Natalie Varga

Experience

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  Grouse Mountain

  Nov 2013 - Apr 2015

  Rental Technician

  - Provided efficient and courteous service when processing rental equipment for guests- Worked independently using efficient time management skills and problem-solving skills to accomplish tasks

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  Tide's Out Ltd.

  Jun 2015 - Oct 2020

  Lifeguard/Supervisor

  - Fulfilled duties of Head Guard/Supervisor by supervising staff to ensure full compliance of safety standards and COVID-19 measures- Promptly responded to emergencies by effectively communicating with team members and administering first aid/CPR in a calm and professional manner- Conducted pool maintenance duties such as backwashes and chemical checks to ensure safety and hygiene of patrons

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  City of Surrey

  Mar 2016 - May 2020

  Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

  - Successfully resolved conflicts with patrons by demonstrating active listening and de-escalating techniques- Ensured a safe environment for all members of the community by enforcing safety rules and performing rescues during emergencies- Taught engaging Red Cross swimming lessons to a variety of ages ranging from toddlers to adults by adapting to all four primary learners including auditory, visual, reading and kinesthetic

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  The University of British Columbia

  Aug 2017 - May 2021

  - Provided effective and authentic campus tours to an international audience of prospective students, parents and counsellors- Demonstrated good judgement and adaptability to resolve issues when they arise in a professional and timely manner- Actively developed cultural awareness and cross-cultural communication skills- Officially represented the university during conferences and panels by sharing experiences and helping student inquiries when considering their university of choice- Responsible for being an active leader and a role-model on campus Show less

  • Student Ambassador

    May 2018 - May 2021

  • Residence Advisor

    Aug 2017 - May 2019
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  AMS of UBC Vancouver

  Aug 2018 - May 2019

  Firstweek Event Ambassador

  - Assisted in execution of 51 events for 52,000 students as part UBC’s two-week long orientation - Supervised a team of 70 volunteers by ensuring they are included in the decision-making processes- Responsible for outreach across campus, distributing posters, event logistics and promotion

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  Environment and Climate Change Canada

  May 2019 - Dec 2021

  Microbiology Laboratory Technician

  - Demonstrated initiative by spearheading a laboratory plastics recycling program that diverted 87.5 kg of annual waste from the landfill- Supervised and trained incoming staff by clearly communicating procedures and providing opportunities for professional growth- Has experience in conducting fieldwork duties such as trailering, launching and navigating boats, marine water sampling and identifying possible pollution sources

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  Veterans Affairs Canada / Anciens Combattants Canada

  Jan 2020 - May 2020

  Student Tour Guide

  - Clearly communicated Canada’s military role in the First World War at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial and the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial in both official languages - Provided courteous and exemplary customer service to guests from all over the globe by going above and beyond their expectations- Contributed to improving commemoration in Canada by voluntarily taking on a research project to assess Canadians' use of technology and social media to convey stories from military missions Show less

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  BC Wildlife Federation

  May 2020 - Aug 2020

  Assistant Coordinator

  - Adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic by creating virtual environmental education summer camps accessible for kids and youth across Canada- Helped children attain their conservation goals and build upon their skill sets to inspire action in their local communities- Expanded our marketing reach by establishing new social media channels and implementing innovative strategies

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  One-eighty consulting group

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Environmental Coordinator

  - Provided organizational, logistical and administrative support on Indigenous engagement and consultation activities on behalf of project proponents for natural resource projects in BC- Developed ESG policies and strategies that addressed our clients’ business challenges and aimed to deliver commercial success together with positive impacts for society and the environment- Monitored compliance with all active permits and exploration agreements with Indigenous groups by proactively tracking and managing conditions to ensure compliance- Reviewed daily environmental monitoring reports for exploration activities for potential issues to bring to the attention of senior management- Participated in and collaborated with Indigenous group representatives on Environmental Management and Business Opportunities Committees- Responsible for managing cloud-based communications tracker for all Indigenous engagement and consultation activities and correspondence- Prepared communications to Indigenous groups on behalf of project proponents to keep them informed on project progress and offer them the opportunity to participate in the project Show less

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  UBC Sauder School of Business

  Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  - Assisted the teaching team in a graduate marketing course by providing helpful support to students- Graded assignments and provided feedback that would help students better understand the course concepts- Connected with students one-on-one to further solidify their learning and offer guidance on furthering their knowledge and thinking

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  Fraser Health Authority

  Aug 2022 - now

  - Provides project coordination services on selected projects within the Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) portfolio under the supervision of the Executive Director by assisting in the development of selected project plans, monitoring project scope and deliverables, and reporting on project progress to ensure successful completion of projects.- Participates in the planning and delivery of scaling up of the Trauma and Resiliency Informed Practice, a Fraser Health program, across Canada through diligent task management, project control, and resource allocation- Assists the Workforce Development Team in creating a strategic engagement plan for Fraser Health's MHSU staff by conducting employee engagement surveys, creating a feedback process from staff, and implementing change management and other initiatives that increase employee retention and satisfaction Show less

  • Project Leader / Project Manager

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Project Coordinator

    Aug 2022 - Aug 2023