Experience

Eclectic Communications - Canada
• Training Support - Executive Assistant

  • Oct 2020 - Present

Personal Touch by Val
• Career Mapping & Employment Coach

  • Sep 2019 - Present


Osborne Village Resource Centre

• Employment Facilitator (Term)

  • Oct 2019 - Apr 2020

  Employment Facilitator Employment Facilitator



Winnipeg Transition Centre

• Canada
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Employment Coach/Workshop Facilitator

  • Nov 2017 - Sep 2019

  Energized by the process of walking with workshop participants as they found new tools and skills to engage in successful job searches. Provided assistance to workshop participants in crafting resumes which highlighted accomplishments and skills relevant to the needs of the jobs they are applying for. Developed Interview Skills which enabled participants to present those abilities to their future employers in clear concise dialogue making it easy to see their fit for the position. Encouraged participants to have confidence in what they have to offer an employer and help employers easily identify them as a strong candidates. Collaborated with the Employment Coach team to edit, update and create new training materials, created engaging and challenging workshops, relying on collaboration with subject matter experts to relay accurate and relevant information. "Triple E’s: Encourage; Empower; Employ” Show less



CancerCare Manitoba Foundation

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research & Stewardship Officer

  • Sep 2013 - Mar 2017

  Provided donor research and ensured internal data integrity/ Provided Prospect research for fundraising/Provided internal data assessment through extensive use of Raisers Edge Data base tools/Explored and expressed genuine stewardship protocols of appreciation for donor generosity. "The true reflection of what we can do, is seen when we look in the mirror together and give all that we can." vp Provided donor research and ensured internal data integrity/ Provided Prospect research for fundraising/Provided internal data assessment through extensive use of Raisers Edge Data base tools/Explored and expressed genuine stewardship protocols of appreciation for donor generosity. "The true reflection of what we can do, is seen when we look in the mirror together and give all that we can." vp



Great-West Life

• Canada
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Claims Examiner

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

  Group benefits processing, Dental Assessed and adjudicated insurance claims for all levels of Dental submissions, met required productivity and accuracy requirements/Excelled in problem solving difficult claims Group benefits processing, Dental Assessed and adjudicated insurance claims for all levels of Dental submissions, met required productivity and accuracy requirements/Excelled in problem solving difficult claims



Westgate Mennonite Collegiate

• Germany
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Data System Upgrading

  • Jun 2012 - Feb 2013

  Assessed current Data Base systems, identified current entry protocols, identified opportunities to improve integrity and reliability of current systems by interviewing and observing current practices. Assembled a project outline combining multiple systems to one, created a data entry protocol for data entry, reworked current data for accuracy and consistency. Result: 95% reliable Data for Alumni on Raiser's Edge; Proposal submitted for further actions that would lead to reliability of all other constituent data on Raiser's Edge. Show less



Mennonite Church Canada

• Canada
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Assistant for the Witness Department

  • 2006 - 2011

  Provided administrative support to the Executive Office recognized for professional interactions, developing efficient procedures and the ability to manage complicated tasks in a busy environment. Accomplishments: Gathered budget and report information from various departments and assisted in the preparation of projected annual budget; Verified expense accounts and logistics for national and international travel arrangements; Facilitated staff and interdepartmental meetings, including Report Docket preparation, minutes, meeting facilitation and agenda planning; Assisted in semi-annual brainstorming sessions outlining strategic direction of Executive Office. Show less

• Records Management Audit and Upgrade

  • 2010 - 2010

  Developed an overview of existing record keeping system to establish company wide procedures compliant with standards based on ISO (International Organization for Standardization), resulting in newly defined protocols and printed procedure manual.

• Executive Assistant, Witness

  • 2006 - 2010


Mediation Services Winnipeg
• Canada
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Training Resource coordinator

  • 2004 - 2006