Program Coordinator

• Sep 2022 - Present

Energy Efficiency Services and Project Coordinator

• Nov 2021 - Oct 2022

Energy Coach

• Oct 2019 - Nov 2021

- Supported program design and development for home energy pilot programs for local government partners- Supported development and implementation of outreach strategy and outreach materials for the popular Bring It Home 4 the Climate Program, acted as outreach liaison for municipal stakeholders and community organizations- Supported development of project proposals to clients- Developed project portfolio and online repository of materials developed by City Green as part of the Transition 2050 project overseen by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities- Assisted with research and drafting of new educational materials and program webpages- Provided website maintenance and client services support for the CleanBC Energy Coach Service for the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program

Accounts Payable Associate

• Apr 2019 - Sep 2019

- Performed administrative duties related to contract entry, invoice processing, and supplier input- Proofed and verified travel expense claims from staff and faculty, assign trip numbers for upcoming travel- Communicated with departments and contractors regarding claim, contract, and invoice issues to ensure consistent bookkeeping procedures - Performed administrative duties related to contract entry, invoice processing, and supplier input- Proofed and verified travel expense claims from staff and faculty, assign trip numbers for upcoming travel- Communicated with departments and contractors regarding claim, contract, and invoice issues to ensure consistent bookkeeping procedures

Engagement Coordinator

• Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

- Updated and implemented annual marketing and communications plan- Prepared and circulated written communications (eg. Newsletters, blog posts, media releases, etc)- Coordinated/wrote content for social media- Maintained Chamber website with WordPress- Attended Chamber events, documented highlights for future articles- Processed invoices, statements and deposits and made collections calls- Provided support to General Manager, Board of Directors & Committees- Maintained membership and communications database using ChamberMaster software

Laboratory Technologist

• Apr 2017 - Sep 2017

- Working in the instrumentation department, operated Flame AA and ICP-OES instruments- Performed sample analysis, data checking and data reporting on elemental composition- Performed daily and weekly cleaning and maintenance of machines- Utilized problem-solving skills to troubleshoot errors with sample uptake or instrument readings/calibration- Prepared standard solutions and instrument rinses from concentrated acids and element stock solutions for various analysis methods - Working in the instrumentation department, operated Flame AA and ICP-OES instruments- Performed sample analysis, data checking and data reporting on elemental composition- Performed daily and weekly cleaning and maintenance of machines- Utilized problem-solving skills to troubleshoot errors with sample uptake or instrument readings/calibration- Prepared standard solutions and instrument rinses from concentrated acids and element stock solutions for various analysis methods

Environmental Research Scientist

• Aug 2015 - Apr 2017

- Lead field work and laboratory analysis relating to soil samples, as well as atmospheric chemistry research focused on nitrogen and sulphur emissions along highway 401.- Analyzed soil samples for a wide range of physical and chemical properties using rigorous laboratory procedures, including bulk density, moisture content, loss-on-ignition, pH, exchangeable cations, and cation exchange capacity- Prepared samples for further oxide and mineralogy analysis through pulverization- Compiled and analyzed datasheets with hundreds of results and reported on findings- Performed spatial data analysis and map-building procedures using ArcGIS and QGIS software- Honed skills in field method development, leadership, sampling and analysis techniques- Wrote and presented findings on critical loads of soil acidity in the Muskoka region at the 2015 Acid Rain conference in Rochester, New York as an oral presentation- o Supervised new hire, in charge of producing employee’s work schedule and teaching proper laboratory procedures for processing and analyzing soil samples for chemical and physical properties, and for analyzing atmospheric nitrogen samplers

Teaching Assistant

• Sep 2012 - Apr 2014

- Prepared for and led seminar discussions and presentations, marked exams, presentations, lab reports and papers- Assisted in field and laboratory demonstrations and techniques- Courses: Ecological Assessment of Natural Resources (2012, 2013); Energy Science and Technology (2013, 2014)

Research Assistant

• May 2012 - Aug 2012

- Developed fieldwork methodology for Master's soil sampling in the coming fall- Assisted with field work and laboratory analysis on soil samples and atmospheric chemistry passive samplers- Performed data analysis on compiled soil and atmospheric chemistry data, and developed reports to report findings- Presented research findings in poster format on the relationship between surface water calcium concentrations and catchment physical properties at the 2012 Biogeomon conference in Belfast, Maine

GIS Assistant

• May 2011 - Aug 2011

- Checked and improved Ontario Hydro Network data layers with respect to dams and other solid objects within the waterways- Developed important spatial analysis and query skills using GIS- Attended meetings to discuss how different issues within the OHN database should be resolved - Checked and improved Ontario Hydro Network data layers with respect to dams and other solid objects within the waterways- Developed important spatial analysis and query skills using GIS- Attended meetings to discuss how different issues within the OHN database should be resolved

Junior Stream Habitat Technician with the Community Stream Steward Program

• May 2010 - Aug 2010

- Collected and analyzed data on aquatic invertebrate and fish species, and performed on-site species identification- Collected and analyzed data on stream physical properties- Assisted in various stream restoration projects involving bank stabilization, in-stream habitat improvement, and numerous stream buffer plantings- Organized data on stream biodiversity and health into reports for landowners- Presented a display to groups of children, explaining the importance of stream bank buffering