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
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician at Somerset Area Ambulance AssociationAdvanced Emergency Medical Technician at Somerset Area Ambulance Association