Workplace Essential Skills Instructor

• Jan 2022 - Present

Community Soft Skills Developer

• Sep 2017 - Mar 2020

Curriculum & Training Development - Developed a nine module soft skills training program for multi-barriered clients to gain skills for work. - Developed soft skills professional development training workshops for individuals, businesses, organizations, and teams. - Create project-based soft skills learning opportunities for youth and adults. Training & Facilitation - Use a coach approach to facilitation to teach soft skills, and goal-based behavioural change. - Train diverse groups of individuals and teams to foster self-awareness and self-management. - Customize training to meet the needs and desired outcomes of individuals and groups. Coaching - Trained in non-directive coaching and motivational interviewing to empower individuals to set achievable, measurable goals.

Program Coordinator

• Jan 2016 - Apr 2017

Developing and delivering programs to support and empower women and families. Developing and delivering programs to support and empower women and families.

Business Coach

• Dec 2012 - 2015

Designed and implemented the eXcel Coaching Program, empowering women entrepreneurs to overcome barriers to economic independence. Coordinated workshops and special events, including Pathways to Empowerment, an International Women's Day Conference, in 2013 and 2014. Designed and implemented the eXcel Coaching Program, empowering women entrepreneurs to overcome barriers to economic independence. Coordinated workshops and special events, including Pathways to Empowerment, an International Women's Day Conference, in 2013 and 2014.

Owner & Herbalist

• 2009 - Dec 2014

Brought my passion for herbalism and business together with an artisanal soap and skin care company. Managed all aspects of business operations, including design, manufacturing, distribution, administration, public relations, marketing and customer service. Started an herb farm and apiary in the process. Our farm is still in operations and I blog about our adventures under the name, Farmed and Foraged. Brought my passion for herbalism and business together with an artisanal soap and skin care company. Managed all aspects of business operations, including design, manufacturing, distribution, administration, public relations, marketing and customer service. Started an herb farm and apiary in the process. Our farm is still in operations and I blog about our adventures under the name, Farmed and Foraged.

Copywriter

• 2010 - 2012

Produced content for web features, newsletters and annual reports, based on field notes and interviews. Collaborated on copy for marketing materials, including web and print. Produced content for web features, newsletters and annual reports, based on field notes and interviews. Collaborated on copy for marketing materials, including web and print.

Nursery Coordinator

• Apr 2008 - Oct 2009

Managed all aspects of the Native Plant Nursery operations, including promotions, sales, customer service, workshops, seed collection, propagation, demonstration gardens and off-site projects. Learned a lot about business and social enterprise! Managed all aspects of the Native Plant Nursery operations, including promotions, sales, customer service, workshops, seed collection, propagation, demonstration gardens and off-site projects. Learned a lot about business and social enterprise!

Sessional Instructor/ Research Assistant

• Sep 2003 - Sep 2004

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Sep 2001 - May 2002