Curriculum Vitae
3 degrees, 2 diplomas, 5+ certificates
Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on team building and conflict resolution
Exceptional ability to collaborate with diverse individuals to creatively solve challenges and implement workable solutions
Adept at providing sound advice, and handling sensitive issues with diplomacy and professionalism
Driven and self-motivated with flexible approach; strong ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects effectively
Lifelong learner who enjoys accepting new challenges and implementing innovative initiatives
Top Talents
Chief Communicator
Capable of knowing the "right thing" to say to people and understanding how people will react. Able to ask questions and use facts, logic and experience to support opinions. Strong at speaking clearly, conveying positivity, and being sociable. Good at being courteous, cooperative, and considerate with others.
Diversity Champion
Good at knowing what to say to make people feel included, welcome, and accepted. Capable of adapting to a wide range of people and being open to different attitudes, values, and personalities. Strong at being respectful, sensitive, and making others feel comfortable and appreciated.
Powerful Persuader
Good at understanding peoples' motivations and feelings, and knowing how to motivate others to change. Extraordinary at swaying the thinking and behaviour of individuals who initially disagree. Capable of being tactful and working to find a mutually agreeable solution.
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Skills
Leadership
Skillful in creating a strategic vision and motivating others to achieve excellence in performance.
Persuasion & Promotion
Adept at using information, ideas and influence to effect a desired outcome.
Core Communication
Skilled in exchanging information through verbal, written or non-verbal cues.
Organizational Management
Skilled in initiating, structuring and carrying out steps to complete projects and tasks.
Facilitative Management
Ability to motivate and empower individuals and groups to greater participation, commitment and high standards of performance.
Support & Service
Actively seek ways to enhance the well-being and satisfaction of others; clients, customers and patients.
Selected Training
- Principles of Leadership
- Business Communication Series
- Advanced Excel
- Career Strategies
- Accessibility Standards (AODA) for the Web
- Emergency First Aid
- Working at Heights (WAH)
Education
Leadership Development Series
Certificate | Conestoga College
Communications
Master of Arts (MA) | Wilfrid Laurier University
English as a Second Language (ESL), Teaching Business English
Teaching Certification & Specialization | Oxford
Business & Entrepreneurship
Post Graduate Diploma | University of Waterloo
Speech Communication, French, Human Resources Management
Bachelor of Arts (BA) | University of Waterloo
Certified Associate, Project Management (CAPM)
Project Management Institute
Scholarships
Inaugural Women of STAC Bursary | Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) | Dean’s Scholarship | Merit Scholarship
Leadership
Ontario Principal’s Award for Student Leadership | Principal’s Certificate of Honour
Achievements
Ontario Scholar | Proficiency in Business Award | Writer’s Craft Academic Excellence Award | Certificate of Excellence (Summer Language Program)
Experience
Teach students to think critically about entrepreneurship fundamentals using innovative lectures, case studies, and discussions
Motivate and empower students to creatively apply course theories to practical and personal situations
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students’ progress
Ensure teaching design and methods comply with college educational standards and regulations
- Strategically plan, monitor, and document multiple project requirements, schedules, and budgets using advanced Microsoft Excel features and custom reporting functions
- Analytically assess project risks to proactively identify opportunities for creative problem-solving and effective solution generation
- Drive innovative project management strategies to foster client relationships and achieve key performance indicators
- Communicate directly with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure stakeholder needs are effectively managed
Co-managed multiple projects: prepared bids, scheduled personnel, and coordinated proper documentation promptly and accurately to ensure all project deliverables were being met
Displayed exceptional leadership skills by initiating tradeshow and conference appearances; produced exhibits under deadlines and budgets, and confidently represented company during events
Redesigned promotional materials, company profile, literature, and business cards, resulting in considerable cost savings from usual outsourcing of marketing projects
Managed social media activities by developing overall online strategy and building reputation by engaging audience through uniquely curated content
Participated in Joint Health & Safety Committee meetings, identifying and articulating potential health and safety hazards, brainstorming possible solutions, and implementing preventive controls
- Coordinated academic progression and advisement of Liberal Studies and transfer student cohorts by providing comprehensive advice on program/degree requirements and interpreting university policies
- Researched, analyzed and synthesized information for students to make educated decisions; solid knowledge of readmission procedures, academic program requirements and available student resources
- Skillfully used data extracts and performed degree audits to assess students’ academic standing, identify trends, and perform outreach to those in academic trouble
- Experience working with individuals in sensitive situations and resolving problems using tact, diplomacy, and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to student recruitment and engagement by participating in open houses, university fairs, new student orientation, and assisting with faculty initiatives
- Initiated innovative outreach activities to drive student interest and engagement; organized workshops, established profile series, hosted social events, and piloted marketing campaign
- Championed student success package to empower students and reinforce departmental support
- Identified areas requiring improvement and subsequently launched projects to address needs; produced inaugural alumni newsletter and restructured website to improve navigability
- Organized high school conference and designed innovative marketing materials
- Prepared assessment reports to evaluate suppliers based on quality, pricing and delivery metrics,
ultimately streamlining vendor performance tracking - Organized work orders, created purchase orders and procured materials to improve cost savings and ensure material planning goals were met
- Commended by supervisors on ability to creatively solve challenges by diagnosing root causes and collaborating with employees from diverse departments to implement workable solutions
- Instrumental in aiding department to meet production planning goals and deadlines; worked closely with team members to establish a cohesive and efficient unit
- Facilitate students’ learning through peer mentoring; teach students to improve their resumes, interview skills and project management abilities by providing constructive feedback and support
- Resolve conflicts efficiently by maintaining a calm, professional tone, resulting in prompt resolutions and fewer student complaints
- Directed gap analysis for manufacturing health and safety program; identified areas of deficiencies and prioritized recommendations that were accepted by all stakeholders
- Steered position description project; conceived template, gathered preliminary information and conducted job analyses to document accurate duties, responsibilities and training requirements
- Employed effective research strategies to design and implement policies, procedures and forms that adhere to provincial and federal safety laws and regulations
- Participated in Joint Health & Safety Committee meetings, identifying and articulating potential health and safety hazards, brainstorming possible solutions, and implementing preventive controls
- Confidently delivered and facilitated weekly tutorials for undergraduate communication courses
- Created innovative lesson plans to engage students and simplify complex material, and encourage critical thinking and teamwork
- Collaborated with professor and course assistants to foster a solid, united teaching team
- Graded assignments and resolved student concerns fairly and expeditiously
Aerial Telecommunications Specialist Microcredential Lead Program Developer
Structure, Tower & Antenna Council (STAC) Member
Condominium Board of Directors
Ambassador Program Co-director &
Technical Production
