Experience

Oshawa Social Co.

• Canada
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and Communications Lead

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  Oshawa Social Co. provides Indigenous-focused businesses, organizations or projects with social media management and content creation services for marketing campaigns or company branding. Some Recent projects include: - Website Creation & Social Media Strategy, 1200+ Film by Sheila North, 2020 - Communications and Conference Production Manager, Clear Sky Connections, 2021 - Content Creation: Wrote an article covering a Bomber game in honour of National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, Exchange Income Corp., 2021 - Group Facilitation: Facilitated a virtual discussion during Indigenous Roundtable on the Circular Economy, Global Centre of Indigenomics, 2021 - Event Planning, International Women's Day 2022 'An Indigenous Perspective,' Natural Resources Canada, 2021 - Communications: Graphic design, video production, press release distribution and radio ad creation, Political Campaign for an Indigenous Candidate, 2022 - Brand Strategy: Brand Development and messaging, workshop editing and website updates, For an Indigenous Public Speaker, January 2023 - General Communications: Brand development, creative direction, graphic design for flyers, media buying for billboard ads, and content creation for social media management, Bimaajihowin Mobile Outreach Clinic - Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre of Winnipeg, Nov 2022-Apr 2023 Show less



Legacy Bowes

• Canada
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Content Coordinator

  • Mar 2022 - Aug 2022

  As Content Coordinator, anything related to updating and creating company content were the primary tasks. This includes but we're not limited to: • Updating the company website using host platform Joomla • Updating + branding training materials in Adobe Acrobat and PowerPoint, then sending participant package pdfs for print • Editing PowerPoints or materials for meetings and editing + branding the meeting summaries for clients • Editing photos, videos and graphics in Adobe suite photoshop, rush, inDesign, illustrator, and Canva • Created content schedules for social media based on company goals, events and main pillars and updated social media daily • Wrote copy for social media posts, wrote and edited blogs • Created and distributed company newsletters • Tracked social media analytics • Worked under the marketing manager and leadership team lead • Met with other team members as needed and worked independently Show less



Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Inc.

• Canada
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth for Truth and Reconciliation Program Coordinator

  • May 2019 - Apr 2020

  Worked alongside leadership, partners and stakeholders to develop and facilitate the Youth for Truth and Reconciliation program in its first year. Researched, organized, facilitated content and implemented programming based on program deliverables, as well as the direction and various teachings shared by local knowledge keepers. Recruited Indigenous and Non-Indigenous youth through community programs and schools to attend sessions in assigned groups. Facilitated activities during each session and handled logistics including participant attendance, provided transportation, organized meals and distributed honorariums. Recruited local knowledge keepers, elders, cooks and helpers to take part in each session. Created weekly and monthly reports, plus handled program finances. Show less

• Positive Adolescent Sexuality Support Program Coordinator

  • Nov 2018 - Apr 2019

  Worked as the program coordinator for the Positive Adolescent Sexuality Support program. Organized content and logistics, then facilitated workshops on healthy relationships and sexual health for small groups of primarily Indigenous youth in schools, group homes and community centers.



LiveDifferent

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program and Road Team Leader

  • May 2016 - Jul 2018

  Led teams of young people on multiple four-month-long tours across Canada, where we spent two days in Indigenous community schools facilitating workshops, activities and events along with Live Different's signature motivational multimedia presentation. Worked alongside Live Different leadership and Indigenous community leaders to help develop and launch the program. Executed positive and successful experiences for team members from training and coaching, to weekly team meetings and daily life on the road. Also handled logistics, set up and tear down of audio and visual equipment daily, administration tasks and vehicle maintenance. Show less



West Coast Kids

• Canada
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Receiving Clerk

  • Dec 2014 - May 2016

  Recieved & unpacked shipments for the store. Compared each item to the original order, reporting any discrepancies to the respective companies and following up on credits or replacements. Printed & labeled items for the floor, organized the stock room and entered all of the items received into the POS system. Recieved & unpacked shipments for the store. Compared each item to the original order, reporting any discrepancies to the respective companies and following up on credits or replacements. Printed & labeled items for the floor, organized the stock room and entered all of the items received into the POS system.



A Community Vision Ltd

• Respite Caregiver

  • May 2013 - Nov 2014

  Implemented caregiving services for clients that were planned in partnership with their families and care team. During our 24 hour shifts we assisted with daily living skills which included personal hygiene, household upkeep, budgeting, chores, interactions and appointments. We provided daily logs, incident reports and other documentation to the Primary Caregiver and other professionals. Main experience working with high risk youth. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, CPR and First Aid certified. Implemented caregiving services for clients that were planned in partnership with their families and care team. During our 24 hour shifts we assisted with daily living skills which included personal hygiene, household upkeep, budgeting, chores, interactions and appointments. We provided daily logs, incident reports and other documentation to the Primary Caregiver and other professionals. Main experience working with high risk youth. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, CPR and First Aid certified.



STREETZ 104.7 FM

• Canada
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Radio Personality

  • Sep 2009 - Apr 2012

  Hosted a 5 hour radio show, 5 days a week, live on Winnipeg’s #1 Urban Station, Streetz 104.7 FM. Everyday operated the on-air console, microphones and phone lines for my guests and I. My daily tasks included but weren't limited to playing music, interacting with listeners and breaking news on the latest in entertainment, announcements, community events, traffic, weather and artists. Often conducted live interviews, hosted various off-air events, updated parts of the Streetz website and promoted important news relating to the station on various social media accounts. Show less