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Stephanie Zsolnay

Coldwater,Canada

Summary

Well-organized Program Facilitator successful at working with teams while staying on-track, keeping paperwork organized and resources ready. Accomplished in fast-paced, high-stress environments with challenging performance expectations. Resourceful Program Facilitator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in curriculum development, group facilitation, and conflict resolution. Thrives using communication, leadership, and organizational skills to enhance program delivery and participant engagement.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Environmental Education Associate

Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
Essa, Canada
01.2021 - Current

Responsible for coordination of Camp Tiffin, including:

  • Designed custom programs to enhance camper experience and staff performance.
  • Ensured timely creation and distribution of campers' newsletters to families.
  • Ensured proper document management for campers through streamlined processes
  • Provided training to new counselors and supervised summer camp staff.

Responsible for delivering and creating educational programming, including:

  • Collaborated with team members to successfully create and execute new programs aligned with the goals and objectives of the Education Strategic Plan, catering to both on-site and outreach school activities.
  • Help ensure smooth delivery of existing program, maintaining 12,000 students per year.
  • Trained newly hired personnel on educational programs.
  • Highly skilled in working both independently and collaboratively in team environments
  • Work outside normal business hours as required.

Trail Maintenance & Design

Rainbow Gate Farm
Bancroft, Canada
05.2020 - 11.2020
  • Designed and built a 20 kilometre trail network, managed a team of volunteers, and implemented grading and switchbacks.

Workshop Instructor/ Shop Assistant

Rustically Signed
Lindsay, Canada
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Led home décor workshops, ensured customer satisfaction, and maintained the workshop space.

Educational Assistant

Waterfront Montessori Children’s Centre
Toronto, Canada
01.2019 - 01.2019
  • Developed educational programs on environmental issues and provided supervision and care to children.

Office Assistant

Fleming College
Lindsay, Canada
01.2019 - 01.2019
  • Filed and filled out students' co-op and placement information using Microsoft Excel.

GIS Tutor

Fleming College
Lindsay, Canada
01.2019 - 01.2019
  • Supported students in learning GIS and Geospatial techniques.

Trees and Shrubs Peer Tutor

Fleming College
Lindsay, Canada
01.2018 - 01.2018
  • Assisted students in tree and shrub identification.

Lead Wilderness Counsellor

Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell
Pinawa, Canada
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Developed leadership skills workshops and provided support to participants.

Camping Sales Associate

Sail Outdoors
Toronto, Canada
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Led team meetings, customer service training, and ensured store cleanliness.

Program Facilitator

Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell
Pinawa, Canada
  • Developed and facilitated activities for campers and ensured safety and participation.

Education

Ecosystem Management Technologist Diploma -

Sir Sandford Fleming College
Lindsay, ON
04-2020

General Arts and Science of Environmental and Natural Resources Certificate -

Sir Sandford Fleming College
Lindsay, ON
04-2018

Outdoor and Adventure Education Diploma -

Sir Sandford Fleming College
Lindsay, ON
04-2016

Skills

  • Honours Diploma in Ecosystem Management Technology & Outdoor Education
  • Excellent project & time management skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong project management skills
  • Strong public speaking and program facilitation skills
  • Creative and results-oriented

Personal skills and attributes

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Friendly, enthusiastic and energetic
  • Work well independently as well as in a team environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and GIS
  • Reliable and responsible individual who manages time well
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including positivity, empathy, team player, and a willingness to learn
  • Class G Drivers License; CPR and First Aid Level C

Professional Development

  • Co-Chair, EcoHealth Conference, Lindsay, ON, 01/01/20 - 12/31/20, Managed a team of 30 volunteers to plan the EcoHealth Conference at Fleming College.
  • Conference Representative, National Council of Science and the Environment, Washington, DC, 01/01/20 - 12/31/20, Selected from over 40 applicants to participate.
  • Environmental Restoration Work, The City of Toronto, Toronto Island, ON, 01/01/19 - 12/31/19, Assisted with the planting of native tree and shrub species to aid in the restoration of a sand dune ecosystem.
  • Tree/Shrub Planter, Kawartha Conservation, ON, 01/01/18 - 12/31/18, Assisted with the planting of native tree and shrub species to aid in the restoration of the riparian zone.

Timeline

Lead Environmental Education Associate

Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
01.2021 - Current

Trail Maintenance & Design

Rainbow Gate Farm
05.2020 - 11.2020

Workshop Instructor/ Shop Assistant

Rustically Signed
01.2019 - 01.2020

Educational Assistant

Waterfront Montessori Children’s Centre
01.2019 - 01.2019

Office Assistant

Fleming College
01.2019 - 01.2019

GIS Tutor

Fleming College
01.2019 - 01.2019

Trees and Shrubs Peer Tutor

Fleming College
01.2018 - 01.2018

Lead Wilderness Counsellor

Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell
01.2016 - 01.2017

Camping Sales Associate

Sail Outdoors
01.2016 - 01.2017

Program Facilitator

Tim Horton Camp Whiteshell

Ecosystem Management Technologist Diploma -

Sir Sandford Fleming College

General Arts and Science of Environmental and Natural Resources Certificate -

Sir Sandford Fleming College

Outdoor and Adventure Education Diploma -

Sir Sandford Fleming College
Stephanie Zsolnay