Nic Kuzmochka

Nic Kuzmochka

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  • About me

    Graduate Student - Sociology - Dalhousie University

  • Education

    • Memorial University of Newfoundland, Gardiner Center

      2020 - 2021
      Certificate Influence, Negotiation, and Conflict Management
    • Dalhousie University

      2023 - 2025
      Master of Arts - MA Sociology
    • Memorial University of Newfoundland

      2015 - 2019
      Certificate Criminology
    • Memorial University of Newfoundland

      2015 - 2019
      Bachelor of Arts - BA(Hons) Sociology 1st Class Honours

      Activities and Societies: Memorial University Debate Society - President Atlantic Debate Championships - Chief Adjudicator

  • Experience

    • CLEAR (Civic Laboratory for Environmental Action Research)

      Jan 2018 - May 2018
      Research Assistant

      Working as a research assistant in the CLEAR interdisciplinary lab to provide insight into the feminist, anti-colonial, and equity minded environmental research in Newfoundland and Labrador.

    • The Canadian Institute for Public Saftey Research and Treatment

      May 2018 - Jun 2019
      Research Assistant
    • Memorial University of Newfoundland

      Jun 2019 - Sept 2021

      Worked on project development and administration Lead implementation of EDI initiatives, reporting to the Director of Strategic Institutional research InitiativesEngaged in document development of EDI resources, both in cooperation with other departments and independentlyOrganized collective education events with over 100 participants Delivered reports designed to advise change to higher administration Malleable duties working directly under the Associate Vice-President (Indigenous Research)Engaged in independent report writingResponsible for data cleaning, organization, and stewardshipResponsible for setting up meetings and organizing schedulesResponsible for developing independent initiativesTasked with minute and note takingRequired to present on major systems and changes for research admin, as well as report on independent work

      • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer

        Sept 2020 - Sept 2021
      • Research Assistant - Policy Analysis

        Jun 2019 - Sept 2020
    • Memorial University of Newfoundland

      Mar 2022 - Aug 2022
      Academic Program Assistant - Discipline of Psychiatry

      Managed rotation schedule of clerks moving through Psychiatry rotations Ensured all relevant evaluations were completed to adhere to institutional and industry deadlines Presented new organization and administration systems to increase efficiency and efficacy Supported rotation and discipline heads in administrative duties Managed new tasks, crises, and emerging needs for the program

    • Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

      Aug 2022 - Sept 2023
      Senior Policy, Planning, and Research Analyst

      Working as a team member within the Workforce Development Secretariat to support the development and implementation of government policy in the areas of immigration, labour, and skill development. Also managing public programming and research endeavors taken on by the office independently and as a member of a highly qualified team.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • EDI in Research Administration

      Canadian Association of Research Administrators
      Dec 2020
    • Fundamentals of OCAP

      First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)
      Nov 2020
    • Diversity and Inclusion Influencer

      Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
      Apr 2021
    • Diversity and Inclusion Fundamentals

      Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
      Jan 2021
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Director Of Programming

      Issued by Newfoundland Speech and Debate Union on Aug 2021
      Newfoundland Speech and Debate UnionAssociated with Nic Kuzmochka
    • Director At Large

      Issued by Newfoundland and Labrador Speech and Debate Union on Aug 2018
      Newfoundland and Labrador Speech and Debate UnionAssociated with Nic Kuzmochka