Manager

• Sep 2019 - Present

Executive Director

• Mar 2017 - Sep 2019

Helping community grow, develop, and build more capacity. Improved communication and outreach by maximizing website, social media and email utilization. Improved booking and rentals by increasing facility marketing Streamlined bookings and rentals by maximizing utilization of ActiveNet system Helping community grow, develop, and build more capacity. Improved communication and outreach by maximizing website, social media and email utilization. Improved booking and rentals by increasing facility marketing Streamlined bookings and rentals by maximizing utilization of ActiveNet system

Manager of Parks and Recreation

• 2015 - 2016

• Facilitated creation of Vision for Parks and Recreation Division • Oversight administration of over $1,000,000 of capital projects • Part of leadership team creating new Master Recreation, Facilities, and Programs Plan • Restructured Aquatics Section • Implemented Operational Priorities • Created Divisions Strategic Plan with over 90 goals for 2016 - 2017 • Facilitated creation of Vision for Parks and Recreation Division • Oversight administration of over $1,000,000 of capital projects • Part of leadership team creating new Master Recreation, Facilities, and Programs Plan • Restructured Aquatics Section • Implemented Operational Priorities • Created Divisions Strategic Plan with over 90 goals for 2016 - 2017

Business Manager

• 2011 - 2015

Badlands Community Facility (BCF) is a 54,000 sq/ft multi purpose facility Multi purpose Field House 11,500 sq/ft multi level Fitness Centre & Running track Fitness Studio 450 – 600 seat conference facility - banquet hall, commercial kitchen, meeting rooms Public Library Public Gallery - Working closely with Council, CEO, Director of Community Services, and community stakeholders responsible for providing strong leadership and direction of facility operations - Participated as key member of Management Team during final stages of construction of facility In final stages, was responsible for ensuring the integration of major technical systems, including security system, projectors and sound systems, point of sales system, membership management system, and digital screens - Responsible for the implementation and start up of facility Research and development of operational business plan Research and development of operational polices and procedures Research and development of staffing model and all job descriptions - Developed Mission, Vision, and Strategic Priorities for Badlands Community Facility - Developed and operated facility under detailed and extensive business plan, 150-200 goals & objectives, for three years - Proven track record in leading staff in providing top customer service 95% customer service satisfaction & 94% overall membership satisfaction in 2015 membership survey 98% customer service satisfaction and 98% overall satisfaction in 2014 customer rental surveys Show less

Outdoor Program Manager

• 2007 - 2010

• Responsible for Burt Shepard Scout Reserve - includes three Council Camp properties: Camp Gardner (Bragg Creek), Camp Impeesa (Pincher Creek), and Camp Apistotoke (Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park) encompassing over 1000 acres, several lodges, outdoor pool, waterfronts, adventure courses, and other recreational facilities• Working closely with Council Management Team, CEO, Camp Committee and other volunteer committees, the Manager of Outdoor Programs was responsible for providing strong leadership and direction to all Council properties• Working with the Camp Committee and Council Management team, developed 10 year Council Camps business plan• For the first time, accredited all three camps with their Alberta Camping Association Accreditation • Developed, implemented and marketed new Summer Camp program, growing it 30%, 25%, 25% respectively in first three years. • Responsible for the development of new pilot program Scouting in Schools - a three day camp program designed to meet Alberta curriculum outcomes, need of schools, and the mission of Scouts Canada. Three schools and 96 youth participated in first year. Five schools and 200 youth participated in the second year Show less

Field Executive

• Jan 2004 - Feb 2007

• Worked closely with Council Management team, Council committees, and National office to fulfill Scouting Mission and Vision • Proactive approach to managing 5 area teams of volunteer, and Territory of Nunavut, that included over 1,000 adult members and over 70 Scout groups and approximately 4000 youth. Role included assisting area teams and groups with programming, training, recruitment, marketing, risk management, policy & procedures, and fundraising.• Responsible for building community relationships, witch have included successes with Algonquin College’s Recreation and Outdoor Skills programs, Christy Lake Kids, Volunteer Ottawa, Ottawa Carleton School Board, Ottawa Carleton Catholic School Board, City of Ottawa, Turnbull Private School, Nepean Housing Corporation and Lafarge Canada.• Council Scoutree Coordinator, Scouts Canada’s National Environmental Program and fundraiser. Developed partnership with Lafarge Canada, with the assistance and support of the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority and the South Nation Conservation Authority, which saw Scouts plant over 8000 trees. • Using assessment tools, developed training sessions and workshops for volunteers that include successes in program planning workshops, marketing and training materials for volunteers, including a series of Adult Recruitment Workshops and an accompanying Adult Recruitment Training Manual.• One of two staff responsible for the delivery of school talks and presentations that promoted Scouting and recruited new youth to programs. Made presentations to over 4000 youth including a new, highly successful, interactive presentation for high school students promoting Scouting, nature and the outdoors. Show less

Recreation Director

• Mar 1999 - Jan 2004

• Working in conjunction with the Town of Norman Wells Council, CEO, and Recreation Committee, responsible for developing the Recreation department and volunteer run recreation and sports programs. Developed partnerships with the Sahtu Regional School Board, Arctic College, businesses and many territorial departments, including Resource and Wildlife Management • Diversified experience developing volunteers, working with councils and committees and assisting local community groups and organizations • Developed polices and procedures manuals for all the Town of Norman Wells recreational facilities and programs (Arena, Day camp, Pool, Fitness Center, Curling Rink, Community Hall, campgrounds and play grounds) • Worked closely with the Town of Norman Wells Recreation Committee in planning several large community events, including Norman Wells Spring Fling, Canada Day Ceremonies, Parks Day, Trans Canada Trail Ceremonies, Blackbear Jamboree, Terry Fox Run, and the Great Norman Wells Fossil Hunt • Hosted and organized NWT Recreation and Parks Association Annual General Meeting and Conference, which had an outdoor/environmental education theme. • Hosted and organized Northern Youth Games involving 9 native communities and over 300 youth Show less

Recreation and Youth Development Officer

• May 1998 - Mar 1999

• Opened Youth Center/Arcade and operated a Youth Radio station • Introduced and developed Day Camp and Recreation Leadership Programs for the community of Wekweti • Increased previously non-existent volunteerism in Wekweti by forming a Recreational Advisory Committee • Established partnership with the local school to teach physical education classes, outdoor education and leadership program. • Opened Youth Center/Arcade and operated a Youth Radio station • Introduced and developed Day Camp and Recreation Leadership Programs for the community of Wekweti • Increased previously non-existent volunteerism in Wekweti by forming a Recreational Advisory Committee • Established partnership with the local school to teach physical education classes, outdoor education and leadership program.

Out-of-School Care Program Coordinator

• Sep 1995 - May 1998

• Developed year long programs that included nature, active living, values, computers, and disability awareness.• Developed Value Program promoting positive behavior by youth for YMCA’s largest Out of School Care Program• Chosen as Program Coordinator to start two new programs being integrated into schools in Calgary

Camp Riveredge Program Coordinator

• May 1996 - Sep 1997

• Created environmental education program and center for YMCA Camp Riveredge, including activities involving ecosystems & interactions, wildlife, preservation & conservation• Development and supervision of training program for two senior staff and 20 counselors for YMCA Camp Riveredge• Developed program planning manual to guide the counselors’ program planning that included environmental education, outdoor skills, games and crafts.