Raquel A. Rosel
Whitehorse,Canada
Summary
Accomplished Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
ElderActive Recreation Association
04.2023 - Current
- Led successful fundraising campaigns, securing critical resources for program development and expansion.
- Monitored industry trends closely enabling the organization to stay ahead of emerging challenges or opportunities.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
Library Clerk
Department of Education Yukon Government
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Maintained an organized library collection by accurately shelving books, periodicals, and other materials according to classification systems.
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
- Provided a welcoming environment for patrons by maintaining a clean, orderly, and inviting space for reading, studying, or browsing.
Housing Coordinator
The Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Negotiated lease agreements with landlords to secure favorable terms for tenants, contributing to increased stability and retention rates.
- Assisted clients experiencing homelessness or housing instability by guiding them through available programs that best met their needs based on individual circumstances.
- Conducted home and apartment inspections to identify safety issues and needed repairs.
- Supported clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning back to society.
Administrative Assistant
Perioss - Dental Implant
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and office software updates to maximize efficiency in administrative tasks.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
Program Manager
Y des Femmes de Montréal, YWCA
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Social Care Worker
Maison Flora Tristan
05.2013 - 05.2017
- Participated in regular supervision sessions to discuss client progress, challenges faced within the role, and strategies for continued growth as a social care worker.
- Served as an empathetic listener during client interactions while offering guidance based on personal experiences within similar situations faced by other individuals under my care.
- Organized group activities that promoted social interaction, skill-building, and overall enjoyment for clients within the community setting.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, ensuring accurate records for case management and goal evaluation.
Sexologist counsellor and health adviser
Carrefour de solidarité internationale
12.2012 - 07.2013
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Audiovisual translator
Montreal
07.2012 - 10.2012
- Balanced creativity with adherence to client guidelines when translating marketing materials, resulting in engaging and culturally-relevant content.
- Assisted colleagues in overcoming linguistic challenges, fostering a collaborative work environment within the team.
- Translated documents from Spanish to English.
Youth Worker
Honduras Children
12.2011 - 06.2012
- Designed engaging curriculums tailored to the specific needs of diverse groups of young people, fostering personal growth and skill development.
- Facilitated open communication between parents, staff, and administrators to ensure coordinated efforts in supporting youths'' wellbeing.
- Improved program effectiveness by collaborating with colleagues to develop innovative strategies for youth development.
Research Assistant
Concordia University
01.2008 - 07.2011
- Synthesized complex information into clear summaries for presentation purposes, making findings accessible to diverse audiences.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Contributed to the publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing expertise in various topics.
Researcher Coordinator
Caritas, Shelter for immigrants and refugees
12.2008 - 04.2011
- Contributed to policy development based on evidence-based recommendations from extensive research analysis.
- Designed experiments with rigorous controls to ensure validity and reliability of findings.
- Developed research proposals, identified research objectives and created research plans.
- Maintained detailed records of experimental procedures, observations, and results for accurate reporting and replication purposes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to conduct comprehensive studies and generate valuable insights.
Education
Master of Arts - Social and Cultural Anthropology
Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec01.2010
Bachelor of Arts- Honours - Anthropology
Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec01.2008
Skills
- Human Resources
- Operations Management
- Financial Management
- Program Management
- Grant Writing
- Staff Management
- Data Interpretation
- Community Engagement
- Social Media
- Social Work
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Limited Working
Timeline
Executive Director
ElderActive Recreation Association
04.2023 - Current
Library Clerk
Department of Education Yukon Government
03.2022 - 10.2022
Housing Coordinator
The Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre
08.2021 - 10.2022
Administrative Assistant
Perioss - Dental Implant
07.2020 - 07.2021
Program Manager
Y des Femmes de Montréal, YWCA
03.2019 - 02.2020
Social Care Worker
Maison Flora Tristan
05.2013 - 05.2017
Sexologist counsellor and health adviser
Carrefour de solidarité internationale
12.2012 - 07.2013
Audiovisual translator
Montreal
07.2012 - 10.2012
Youth Worker
Honduras Children
12.2011 - 06.2012
Researcher Coordinator
Caritas, Shelter for immigrants and refugees
12.2008 - 04.2011
Research Assistant
Concordia University
01.2008 - 07.2011
Master of Arts - Social and Cultural Anthropology
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts- Honours - Anthropology
Concordia University
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