Recruiter

• Jun 2023 - Present

Community Support Supervisor

• Nov 2019 - Jul 2022

Following my position at ARCH Hospice I obtained a full time Community Support Supervisor position at March of Dimes Canada in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. In this position I helped plan, implement and manage the effective operation of programs designed to enhance the efficiency and safe delivery of Independent Living Services to clients with disabilities. In my role I utilized my leadership, human resources, client/customer service, interpersonal and communication skills extensively. I worked as part of a leadership team and supervised and supported 3 senior programs with over a 100 clients and 35 staff, providing a high level of practical and compassionate supportive care to high risk seniors living in their homes. A highlight for me in this position was successfully supporting staff and clients during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Show less

Manager of Hospice Services

• Dec 2016 - May 2019

A wonderful opportunity presented itself to me when I moved on from the Canadian Cancer Society to the position of Hospice Services Manager at ARCH Hospice. In this position I worked with an amazing group of caring staff and volunteers to provide quality compassionate end of life care to Algoma District families. In my role I utilized my management, HR, interpersonal and communication skills as part of a leadership team. A few highlights of this position include: Managing over 30 Care Team members (RN, RPN and PSW). Responsibilities included: Recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, performance management, record keeping, policy and procedure development & compliance, as well as providing ongoing educational opportunities and support for staff. Promoting and supporting the building expansion of ARCH Hospice and the addition of services and successfully prepared and transitioned staff to changes in their roles and working environment. Unfortunately, as a result of restructuring within the organization I learned that my position was being eliminated. While a door has closed I now look forward to a new window of opportunity where I can use my extensive and diversified knowledge and experience in management, leadership and HR to make a difference within an organization or company. Show less

Manager

• Dec 2002 - Jul 2016

Canadian Cancer Society, Sault Ste. Marie, ON It is sometimes said that when a door closes a window opens. This is how it felt when I landed this dream position at the Canadian Cancer Society. Joining an organization that was fighting to help and save the lives of those touched by cancer excited my passion to make a difference and provided me the opportunity to share my leadership, human resources and administrative knowledge, skills and abilities. I managed and operated a community office and 7 branch communities in the Algoma area with 5 employees and over 650 volunteers. Reporting to North East Regional Director I oversaw all fundraising initiatives, outreach and program delivery with an annual fundraising budget of over $650,000. Some of my significant accomplishments included: Orchestrating one of the largest Relay For Life fundraising events in the province through strong participant recruitment efforts and partnership development with the result that over 1,200 participants and 150 volunteers participated and revenue exceeded $300,000. Successfully leading staff and volunteers through various organizational changes. With support from the organization I initiated and completed course work and requirements toward obtaining the Certified Human Resources Professional designation (CHRP) which helped enhance my role and allowed me to be a resource for colleagues and others in the organization on HR matters. Invited by the VP of Community Engagement to Chair a new Employee Engagement Committee which consisted of appointed staff from across the organization tasked with looking at ways to improve staff morale. Unfortunately, as a result of restructuring within the organization I learned that my position was being eliminated. Show less

Licensed Sales Assistant

• Jan 2001 - Jul 2002

In this role I supported the sales and service objectives of 2 Investment Advisors by delivering a high standard of service to the IA’s clients which included review of reports, follow-up on client inquiries and accept and process trade orders as well as assisted in marketing and prospecting initiatives. A significant accomplishment was the timely maintaining and securing the confidentiality of client’s records and successfully updating client records to meet changing compliance standards. With changing financial market conditions and office restructuring my position was eliminated and I was provided with a letter of recommendation from the Branch Manager acknowledging me as a valuable member of the team and to be a very honest and reliable employee with extensive knowledge of investment products and services. Show less

Administrative Assistant

• Feb 1997 - Aug 2000

I transitioned my career into the financial service industry through a project that I accepted at Money Concepts where I was hired to work for the President of the company on coordinating and implementing a prospecting marketing campaign to business leaders. The success of this campaign resulted in a full time position with the company and the expansion of my work to encompass assisting 5 financial planners with tasks that included preparing financial documents, timely processing of trading transactions, prospecting for new clients and providing superior customer support. In addition to my work I completed course and licensing requirements to enable me to sell investment products which allowed for a greater role within the company to provide enhanced customer service. Show less

Administrator

• Jul 1993 - Nov 1996

With the confidence of the Diocesan Bishop and his team I was promoted to Administrator of this church community to provide both spiritual and managerial leadership to a congregation that was divided. Using my interpersonal, communication and team building skills I helped the parish community overcome divisions by developing a strong collaborative leadership team who worked together at repairing rifts. The result was a significant number of parishioners returning to church along with an overall increase in church attendance and donations growing by more than 10%. Show less

Associate Rector

• Jan 1992 - Jun 1993

To provide me with an opportunity to learn a different style of leadership and develop and enhance my leadership and administrative skills I was transferred by the Diocesan Bishop to the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption. While in this position my HR and team building skills were recognized by my peers who elected me to join Clergy Renewal Committee which was tasked with providing ongoing training and development to clergy. As a member of this committee I took the initiative to engage clergy and foster team building by planning and organizing a curling event. There was a great turn out for the spiel and I received lots of positive feedback. Show less

Associate Pastor

• Sep 1990 - Jan 1992

This was my first assignment following graduation and ordination. In this role I provided leadership with the Pastor in overseeing the pastoral and administrative needs of the church. I had the opportunity to use my interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. A significant accomplishment for me was receiving recognition from the Bishop for successfully managing the entire parish operation including the pastoral and administrative tasks while the pastor was away on a 3 month sabbatical. Show less