Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Desire to work with people from diverse cultures Visionary and decisive Strategic Planning & Problem-Solving skills
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Capital & Special Projects Coordinator
Whapmagoostui First Nation
Whapmagoostui, Quebec
10.2022 - Current
Drafted proposal reports on prospective projects to select potential allies, recognize associated risks and calculate possible ROI figures.
Coordinated activities between different departments involved in executing special projects.
Collaborated with stakeholders to identify objectives, scope and timeline for special projects.
Provided support in the planning and implementation of special projects initiatives.
Developed project plans to ensure successful completion of special projects.
Business Development Coordinator
Whapmagoostui Eeyou Enterprises Development Corporation
Whapmagoostui
01.2016 - 01.2019
Planned and facilitated meetings to share marketing plans and explain future business goals.
Developed relationships with key stakeholders, including industry partners and suppliers.
Developed and implemented business development strategies to increase customer base.
Analyzed customer requirements and provided tailored solutions based on those needs.
Researched industry best practices related to business development techniques.
Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
Business Services Officer
Cree Nation Government
01.2013 - 01.2015
Used excellent verbal skills to engage clients in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Analyzed business plans and marketing plans
financial plan analysis
Developed business strategic plans
Provided business advice to clients
Assistant to Early Childhood Educator
Whapmagoostui Day Care
01.2007 - 01.2009
Construction Worker
Genivar Construction Company
01.2006 - 01.2007
Guide/Nunami Outfitters
Sakkuq Landholding Corporation Kuujjuarapik
01.2005 - 01.2006
Office Administrator
Whapmagoostui Cree Trapper’s Association
Education
Intercultural Relations
Translating between English and Cree
Understanding and explaining cultural norms and practices to people of various cultures
Finding ways to overcome language barriers and avoid miscommunication
Openness and willingness to learn about people from other cultures
Academic Participation
Actively participating in group projects
Developed my written/spoken communication skills
Delivering individual and group presentations/projects
Networking with classmates and instructors
Skills And Experience
Leadership
25 plus years’ experience being a hunting/outdoor guide
Training new employees at workplace
Teaching tourists important environmental cultural knowledge
Building strong relationships with colleagues and customers
Program design and implementation
Business Marketing development
Board Member of Eeyou Economic Group
Board Member First Nations of Quebec & Labrador Economic Development Commission
Board Member-Cree Outfitting Tourism Association
Community Service
Advocating for Cooperate Social Responsibility in my community
Environmental protection
Cultural Tourism/Social Economy & Sustainable Development
Facilitated fishing trips for Youth
Teaching entrepreneurship to Youth
Timeline
Capital & Special Projects Coordinator
Whapmagoostui First Nation
10.2022 - Current
Business Development Coordinator
Whapmagoostui Eeyou Enterprises Development Corporation
Business Executive at Nation Media Group Uganda (NMG) (Monitor Publications Limited, NTV, SPARK TV, KFM, Dembe FM, The East African, Ennyanda & Nation Courier Uganda )Business Executive at Nation Media Group Uganda (NMG) (Monitor Publications Limited, NTV, SPARK TV, KFM, Dembe FM, The East African, Ennyanda & Nation Courier Uganda )