Experience

JANorthAB

• Canada
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager at Junior Achievement Northern Alberta & NWT

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  -Lead all team members to reach their individual and organizational goals, by developing strong cultural engagement-Initiate, steward and maintain positive relationships with staff, volunteers, teachers, and stakeholders-Coordinate scheduling between volunteers and teachers to deliver JA programming to over 25,000 students in Northern AB & NWT-Increased volunteer engagement and retention: 60% of volunteers delivery two or more programs a school year-Strong training skills for individual and groups of volunteers on Junior Achievement programs.-Aligned targeting and timing of training to support planning activities.-Pull and summarize data and statistics for national, provincial and local reports-Represented company at variety of business functions or situations to promote brand.-Hired and managed team members to execute program goals.-Worked collaboratively with other internal teams to understand and support collective initiatives.-Utilized data collected through evaluations, surveys and outreach to inform program development, delivery and strategic planning.-Acted as event host, coordinating participants toward smooth agenda flow and execution.-Organized and prioritized workflow to meet established timeframes.-Demonstrated leadership within the department by sharing experience and providing guidance.-Monitored progress on program implementation, documenting and communicating fulfillment of goals and encouraging consistency or adjustment in components.-Consulted with internal managers and executives to understand goals and objectives, liaising with external partners to develop and implement program strategies.



Edmonton Story Slam

• Secretary, Volunteer Board Member

  • Jan 2007 - Present

  -Work with other volunteers to run Edmonton Story Slam events monthly-Initiate and maintain partnerships with a diverse group of Edmontonians, local businesses and other Not for Profit Groups-Host Story Slam events to audiences of up to 100 people-Advertise and promote Edmonton Story Slam via social media, website and word of mouth-Apply for grants to support the growth and development of Story Slam-Coordinated communications, taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients.-Drafted agendas, meeting notes and other documents to enhance collaborative process.-Met with committee members to review and develop policies and business strategy.-Cultivated positive corporate image by developing partnerships with media, business and community groups.



Edmonton Public Library

• Canada
• Libraries
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Fund Development Specialist

  • Oct 2019 - Dec 2020

  The Edmonton Public Library - Donor Engagement SpecialistOct. 2019 - December 2020- Develop, implement and execute multi-channel annual giving campaign (direct mail, direct email, monthly giving, branch and staff giving)Direct mail campaign successfully surpassed the fundraising goal of $125,000 by 20%-Manage donor database, including keeping records up to date, pulling reports, analyzing and gathering statistical data-Support and assist fund development manager with the organization's fundraising objectives-Plan and support stewardship activities, including donor recognition and retention-Maintain and prepare reports related to fundraising activities-Work in collaboration with communications and marketing team-Assist in the development of policies and procedures-Write sponsorship summary reports and articles-Make positive connections with both internal and external stakeholders-Research and apply for grants-Support all fundraising events-Researched target audience perspectives to tailor experience to wants, needs and priorities.-Conducted market research to effectively strategize best techniques to reach and engage wider audience.-Owned fundraising campaigns from initial scope through execution and refinement.



Ottewell Community League

• Vice President - Board Member

  • Jan 2016 - Oct 2019

  -Attend and chair monthly executive and public meetings-Work and cooperate with a strong team of fellow volunteers to accomplish common goals-Provide volunteer support to help run special events in the community-Recruit, direct and manage volunteers for community-led events-Create and maintain working relationships with Neighbourhood Recreational-Coordinators and local and neighbouring community members-Strong knowledge of how Not-for-Profit business is run and organized-Apply for provincial and municipal grants to benefit the whole community-Organize, manage and promote large community events (50 or more participants) such as an annual Easter Egg hunt for families in the neighbourhood-Attend City of Edmonton networking and neighbourhood engagement events-Communicated regularly with executive team members to deliver pertinent details related to progress status and direction for projects.



The Erika Legacy Foundation

• Canada
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contract Proposal Writer

  • May 2019 - Jul 2019

  -Collaborate directly with the Director-Creates documents that clearly identify and explain the mission, values and goals of the organization-Work independently, efficiently and on a deadline-Take direction from board leaders and apply notes/suggestions directly to the proposal-Research and adapt information to suit the needs of the Foundation-Detail oriented, self-starting, strong writing and organizational skills-Successfully acquired the proposal request of $1,000,000-Researched, prepared and presented project proposals to obtain funding and support.-Completed writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology.-Gathered and translated scientific and technical information into written consumer material.



Elk Island Public Schools

• Canada
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Elementary School Teacher

  • Sep 2006 - Jun 2015

  - Initiated and maintained positive relationships with students, parents and coworkers- Presented digital learning workshops to my fellow co-workers- Worked within set deadlines to prepare, deliver and assess student progress within AB curriculum guidelines (General learner expectations, student learner outcomes and specific student expectations)- Created, organized and maintained a clear record of student progress and assessments- Clear focus on student centred learning and project based learning - Organised yearly field trips for individual classes and co-workers classrooms- Managed large class sizes of up to 30 students- Created an environment for open and supportive communication for students, parents and co- workers- Lead and organized a school wide career day fair- Founded and led a school wide weekly televised production. Included working with all staff and students on a regular basis, filming, editing and posting the "LLR News".- Thorough understanding of how to use of Apple iMovie Software- Founded, led and organized several school wide functions including a school paper and bottle recycling program, a school wide bake sale, and a yearly French Carnival for all grade four students.