Julia Rupert

Experience

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  G.R.I.T (Getting Ready for Inclusion Today)

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2015

  Development Assistant/Assistant Library Technician

  • Assisted with Implementation of coding system to the toy library and database.• Assisted with development of strategies to implement IPP goals with community partners, families and disciplinary teams.• Created and implemented the use of visual aids, social stories, and supports, with an emphasis on developing speech and language goals

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  Primrose Place Child Care

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2019

  Early Childhood Educator, OSC Team Lead

  • Collaborated with management, clients and staff to implement Reggio Emilia inspired programming, while utilizing FLIGHT curriculum.• Developed visualized communication boards for learning stories and classroom aids.• Collaborated with clients and community members to support programs with emphasis on new strategies based on current research.

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  Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Early Childhood Educator, Head Start

  • Maintained case notes for children and managed professional caseloads.• Scheduled family-oriented sessions, parent/teacher meetings and Individualized Program Plan (IPP) & Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings.

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  Harvest Pointe Daycare

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  Assistant Director

  • Developed, reviewed, updated and implemented new and existing policies and procedures.• Maintained updates to information systems.• Greeted clients and provided tours to discuss program possibilities and encourage engagement. • Maintained system portfolios and records including meeting minutes, interviews, referrals and client information.• Managed office supplies including inventory monitoring, ordering and budget input.• Oversaw implementation and re-organization of two new classrooms to ensure seamless transition of priorities and activities.• Organized and coordinated staff training sessions including task schedules and classroom needs and support to increase successful outcomes.• Recruited Early Childhood Educators including job postings, resume review, candidate screening, interviews and selection. Communicated job descriptions and assisted with goal setting.• Participated in accreditation approval process to maintain licensing to industry standards. Show less

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  United Way of the Alberta Capital Region

  Mar 2020 - Jan 2023

  Portfolio Support, Individual & Workplace Solutions

  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with clients, key stakeholders, donors, and internal staff.• Participated in EDI Committee to support development and implementation of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) practices.• Participated in Governance Committee to review and update information databases and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System to optimize data utilization. • Developed, reviewed and updated new and existing policies and procedures. • Oversaw, supported and mentored and trained new staff, practicum students and volunteers. • Planned, coordinated, organized and executed virtual and in-person events including brainstorming and planning, securing speakers and venues, and volunteer management, including leading volunteer meetings, follow-up and orientation and volunteer tracking for attendance.• Supported recruitment, retention and orientation for community programs and events for the GenNEXT Volunteer team. • Drafted agendas while compiling minutes, action items, and tracking deliverables for internal and external meetings.• Developed and managed timelines for various fundraising activities to ensure strategic plans and critical fundraising processes were carried out.• Assisted in identifying, planning, researching and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including solicitation, retention, cultivation, and stewardship.• Supported portfolio management through prospecting, researching, identifying, and cleaning data information, while ensuring data management and best practices. Show less

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  ARCQE

  Oct 2023 - now

  Professional Learning Associate

  • Coordinated the implementation of professional learning opportunities, building and nurturingrelationships with 75 contractors, through regular communication and updates.• Assisted with development of strategies to implement new policies, practices, and procedures.• Planned, initiated, and implemented the National Child Day Conference with 3 days’ worth of content, 13 speakers, and over 300 participants, within a 6-week period.• Wrote, reviewed, and executed professional learning opportunities within the province of Alberta. Show less

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  Edmonton Humane Society

  Mar 2024 - now

  Fund Development Administrator