Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
References
Timeline
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Tiffany Hepditch

Point Verde,NL

Summary

Driven and focused professional with over a decade of experience in economic and social development. A skilled and diverse background of executive level management and administration, organized business practices, strategic planning and proposal writing. A forward-thinker with demonstrated proficiency and passion for community development and program management.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

Placentia Area Development Association
Placentia , NL
05.2009 - 11.2021
  • Conducted strategic planning and implementation of economic and social development objectives to foster growth and support the needs of the community and region.
  • Financial responsibilities included oversight of organization's operational budget as well financial management and reporting for all government funded programs and projects under the umbrella: payroll, accounts payable/receivable, annual budgets, cash-flow analysis, internal and external audit procedures, incentive-based programs, reporting etc.
  • Highly experienced in provincial and federal grant and proposal writing : averaging a minimum of 8-10 successful development based projects/programs annually.
  • Effectively managed the day-to-day operations of the organization including management of its facility, property, and tenants as well as management of facilities and property of seasonal social enterprise partnerships and initiatives.
  • Provided leadership and support to the Board of Directors and to align organizational objectives with local, regional and provincial strategies and initiatives.
  • Oversight and management of internal and external HR policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Effectively managed and mentored staff which included direct supervision and training of an average of fifty employees, annually.
  • Managed assets and resources for organization and business activities.
  • Regularly liaised and communicated with municipal, provincial, and federal government departments and built relationships with representatives, a wide variety of stakeholders, businesses, institutions, and organizations in order to better understand the needs of the community.
  • Over a decade of experience with intervention-based employment strategies that provide transitional opportunities to further economic and social development on a local and regional scale.

Program Facilitator

Placentia Area Development Association
Placentia, NL
10.2008 - 05.2009
  • Planned and facilitated workshops and skill building exercises in accordance for professional and personal development.
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Oversaw program budget and financial reporting
  • Provided one-on-one and group mentorship
  • Collaborated and networked with businesses and organizations for program education and increased opportunities and employment options for participants.


Team Leader - Project Management

Tacamor Holdings
Argentia , NL
09.2008 - 05.2009
  • Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
  • Interfaced with customers and directly supervised team of 14 employees
  • Kept the project manager and committee informed of task accomplishment, issues and status.

Computer Training Program Coordinator

Placentia Public Library
Placentia, NL
09.2008 - 12.2008


  • Managed the development and enhancement of technical training programs which included curriculum content, new course development and delivery of customized training.

Adult ESL Instructor

College of the North Atlantic
Placentia , NL
09.2008 - 10.2008
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.




ESL Teacher

Lioujia Private School
Madou, Taiwan
08.2004 - 07.2008


  • Provided a balanced learning program consisting of listening comprehension, grammar, phonetics, linguistics, reading, writing and conversational English.
  • Worked with diverse populations, backgrounds and cultural differences.






Education

TESOL Certification

Global TESOL College
Red Deer, AB
2004

Java Teleworking

College of The North Atlantic
Placentia, NL
2002

Information Technology

Lawrence College
St. John's, NL
2001

High School Diploma

Laval High School
Placentia
1998

Skills

  • Community Development
  • Strategic Planning and Project Execution
  • Grant & Proposal Writing
  • Business Management and Development
  • Financial Management
  • Job Creation and HR Oversight
  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
  • Contract/Case Management
  • Community Outreach
  • Innovative and Visionary

Affiliations


Placentia Recreation Commission ( Treasurer : 8 years )

Member of Placentia Recreation Oversight Committee

Member of Placentia Community EDO Committee

Certification


Emergency First Aid/CPR

OHS Committee Training Certification

References


Available upon request.

Timeline

Executive Director

Placentia Area Development Association
05.2009 - 11.2021

Program Facilitator

Placentia Area Development Association
10.2008 - 05.2009

Team Leader - Project Management

Tacamor Holdings
09.2008 - 05.2009

Computer Training Program Coordinator

Placentia Public Library
09.2008 - 12.2008

Adult ESL Instructor

College of the North Atlantic
09.2008 - 10.2008

ESL Teacher

Lioujia Private School
08.2004 - 07.2008

TESOL Certification

Global TESOL College

Java Teleworking

College of The North Atlantic

Information Technology

Lawrence College

High School Diploma

Laval High School
Tiffany Hepditch