Trudi Shymka
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Accomplished non-profit leader dedicated to the provision of high quality services providing opportunities for people facing multiple barriers and challenges. An experienced leader guiding resilient and adaptable organizational strength. Committed to providing services that make a significant difference for individuals while working to create systemic change.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Phoenix Society
05.2021 - Current
- Provide oversight of day-to-day operations, developing processes, systems and people
- Ensure organizational alignment with mission and values
- Enhance quality assurance working to provide person centered services
- Monitor delivery on contracts ensuring compliance with funder and licensing requirements
- build positive relationships with funders and community
- Support and mentor leadership within organization
Associate Executive Director
The Bloom Group
05.2018 - 03.2021
- Work directly with department managers on service improvement and expansion, embedding goal setting into annual program reviews with reporting against targets
- During absence of Executive Director appointed to interim co-Executive Director Role.
Director of Services
St. James Community Service Society
03.2010 - 05.2018
- Joined Executive Management team to provide oversight of operations and pursue development projects for growth of service provision
- Responsibilities included development of Affordable Housing Portfolio including successful opening of 346 units of affordable housing.
Manager Women & Children's Services
St. James Community Service Society
01.2009 - 03.2010
- Responsible for oversight of service delivery for multiple sights delivering low barrier services to Women and Women led families experiencing homelessness.
- Led on development of shelter environment incorporating best practices for space design to reduce conflict and create comfort
Coordinator
Powell Place Emergency Shelter, St. James Community Service Society
03.2006 - 01.2009
- Oversight of service delivery of 52 bed emergency shelter for Women located in the DTES
- Lead service manager on the development and opening of the purpose built emergency shelter and transitional housing for homeless women led families.
Child & Youth Program Coordinator
St. James Community Service Society
10.1993 - 03.2006
- Developed supportive programming for children of all ages experiencing family crisis, homelessness and living in emergency shelter or transitional housing
- Responsible for recruitment and supervision of staff and program development.
Director of Environmental Education
Tacoma Center YMCA
05.1988 - 08.1993
- Responsible for delivery of residential environmental education, school and staff recruitment, program design, staff supervision, sight development planning and direct program delivery.
Education
Nonprofit Management Certificate -
Simon Fraser University, Continuing Education
Vancouver, BC04.2020
University Transfer Program -
Douglas College
Burnaby, BC05.1989
Children Who Witness Abuse -
BC Yukon Society of Transition Houses
Burnaby, BCCounsellor Training Program -
Battered Women Support Services
Vancouver, BCEarly Literacy Training: Infant Development -
Association of Neighborhood Houses
Ready or Not, Facilitator Training Program -
BC Council for Families
Skills
- Strong Written & Verbal Communication
- Relationship Building
- Team Leadership & People Development
- Crisis Management & Problem Solving
- Change Management
- Values Driven
Publications
Addressing Crisis, Trudi Shymka, James Hughes, James Lorimer & Company Ltd., 2018, Chapter 12, 213
Extracurricular Activities
Cedar Cottage Neighborhood House Board Member Vancouver, 09/08, 09/13, Board Member Homeless Services Association of BC, 09//10, 09/23, Board Vice Chair
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Phoenix Society
05.2021 - Current
Associate Executive Director
The Bloom Group
05.2018 - 03.2021
Director of Services
St. James Community Service Society
03.2010 - 05.2018
Manager Women & Children's Services
St. James Community Service Society
01.2009 - 03.2010
Coordinator
Powell Place Emergency Shelter, St. James Community Service Society
03.2006 - 01.2009
Child & Youth Program Coordinator
St. James Community Service Society
10.1993 - 03.2006
Director of Environmental Education
Tacoma Center YMCA
05.1988 - 08.1993
Nonprofit Management Certificate -
Simon Fraser University, Continuing Education
University Transfer Program -
Douglas College
Children Who Witness Abuse -
BC Yukon Society of Transition Houses
Counsellor Training Program -
Battered Women Support Services
Early Literacy Training: Infant Development -
Association of Neighborhood Houses
Ready or Not, Facilitator Training Program -
BC Council for Families
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