Experience

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  Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

  • St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

  • Senior Legislative Advisor

    • May 2022 - Present
    • St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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  Department of Environment and Climate Change

  • St. John's, NL

  • Manager of Policy and Legislative Affairs

    • Aug 2019 - May 2022
    • St. John's, NL

    Secretariat to the 2019 Statutory Review of Newfoundland and Labrador's workers’ compensation system; manages cabinet and legislative processes pertaining to WorkplaceNL and the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Review Division; conducts research and advises cabinet and senior management; analyzes government and stakeholder policies to understand implications for Newfoundland and Labrador.

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  Memorial University of Newfoundland

  • Canada
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • PHD Candidate

    • Jan 2016 - Jan 2021

    From the perspective of legal geography, researching the legal, economic, and social implications of fishing licenses and quotas in Newfoundland and Labrador's commercial fishery including an analysis of the legal regime, case law, and policies.

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    • Jan 2019 - May 2019

    Designed and conducted inquiry in graduate student experiences in the Geography Department along with analysing data, preparing the report, and presenting findings orally to students and faculty.

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  - Department of Fisheries and Land Resources, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

  • St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

  • Co-Chair, Fish Processing Licensing Board

    • May 2019 - Oct 2019
    • St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

    Tier Two Merit-based appointment made by the Independent Appointments Commission. Makes public recommendations on all fish processing licence proposals or requests made to the Provincial Government.

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  Memorial University of Newfoundland

  • St. John's, NL

  • Graduate Research Assistant, Ocean Frontier Institute

    • May 2018 - Sep 2018
    • St. John's, NL

    Researching and compiling international literature review on the issues related to recruitment, retention, and training of fish harvesters and processing workers.

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  Seashore Maritime Services Ltd.

  • St. John's, NL

  • Contract Researcher

    • 2017 - 2018
    • St. John's, NL

    Researching and compiling comprehensive database of shipping companies, shipyards, ships agents, etc. locally, nationally, and internationally.

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  Memorial University of Newfoundland

  • St. John's, NL

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    • 2015 - 2018
    • St. John's, NL

    Assist faculty by performing teaching or teaching-related duties, such as developing teaching materials, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers.

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  Terra Nova Condominium Corporation

  • St. John’s, NL.

  • Treasurer and Executive Board Member

    • 2010 - 2016
    • St. John’s, NL.

    Sourced and managed contracts for a 24-unit corporation including, snow removal, fire inspections, pest control, security, garbage removal, cleaners, building and lawn maintenance, and legal/financial audit requirements. Oversee all financial and investment transactions of the cooperation and assisted with responding to issues of owners, tenants, and contractors.

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  Fisheries and Oceans Canada

  • Canada
  • Government Administration
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Economic and Policy Analyst

    • Dec 2000 - Jan 2013

  • Senior Commercial Analyst (Acting), Policy Coordination Division, Policy and Economics Branch,

    • Jan 2009 - Sep 2009

    Established and coordinated regional policy processes related to salmonid stewardship, green crab, and national consultation protocol, including writing and co-writing necessary reports. Represented the region on various provincial and national files including Aquatic Invasive Species and the Fishing Vessel Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee.

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  Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

  • St. John's, NL, CANADA

  • Senior Economic Analyst (Canada Interchange Assignment)

    • Jun 2011 - Jun 2012
    • St. John's, NL, CANADA

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  NEWDOCK LIMITED

  • St. John’s, NL.

  • Corporate Coordinator (Contract)

    • Jul 2000 - Dec 2000
    • St. John’s, NL.

    Developed and managed external communications with industry associations, government and media; represented the company’s interests on various national and international industry committees and boards; coordinated executive administrative functions; conducted public tours and planned company events; and analyzed government policies affecting the company and advised senior management on required actions.

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  Dalhousie University

  • Nova Scotia, Canada

  • President - Public Administration Student Society

    • 1999 - 2000
    • Nova Scotia, Canada

    Provided leadership; managed the affairs of the student society and represented the student interests as a member of the Management-Faculty Council, the Graduate Studies Council, the Dalhousie Association of Graduate Students, and the School of Public Administration Council.

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  Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

  • St. John’s, NL.

  • Policy Analyst Intern (Department of Intergovernmental Affairs, Executive Council)

    • May 1999 - Sep 1999
    • St. John’s, NL.

    Conducted analyses and made recommendations on various intergovernmental issues such as shipbuilding, information technology, federal land expropriation, and federal spending; and prepared concise and informative briefing notes for senior government officials and the Premier.

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  Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

  • Corner Brook, NL.

  • Victim Services Coordinator (Department of Justice)

    • 1996 - 1997
    • Corner Brook, NL.

    Coordinated victim services for the western and northern regions of Newfoundland; prepared victims for court proceedings and acted in advocacy role; maintained detailed case notes and prepared court documents; established effective working relationships criminal justice officials; prepared briefings and reports for senior management, and liaised with community organizations (i.e., schools, churches and women’s shelters).

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  Academy Canada

  • Corner Brook, NL.

  • Criminology Instructor

    • Jul 1995 - Jul 1995
    • Corner Brook, NL.

    Developed course curriculum pertaining to Canada’s criminal justice system, sociology and psychology and instructed adult students; routinely prepared criminal justice presentations to various community organizations (i.e., Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, correctional officers, secondary schools and media).