Rowan Hickie
Summary
Talented Project Coordinator focused on promoting team adaptability and cohesion. Meticulous attention to detail and successful track record of accomplishing projects on time and within budget constraints. Knowledgeable about planning and executing research projects.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
InspiRights Project Coordinator
University Of New Brunswick Saint John
05.2022 - Current
- Coordinated multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between internal and external project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Analyzed project data and conducted project research, preparing reports and documents outlining project progress and areas of improvement.
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
- Edited academic manuscripts for peer-reviewed journal submissions.
Legal Researcher
Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed educational resources, presentations and videos on the human right to housing, and human rights and the environment.
- Presented complex legal concepts in accessible and plain language writing.
- Delivered high quality research on multiple projects, balancing competing deadlines and project needs.
- Prepared concise and comprehensive memoranda summarizing key research for the Executive Director.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
Articling Student
Francis Law
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Advocated on behalf of clients on matters of child welfare and family law proceedings, achieving desirable outcomes for clients
- Managed a roster of clients with diverse and complex legal needs, while maintaining a high standard of professionalism
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
- Conducted extensive legal research and analysis, communicating the findings in legal memoranda.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Conducted initial client interviews, gathering facts and preparing case summaries.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Articling Student
Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Conducted research on Canadian and international human rights law.
- Communicated research findings into papers, blog posts and reports within tight deadlines.
- Responded to community inquiries on human rights topics, providing resources and legal information..
Research Assistant
University of Alberta, Faculty of Law
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Collected research data through legislative analysis, case law reviews and community interviews.
- Collaborated with other researchers to develop successful research strategies.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced academic environment.
Education
Master of Laws (LLM) - International Human Rights Law
National University of Ireland Galway, Irish Centre For Human Rights
01.2021
J.D. -
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta06.2018
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Drama
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta06.2014
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Budget Preparation
- Policy Analysis
- Project Lifecycle
- Report Development
- Community Outreach
- Research
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Coordinating government relations
- Grant writing and reporting
Selected Work Samples
- Assistant Writer, ArtShare Guide: Facilitating the ArtShare Program in Schools, Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre, 2022
- Author, The Past is Not Behind Us: Canada's Residential School System, Unmarked Graves and the Adoption of UNDRIP, Irish Centre for Human Rights Blog, 2021
- Co-Author, International Human Rights Impacts of Fracking Report, Irish Centre for Human Rights, 2021
- Co-Author, International Human Rights Impacts of Fracking Summary Report, Irish Centre for Human Rights, 2021
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
InspiRights Project Coordinator
University Of New Brunswick Saint John
05.2022 - Current
Legal Researcher
Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre
09.2021 - 08.2022
Articling Student
Francis Law
05.2019 - 06.2020
Articling Student
Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre
01.2019 - 05.2019
Research Assistant
University of Alberta, Faculty of Law
01.2017 - 04.2019
Master of Laws (LLM) - International Human Rights Law
National University of Ireland Galway, Irish Centre For Human Rights
J.D. -
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Drama
University of Alberta
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