NICOLE NORTH PEIGAN
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Driven professional with extensive project management experience, recognized for exceptional problem-solving abilities. Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning and effective team collaboration. Core competencies include strategic planning and execution, optimizing workflows, and fostering cross-functional teamwork.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Writer
Gail Maiangowi's Proposal & Grant Writing
Calgary, AB
05.2024 - Current
- Reviewed existing policies, procedures, and processes to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
- Developed and wrote successful grant proposals for non-profits.
- Performed data entry tasks accurately and efficiently.
Project Coordinator
First Nations Health Authority
Vancouver, Canada
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Demonstrates ability to conduct research and data analysis with an ability to process information with a high level of accuracy
- Coordinate and assist in the implementation and evaluation of a grant-funded project to advance improvements in Cultural Safety and Humility
Communication Assistant
Center for Excellence in Indigenous Health
Vancouver, Canada
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Successfully increased social media engagement by 20% across multiple platforms, driving awareness of CEIH’s initiatives
- Execution of ongoing health-related webinars that provide educational opportunities to healthcare practitioners, professionals, and Indigenous community members
Safe House Youth Worker
Urban Native Youth Association
Vancouver, Canada
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Established positive rapport and develop relationships with the youth experiencing mental health and addictions by providing trauma-informed care and support
- Ensured MCFD advocacy and alignment while developing intervention strategies and youth-centred support to increase harm reduction initiatives
- Positively contribute to a team focused on stabilisation and empowerment for youth while ensuring safety at all times, for both youth and staff members
Financial Service Representative
Vancity Credit Union
Vancouver, Canada
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Performed transactions to established standards to ensure high-level customer service
- Identifying and assessing member needs to provide appropriate products, services and referrals
- Provides account services to customers by receiving deposits and loan payments, cashing checks, issuing savings withdrawals, and recording night and mail deposits
Research Assistant
Indigenous Undergraduate Research Mentorship Program
Vancouver, Canada
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Provided biweekly research assistance to Dr. Candace Galla related to Indigenous language revitalization and resurgence.
- The research included incorporating language revitalization practices into all levels of academia.
Manager
The Museum of Anthropology
Vancouver, Canada
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Involved in hiring and training new employees and wrote successful grant proposals
- Developed Indigenous-focused curriculum and programming for the Native Youth Program students
- Managed schedules, organized office administration, and oversaw daily operations
Research Assistant
The Museum of Anthropology
Vancouver, Canada
04.2019 - 09.2019
- In charge of the external and internal budgets, organizing trips, transportation, and food
- Provided guided public tours of an exhibition, and assisted Indigenous high school students with crafting their own tours
- Promoted to Manager for NYP in the Summer of 2020
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies, Sociology, First Nations and Endangered Languages, Gender Race and Social Justice
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC04-2026
Skills
- Grant writing
- Cultural competency
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Research skills
- Content Development and Scheduling
Certification
Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2: Core)
Homeless Count 2020 Vancouver, BC
- Volunteered with the Vancouver Aboriginal Transformative Justices Services Society handing out resources and recording data.
UBC Learning Circle Webinar Panelist 2021
- Panelist on a UBC Learning Circle Webinar relating to the importance of Indigenous youth-focused programming across the lower mainland.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Junior Writer
Gail Maiangowi's Proposal & Grant Writing
05.2024 - Current
Project Coordinator
First Nations Health Authority
04.2023 - 03.2024
Communication Assistant
Center for Excellence in Indigenous Health
09.2022 - 08.2023
Safe House Youth Worker
Urban Native Youth Association
11.2021 - 08.2022
Financial Service Representative
Vancity Credit Union
04.2021 - 10.2021
Research Assistant
Indigenous Undergraduate Research Mentorship Program
01.2021 - 04.2021
Manager
The Museum of Anthropology
04.2020 - 04.2021
Research Assistant
The Museum of Anthropology
04.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies, Sociology, First Nations and Endangered Languages, Gender Race and Social Justice
University of British Columbia