Senior Manager, Knowledge Scaling

• Sep 2021 - Present

Manager, Special Projects

• Apr 2016 - Sep 2021

- Initiate and manage innovative and inclusive projects that provide opportunities for equity-seeking populations to develop physical literacy, be active, and participate in quality sport in various settings- Evaluation and monitoring of projects; personnel and contract management; fund development; budgeting and tracking expenses; strategic planning; writing, editing and developing resources; communications and engagement with stakeholders and key influencers from sport, recreation, health and education- Community mentor for Physical Literacy for Communities projects- Facilitate workshops and presentations, including: Indigenous Communities: Active for Life; Indigenous Long-Term Participant Development Pathway; Physical Literacy 101; Quality Physical Literacy Experiences; Inclusive Physical Literacy

Research Coordinator

• Mar 2016 - Dec 2016

- Research coordinator for the Early Years Capacity-Building Baseline Evaluation project- Prepared and managed the ethics application and revisions- Coordinated and conducted the sampling, baseline data collection and implementation evaluation interviews with the Early Years Advisory Committee- Oversight of quality assurance, including creating study protocols/instruments, supporting documentation and training research staff in evaluation - Research coordinator for the Early Years Capacity-Building Baseline Evaluation project- Prepared and managed the ethics application and revisions- Coordinated and conducted the sampling, baseline data collection and implementation evaluation interviews with the Early Years Advisory Committee- Oversight of quality assurance, including creating study protocols/instruments, supporting documentation and training research staff in evaluation

Research Contractor

• Mar 2016 - Oct 2016

- Researcher for the Grocery Store Fruit and Vegetable Social Marketing Project - Prepared and managed the ethics application; coordinated the review with project members from PHSA, Ministry of Health, BC Centre for Disease Control, Canadian Produce Marketing Association, Context Research, and the University of Victoria - Researcher for the Grocery Store Fruit and Vegetable Social Marketing Project - Prepared and managed the ethics application; coordinated the review with project members from PHSA, Ministry of Health, BC Centre for Disease Control, Canadian Produce Marketing Association, Context Research, and the University of Victoria

Analyst, Primary Care Engagement Program

• Jul 2014 - Dec 2015

- Supported the Provincial Primary Care and Cancer Network comprised of Regional Primary Care Leads, Regional Aboriginal Cancer Leads and cancer program staff- Project management of primary care quality improvement initiatives, budgets and contracts- Facilitated the development, accreditation and training of continuing professional development programs and modules for the Leads; identified and assisted with presentation opportunities- Advised on priorities and emerging issues/trends through briefing notes and summary reports- Helped develop and executed our team’s operational plan

Health Promotion Project Coordinator

• Jan 2013 - May 2013

- Designed detailed training manuals for Northern BC summer camp leaders that integrated physical activity into creative science activities for children and youth- Organized meetings and liaised with university deans, professors and camp leaders to conduct camp needs assessments- Presented the project to community members and relevant stakeholders- Demonstrated organization, flexibility and time management skills by working on several projects concurrently in various locations - Designed detailed training manuals for Northern BC summer camp leaders that integrated physical activity into creative science activities for children and youth- Organized meetings and liaised with university deans, professors and camp leaders to conduct camp needs assessments- Presented the project to community members and relevant stakeholders- Demonstrated organization, flexibility and time management skills by working on several projects concurrently in various locations

Research Assistant, Teaching Assistant & Lab Instructor

• Sep 2011 - Apr 2013

- Assisted with the evaluation of fundamental movement skills and perceptions testing of children in Kindergarten to Grade 5- Assisted with adult V02 max and ECG exercise testingTeaching assistant / lab instructor for the following courses: - Exercise Prescription (EPHE 360): Designed and delivered presentations on the principles of fitness; set up and facilitated labs on the development of exercise programs and methods for fitness evaluations in different populations; marked assignments, major projects and exams- Human Anatomy (EPHE 141): Presented topics on human structure and anatomical function; facilitated labs using human skeletons, plastinated models and fresh tissue dissections; marked assignments and exams- Personal Health, Wellness and Potential (EPHE 142): Attended weekly lectures and helped students with coursework and projects; marked assignments, major projects and exams

Clincal Weight Management Strategies Researcher

• Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

- Conducted a comprehensive literature search and synthesized the evidence on clinical weight management strategies for children and youth who are overweight, obese or at-risk - Presented the information at an Interprofessional Health Consensus Meeting; the findings were used to inform the development of a clinical pathway for this population- Developed a summary report to be used as a reference document for health professionals- Summarized quantitative and qualitative information with clarity

Health Promotion Project Coordinator

• Sep 2010 - Jun 2011

- Coordinated a health promotion project to enhance high school students’ physical activity levels through the use of peer ambassadors- Established connections with participating principals, teacher champions, student ambassadors and community partners to develop promotional materials for the Grade 9 Physical Activity Pass- Conducted focus groups and interviews with participants in a comfortable and accepting setting - Coordinated a health promotion project to enhance high school students’ physical activity levels through the use of peer ambassadors- Established connections with participating principals, teacher champions, student ambassadors and community partners to develop promotional materials for the Grade 9 Physical Activity Pass- Conducted focus groups and interviews with participants in a comfortable and accepting setting

Fitness Specialist

• Sep 2010 - Jun 2011

- Certified Personal Training Specialist and Pre and Post Natal Fitness Specialist- Designed and taught individual training programs, instructed fitness classes and provided childcare to children from 5 months to 3 years old- Analyzed clients’ needs, motivation and lifestyles and helped them accomplish their goals - Certified Personal Training Specialist and Pre and Post Natal Fitness Specialist- Designed and taught individual training programs, instructed fitness classes and provided childcare to children from 5 months to 3 years old- Analyzed clients’ needs, motivation and lifestyles and helped them accomplish their goals