Tom Robson
Kinburn,ON
Summary
Experienced professional in the charitable sector, who has held leadership positions with a diverse range of programs. Track record of driving innovation, expansion and quality improvement. Deeply understands of the value and practice of cultivating relationships.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator, Community Harvest
Ottawa Food Bank
03.2023 - Current
- Trained, mentored and led teams of seasonal farm staff, and coached hundreds of on-farm community volunteers
- Supported the farm management and ongoing quality improvements to efficiencies, yields, staff training, volunteer experience and health and safety systems
- Represented the farm with the public, student tours, donors, the media and Ottawa Food Bank events
Education Manager
Ottawa Forest and Nature School, Child and Nature Alliance Canada
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Led and collaborated-with a team of 10 Educators serving over 100 children and families
- Managed communications with parents and stakeholders
- Orchestrated a 50% increase in program and site expansion
- Supported partnerships with the OCDSB and Andrew Fleck Children's Services
Social Enterprise Manager
Left Field Farm, Peace Ranch Mental Health Centre
05.2013 - 04.2016
- Innovated a market garden program to support the employment and recovery of adults with mental illness
- Nurtured relationships with referring agencies, customers and community volunteers
- Managed the farm budget, accounts, human resources, farm events, program evaluation and OTF funding reporting
Program Manager
The Boundless School
09.2007 - 08.2009
- Managed an innovative therapeutic recreation and education program, partnering with over 50 community agencies
- Led the development of an experiential high school credit program, inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education
- Currently support Boundless as Board Chair, with recognition as a Charity Intelligence Top Charity for many years
Education
Bachelor of Education -
OISE, University of Toronto
Toronto, ON04-2008
Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation -
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay04-1999
Skills
- Relationship and stakeholder management
- Coordinating program logistics and organization
- Communications, presentations and teaching
- Understanding of food security, farming and gardening
- Experience with Microsoft Office 365
- Novice accordion player, lamentable kayaker
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Certification
- Class G Driver's License
- Standard First Aid and CPR, St John's Ambulance
- JHSC Parts 1 & 2, WSPS
- Data Literacy Fundamentals Certificate,
Timeline
Coordinator, Community Harvest
Ottawa Food Bank
03.2023 - Current
Education Manager
Ottawa Forest and Nature School, Child and Nature Alliance Canada
09.2017 - 06.2019
Social Enterprise Manager
Left Field Farm, Peace Ranch Mental Health Centre
05.2013 - 04.2016
Program Manager
The Boundless School
09.2007 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Education -
OISE, University of Toronto
Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation -
Lakehead University