United Conservative Party Executive Board Secretary

• Nov 2021 - Present

Freelance Columnist

• Apr 2020 - Present

Teacher

• Aug 2000 - Jun 2022

Facilitated school professional development and actively participated in curriculum improvement teams, mentored and coached novice teachers, organized student extra curricular activities, delivered and assessed government mandated curriculum in a variety of subject areas, served as relief administration. Facilitated school professional development and actively participated in curriculum improvement teams, mentored and coached novice teachers, organized student extra curricular activities, delivered and assessed government mandated curriculum in a variety of subject areas, served as relief administration.

Volunteer-ticket sales

• Nov 2021 - Nov 2021

Assisted in selling and collecting tickets at the gate for this annual Red Deer event. Assisted in selling and collecting tickets at the gate for this annual Red Deer event.

Local Candidate Nomination Committee Chairperson

• Aug 2018 - May 2019

Chaired a sub-committee of board members to recruit and vet potential candidates to represent the local constituency association.

Constituency Interim President

• Aug 2017 - Nov 2018

Co-chaired this role with another member. The first founding presidency of the local in the newly formed party.

Volunteer- Freeze the House

• Feb 2017 - Feb 2018

Served this charity for an annual curling event.

Volunteer- Freeze the House

• Feb 2017 - Feb 2018

Served this local curling charity for two years in a variety of positions.

Teacher Mentor

• Sep 2004 - Apr 2015

Collaborated with Red Deer College, supervised and conducted performance evaluations with student teachers. Experiences include strategic goal setting, planning, allocating resources and utilizing a variety of assessment and performance tools.

Curriculum Improvement Committees

• Sep 2000 - Jun 2008

Assessed the needs and gaps in curriculum implementation by consulting with stakeholders. Created and accumulated innovative resources and teaching aids that addressed current needs in a strategic and fiscally responsible manner.

Public Administration Graduate student

• Aug 2011 - Sep 2012

Developed strategic planning, leadership and management skills. Utilized and implemented a variety of research methodologies and data management practices. Produced technical writing pieces including policy papers, environmental scans, cabinet decision items, and briefing notes. Collaborated in team environments to examine problems, identify issues and alternatives, promote solutions, and evaluate and assess outcomes. Presented to professors, dignitaries, and fellow colleagues. Facilitated seminar-based learning and meaningful discussions face to face as well as via distance learning technologies.

Tansley Lecture Academic Presentation Participant

• Apr 2012 - Apr 2012

Chosen by professors and colleagues to present academic work.Proposed a strategic budget for the Government of Saskatchewan.Addressed the sustainability of Saskatchewan’s economic growth and meeting growth related challenges.

Graduate Student Research Assistant

• Nov 2011 - Dec 2011

Implemented a University sanctioned research survey to Saskatchewan’s citizens concerning electoral attitudes, current public policy issues, and governance in the 21st century. Responsible for conducting and maintaining clear and concise communication strategies, managing data communications technology, ensuring accurate data entry and adhering to efficient time management skills .

Case Competition Finalist

• Dec 2011 - Dec 2011

Collaborated in a team environment and strategically planned, evaluated, analyzed, and orally presented policy alternatives and recommendations to a panel of judges. Collaborated in a team environment and strategically planned, evaluated, analyzed, and orally presented policy alternatives and recommendations to a panel of judges.

Economic Policy Representative

• Sep 2009 - Jun 2011

Advocated, procured and maintained the best economic outcomes possible for association members in a fair, equitable and transparent fashion. Collected and incorporated stakeholder input and direction into policy which guided the upcoming collective agreement bargaining process.

Executive Social Chair

• Sep 2008 - Jun 2010

Chaired meetings and coordinated events that served the best interest of stakeholders in a transparent, timely and fiscally responsible manner.

Graduate Research

• Jan 2010 - Apr 2010

Completed an action research project assessing the effectiveness of Alberta’s Knowledge and Employability Program. Incorporated quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods research design and methodologies. Demonstrated data analysis skills and data driven decision making processes. Project Management Completed an action research project assessing the effectiveness of Alberta’s Knowledge and Employability Program. Incorporated quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods research design and methodologies. Demonstrated data analysis skills and data driven decision making processes. Project Management

Middle School Lead Teacher

• Sep 1998 - Jun 2009

Researched, evaluated and reported on upcoming initiatives and programs intended to achieve an effective middle-school philosophy and pedagogy. Researched, evaluated and reported on upcoming initiatives and programs intended to achieve an effective middle-school philosophy and pedagogy.

Teacher

• Aug 1995 - Jun 2000