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Victoria Dickinson

Calgary,AB

Summary

Dynamic leader and adept communicator with a proven track record in environmental education and community engagement, notably with Relay Education. Excelled in delivering impactful renewable energy programs and fostering meaningful connections. Skilled in digital marketing and public speaking, I consistently achieve beyond expectations, leveraging teamwork and innovation to inspire change and drive results.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Alberta Coordinator

Relay Education
Calgary, Canada
11.2022 - Current
  • Marketing, booking and delivering renewable energy programs to schools around all of Alberta and some nationally
  • Engaging with students from grade 4-12 on environmental, conservation and renewable energy topics
  • Assisting other Relay programs with tasks including but not limited to; communication with participants and partner organizations, organizing travel and meals for participants during the program, facilitating when needed and managing inventory of equipment and supplies

Interpretive River Guide

River Watch
Calgary, Canada
04.2019 - 10.2022
  • Delivering a high quality, fun and educational water science program to junior high and high school students while guiding a raft down the bow river while discussing with students the importance of river health and conservation
  • Taking and reporting water quality samples
  • Handling and maintaining equipment, communication with teachers, members of the community and other guides

Visitor Services Crew Lead. Sikome Aquatic Facility

Government of Alberta
Calgary, Canada
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Managing daily operations including inventory, staff scheduling, daily reports, and other administrative duties
  • Supporting the training, and ongoing supervision of staff
  • Monitoring guest interactions with staff

Assistant for the Canadian Outdoor Summit (Volunteer)

Outdoor Council of Canada
Calgary, Canada
02.2020 - 11.2021
  • Working alongside the Co-Chair of the Summit Steering Committee
  • Communicating with members of work groups, committees and other people and organizations involved with the Summit
  • Organizing Basecamp and High-camp conversations and coordinating a large group of people virtually
  • Administrative duties such as zoom data gathering and entry, organizing registration information, email and phone communication, and assisting with marketing and promotion

Community Engagement and Communications Coordinator

Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society
Calgary, Canada
11.2020 - 09.2021
  • Developing a system for collecting data with associated public engagement opportunities
  • Programming and volunteer coordination, shared coordination of public and volunteer appreciation events
  • Print and digital publications, website maintenance and updating, as well as the use of additional online platforms

Citizen Science Steward

Creek Watch Citizen Science (Riverwatch Institute of Alberta)
Calgary, Canada
07.2020 - 11.2020
  • Collect water quality data, improve habitat and contribute to meaningful understanding of the management of Calgary’s urban waterways and riparian areas

Commissary Agent

Sky Café
Calgary, Canada
07.2017 - 11.2020

Seasonal Food and Beverage Staff

Winsport
Calgary, Canada
11.2018 - 03.2020

Summer Camps Leader – Out of City

U of C Outdoor Centre
Calgary, Canada
06.2018 - 08.2019

Associate

Wholesale Sports
Calgary, Canada
04.2017 - 01.2018

Assistant Manager

Landmark Cinemas of Canada
Calgary, Canada
11.2014 - 03.2017

Education

Bachelor of Health and Physical Education - Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership

Mount Royal University
11.2019

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Communication and Relationship Management
  • Customer Service
  • Social Media
  • Teamwork
  • Working Independently
  • Public Speaking
  • Interpretation
  • Organization
  • Adaptable
  • Digital Marketing
  • Video Communications
  • Web Design
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites
  • Proficient in Canva, Adobe, Mailchimp

Certification

  • Alberta Food Handler Certification
  • Pro-Serve
  • Emergency First Aid – Level C CPR and AED
  • Advanced Adventure Medic 80hr Wilderness First Aid
  • Pleasure Craft Operators License
  • Class 4 Driver’s License
  • Paddle Canada Introduction to Moving Water Tandem Canoe Skills
  • Professional River Outfitters Association of Alberta – River Guide Training Certificate: Class 1
  • OCC Field Leader (Hiking) Certification

Affiliations

  • Coaching: Bishop O'byrne Highschool Field Hockey
  • Volunteering

CB Rescue: Fostering, dog walking, event support.

Believe in the Gold Childhood Cancer: Event support.

Shawnessy Community Association: Treasurer, event support.

Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership Alumni Association: Vice President.

Timeline

Alberta Coordinator

Relay Education
11.2022 - Current

Visitor Services Crew Lead. Sikome Aquatic Facility

Government of Alberta
06.2022 - 09.2022

Community Engagement and Communications Coordinator

Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society
11.2020 - 09.2021

Citizen Science Steward

Creek Watch Citizen Science (Riverwatch Institute of Alberta)
07.2020 - 11.2020

Assistant for the Canadian Outdoor Summit (Volunteer)

Outdoor Council of Canada
02.2020 - 11.2021

Interpretive River Guide

River Watch
04.2019 - 10.2022

Seasonal Food and Beverage Staff

Winsport
11.2018 - 03.2020

Summer Camps Leader – Out of City

U of C Outdoor Centre
06.2018 - 08.2019

Commissary Agent

Sky Café
07.2017 - 11.2020

Associate

Wholesale Sports
04.2017 - 01.2018

Assistant Manager

Landmark Cinemas of Canada
11.2014 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Health and Physical Education - Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership

Mount Royal University
Victoria Dickinson