Wendy Larouche
Sudbury,Ontario
Summary
Educated Resource Facilitator dedicated to providing assistance to individuals and families in need. Proficient in assessing individual circumstances, identifying resources and developing plans of action to deliver support. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Facilitator
LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATIO OF SUDBURY
01.2008 - Current
- Provide ongoing support to clients throughout the navigation process, addressing concerns or barriers as they arose when accessing special education services in a school setting.
- Liaison with schools to better support families of identified students.
- Evaluate program effectiveness using relevant data sources, identifying areas for improvement or expansion as needed.
- Increase community awareness of available resources through targeted outreach efforts and presentations on learning disabilities.
- Strengthen relationships with community partners through effective communication and collaboration on shared projects.
- Event coordination - LD conferences, awards dinners, fundraising events.
Office Administrator
LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATIO OF SUDBURY
01.2008 - Current
- Grant writing, budgeting, job cost reporting, outcome measurement reporting to funders.
- Bookkeeping - general accounting practices: accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and generate and review monthly progress reports.
- Co-ordinate flow of information internally and externally with both public and private sectors.
- General office duties including, preparing agendas, minutes of meetings, scheduling virtual meetings.
Office Administrator
E.R. PLUMBING AND HEATING INC.
01.2000 - 01.2008
- General Office Administration – job cost analysis reporting, budget analysis, invoicing, prepare tender packages and proposal writing.
- Bookkeeping – general accounting practice (accounts payable/receivable, payroll and inventory control).
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities while juggling diverse responsibilities, including reception duties and ad-hoc administrative tasks.
Education
General Business Diploma - Business
Cambrian College
Sudbury, Ontairo01.1989
High School Diploma -
Lockerby Composite High School
Sudbury, Ontario01.1985
Skills
- Client Advocacy
- Meeting Facilitator
- Training and Teaching
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Outlook 365
- Google Platform
- Ceridian Payroll Software
- Simply Accounting
Certificates and Awards
- HR Accommodations and Mental Health Disabilities January 2024
- Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development –Worker Health and Safety Awareness Jan. 2024
- Cultural Diversity January 2024
- Accessible Services for Colleges Customer Services Standards Course Jan. 2024
- Ontario Disability Employment Network - Disability Awareness and Confidence Training Sept. 2023
- LDA Canada – Learning from Research and Practice: Strategies to Support Students with Learning Disabilities Oct. 2022
- Rainbow District School Board Community Partnership Award 2021
- VTRA (Violent Threat Risk Assessment) Level 1 May 2018
- Mental Health First Aid Basic May 2018
Community Service
- Special Education Advisory Committee (Rainbow District School Board), LDAS Primary Member and SEAC Chair, 2015, Present
- The Learning Disabilities Association of Sudbury Board of Directors, Director, 2004, 2006
- The Learning Disabilities Association of Sudbury Board of Directors, Vice Chair, 2006, 2008
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Resource Facilitator
LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATIO OF SUDBURY
01.2008 - Current
Office Administrator
LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATIO OF SUDBURY
01.2008 - Current
Office Administrator
E.R. PLUMBING AND HEATING INC.
01.2000 - 01.2008
General Business Diploma - Business
Cambrian College
High School Diploma -
Lockerby Composite High School
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