~ Summary
Completed
a MA in Leadership and Training at the Royal Roads University
in Victoria, BC (2003 - 2005). Thesis: Indigenous Leadership, Challenges, and Leadership Training
Completed
the Application and Management of Information Technology (AMIT)
training at the University of Victoria AMIT Program, an intensive
project-based and team-focused IT program offering: Microsoft
2000 Professional, PowerPoint, MS Project, Networking, Security,
Computer Fundamentals, Servers; Database Development: Oracle,
PL/SQL, SQL, MS Access, Web-based ASP; Website Design: HTML, UltraDev
Dreamweaver, Flash 5.0, FireWorks, PhotoShop 6.0, CSS, ASP Servers;
Project Management and Systems Analysis
I am an experienced
Program Coordinator, Workshop Facilitator, and Career Counselor
in government, technical institutes, colleges and non-profit society
positions. (1979 - 2001) Skilled
organizer, team-leader and team-member.
Key strengths are in providing positive, constructive leadership
to project delivery in a timely manner with a strong sense of
excellence and service to people.
~ Professional Experience
September 1998 - March 2000 Courtenay,
BC
Career Counselor and Group Facilitator
Opportunities Career Services
Provided career and personal planning to clients with multiple
barriers to employment. These services were provided in both group
and individual counseling settings.
May 1998 - August 1998 Courtenay,
BC
Acting Tutor Coordinator Community Adult Literacy and Learning Society
Coordination of the volunteer tutorial program, including conducting
interviews with prospective tutors and learners while maintaining
program activities and integrity.
September 1996 - November 1997
Courtenay, BC
Executive Director & Program Coordinator
Upper
Island Women of Native Ancestry
Managed all aspects of the organization and
administration of the community-based programs such as the Aboriginal
Head Start Program, Community Action Project for Children, housing,
education and community initiatives for primarily (but not limited
to) Indigenous peoples. Managed a staff of seven people
in diverse program settings.
February 1996 - April 1996 Courtenay, BC
Life Skills Coach and Group Facilitator Community Adult Learning Centre
Delivered a sixteen-week pre-employment re-entry program to
EI recipients.
November 1996 Yorkton,
BC
Life Skills Coach and Group Facilitator
Yorkton Tribal Council
Delivered an intensive pre-employment program for Indigenous
participants preparing for jobs in a locally managed casino.
August 1990 - June 1993 Regina,
SK
Program Counselor and Coordinator Sask. Institute of Applied Science and Technology
Non-Status Indian and Metis Program SIAST
Wascana Campus
Worked independently and collaboratively within SIAST to coordinate
entrance into programs, deliver programs and counseling services
to Métis and Non-Status Indian ancestry students in Adult Basic
Education
(upgrading) programs and post-secondary technology programs.
July 1993 Regina,
SK
Life Skills Coach Trainer University of Regina
Co-facilitated a three-week Life Skills Coach training module
and provided evaluative feedback, course design, and facilitation
on subjects such as conflict-resolution and crisis intervention.
August 1989 - June 1990 Regina,
SK
Life Skills Coach
and Group Facilitator Sask. Institute of Applied Science and Technology
Delivered and designed twelve-week life skills programs to
include pre-employment skills, resume writing,
career planning, job search and interview, personal development,
and conflict resolution.
May 1984 - July 1989 Regina,
SK
Vocation Counselor/Job Search Facilitator
Department of Social Services
Provided assessment and placement of Social assistance recipients
in vocational and support services. Delivered three-week
intensive job readiness programs.
May 1983 Regina,
SK
Project Director - Aboriginal Daycare
Training Human Resources Development Corporation
~ Formal Training
June 2003 - April 2005 Victoria,
BC
Masters of Arts in Leadership and Training - Royal Roads
University
Studying the fundamentals in organizational leadership with a
multi-disciplined approach.
September 2001 - May 2002 Victoria,
BC
Application and Management of Information Technologies Program
(AMIT) - University of Victoria
Training in Microsoft (MS) 2000, Computer Fundamentals, MS
PowerPoint, MS Access, Systems Analysis
and Design, Oracle Database Fundamentals, Visual Basic, and Web
Design (MacroMedia Suite, Usability, Development, ASP Server).
June 1990 Emma
Lake, SK
Certified Life Skills Coach SIAST Prince Albert Kenderdine Campus
Certified group counseling and facilitation, a six-week intensive
program in a "live-on-campus" environment.
This program focused on team building, cooperation and conflict-management.
1973-1999 Saskatchewan,
Manitoba, and British Columbia
Counselor/Coordinator
I have acquired my counseling and coordination knowledge while
employed, working with other professionals, through professional
development opportunities, and extensive involvement in organizations
and community service work. I completed a complex HRDC problem-solving
and career direction technique (Jan 2000). Counseling skills include:
career/employment, substance abuse issues, conflict resolution,
mediation, leadership training, communications, cooperative learning,
re-birthing techniques, cross-cultural training and personal-empowerment.
~ References Available
upon request
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