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
Ottawa, ON
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
Ottawa, ON
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
Caledon, ON
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
Palmer Rapids, ON
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