Amber-Joy Boyd

Experience

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  Weave Partners

  Sept 2008 - Jun 2009

  Virtual Assistant

  I did databasing and spreadsheet creation.I cold called customers to create interest in products & services. I booked appointments with existing customers and created and maintained schedules. I transcribed meetings and conferences to written word. I monitored the on-line PR of an up-and-coming author.I created PR reports for the up-and-coming author.

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  Bonnie Togs

  Aug 2009 - Aug 2010

  Sales Associate

  I sold children's clothes for children up to size 12. I helped to create store displays and maintain a clean and pleasant retail environment. I helped with customer care and worked as a cashier. I helped people make decisions on their purchases. I processed transactions and returns including gift cards, coupons and special promotions. I organized and maintained the stockroom.

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  Saskatchewan Voice of People with Disabilities

  Feb 2011 - Nov 2013

  Program Director

  I write proposals, find funding opportunities, create programs and facilitate the created programs that help people with disabilities. I create and run 2-day workshops for young people with disabilities to help them learn self-esteem, self-advocacy, safety from abuse, internet safety, relationship building, trust circles, stress management and goal setting. I work with clients to help them figure out what programs and services will best fit their needs. These conversations take place over phone, e-mail, in-person and via social media. I advocate on clients' behalf or help them to advocate for themselves in addressing issues related to their disability. I create, update and run the blog, and social media accounts for the office, creating awareness of our organization and a strong on-line presence. I create, design and distribute a quarterly newsletter with useful information, news, and resources for people with disabilities in Saskatchewan. I also wear the hat of office manager and run the day-to-day of the office with the help of my admin assistant. This includes promotional material creation, resource updates, facilitating and creating presentations on the work of the organization, finding and utilizing awareness and media opportunities and generally making sure things run smoothly. The organization's focus is on helping people with disabilities access programs and services in Saskatchewan that will help them best deal with whatever they are needing related to their disability. Our programs are designed to educate and help people with disabilities.This isn't all the work I do, if you'd like to know more just ask, every day is a new and exciting challenge. My hat changes a dozen times a day. I find myself pushed creatively, intellectually and mentally with every new opportunity. This is the work I love, helping people, making their lives better, saving the world one person at a time, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Show less

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  DISC

  Jun 2011 - Dec 2022

  Social Media Consultant

  I create, update and maintain social media profiles and on-line presence for DISC. This includes their website, blog, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube accounts. I look for ways to strengthen their on-line presence and create awareness of the work they do in the on-line world.

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  SVOPD

  Jun 2011 - Dec 2021

  YES Camp Facilitator

  Organizing and facilitating YES camps for youth 14-29 with any disability. YES (Youth Empowerment Series) has two camps presently being offered "Girl Power" camps for young women and "YES" camps for young men. In future we hope to offer these camps as both separate and combined opportunities. These camps teach important lessons in self-esteem, self-advocacy, safety from abuse, stress-management, budgeting, effective communication, making friends, anti-bullying, asking for help in an effective manner, trust circles, goal-setting, healthy eating, and internet safety to name a few. The topics change as the camps do, for the most current list of what we are offering please contact me. We present these lessons in a fun, non-threatening environment, interspersed with games, activities, crafts and lots of snacks! Show less

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  COMPAS RDSP

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2016

  RDSP Session Facilitator

  I facilitate RDSP education sessions to groups on behalf of COMPAS RDSP.

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  CNIB

  Nov 2013 - Apr 2018

  Helping clients to work on their employment skills and find employment. Helping employers to understand accessibility and accommodation and what their role/duty is in that area. Helping all clients who are adjusting to vision loss and all that means to them. Helping new clients to know about CNIB and its services and to get them the help they need.Helping ensure veterans get the care and services support they need. Helping children and their families who are clients of CNIB in living life to the fullest while being blind or partially sighted.

  • Career & Employment Specialist

    Jun 2016 - Apr 2018

  • Certified Vision Loss Rehabilitation Therapist

    Jun 2016 - Apr 2018

  • Service Coordinator, Veterans Affairs

    Nov 2014 - Jun 2016

  • Counsellor - Child and Family Services

    Nov 2013 - Oct 2014
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  Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada

  Apr 2018 - now

  • Professional Practice Lead - Low Vision

    Mar 2025 - now

  • Certified Vision Loss Rehabilitaiton Therapist

    Apr 2018 - now

  • Client Care Navigator

    Apr 2018 - now

  • Career and Employment Specialist

    Apr 2018 - Jun 2019
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  Vision Ed Seminars - Dr. Stephen Whittaker

  Jan 2021 - now

  Co-Facilitator Vision Ed Seminars