Experience

Progressive Housing Society

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator

  • Nov 2022 - Present



Vancouver Public Library

• Canada
• Libraries
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Library Public Service Associate

  • Aug 2006 - Present

  - Performs complex circulation, information services, and technical support in a fast-paced library environment with minimal supervision- Exceptional customer service and conflict management skills reflecting the libraries strategic objectives and values. - Demonstrates and models extreme positivity and resiliency during times of organizational and staffing challenges

• Co-chair, Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee

  • Sep 2020 - Nov 2022

  - Coordinates and helps manage the Occupational Health & Safety program for 20 Vancouver Public library locations closely with the city Safety Coordinator. - Extensive working knowledge of BC & OHS Regulations, policies, standards and guidelines- Trained in risk assessments, inspections, MSD/RSI controls, safety leadership, accident causation & analysis, WHMIS, HMM, safety program design & analysis, emergency preparedness & response, investigations, ergonomics, psychological first aid and safety committee effectiveness in a unionized environment- Liaises with internal and external safety providers including Supervisors, Managers, Directors, HR, WorkSafe, BC Fed, BCMSA- Represents 750 unionized library workers responding to safety concerns and provides technical advice and research on OH&S topics for the executive and grievance chair.- Responds to staff concerns and provides recommendations to the employer and JOHSC on improving worker health and safety and the working environment Show less

• Acting Branch Supervisor

  • Nov 2017 - Jan 2018

  Supporting the Branch Head, demonstrated successful organizational leadership leading daily clerical operations, supervised 10-15 staff, and helped implement a variety of strategic initiatives. Modeled resiliency and diplomacy with ease during significant staffing challenges.



Electronic Arts (EA)

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Information Resource Specialist

  • 2003 - 2006

  Worked closely with game development teams, providing information and resources under tight deadlines in a timely manner Managed and maintained all company internal resources including purchasing, budgets, circulation and cataloguing materials Worked closely with game development teams, providing information and resources under tight deadlines in a timely manner Managed and maintained all company internal resources including purchasing, budgets, circulation and cataloguing materials