Rebecca Newton
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Amely Urdaneta
As my counsellor when I joined Skills for Change in 2012, Rebecca always provided me with valuable pieces of advice about my job search and my new life in Canada. She was very helpful and reliable, working hand by hand with me to help me achieve my personal and professional objectives. I could count on her any time I needed it and her arguments were always logical, objective, intuitive and on time. Also, she is empathic and full of energy, with a high ability to motivate others to keep going, start new projects and change perceptions. She transmits her enthusiasm to anybody in just seconds! I am very grateful to Rebecca for her advice, her assertive way to communicate ideas and her endless eagerness to help others to succeed
Srna Stambuk
As the front face for the NPW program Rebecca provided personable and competent services to our clients establishing trust and buy-in at the first point of contact through quick response times, good listening skills, excellent documentation, and consistent follow up. Thanks to Rebecca's strong handle on the intake and screening process, her attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills, our team was able to successfully tackle process related issues at other points in the program and build an agile and responsive program that met and exceeded internal and external clients' needs!
Amely Urdaneta
As my counsellor when I joined Skills for Change in 2012, Rebecca always provided me with valuable pieces of advice about my job search and my new life in Canada. She was very helpful and reliable, working hand by hand with me to help me achieve my personal and professional objectives. I could count on her any time I needed it and her arguments were always logical, objective, intuitive and on time. Also, she is empathic and full of energy, with a high ability to motivate others to keep going, start new projects and change perceptions. She transmits her enthusiasm to anybody in just seconds! I am very grateful to Rebecca for her advice, her assertive way to communicate ideas and her endless eagerness to help others to succeed
Srna Stambuk
As the front face for the NPW program Rebecca provided personable and competent services to our clients establishing trust and buy-in at the first point of contact through quick response times, good listening skills, excellent documentation, and consistent follow up. Thanks to Rebecca's strong handle on the intake and screening process, her attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills, our team was able to successfully tackle process related issues at other points in the program and build an agile and responsive program that met and exceeded internal and external clients' needs!
Amely Urdaneta
As my counsellor when I joined Skills for Change in 2012, Rebecca always provided me with valuable pieces of advice about my job search and my new life in Canada. She was very helpful and reliable, working hand by hand with me to help me achieve my personal and professional objectives. I could count on her any time I needed it and her arguments were always logical, objective, intuitive and on time. Also, she is empathic and full of energy, with a high ability to motivate others to keep going, start new projects and change perceptions. She transmits her enthusiasm to anybody in just seconds! I am very grateful to Rebecca for her advice, her assertive way to communicate ideas and her endless eagerness to help others to succeed
Srna Stambuk
As the front face for the NPW program Rebecca provided personable and competent services to our clients establishing trust and buy-in at the first point of contact through quick response times, good listening skills, excellent documentation, and consistent follow up. Thanks to Rebecca's strong handle on the intake and screening process, her attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills, our team was able to successfully tackle process related issues at other points in the program and build an agile and responsive program that met and exceeded internal and external clients' needs!
Amely Urdaneta
As my counsellor when I joined Skills for Change in 2012, Rebecca always provided me with valuable pieces of advice about my job search and my new life in Canada. She was very helpful and reliable, working hand by hand with me to help me achieve my personal and professional objectives. I could count on her any time I needed it and her arguments were always logical, objective, intuitive and on time. Also, she is empathic and full of energy, with a high ability to motivate others to keep going, start new projects and change perceptions. She transmits her enthusiasm to anybody in just seconds! I am very grateful to Rebecca for her advice, her assertive way to communicate ideas and her endless eagerness to help others to succeed
Srna Stambuk
As the front face for the NPW program Rebecca provided personable and competent services to our clients establishing trust and buy-in at the first point of contact through quick response times, good listening skills, excellent documentation, and consistent follow up. Thanks to Rebecca's strong handle on the intake and screening process, her attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills, our team was able to successfully tackle process related issues at other points in the program and build an agile and responsive program that met and exceeded internal and external clients' needs!
Experience
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CultureLink Settlement and Community Services
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Jul 2022 - Present
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Self-employed
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Non-Profit Consultant / Project Manager
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Feb 2022 - Present
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WoodGreen Community Services
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Canada
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Community Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Manager, Programs and Services
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Jul 2021 - Dec 2021
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WoodGreen West
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Canada
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager, Programs and Services - Newcomer Programming
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Jan 2019 - Jul 2021
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Manager, Programs and Services - Employment Programs
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Feb 2015 - Jan 2019
Oversee a busy Employment Ontario office with 10+ unionized direct reports, managing all aspects of the employment programs including, Mentoring for Newcomers through TRIEC , youth programming, and employment programs for seniors; Build successful partnerships with neighbourhood agencies, universities, grass-roots organizations resulting in strengthened community ties and strong referral relationshipsTrack all staff targets and monitor program deliverables to ensure 100% target achievement and meet / exceed Ministry expectations;Monitor budget for centre including operations, staff, employers incentives and supports for clients;Took on a leadership role in various agency initiatives including co-chairing the United Way fund raising team, AGM planning, and mentoring and coaching several practicum students Show less
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Skills for Change
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Coordinator - Employment Ontario
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2014
Oversaw staff of 7, coordinating all aspects of Employment Ontario initiatives including intake and assessment, counselling, job development, training initiatives, employer incentives, Youth Employment Fund (YEF), and client supports. Reviewed all Second Career, OSEB, Employer Incentive, and Client support rationales ensuring a 100% approval rating of Ministry delivered programs.Managed client conflicts in employment centre and was responsible for dealing with difficult or argumentative clients, ensuring resolution which resulted in a high rate of client satisfaction. Built successful partnerships within the community with a focus on shared resources to best support our client base.Tracked all staff targets and closely monitored monthly numbers ensuring 100% compliance. Wrote clear and concise monthly reports for senior management and quarterly program status reports for MTCU; assisted senior management with proposal writing and research. Conducted information sessions at Service Canada, Toronto Employment and Social Services, and other community partners to effectively market EO programs and services; led outreach campaign with I and R team to ensure assisted clients served targets were met and on track. Show less
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Team Lead / Counsellor - Employment Ontario - Flemingdon Park
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Aug 2010 - Jun 2013
Provide support for both the team and clients to ensure smooth operations and optimal client satisfaction. Facilitate bi-weekly job search workshops and manage a large case load of clients searching for employment.
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Intake Consultant - Newcomer Professionals at Work Program
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Sep 2008 - Aug 2010
Conduct individual employment assessments for job readiness and language proficiency, develop participant action plans and provide one-to-one employment counselling to clients with regard to job search tools and strategies; liaise with Job Developers to monitor client progress; deliver group information sessions and workshops for effective job search; client follow-ups and prepare monthly statistical reports; key trainer for corporate clients such as Algorithmics, Red Cross and Indigo Books & Music. Show less
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Administrative Services Coordinator
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Nov 2004 - Sep 2008
Promoted twice in 4 years; ensured smooth daily operation of a large school with over 400 students; liaised with our out-sourced services such as accommodation services and internship programs providing effective trouble-shooting of problems, supervised the registration team; Oversaw the creation of two new successful partnerships, enabling the out-sourcing of two departments to run smoothly with limited glitches
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Assistant Director of Studies
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Jun 2001 - Oct 2004
Oversaw the day-to-day running of the ESL department of a large language school; supervised unionized teachers, performance management of all probationary staff, hired both admin staff and teachers; wrote monthly newsletters; and marketed school locally
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Education
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1986 - 1990
Ryerson University
Bachelor of Applied Arts, Journalism
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