Director Adult Education and Employment Services

• Apr 2023 - Present

Executive Director

• Jul 2018 - Apr 2023

President

• Sep 2017 - Jun 2021

President for the Board of Directors for the Professional Theater Company Nakai. President for the Board of Directors for the Professional Theater Company Nakai.

Labour Market Facilitator

• Apr 2017 - Aug 2018

I support the development of education and awareness campaigns and tools that will inspire employers and the public in understanding the contribution people with intellectual disabilities or ASD can make in the workplace and to the economic life of their communities. We develop relationships with key community stakeholders and implement strategies for activation of key elements of the RWA employment strategy such as transitional planning, employer confidence and capacity, employer-to-employer networks, entrepreneurship, and inclusive post-secondary education. Show less

Chair

• Jun 2016 - May 2018

Coordinate and lead the Northern chapter of the Canadian College of Health Leaders, Coordinate and lead the Northern chapter of the Canadian College of Health Leaders,

Vice President Board of Directors

• Dec 2015 - Sep 2017

Quality Improvement Analyst

• Oct 2015 - Apr 2017

Chair Ottawa

• 2014 - Oct 2015

Main responsibility is to maintain a local team of volunteers and to head the event planning. That includes booking performers, setting the space (museum of civilization -totem room), local media outreach, among other duties. Main responsibility is to maintain a local team of volunteers and to head the event planning. That includes booking performers, setting the space (museum of civilization -totem room), local media outreach, among other duties.

Ward Clerk

• May 2010 - Oct 2015

Coordinating a unit of 50+ patients and 50+ staff. Charged with legal documentation, appointment booking, call redirecting, general administrative suport to physicians, nurses, specialist. Understanding and transcribing medical orders. Family and patient support.

MHA Candidate

• Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

-VP social affairs and civic engagement-co-winner of the Michel Bilodeau Award for International Health Care

Project Manager

• Jan 2015 - Feb 2015

I was the Project Manager for Implementation of System Navigation in a Community Health Centre setting. I continued to work closely with the Director of mental health services to design, plan, and implement the transformation of the intake and referral system. We applied best practice models of system navigation and integrated care delivery. I designed, with the input of the front line staff and management teams, an evaluation framework based on the Model of Health and Wellbeing.

MHA Candidate Intern

• Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

During my internship at PQCHC I had the opportunity to participate in many managerial projects. I drafted and guided a frontline housing team member through the RFP process with the City of Ottawa. I managed a major change project with the mental health services department. I worked closely with the Director of mental health services to design, plan, and implement the transformation of the intake and referral system. I also designed, with the input of the front line staff and management team, an evaluation framework. I also was mentored by the executive director Wanda MacDonald, who won preceptor of the Year in 2014. Show less

Special Event Coordinator

• 2010 - 2014

Responsible for large events that Demeter Catering does over the summer. Usually about 3-6 large events(50-150 guests) are held each year. Cocktail parties with a bar and sit down dinners. I have a range of duties including hiring staff, managing logistics, managing staff on the day of the event, hospitality and marketing. Responsible for large events that Demeter Catering does over the summer. Usually about 3-6 large events(50-150 guests) are held each year. Cocktail parties with a bar and sit down dinners. I have a range of duties including hiring staff, managing logistics, managing staff on the day of the event, hospitality and marketing.

Project Leader

• Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

Project leader in Kapuskasing Northern Ontario. Managed a group of 11 youth through their civic engagement program. I was the community connexion for head office. Found new partners and developed more specific workshops. Project leader in Kapuskasing Northern Ontario. Managed a group of 11 youth through their civic engagement program. I was the community connexion for head office. Found new partners and developed more specific workshops.

French Teacher

• Jan 2009 - Jul 2009

French teacher for the entire student body of 100. Taught 6 different levels of French each day from grades 1 through 8. Following Ontario Curriculum and creative renditions of French language teaching from my experience as a specialized language tutor. French teacher for the entire student body of 100. Taught 6 different levels of French each day from grades 1 through 8. Following Ontario Curriculum and creative renditions of French language teaching from my experience as a specialized language tutor.

Retail Sales Assistant

• Nov 2008 - Feb 2009

-Fitting specialized sports equipment -participating in detailed product workshops and learning activities -providing personalized service -Fitting specialized sports equipment -participating in detailed product workshops and learning activities -providing personalized service

Information Officer

• Sep 2008 - Nov 2008

Campaign assistant in Elizabeth May's Office. Campaign assistant in Elizabeth May's Office.

Manager

• Jun 2008 - Sep 2008

-lead a team of 6 -in charge of entertainment of a 500 guest resort -planning day camps and recreational activities for all ages -providing community links to regional attractions -MCing all all events, front of house -lead a team of 6 -in charge of entertainment of a 500 guest resort -planning day camps and recreational activities for all ages -providing community links to regional attractions -MCing all all events, front of house

Summer Research Assistant

• May 2007 - Sep 2007

-Specialized high risk food safety microbiology lab -Some data entry, mostly micro -Specialized high risk food safety microbiology lab -Some data entry, mostly micro

Resident Assistant

• Aug 2006 - Apr 2007

-crisis support to resident students -preparing educational materials for new students -occasionally delivering disciplinary actions -crisis support to resident students -preparing educational materials for new students -occasionally delivering disciplinary actions