Ontario Region Lead – Canadian Coalition of Women in Science, Engineering, Trades and Technology (CC

• Aug 2019 - Present

CCWESTT (Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology) is a recognized leader for, and a voice of a national community for women in Science, Engineering Trades and Technology. CCWESTT builds alliances and partnerships that support and celebrate a diverse SETT workforce.• Responsible for Ontario Region deliverables of the project.• Build and maintain relationships with regional employers and stakeholders to promote the objectives of the project.• Assist in facilitating stakeholder and participant meetings and forums.• Assist in development and delivery of information sessions, workshops/webinars related to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. • Research and collection of data while assisting in development of the Code of Practice/Guide. • Work collaboratively with CCWESTT team, project coordinator and other regional leads.

Program Coordinator

• Sep 2014 - Present

• Providing exceptional leadership in directing, mentoring, coaching, and developing a cohesive and dynamic team of 10 staff that administers the various day-to-day customer service and support activities for clients.• Overseeing all department related activities i.e. budget management, leading weekly staff meetings, training new hires, managing historical data, prepare and analyze reports, timely staff time-sheets for payroll processing while promoting a strong culture of service excellence, quality outcomes, and problem-resolution• Monitor department Human Resource while prioritizing and balancing staff workload/tasks to ensure that all the programs and services are delivered according to the established guidelines, policies, and procedures.• Serving as a link between senior management and employees by handling questions, interpreting, and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.• Providing recruitment support to the HR department while participating in the interview process for selection of candidates and ensuring compliance for new staff training needs• Providing guidance to staff regarding functional, procedural, and technical issues while fostering an atmosphere of continuous learning, professional advancement, and performance improvement.• Developing yearly business planning for funding renewals and assist in writing new proposals to bring in new programs to the organization.• Assessing equipment, computer and software application needs and making recommendations to meet the changing needs of program delivery. • Building community relationships and speak to public events while raising awareness about company programs to foster collaborative service delivery.

Resource and Information Specialist

• Jan 2011 - Aug 2014

• Provide project support by preparing and analyzing internal reports and assisting in ensuring compliance with funder targets. • Outreach to other community partners to raise awareness for programs and services• Assess clients’ computer skills by conducting pre-tests and make appropriate recommendations• Facilitate orientation sessions to provide detailed information on different programs and services to clients• Utilize creativity in designing advertisements while ensuring accuracy of proofs.• Support and advise clients through counselling and consultation to help them achieve and meet their employment goals.• Maintain effective case management through appropriate case notations and documentation while handling unique situations with each client.

Pharmacy Tech

• Jun 2011 - Mar 2012

Part-time Part-time

Life Insurance and Investments Pepresentative

• May 2002 - Jan 2011