Experience

Ignite Education Inc.

• Canada
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President & Principal Consultant

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  Ignite Education is a woman-owned project management and communications consultancy company based in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Primary areas of professional services include science and corporate communications, geoscience education, outreach and training, project management, public relations, strategic planning and geological heritage. At Ignite, we offer a variety of focused consultancy services tailored for you. We adapt our writing style to suit a variety of audiences and needs. We distill and communicate complex, technical information and topics into simple, concise messaging. We service a multitude of clients across an array of sectors including mineral exploration and development, energy and oil & gas, (geo)tourism, education, economic development, government and not-for-profit. Work ranges from designing dynamic projects, governance, management, marketing and strategic planning documents, grant proposals, training and learning resources. Ignite has expertise in developing and facilitating educational programming, field trips, workshops and various business, stakeholder, and community events. Listen - Engage - Ignite Show less



Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Outreach Geologist

  • Dec 2012 - Jun 2014

  Strategic Planning and Policy Coordination Division.Planned, researched and developed a comprehensive departmental strategy entitled, Outreach for Growth - A Resource Education and Public Outreach Strategy for Mines and Energy.

• Outreach Geologist

  • Nov 2008 - Nov 2012

  Geological Survey of Newfoundland and Labrador.-Planned, developed and coordinated education and public outreach programs and events.-Chaired and Coordinated Newfoundland and Labrador Mining Week (2009-2013) events, celebrating the role the mining and minerals resource industry plays in our daily life, to the province, and society at large.-Chaired and founded the Newfoundland and Labrador Women in Mining Forum (2009-2013), a highly successful educational career forum profiling industry leaders from the mining and mineral resource industry. The annual forum addressed diversity in the industry and consisted of a panel discussion and industry-student networking session and luncheon.-Created and authored the NL Women in Mining Career Connections Guide (2014) to commemorate the fifth year anniversary of the Women in Mining Forum. This educational tool profiled some of the industry's leading female workers and shared their personal stories and insights.-Coordinated the Newfoundland and Labrador Rock and Mineral Kits (2011) to compliment updated provincial curriculum requirements. This educational resource kit profiled more than 40 rocks and minerals showing the province's world-class geology and diverse mineral deposits. Show less



Johnson Geo Centre

• Canada
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Supervisor, Public Programs and Exhibits

  • Sep 2006 - Nov 2008



St. Andrew's School, The International School of The Bahamas

• Nassau, The Bahamas

• IB MYP Science and Mathematics Teacher

  • Aug 2004 - Jun 2006



Skagerak International School

• Norway
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• IB MYP Mathematics Teacher

  • Aug 2002 - Jun 2004



Petro-Canada Oil and Gas

• Calgary, Alberta

• Geologist (Contract)

  • Sep 2000 - Dec 2000



Vosiey's Bay Nickel Company Ltd. (INCO)

• Anaktalak Bay & Kiglapait Mountains, Labrador

• Associate Geologist (Summer Intern)

  • Jul 1999 - Aug 1999



SLB

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Drilling Services Engineer Summer Internship (Anadrill)

  • Jul 1998 - Aug 1998