Employment Support Coordinator

• Dec 2020 - Jan 2022

Supervisor, Strategic Engagement

• Jul 2018 - Apr 2020

- Develop content to support strategic communication about the program for funding applications and strategic internal and external outreach and communication - Develop and implement internal strategic relations work plan focused on fostering collaboration and partnership, as well as maintaining positive formal and informal external relationships that advance programming and Housing First for Youth model through strategic outreach, collaboration, organizing special events -… Show more - Develop content to support strategic communication about the program for funding applications and strategic internal and external outreach and communication - Develop and implement internal strategic relations work plan focused on fostering collaboration and partnership, as well as maintaining positive formal and informal external relationships that advance programming and Housing First for Youth model through strategic outreach, collaboration, organizing special events - Supervise and guide youth advisory groups, putting youth voice and program deliverables at the core

Outreach & Engagement Coordinator

• Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

- Developed and implemented strategic stakeholder engagement and partnership-building plan in order to foster meaningful collaboration, community consultation and co-design - Supported the development of outreach materials for a diverse group of stakeholders, including special information for referral sources, youth shelters, and prospective landlords - Coordinated the delivery of collaborative new programming and/or special events that foster a sense of belonging for… Show more - Developed and implemented strategic stakeholder engagement and partnership-building plan in order to foster meaningful collaboration, community consultation and co-design - Supported the development of outreach materials for a diverse group of stakeholders, including special information for referral sources, youth shelters, and prospective landlords - Coordinated the delivery of collaborative new programming and/or special events that foster a sense of belonging for participants, including effectively liaising with the Manager, staff, program partners, and community stakeholders to leverage resources and ensure client satisfaction

Coordinator, Volunteer Management and Administration

• Jun 2017 - Feb 2018

- Provided logistical and managerial support for a vast network of volunteer Local Coordinators across North America - Responsible for administrative duties of the organization including but not limited to, record keeping, correspondence, website and social media posts - Ensured each Local Chapter has the necessary tools, resources and support needed to carry out shoe box drives supporting women experiencing, or at risk of homelessness - Provided logistical and managerial support for a vast network of volunteer Local Coordinators across North America - Responsible for administrative duties of the organization including but not limited to, record keeping, correspondence, website and social media posts - Ensured each Local Chapter has the necessary tools, resources and support needed to carry out shoe box drives supporting women experiencing, or at risk of homelessness

Project Coordinator - the Sidra Project

• Aug 2016 - Mar 2017

- Planned and facilitated presentations catered to young people using virtual reality (VR) film Clouds Over Sidra to generate discussion and support for refugee resettlement in Canada - Served as lead contact for outreach to schools and with partners funding or coordinating school programming to deliver an ambitious target of screenings in schools, community centres and cultural hubs - Recruited and managed volunteers, track participation and ensure a positive experience for Sidra… Show more - Planned and facilitated presentations catered to young people using virtual reality (VR) film Clouds Over Sidra to generate discussion and support for refugee resettlement in Canada - Served as lead contact for outreach to schools and with partners funding or coordinating school programming to deliver an ambitious target of screenings in schools, community centres and cultural hubs - Recruited and managed volunteers, track participation and ensure a positive experience for Sidra Project volunteers Show less - Planned and facilitated presentations catered to young people using virtual reality (VR) film Clouds Over Sidra to generate discussion and support for refugee resettlement in Canada - Served as lead contact for outreach to schools and with partners funding or coordinating school programming to deliver an ambitious target of screenings in schools, community centres and cultural hubs - Recruited and managed volunteers, track participation and ensure a positive experience for Sidra… Show more - Planned and facilitated presentations catered to young people using virtual reality (VR) film Clouds Over Sidra to generate discussion and support for refugee resettlement in Canada - Served as lead contact for outreach to schools and with partners funding or coordinating school programming to deliver an ambitious target of screenings in schools, community centres and cultural hubs - Recruited and managed volunteers, track participation and ensure a positive experience for Sidra Project volunteers Show less

Fitness and Wellness Assistant

• May 2014 - Aug 2016

- Supported and facilitated Girls Just Wanna Box program by running sessions with women aged 12 to 55 years, as well as program administrative assistance - Ensured general running of the gym including but not limited to front desk support, cleaning and filing - Design community workshops around bullying, self-esteem and boxing for young women in Toronto - Supported and facilitated Girls Just Wanna Box program by running sessions with women aged 12 to 55 years, as well as program administrative assistance - Ensured general running of the gym including but not limited to front desk support, cleaning and filing - Design community workshops around bullying, self-esteem and boxing for young women in Toronto

Amazing People of the World (A.P.OW.) Assistant

• Feb 2015 - Oct 2015

- Assisted in the development and implementation of supportive programs for young unaccompanied asylum seekers and refugees in London. - Coordinated strategic partnerships to promote life skills development in young people e.g. personal finances and healthy relationships - Assisted in the development and implementation of supportive programs for young unaccompanied asylum seekers and refugees in London. - Coordinated strategic partnerships to promote life skills development in young people e.g. personal finances and healthy relationships

Teen Spirit & BaSe Support

• Oct 2014 - Feb 2015

- Planned, coordinated, executed and evaluated group session workshops with young people aged 10-19 years, affected by or living with HIV - Supported, where possible the development of youth initiated projects - Provided all-around assistance to the general running of the organization, including but not limited to: event planning, set up, outreach and follow-up - Planned, coordinated, executed and evaluated group session workshops with young people aged 10-19 years, affected by or living with HIV - Supported, where possible the development of youth initiated projects - Provided all-around assistance to the general running of the organization, including but not limited to: event planning, set up, outreach and follow-up

Classroom and Administrative Assistant

• Sep 2013 - May 2014

- Assisted teachers in facilitation and care of special-needs students in a classroom setting - Carried out specialized one-on-one sensory therapy sessions with selected students - Provided administrative support through the development of student assessment tools, Case Studies and improved monitoring & evaluation systems - Assisted teachers in facilitation and care of special-needs students in a classroom setting - Carried out specialized one-on-one sensory therapy sessions with selected students - Provided administrative support through the development of student assessment tools, Case Studies and improved monitoring & evaluation systems

Animal Care Worker

• Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

- Ensured exemplary levels of care for the animals through regular feeding, health evaluations, walks and socialization - Maintained highest standard of cleanliness and sanitation within the shelter environment in order to maximize safety and minimize disease transmission - Ensured exemplary levels of care for the animals through regular feeding, health evaluations, walks and socialization - Maintained highest standard of cleanliness and sanitation within the shelter environment in order to maximize safety and minimize disease transmission

Summer Workshops & Parade Coordinator

• May 2012 - Aug 2012

- Coordinated and facilitated interactive arts-based workshops focusing on ideas of conflict transformation and peace-building with both large and small groups aged 4 - 18 years - Liaised with artist facilitators, negotiated contracts, managed budgets, oversaw outreach and marketing efforts as well as sponsorship and donations, to ensure the all-round functioning of the program - Planned, implemented and supported community development events such as the Summer Solstice Festival… Show more - Coordinated and facilitated interactive arts-based workshops focusing on ideas of conflict transformation and peace-building with both large and small groups aged 4 - 18 years - Liaised with artist facilitators, negotiated contracts, managed budgets, oversaw outreach and marketing efforts as well as sponsorship and donations, to ensure the all-round functioning of the program - Planned, implemented and supported community development events such as the Summer Solstice Festival and the Peace is Possible Parade Show less - Coordinated and facilitated interactive arts-based workshops focusing on ideas of conflict transformation and peace-building with both large and small groups aged 4 - 18 years - Liaised with artist facilitators, negotiated contracts, managed budgets, oversaw outreach and marketing efforts as well as sponsorship and donations, to ensure the all-round functioning of the program - Planned, implemented and supported community development events such as the Summer Solstice Festival… Show more - Coordinated and facilitated interactive arts-based workshops focusing on ideas of conflict transformation and peace-building with both large and small groups aged 4 - 18 years - Liaised with artist facilitators, negotiated contracts, managed budgets, oversaw outreach and marketing efforts as well as sponsorship and donations, to ensure the all-round functioning of the program - Planned, implemented and supported community development events such as the Summer Solstice Festival and the Peace is Possible Parade Show less

Community Engagement Support Worker

• Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

- Implemented community outreach programs to inform, learn from and engage with neighbourhood residents on issues such as community coherence and cooperation - Provided residents of the community with resources to get their ideas into action - Represented Action for Neighbourhood Change at meetings which ensured the active engagement of ANC in the community - Implemented community outreach programs to inform, learn from and engage with neighbourhood residents on issues such as community coherence and cooperation - Provided residents of the community with resources to get their ideas into action - Represented Action for Neighbourhood Change at meetings which ensured the active engagement of ANC in the community

Assistant to the Vice President External

• Sep 2009 - Mar 2010

- Liaised and facilitated partnerships with external groups such as the Canadian Federation of Students to organize collaborative events such as Poverty Free Ontario Campaign to advocate for lower tuition - Planned humanitarian fundraising events such as Haiti and Asia-Pacific Natural Disaster Relief Charity Dinner, raising funds for UNICEF - Liaised and facilitated partnerships with external groups such as the Canadian Federation of Students to organize collaborative events such as Poverty Free Ontario Campaign to advocate for lower tuition - Planned humanitarian fundraising events such as Haiti and Asia-Pacific Natural Disaster Relief Charity Dinner, raising funds for UNICEF