STEPHANIE SMITH
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to improving business outcomes and organizational culture.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Social Enterprise Development and Operations
Child And Nature Alliance Of Canada
Ottawa, ON
02.2021 - Current
- Lead operation, development, and growth of CNAC's social enterprise resulting in increased revenues
- Lead, support, and mentor operations team
- Develop and implement annual fundraising plan
- Work closely with ED to ensure social enterprise is investment-ready
Manager, Projects and Special Initiatives
Child And Nature Alliance Of Canada
Ottawa, ON
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Managed portfolio of projects and initiatives
- Led support staff team
- Developed plans and conducted evaluation of projects
- Reporting duties for funders
- Lead team of support staff
- Fundraising
Manager, National Programs (Acting)
Child And Nature Alliance Of Canada
Ottawa
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Developed and maintained national partnerships
- Planned and managed logistics for over 20 annual courses and workshops across Canada
- Managed and led team of 20 staff across Canada
- Curriculum Development
Program Coordinator
Child And Nature Alliance Of Canada
Ottawa
11.2017 - 09.2018
- Planned and implemented 8 week mentorship program for marginalized youth
- Developed and maintained local partnerships
- Liaised with program partners
- Managed team of 12 youth mentees/staff
- Managed 6 program sites
- Conducted program evaluation
Administrative and Project Coordinator
Child and Nature Alliance of Canada
Ottawa
04.2016 - 11.2017
- Provided administrative support and coordination to executive director, board of directors, and program staff
- Responsible for registration of all student and professional learning programs
- Coordinated national projects and events.
Manager
Hostelling International Canada – HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel / Mugshots
Ottawa, ON
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Responsible for management of hostel's food/beverage/bar business
- Met monthly revenue targets, maintained budget
- Led staff team
- Curated entertainment and maintained calendar of events
- Marketing and Communications
Administrative Coordinator
City of Ottawa – Seasonal Recreation
Ottawa
05.2009 - 09.2011
- Front line support for over 300 summer staff
- Responded to high volume calls
- Monitored departmental email inbox
- Assistant to portfolio manager for department
- Payroll (SAP)
Education
Certificate Program - CTESL
Carleton University
Ottawa04.2011
B.A.H. Linguistics -
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON06.2009
Skills
- Non-profit Management
- Strategy and Innovation
- Fundraising
- Process Improvements
- Operations Management
- Evaluation
- People Management
- Employee Development
- Business Planning
- Revenue Growth
- Board Engagement
Linguistic Profile
- English
- Spanish
- French
Volunteer Experience
- OCDSB | Ottawa Carleton District School Board, Language Instruction for Newcomers CTESL Practicum, 09/01/10, 01/01/11
- OCDSB | Ottawa Carleton District School Board, Literacy Program CTESL Practicum, 02/01/11, 04/01/11
- Englischausen, Language Monitor, 05/01/14, present
- Arboretum Music and Arts Festival, 2012-2018
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Director, Social Enterprise Development and Operations
Child And Nature Alliance Of Canada
02.2021 - Current
Manager, Projects and Special Initiatives
Child And Nature Alliance Of Canada
12.2019 - 02.2021
Manager, National Programs (Acting)
Child And Nature Alliance Of Canada
09.2018 - 12.2019
Program Coordinator
Child And Nature Alliance Of Canada
11.2017 - 09.2018
Administrative and Project Coordinator
Child and Nature Alliance of Canada
04.2016 - 11.2017
Manager
Hostelling International Canada – HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel / Mugshots
09.2012 - 09.2014
Administrative Coordinator
City of Ottawa – Seasonal Recreation
05.2009 - 09.2011
Certificate Program - CTESL
Carleton University
B.A.H. Linguistics -
Carleton University