Experience

Red Deer Polytechnic

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Accessibility Coordinator

  • Jun 2022 - Present

• Accessibilty Technology Strategist

  • Aug 2017 - Oct 2022



Inclusion Alberta

• Canada
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advocacy Coordinator

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2020

  Community Development Advocate:•Advocate on behalf of people with developmental disabilities and their families•Support individuals and families to create a vision; developing models of support and inclusive outcomes•Assist families that utilize Family Managed Supports(FMS) government funding, with human resources; to recruit staff and to apply strategies to retain staff•Work in collaboration with provincial government departments; promote and maintain effective channels of communication, and facilitate meetings•Offer support towards the creation of an independent family directed organization designed to support individuals with disabilities and their families who choose the FMS funding option

• Educational Facilitator at Red Deer College

  • 2012 - 2014

  Inclusive Post-secondary Education at Red Deer College



CBI Health

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vocational Services - Labour Market Researcher

  • 2011 - 2012

  •Conduct labor market research and analysis for the Alberta labor market; complete reports in an efficient and timely manner •Job development; liaise with employers and human resource personnel throughout Central Alberta •Support clientele with job search •Work independently and collaboratively in a results driven contract •Conduct labor market research and analysis for the Alberta labor market; complete reports in an efficient and timely manner •Job development; liaise with employers and human resource personnel throughout Central Alberta •Support clientele with job search •Work independently and collaboratively in a results driven contract



Catholic Social Services

• Individual and Family Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Coordinator - Disability Services & Volunteer Services

  • 2006 - 2010

  •Supervised, supported, evaluated, and provided training opportunities to a team of Community Disability professionals •Advocated for the independence and inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness, addictions, and/or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder •Liaised/networked with community services and natural support teams; directly involved with individuals supported •Maintained high ethical and professional standards and practices •Worked cooperatively with team members and community members •Resolved conflicts and respond effectively in crisis situations •Recruited, trained & supervised volunteers to enhance the supports provided by the agency •Promoted agency awareness and volunteerism within the community •Networked with volunteer coordinators in the non-profit sector •Coordinate fundraising events for the agency



Red Deer Polytechnic

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Coordinator, Inclusive Post-Secondary Education

  • 2008 - 2009



Cosmos

• Red Deer

• Program Coordinator, Employment Access

  • 2005 - 2006

  •Supervised, supported, evaluated, and provided training opportunities to a team of Employment Consultants •Effectively completed month end documentation and case management notes •Community networking, job development, liaised with employers and other community services •Integrated resources and concepts to promote independence and inclusion for individuals with disabilities seeking employment •Assessed program eligibility and conducted intake of individuals coming into services •Supervised, supported, evaluated, and provided training opportunities to a team of Employment Consultants •Effectively completed month end documentation and case management notes •Community networking, job development, liaised with employers and other community services •Integrated resources and concepts to promote independence and inclusion for individuals with disabilities seeking employment •Assessed program eligibility and conducted intake of individuals coming into services



Lethbridge College

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Educational Facilitator, Inclusive Post-secondary Education

  • 2003 - 2005

  •Provided quality educational and employment supports to college students with developmental disabilities •Promoted student independence and inclusion at the college and within the community •Modified assignments and exam, specific to the learning style of the each individual student •Assisted students to make informed choices in education and employment •Advocated on behalf of the students •Provided quality educational and employment supports to college students with developmental disabilities •Promoted student independence and inclusion at the college and within the community •Modified assignments and exam, specific to the learning style of the each individual student •Assisted students to make informed choices in education and employment •Advocated on behalf of the students



REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

• Team Leader, Employment and Vocational Services

  • 1998 - 2003

  •Supervised, trained and lead a team of up to 20 Rehabilitation Practitioners in providing vocational and/or employment supports to individuals with disabilities•Analyzed and addressed issues of concern; assessing the need for intervention; provided ethical and professional approaches•Advocated on behalf of individuals with disabilities•Participated in the development and delivery of programs and services•Ensured the health and welfare, personal growth, skill development and goal attainment of individuals supported

• Community Disability Worker

  • 1996 - 1998

  •Worked as a part of a team to secure and maintain employment for individuals with disabilities•Crisis management; responded effectively to crisis situations•Developed a network of community contacts; service providers and employers •Advocated on behalf of individuals with disabilities•Ensured all required documentation was completed; adhering to agency policy and procedures