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Samantha Mathews

Timmins,ON

Summary

Accomplished Regional Food Security Coordinator with intermediate experience in coordinating local to regional level food security programs. Committed to addressing food insecurity issues and working with partners to achieve common goals. Proven ability to develop and implement innovative solutions that positively impact communities. Highly skilled at building lasting relationships with customers and business executives.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Food Security Coordinator

Mushkegowuk Council
05.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated the logistics and overall direction for delivering food preservation equipment to ten communities and worked closely with community partners
  • Strategically achieved funding for mandated resolutions regarding food security priorities including local to regional level food security programs
  • Developed a food security team with coordinated positions in northern communities through Nutrition North
  • Achieved funding for a regional food security strategy, community engagement and regional food symposium
  • Developed an Indigenous Food Tourism program for Omushkegowuk women and worked with partners to develop programming in food service and hydroponics.

Research Assistant

Mushkegowuk Council
  • Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
  • Maximized funding potential by tailoring grant applications to the specific guidelines and priorities of each funder.
  • Streamlined the grant application process by creating templates and tools for consistent proposal content.
  • Secured over $10,000,000 in grant money for various projects and programs.

Community Artist

MAMO Indigenous Artist Residency Winter/Spring 2019
  • Ordered and maintained adequate supply of materials, supplies, and equipment.
  • Served as an artist-in-residence at a prestigious institution, sharing expertise while developing new creative works during the tenure.
  • Facilitated community and school workshops, fostering a supportive learning environment and strengthening technical skills in traditional arts and crafts.
  • Participated in community dialogue sessions on reconciliation
  • Provided feedback to improve artist-in-residence program and support local artistic talent by hiring local Indigenous artist to lead remaining workshops.
  • Coordinated and worked with schools within more than one community and the public on a story blanket exchange to symbolize relationship building.

Youth Guide

Ghost River Rediscovery Society
  • Collaborated with other tour guides to provide comprehensive and enjoyable experience.
  • Developed strong relationships with fellow guides and youth clients to foster a collaborative approach in delivering high-quality wilderness experiences.
  • Assisted in emergency situations with swift action and clear communication, leading to timely resolutions without injury or incident.

Tour Guide Assistant (Placement)

Takaya Tours First Nation Canoe & Kayak Adventures
  • Communicated professionally with customers, answering questions and addressing concerns to boost satisfaction.
  • Co-led with other tour guides to provide comprehensive and enjoyable experience for large tour groups.
  • Assisted customers with kayak rentals while handling other helpful tasks.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment.

Residential Youth Worker

Pauline's Place Homeless Youth Shelter
  • Developed strong relationships with residents.
  • Participated in regular staff meetings, sharing insights on resident progress and contributing to program improvements.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • Conducted intake assessments for new residents.

After School Counselor

Canterbury Community Association
01.2011
  • Co-led after school group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
  • Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.

Group Home Worker

Elmwood Lodge
01.2011
  • Assisted individuals with daily living activities to improve their independence and overall quality of life.
  • Managed medication administration accurately, ensuring proper dosage and timing according to personal charts.
  • Prepared healthy meals and maintained clean environments.
  • Demonstrated exceptional time management skills while simultaneously managing multiple aspects of resident care within the group home setting.


Community Engagement Speaker & Workshop Facilitator

Independent Work
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Expanded professional network through active participation in conferences, workshops, and seminars relating to food security.
  • Received consistently positive feedback from event attendees, leading to numerous invitations for future engagements.

Recreation Supervisor & Camp Counselor

Youth Enterprise Business Camp
- 01.2012
  • Cultivated positive relationships with youths and team members using good judgment, active listening and social perceptiveness.
  • Engaged participants in recreational activities and team-building exercises.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
  • Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss strategies for improvement in areas such as programming, behavior management, and staff training.

Education

Community Development -

Algoma University

Child and Youth Worker -

Sault College
05.2012

Skills

  • Strong grant writing skills with a successful background in securing funding
  • Proficiency in program development
  • Work well with others and independently
  • Budget administration
  • Report writing abilities
  • Partnership development
  • Work Planning and experience in managing and orienteering student placement volunteers and interns

Certification

  • Good Seeds, Youth Agricultural Program, Parksville, BC
  • Blanket Exercise Facilitators' Training, KAIROS, Saskatoon, SK
  • Indigenous Cultural Sewing, Saskatoon, SK
  • Aboriginal Cultural Ambassador, Aboriginal Experiences ACA Training, Ottawa ON
  • G Driver's Licence

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Cree -Spoken
Elementary
Cree- Written
Full Professional

Timeline

Regional Food Security Coordinator

Mushkegowuk Council
05.2021 - Current

Community Engagement Speaker & Workshop Facilitator

Independent Work
01.2015 - 01.2018

After School Counselor

Canterbury Community Association
01.2011

Group Home Worker

Elmwood Lodge
01.2011

Research Assistant

Mushkegowuk Council

Community Artist

MAMO Indigenous Artist Residency Winter/Spring 2019

Youth Guide

Ghost River Rediscovery Society

Tour Guide Assistant (Placement)

Takaya Tours First Nation Canoe & Kayak Adventures

Residential Youth Worker

Pauline's Place Homeless Youth Shelter

Recreation Supervisor & Camp Counselor

Youth Enterprise Business Camp
- 01.2012

Community Development -

Algoma University

Child and Youth Worker -

Sault College

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