Active PMI and other Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Prosci Certified Change Practitioner
Medallia Admin Certification
Work experience (include areas of specialization)
Project management in the public sector and coordinating and managing projects in various roles. Projects included municipal and public programs, services, operations, policies, infrastructure, audit reporting and strategy development.
Program management and administration.
Academic, technical and research environments, data and statistical analysis, specializing in forest science.
University instructor and environmental educator. Delivery of several presentations, talks and tours.
Other specializations/training: public engagement, change management, teaching/education.
Skills (professional technical, leadership, soft skills)
Integrated teamwork and leadership, collaborative problem-solving. Staff supervision, mentoring and coaching. Communication (written, verbal). Research, analysis and interpretation. Records management. Time management. Strategic thinking, planning. Facilitation, conflict resolution, active listening.
Personal Values
Integrity
Adaptability
Empathy
Volunteer Experience (present and past)
2015-Present: Master Composter Recycler with the City of Edmonton’s Waste Services. Currently serving as a community advocate for waste reduction, assisting with events and having conversations to encourage others to reduce waste through this educational ‘learn and serve’ volunteer program.
2007-2010: Online research mentor and plant science expert with Planting Science. Volunteers are paired with Grade 7-12 classes undertaking various curriculum-based plant science experiments. Mentors regularly communicate with student teams, answer questions and provide guidance through the program portal.
2004-2007: Departmental student representative on the University of Alberta’s Graduate Students Association Council and committee member on the Communications and Outreach, Academic Policy, and the Education Teaching Technology committees.
2003-2007: Volunteer classroom presenter and Rural Partnerships Director (2006-07) with the Let’s Talk Science Partnership Program at University of Alberta. Responsibilities included developing and delivering educational classroom presentations for K-grade 6 classes, volunteer recruitment and training, coordinating volunteer and teacher assignments, and program administration support.
1999-2006: Various volunteer roles held, including as a classroom presenter, science fair judge (in both Winnipeg and Edmonton), event assistant, and as a scientist role model for students (Nellie McClung Science Program and WISEST, Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science and Technology)
1997-1998: Volunteer museum interpreter and tour guide at the Living Prairie Museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Why do you want to be a mentor?
I enjoy sharing my knowledge, experiences and learnings with others. At various times I’ve been a mentor, coach and role model. I welcome the opportunity to provide support to others in their professional and career development. As a life-long learner and educator, I believe that there is much we can learn from each other through conversations and community connections. I’ve benefitted greatly from receiving mentorship throughout my own career and look forward to giving back to the PMI community.