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Stephanie Perry

Nanaimo

Summary

Dynamic professional with a background in crisis intervention and policy development, demonstrated as a Director of Operations at Risebridge Society. A passion for learning, allyship and practicing trauma informed care Skilled in fundraising, administration and fostering teamwork to achieve organizational goals while upholding our values and empowering those we serve.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Shelter Worker

7 10 Club Society
01.2025 - 02.2025
  • Deescalated and addressed crisis situations with sensitivity, utilizing non violent communication skills to maintain a safe environment for all parties involved.
  • Organized donation drives within the local area, successfully securing clothing items, toiletries, and other essentials for shelter residents.
  • Supervised the development establishment of shelter policies and day to day operations

Policy Advisor

Orca Lelum
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Researched existing policies and procedures to gain firm understanding of current conditions.
  • Drafted and presented reports outlining policy actions.
  • Recommended updates to existing regulations and policies.

Program Coordinator

Community Circles Restorative Justice
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Co-led peer support sessions for indigenous identifiying youth, fostering a safe and supportive environment.

Director of Operations

Risebridge Society
08.2021 - 01.2024
  • Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments in accordance with organizational objectives.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews to assess team progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance for continuous improvement.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term goals and objectives, including grant applications.
  • Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
  • Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
  • Identified opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement, implementing changes that resulted in significant savings.
  • Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new programs, procedures and corrective actions to improve operations

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Philosophy

Vancouver Island University
British Columbia

Skills

  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Empathy and Patience
  • Cultural humility
  • Human Rights advocacy
  • Client Advocacy
  • Teamwork
  • Program development
  • Office administration and policy work
  • Staff education and training
  • Fundraising and grant writting
  • Volunteer coordination
  • Health and safety awareness
  • Critical thinking
  • Crisis intervention & management

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working

Volunteering

  • Board member of Vancouver Island Social Justice Society August 2024 -Present
  • Board Member of Nanaimo Pride Society Sept 2021-2024

Timeline

Shelter Worker

7 10 Club Society
01.2025 - 02.2025

Policy Advisor

Orca Lelum
07.2024 - 09.2024

Program Coordinator

Community Circles Restorative Justice
02.2024 - 05.2024

Director of Operations

Risebridge Society
08.2021 - 01.2024

Bachelor Of Arts - Philosophy

Vancouver Island University

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