
Edmonton,Alberta
Summary
- I have been with TMS for the last 8 years and in this field of work since 2009.
- I am an excellent communicator, I have many contacts in this industry and understand the strengths and struggles of a non-profit in Edmonton and as a non profit as a whole.
- I have worked front line in the CIC's, I am currently working as the acting director (their terminology) at the partnership table with IOM and HELP, I have previously supervised the Thrift Store and many other sectors of TMS.
- I have a passion for TMS and the work we do but also a passion for the staff and leading people in achieving their goals and the Seed's goals.
- I am gifted in coaching people and building relationships, having the hard conversations but also encouraging them to use the gifts God has given them.
- I want to build healthy culture in Edmonton. Not just a 'fun' culture, that is important too, but a healthy working environment with people feeling fulfilled in their positions and bringing staff together with one goal. This goal encompasses our vision, mission and values. Having someone to come and talk about faith, work, and life whom you can trust, goes a great way in a healthy work environment.
- I have been involved with many new endeavors and programs within The Seed.
- I love new ideas and potential to grow programs,.
- I excel at collaborating with different departments but also other stakeholders in community. as well as with the different levels of government.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Engagement & Project Specialist
The Mustard Seed
06.2017 - Current
- Engaging different levels of government with regard to projects that are new or ongoing with The Mustard Seed
- Community building within the city of Edmonton with other non profits, city officials, businesses and local residents, BIA's, revitalization committees, Edmonton Police Services, Neighbourhood Empowerment Teams, and Community Leagues
- Writing policy for working with minors, volunteer handbook
- Reviewing current presentations and updating and reviewing for current content
- Representing TMS in community spaces where there is debate on why we are moving into that particular area and space
-Speaking with news outlets and reporters
-
Director of Community Development
The Mustard Seed
04.2020 - 06.2022
- I held many portfolio's during my time as a director: Community Engagement and Volunteer Services, Housing, Thrift Store and Warehouse, Employment, Chaplains and Shelters and Foods for a short period of time and YEG Ambassadors (which no longer exists) this was the equivalent of a Street Outreach Team
- This included budgeting for these departments, coaching the managers and vision casting for future planning to obtain KPI's
- I represented The Seed at various levels of government especially during the Covid shelter programs, receiving a letter from Rangit Sawni, AB Government, in recognition of all the work we did with the Westaskiwin Shelter
- Leadership in Edmonton with staff
- Leading Faith Connect
- Beginning Devotions with Diva's for our under 30 women staff
- Leadership meetings with managers
- Securing the new location for community engagement and project management of the new Mosaic Centre
- The conversations with city and province around obtaining and securing Prairie Manor along with community engagement
- Managing and Running the Family Gift Centre since 2017 - 2022
- Conception of Dinner to Door program (food service delivery) during COVID
Manager of Community Engagement and Volunteer Serv
The Mustard Seed
06.2017 - 04.2020
- Managed Community Engagement Staff in their work in community presentations
- Assisted them in obtaining their KPI's
- Updating presentations
- Coaching staff and working to expand the Community Engagement team and the people they reached
- in Volunteer Services, we worked a engaging volunteers differently, with VS staff going to recruiting events, creating a new system for registering volunteers and avoiding duplicate groups from showing up on a given evening
- Began work towards a Volunteer database,
which has just become a reality this year!
- Worked with development to understand the corelation of donors with volunteers and to engage them on different levels
- Brought Hockey Helps the Homeless with us from Mosaic Centre which is still a huge volunteer events as well as fundraiser
- Worked with community engagement and volunteer services to grow the Family Gift Centre
Education
High School Diploma -
Edmonton Christian High School
Edmonton06-1983
Skills
- Communication
- Multitasking
- High Emotional Intelligence
- Performance monitoring
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Critical Thinking
- Team building
- Strategic Thinking
- Strategic Planning
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Meeting facilitation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- I have completed a three month Business Leadership course
Timeline
Director of Community Development
The Mustard Seed
04.2020 - 06.2022
Community Engagement & Project Specialist
The Mustard Seed
06.2017 - Current
Manager of Community Engagement and Volunteer Serv
The Mustard Seed
06.2017 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Edmonton Christian High School
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