Taina Lickers-Smith BA, MEd

Associate Consultant at Turtle Clan Management Consulting
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(386) 825-5501
Location
CA

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Credentials

  • IndEdu200x: Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education
    The University of British Columbia
    Mar, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • First Aid & CRP Trained
    Canadian Red Cross
    Feb, 2022
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • Canada
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Associate Consultant
      • Jan 2019 - Present
    • Canada
    • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
    • Owner and Principal Baker
      • Jan 2020 - Present

      A home based, made to order bakery that specializes in customized sugar cookies, buttercream cakes and cupcakes for any occasion. www.tastytreatsbyty.com A home based, made to order bakery that specializes in customized sugar cookies, buttercream cakes and cupcakes for any occasion. www.tastytreatsbyty.com

    • South Africa
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Principal Consultant
      • Jun 2016 - Present

      Indigenous Consultant who specializes in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, specifically Indigenous Inclusion & Reconciliation. Indigenous Consultant who specializes in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, specifically Indigenous Inclusion & Reconciliation.

    • Coach & Choreographer
      • Sep 1995 - Present

      Have worked at various clubs within Western Ontario since 1995 as both a singles and synchronized skating specialist.

    • Coach and Choreographer
      • Apr 2018 - Apr 2020

      Working within a Team Coaching Approach to the Synchronicity Synchronized Skating Program at the London Skating Club. I am the Lead coach and choreographer for Pre-Novice and Adult 2 teams along with supporting my fellow coaches within each of our 10 teams from Beginner 1 through to Adult 3.

    • Coach & Choreographer
      • Aug 2009 - Apr 2018

      I was the head coach and choreographer for the Synchronized Skating Program. We have a youth synchronized skating program for ages 5-18 and an adult synchronized skating program for ages 19+

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Varsity Coach - Figure Skating
      • Sep 2018 - Present

      Work with the Varsity Figure Skating Competitive Team. I am the lead coach and choreographer for their synchronized skating training. Work with the Varsity Figure Skating Competitive Team. I am the lead coach and choreographer for their synchronized skating training.

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Manager - College
      • Aug 2019 - Apr 2021

      To collaborate with partner post secondary institutions to set the programs and delivery for post secondary programs. I also oversee the program placement requirements for college programs, by building community partnerships and ensuring that we have qualified Field Placement Specialists to monitor student performance in accordance with the program requirements.

    • Acting Program and Placement Coordinator
      • Apr 2018 - Aug 2019

      To collaborate with partner post secondary institutions to set the programs and delivery schedules for post secondary programs. I also oversee the program placement requirements for our Post Secondary and Trades programs, by building community partnerships and ensuring that we have qualified Field Placement Specialists to monitor student performance in accordance with the program requirements.

    • Strategic Initiatives Manager
      • Jun 2016 - May 2018

      As a member of the Senior Leadership Team at Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP), my responsibility was to mobilize several lead projects for our institute which was built upon the establishment of collaborative partnerships from within our First Nation community and also within our surrounding urban communities. The projects were key to the Services we provide our students while they are engaged in their academic journey at SNP.

    • Canada
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director, Student Services and Counselling
      • Sep 2010 - Mar 2016

      I was esponsible to report directly to the Board of Directors, regarding the attainment of identified ENDS and the operation of the GRPSEO within established Board policies. I managed and coordinated all matters relating to the program and services of the GRPSEO including but not limited to the Financial Management of a multi-million dollar budget and Program Delivery in accordance with the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Post Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP) Guidelines. I also served as a representive of the GPRSEO in the local, provincial and national educational communities. Show less

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Aboriginal Education and Student Services
      • Apr 2008 - May 2010
    • Government Administration
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Administrative Assistant - Educaton Directorate
      • Jun 2003 - Aug 2006

      Program Management on Education Initiatives such as Post-Secondary Student Support Program, New Paths, & Special Education. Worked directly with Director of Education and Senior Program Officers. Program Management on Education Initiatives such as Post-Secondary Student Support Program, New Paths, & Special Education. Worked directly with Director of Education and Senior Program Officers.

Education

  • Queen's University
    Master of Education (M.Ed.), Indigenous Education
    2016 - 2018
  • Queen's University
    Graduate Diploma, Professional Inquiry - Indigenous Education
    2015 - 2016
  • McMaster University
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology
    2003 - 2008

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