Experience

Centre Street Church

• Canada
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  I provide leadership to the New Canadian Friendship Centre (a ministry of Centre Street Church) which is a community centre serving culturally diverse NE Calgary. Core programs and services are run by dedicated and highly skilled volunteers.I oversee a team of 3 staff and over 50 volunteers to provide programs, services and events for new immigrants and refugees. Responsibilities range from strategic planning and budget processes, tracking and authorizing expenditures, to communicating the vision and stories of social impact through writing, public speaking and net-working. My ability to recruit, motivate, encourage and work through volunteers is essential and highly rewarding. I work collaboratively with other organizations to increase NCFC community impact, and resource, refer, and work with other Calgary immigrant and social service agencies for broader client support. I also manage the promotion and advertising of NCFC within Calgary and area immigrant populations.Responsible for establishment and implementation of policies and procedures, safety and risk management, and for tracking, measuring, and reporting outcomes.

• Program Manager

  • Sep 2016 - Jul 2018

• Program Coordinator

  • Jul 2015 - Sep 2016

• Administrative Assistant

  • Feb 2013 - Jun 2015



Dovetails & Dreams Furniture Design

• Finance Manager / Co-Owner

  • 2000 - 2008

  Managed a family owned business, including book-keeping, cash flow, accounts payable and receivable (QuickBooks) Managed a family owned business, including book-keeping, cash flow, accounts payable and receivable (QuickBooks)



Rocky Mountain College

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Aug 1994 - Oct 1997

  Provided quality administrative support for the Dean of Students, Academic Dean & Registrar.Assisted with student intake procedures and registration, booked appointments, and met a variety of student needsWelcomed visitors by determining needs and directing them to appropriate department Provided quality administrative support for the Dean of Students, Academic Dean & Registrar.Assisted with student intake procedures and registration, booked appointments, and met a variety of student needsWelcomed visitors by determining needs and directing them to appropriate department



University of Calgary

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Receptionist, Student Resource Centre

  • Sep 1992 - Apr 1993