Mesa Sky Murphy

Provide support for Enoch's legal matters.

• Attend court hearings, to developing a deeper understanding of trial procedures and advocacy strategies for the nation.
• Perform legal and general research, review memoranda, and correspondence.

I started in this position as summer intern and was offered full-time employment in september. In this position I am being mentored by Rosalie Gray the Manager of Industry Relations and Procurement. This position is allowing me participate in contract negotiation, contractor selection, and be part of delivering presentations to large companies such as Trans Mountain and TC energy. I received experience in Indigenous relations, leaning early support and advocacy for the inclusion and protection of Enoch's traditional territory on large energy projects such as Dow Path2Zero, Enbridge Wabamun Carbon Hub.

• Streamlined procurement processes by implementing efficient organizational systems.
• Enhance supplier relations through consistent communication, fostering a positive business devlopment.
• Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers, leading to an expanded vendor network.
• Prepared detailed partnership and compensation agreements and documentation for approval by senior management, expediting the procurement process.
• Coordinated with finance department to reconcile donation invoices, ensuring accurate payment processing and timely resolution.
• Participated in executive and vendor meetings, prepared minutes that are submitted to leadership for approval.
• Prepared rosters of suppliers and service providers to elicit quotes and RFP bid information for supplies and services.

My Internship with the office manager Cheryl Ogima-Ward allowed me gain experience within many different departments within my nation. I was able gain work experience in human resources, membership, Wiyasiwewin legal & claims.

• Collaborated closely with HR specialists in crafting targeted job postings and events.
• Provided exceptional customer service to both prospective and current Enoch members. Performed various reception duties to membership office
• Assisted legal & claims with large-scale digitization projects, converting paper records to electronic format for improved accessibility and preservation efforts.
• Executed a electronic call directory for all employee's phone lines and a data entry sheet for all band office building key and door locks.

My internship was one the most rewarding and educational I've ever had as it allowed me to use aspects political expanding my knowledge of Indigenous law, treaty rights, and Indigenous-Crown relations. It also provided a unparallel opportunity to volunteer in many areas of my community.

• Supported Weekly Chief and Council Meetings through record-keeping practices and moderating the zoom room and enforcing community guidelines.
• Collaborated on a special project as assigned by leadership. The task was to submit proposals for bylaws on single-use plastic products and cannabis cultivation. This included contributing research reports on best practices, regulations, policies, and statutes relevant to subject.
• Coordinated events, such as band meeting and workshops, to foster stronger community involvement in local covid-19 matters.
• Contributed to meeting with municipal, provincial, and federal government on treaty rights with regards to covid-19 and economic advancement.

This business was both women and indigenous owned, it was also my first job on Enoch Cree nation. I started in this position as a Enoch summer student in the receptionist position, and worked my way up to the Administrative manager. I stayed with the business till right before its close leaving briefly 2020 due to pandemic regulations.

• Improved efficiency by implementing streamlined administrative processes and procedures.
• Implemented automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
• Reduced operational costs through effective management of staff schedule, supply resources, and vendor relationships.
• Completed bi-weekly payroll for employees.
• Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
• Managed multiple social media platforms, ensuring a consistent brand voice and message. Boosted engagement rates with the creation of effective social media strategies and content.