Sheila Norris
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Executive Director position. Ready to help team achieve organizational goals. Top-notch leader with proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals. Background in strategic planning, team development and Indigenous cultural knowledge . Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing programs to support youth. Pragmatic professional with solid experience in working with youth and collaborative with relentless work ethic. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of Stardales Women's Group daily operations but mostly with supporting the girls within the programs to see their potential, abilities and help them achieve their individual success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
CIF Reconciliation Society
04.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational board of directors to guide operational strategy. Help create the strategic plan for the next 5 years.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and transparency, created relationship with stakeholders, creating plan for long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Facilitated and created workshops, curated exhibits and residency and lead coordinator for our walk and gathering - Pokaiks - The Children - Walk and Gathering 2023.
- Proficiency in the grant process, from application to reporting. Secured grants at all three government levels.
Executive Director
IndigeSTEAM
04.2023 - Current
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Strengthened internal communication channels to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and decision making.
- Aligned vision, goals, and objectives with organizations strategy to assist with the organizational growth.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging professional development opportunities for staff members.
Transportation Coordinator
Pacekids
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Resolved issues with parents, staff and students while maintaining high levels of satisfaction throughout the resolution process.
- Improved transportation efficiency by streamlining route planning and coordinating schedules.
- Created onboarding program for new employees for the transportation of children.
- Created safety policy, procedures and guidelines for the organization in compliance with provincial standards in regards to transportation.
- Maintained fleet vehicles, varied employee timesheets, created a library inventory and management system and assisted in classrooms when needed.
School Bus Driver /Transportation Dispatcher
Southland Transportation Ltd.
11.2003 - 10.2021
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs. Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Coordinated emergency responses, providing swift solutions to potential transportation challenges.
- Increased customer satisfaction through timely communication and accurate tracking updates. Dispatch coverage as needed.
- Dispatcher strengths, promote teamwork while delegating tasks effectively based on individual strengths and workload capacity.
- Coordinated closely with other departments to facilitate smooth transportation operations.
Education
Certificate - Library Assistant
Chinook Learning Services
Calgary, AB04.2020
High School Diploma -
Forest Lawn High School
Calgary, AB06.1990
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Strategic Planning
- Community Outreach
- Fundraising expertise
- Youth Outreach Programs
- Approachable leader
- People and Culture
- Program Leadership
FIRST Robotics Mentor
Indigenous youth ages 13-17 in the FIRST Robotics Program to introduce them to STEM
Timeline
Executive Director
CIF Reconciliation Society
04.2023 - Current
Executive Director
IndigeSTEAM
04.2023 - Current
Transportation Coordinator
Pacekids
10.2021 - 03.2023
School Bus Driver /Transportation Dispatcher
Southland Transportation Ltd.
11.2003 - 10.2021
Certificate - Library Assistant
Chinook Learning Services
High School Diploma -
Forest Lawn High School
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