P. Gail (Kelly) Cameron
Halifax,NS
Summary
High-performing Board Member with substantial experience providing strategic leadership and governance to organizations. Proven track record of success in managing budgets and making sound business decisions. Team-oriented and driven to building relationships and fostering culture of excellence. Collaborative candidate eager to apply strong leadership and decision-making skills. Smart with good understanding about strategic planning, financial oversight and governance. Collaborative and committed to creating vision for future. Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Lay Member of Research Ethics Board
IWK Reseach
- Attended public hearings to gain community input.
- Assisted with identifying and recruiting other board members, successfully recruiting board members.
- Defined organizational problems to create and implement correction plans.
- Used resources effectively to achieve set goals such as delegating responsibilities and organizing tasks.
- Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning initiatives and organizational development.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate short- and long-term success.
Office Manager
IWK Health Centre Auxiliary
05.2007 - Current
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Managed compliance to keep organization operating within legal and regulatory guidelines.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry members/clients.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow members to boost company morale and promote retention.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
Volunteer Manager and PR Officer
Ocean View Manor
03.1996 - 04.2006
- Managed aspects of program activities and services, overseeing operations of volunteers and mentors and personally corresponding with key donors.
- Supported volunteers by providing training, mentoring, developing and delivering resources and identifying and cultivating partnerships to support volunteers.
- Supervised and promoted volunteers into permanent roles based on staff feedback.
- Met with staff and department managers to maintain currency on volunteer opportunities within each department.
- Attended community functions to promote awareness of organization and goals,recruit volunteers and expand network of donors and volunteers.
- Delivered community presentations to educate about programs and services offered by organization and inform general public on how to volunteer.
- Performed skills assessments to link volunteers to roles matching individual skills and competencies.
- Screened volunteers applying for service, interviewing, reviewing application documents and running background checks on prospective volunteers.
- Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives.
- Created contacts with community organizations to obtain commitments to support volunteer program through contributions and volunteer hours.
- Coordinated team-building activities and celebratory events for volunteers and mentors.
- Developed volunteer policies and procedures, codes of conduct, and volunteer standards.
- Held volunteer seminars and training sessions to promote solidarity between volunteers and understanding of mission and goals of organization.
- Developed volunteer policies and procedures, handbooks and guidelines for volunteers.
- Reviewed work prepared by volunteers and represented volunteers at weekly meetings.
- Managed volunteer calendar and verified coverage of key roles during volunteer unavailability.
- Developed and implemented training modules for volunteers and mentors, bringing program participants up to speed on standard operations.
- Uncovered opportunities for volunteer program improvement by soliciting staff feedback and evaluating volunteer performance.
- Championed volunteer achievements and drove performance through incentives.
- Planned and documented volunteer training provided, designing training programs.
- Tracked volunteer applications and conducted background checks to facilitate participation in volunteering programs.
Education
CAVR -
Canadian Association Of Volunteer Resource
Canada Wide06.2004
No Degree - Pharmacy
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS05.1969
High School Diploma -
WOODSTCK HIGH SCHOOL
Woodstock, ON06.1965
Skills
- Leadership and People Development
- Project Oversight
- Balanced Work Ethic
- Operational Efficiency
- Reporting Tools
- Inspections and Reviews
- Systems Thinker
- Articulate Communication
- Administrative Support
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Strategize Plans
- Creative Collaboration
- Organizational Systems
- Organizational Leadership
- Safety Regulations
- Organizational Structure
- Results Orientation
- Knowledge Base
- Strategic Goals
- Mission and Vision
- Management Team Leadership
- Social Justice
- Performance Goals
- Administrative Operations
- Board of Directors
- Policy Creation
- Clerical Support
- Conflict Mediation
- Stakeholder Relations
- Internal Control Systems
- Student Oversight
- Outreach Initiatives
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Reduction
- Trends Monitoring and Forecasting
- Media Coverage
- Policy Evaluation
- Community Events
Accomplishments
As a life long volunteer with a strong commitment to the wellbeing of children and their families I have volunteered on several local. provincial and national boards.
Volunteer for over 45 years at the IWK Health Centre moving throughout the system from rocking/comforting babies to joining and leading the IWK Auxiliary (served in many capacities including President).
Represented the Auxiliary on the Health Centre Board of Governance before becoming a full member of the board.
Active on several Board committees including Standards, Finance, Ethics and Chair of Audit Committee.
Founding member of the merged Board of the IWK Grace. Chair of By-Laws for the new Board and Board Ethics co chair.
Active Lay Member of the Research Ethics Board over several years as the Board evolved under the leadership of several Research Directors. Contributed leadership in growing the Research Profile at the IWK.
Served on the Editorial Board of the National Council Research Ethics Medical, involved in the merging of the 3 Councils into one
(SHERC Medical Science and NSHERC).
Contributed to the written handbook on the Role of Lay Members on Science Boards.
In more recent years:
Active Board member on the Council for Early Child Development representing the Maritime provinces on this newly formed Board under the leadership of Dr. Fraser Mustard and Her Honour Margaret Norrie McCain. The work of this Board led to the Federal commitment to support $10 a day day for child care across Canada.
Also actively led Church and School activities while my children were under 18.
Recent Past President of the Guild of my Church.
Additional Information
I am an active reader of complex news and science artcles.
I am mother 0f 2 adult children with spouses and grandmother to 5 children under 16.
I take great pride in being the youngest of 10 siblings.
Timeline
Office Manager
IWK Health Centre Auxiliary
05.2007 - Current
Volunteer Manager and PR Officer
Ocean View Manor
03.1996 - 04.2006
Lay Member of Research Ethics Board
IWK Reseach
CAVR -
Canadian Association Of Volunteer Resource
No Degree - Pharmacy
Dalhousie University
High School Diploma -
WOODSTCK HIGH SCHOOL
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