Experience

Menno Simons Christian School

• Canada
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Society Administrator

  • Feb 2013 - Present

  Admissions Coordination First point of contact for potential families at Menno Simons Christian School. Responsible for fielding all inquiries and effectively communicate and engage interest in the school. Identified and developed networking opportunities with potential partners to create interest in the school programs. Facilitation and organization of school tours and open houses. Organization and maintenance of student files and documentation pertaining to enrolment. Marketing Coordination Creating a yearly marketing budget and plan that includes various mediums such as, but not limited to; print, radio, trade shows, and social media. Development of promotional and marketing material including newsletters and alumni communication and donation appeals. Event Coordination Oversight of all school product fundraisers and major events. Organization and management of event committees for community events as well as fundraisers. Responsible for planning, managing, and implementing all aspects of events including, but not limited to; goals, coordination of invitation lists, event registration, selecting and managing suppliers or entertainment, managing the event onsite, providing event direction to volunteers, and analyzing post-event impact. Volunteer Coordination Liaise with staff and volunteers to identify potential support opportunities at the school. Coordinate with families to integrate them into volunteer roles and advise or manage volunteer committees when necessary. Build and maintain trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholder groups including administrators, teachers, students, alumni, parents, staff, donors, volunteers, churches, Society Board members, and other Christian schools. Show less



Napa Bookkeeping Services

• Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Bookkeeper

  • Jun 2006 - Present

  Accurate and detailed processing of accounting input documents in order to initiate payments and billings; processing collected receipts; maintaining associated records of accounting activities. Strong knowledge of computer system functions as they pertained to individual work activities. Accurate and detailed processing of accounting input documents in order to initiate payments and billings; processing collected receipts; maintaining associated records of accounting activities. Strong knowledge of computer system functions as they pertained to individual work activities.



The Mustard Seed

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Employment Training Services M

  • Jan 2003 - Jun 2006

  Development and implementation of employment readiness and self-employment programs for a marginalized client group. Identified and developed partnerships with not-for-profit organizations, public and private institutions, and government to support existing and new programs. Trained, supervised and supported multiple volunteers across broad program areas. Supervising, monitoring, and evaluating the program of participants in various programs. Documentation of program materials including statistical analysis and long term planning. - Development of multiple employment programs that created a variety of opportunities for the homeless population. - Facilitated life skills program to enable and empower individuals to transition from homelessness. - Spearheaded efforts to implement human resource tools to facilitate better hiring practices within the organization. Show less



TD

• Canada
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Customer Service

  • Jun 1998 - Dec 2002

  Motivated employee success and proactively handled employee development issues. Development of career path strategies with individual employees. Managed multiple staff teams ranging from 7 to 15, including hiring, job training, and supervision. Directed the merger of two major corporations at the retail branch level. Promoted excellent customer service through employee development and active leadership. Implemented and oversaw referral strategies to increase business volumes and sales revenues. Motivated employee success and proactively handled employee development issues. Development of career path strategies with individual employees. Managed multiple staff teams ranging from 7 to 15, including hiring, job training, and supervision. Directed the merger of two major corporations at the retail branch level. Promoted excellent customer service through employee development and active leadership. Implemented and oversaw referral strategies to increase business volumes and sales revenues.