Proactive and goal-oriented professional with a strong focus on relationships and connection. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, with a quick ability to learn and apply new skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Promotion Facilitator
Alberta Health Services
12.2012 - Current
Build rapport with diverse groups of partners in order to empower stakeholders and build community capacity
Use of asset-based community development approaches to support systems change and improved health outcomes
Expertise in building networks through existing community connections and relationships
(same employer; change in role only only)
Injury Prevention Specialist
David Thompson Health Region
01.2002 - 12.2012
Responsible for delivery of effective injury prevention strategies in a public health setting
Successful use of community development skills to bring partners together to plan, implement and evaluate various injury prevention initiatives
Development of Young Farm Worker Training program and working committee comprised of a unique mix of partner organizations
Recreation Therapy
Chinook Health Region
01.1998 - 01.2002
Responsible for planning, implementing and evaluation therapeutic recreation programming for older adults in community, hospital and continuing care settings.
Education
MSc Health Promotion -
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
06.2004
Therapeutic Recreation (Gerontology) Diploma -
Lethbridge Community College
Lethbridge
05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - French
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB
04.1995
Skills
Well developed skills in building community partnerships
Strong computer literacy skills including a desire to learn new platforms
Autonomous worker who also works well with a team in a virtual or in-person environment
Experienced in reviewing and dissecting current data and literature to determine best practices
Well defined organizational and communication skills, both written and oral
References
References and letters of recommendation will be made available upon request.
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