RESUME
This page provides a snapshot of my professional experience. Please reach out if you have any questions.
Education
Recreation Management Graduate, 2019
Bachelor of Science in Recreation
Bachelor of Management
Leadership Certificate in Interprofessional Health Education
Dean's List
Affiliations & Memberships
Professional
Regional NS BAP Manager
April 2022 - Present
South Shore Regional Centre for Education​
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Responsible for the expansion and maintenance of the NS-BAP project roll out in South Shore Region
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Liaising with childcare and recreation providers, supporting operations, recruitment, programming
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Working with school administrators, mitigating issues around use of space, equipment and supplies
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Managing relationships with community and government stakeholders
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Facilitating the training and evaluation of programs throughout the region
Training &
Certifications
First Aid & CPR-C/AED
Protecting Children During a Crisis
Trained Steps to Connect Facilitator
Certificate in Interprofessional Health Education
Pleasure Craft Operator License
Level 1 Sea Kayak Certification
HIGH FIVE Trainer
Project Coordinator
August 2021 - Present
2022 ICF Sprint & Paracanoe World Championships​
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Responsible for the coordination and administration of eight volunteer committees
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In charge of onboarding and training of staff and volunteers
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Developed international travel plans for staff amid COVID-19
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Created operational plans and procedures across the organization
Manager,
Dartmouth North
September 2020 - September 2021
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Halifax​
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Responsible for training, management, & evaluation of all club staff
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Designed and delivered Workplace Communication training for seven club sites across HRM
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Increased Youth Night capacity by 300% by formalizing programs to fit COVID-19 restrictions
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Connected clubs to new opportunities by collaborating with local Provincial Sport Organizations
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Managed complex challenges facing children, youth, staff and families in the community
Recreation Coordinator
April 2020 - September 2020
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Redesigned summer programming in response to Covid-19
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Designed, built and evaluated 11 leisure education Kentville Plays kits for 400+ marginalized community members over a span of 6 weeks
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Led the hiring and management of summer staff
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Managed summer programs, events, special projects and associated budgets
Marketing Manager
January 2020 - Present
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Designed and developed a user-friendly website for leisure retirement planning
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Collaborated with the client to make sure needs and research requirements were met
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Managed inquiries from potential clients and research participants
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Updated content and scheduled social media posts
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Edited writing content and graphics
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Identified opportunities for outreach and presentations
Events & Projects Coordinator
September 2019 - January 2020
New Zealand Recreation Association
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Coordinated and facilitated a public speaking coaching program for developing professionals at the organization's national conference
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Provided strategic insight and actionable objectives to better align with the organization's mission and vision
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Created content for the organization’s blog and web page
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Established relationships between agencies to promote collaboration across the sector
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Contributed to the national Recreation Conference through the event’s web page administration, communication with speakers and adjusting as issues arose at the event​
Events Coordinator
June 2018 - October 2018
Atlantic Division of Canoe Kayak Canada
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Assisted in the planning and implementation of the Pan-American Championships
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Analyzed and summarized competition results
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Organized and submitted Provincial entries for the National Championships
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Planned and prepared regattas, coordinated volunteers and verified results during events​
Program Coordinator
April 2018 - June 2018
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Halifax
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Management position, supervised 10-12 staff
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Led weekly program planning meetings with staff to develop age appropriate programs for youth ages 5 to 13
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Maintained club statistics and inventory reports
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Developed initiatives that promote healthy living both within the club and at home
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Handled conflicts and concerns with parents and staff​
Team Manager
June 2018
Atlantic Division of Canoe Kayak Canada
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Navigated entry and equipment requirements for the Atlantic Canoe Kayak team
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Assisted with athletes’ needs throughout the Canada Cup
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Adjusted entries based on varied results and skills
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Supported athletes both logistically and mentally throughout competition​
Health Research Interviewer
February 2017 - April 2018
Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
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Conducted interviews on the needs of the aging population throughout Canada
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Established immediate rapport with interview participants over the phone upon calls
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Sustained participation of seniors in the study
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Booked appointments for participant interviews
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Data entry
Substitute Educational Program Assistant
January 2016 - October 2020
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
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Worked with students with intellectual disabilities, grades primary to 12
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Established relationships with students
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Created alternative means for students to reach their goals when an environment was not accessible to their individual learning needs
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Volunteer
Interprofessional Leadership Facilitator
January 2020 - Present
Dalhousie School of Health & Human Performance
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Co-designed an Interprofessional Leadership Program with IPE coordinators at Dalhousie University
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Created and facilitated roleplaying activities and reflection on facilitation and conflict resolution
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Presented on best practices in facilitation and leadership in the interprofessional setting
Recreation Orientation Coordinator
November 2016 - December 2018
Dalhousie School of Health & Human Performance
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Worked collaboratively to organize the Recreation orientation weekend retreats for 2017 and 2018
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Led recruitment and assessment of facilitator and volunteer applications
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Secured accommodations, transportation, and volunteers for the event
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Identified strengths and weaknesses in the orientation retreat and creating new ideas for success
Vice President, Finance
October 2018 - October 2019
Dalhousie Recreation Association
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Created and maintained a budget for the Dalhousie Recreation Association
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Approved financial decisions surrounding events
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In charge of accounts surrounding the association and submitting grant and funding applications on its behalf​
Spectator Experience Coordinator
September 2018
Pan-American Championships
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Collaboratively organized the spectator experience elements of the 2018 Pan-American Championships on Lake Banook
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Crowd engagement lead
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In charge of securing food vendors and appropriate signage for the event​​
Accomplishments
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Published an article in the Australasian Parks & Leisure Journal on the future of recreation
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Member of the National Development Team of Canoe Kayak Canada 2010-2016
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Four-time medalist at the Sherbrooke 2013 Canada Games in Sprint Canoe/Kayak
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2011-2012 won Team of The Year at the Ricoh Sports Awards
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Gold medalist in the Brandenburg, 2011 Junior World Championships for Sprint Canoeing
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2015-2016 played varsity soccer at Saint Mary’s University
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Multi-time National Champion in the sport of Sprint Canoeing
