I am a well-rounded and experienced community leader with education in dance and political studies. I have recent qualifications and certificates to be a skilled and reliable life enrichment support in gerontology. I am flexible and willing to learn new skills and obtain any certificates needed for the job.
Hi, I’m
Sabina McCollum Singh
Victoria,Canada
Summary
Overview
25
years of professional experience
9
Certification
Work History
Amica Jubilee
Life Enrichment Assistant: Practicum
06.2025 - 08.2025
Job overview
North Park Neighbourhood Association
Executive Director
08.2024 - 10.2024
Job overview
- Event Planning for over 300 people, meeting set-up and arranging
- Grant writing for proposals over $30,000
Hon. Murray Rankin MLA
Constituency Office Assistant
05.2022 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Office management
- Meeting face-to-face with constituents
Pacific Peoples Partnership
Acting Executive Director
03.2022 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Event Planning for up to 500 people
- Management of funds over $100,000
- Grant writing, Hiring summer students
Yew Tree Yoga
Ballet Barre Instructor
01.2017 - 09.2020
Job overview
Dr. Amanda Weinerman Optometry
Office Manager
01.2016 - 09.2019
Job overview
BC Art Starts
Artist in the Classroom
01.2016 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Workshop “Exploring Diversity and Power Through Movement” in 5 separate high-schools
Dr. Simon Carrol
Research Assistant
09.2014 - 09.2016
Job overview
University of Victoria, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver Island University, Camosun College, Thompson Rivers University
Political Science Instructor
09.2000 - 09.2014
Job overview
Education
Stenberg CollegeSurrey, BC
Therapeutic Reperparation Assistant Diploma from Gerontology Specialty
University Overview
University of VictoriaVictoria, BC
Doctor of Philosophy Degree from Political Science
University Overview
Queen’s UniversityKingston, ONT
Master of Arts Degree from Political Science
University Overview
University of VictoriaVictoria, BC
Bachelor of Arts Degree from Political Science
University Overview
Skills
- Leadership
- Organization
- Computer and Writing Skilled
- Creative Thinking
- Critical Thinking
- Dance Training/Teaching
- Event Planning
- Interpersonal Communication
- Problem-solving
- Empathetic leader and listener
- Reliable
- Team Oriented
- Activity coordination
- Cooking
- Empathetic communication
- Behavioral support
- Motivational techniques
- Physical fitness
- Team building
- Documentation proficiency
- Oral communication
- Conflict resolution
- Intervention tactics
- Reliability
- Crisis intervention
- Social perceptiveness
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Referral coordination
- Problem-solving abilities
- Task prioritization
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Program development
- Wellness promotion
- Individualized care plans
- Relationship building
- Time management abilities
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Arrange transportation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Stress management techniques
- Interpersonal communication
- Professional ethics
- Analytical skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Resource allocation
- Client advocacy
- Self motivation
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Community outreach
- Therapeutic recreation
- Excellent communication
- Records management
- Active listening
- Multitasking
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
- Support clients
- Professionalism
- Client needs assessment
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Hindi
Limited Working
Certification
2024 CPR
2024 Serving it Right
2024 Stronger U Fitness for Seniors Fitness Instructor
2024 Vaccine Basics
2025 Mental Health First Aid
2025 Provincial Violence Prevention Program
2025 Indigenous Gender Diversity
2025 Gender Diversity
2025 Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care
Timeline
Life Enrichment Assistant: Practicum
Amica Jubilee
06.2025 - 08.2025
Executive Director
North Park Neighbourhood Association
08.2024 - 10.2024
Constituency Office Assistant
Hon. Murray Rankin MLA
05.2022 - 09.2022
Acting Executive Director
Pacific Peoples Partnership
03.2022 - 09.2022
Ballet Barre Instructor
Yew Tree Yoga
01.2017 - 09.2020
Office Manager
Dr. Amanda Weinerman Optometry
01.2016 - 09.2019
Artist in the Classroom
BC Art Starts
01.2016 - 05.2018
Research Assistant
Dr. Simon Carrol
09.2014 - 09.2016
Political Science Instructor
University of Victoria, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver Island University, Camosun College, Thompson Rivers University
09.2000 - 09.2014
University of Victoria
Doctor of Philosophy Degree from Political Science
Queen’s University
Master of Arts Degree from Political Science
University of Victoria
Bachelor of Arts Degree from Political Science
Stenberg College
Therapeutic Reperparation Assistant Diploma from Gerontology Specialty