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Tish Hihn

Tish Hihn

Administrative Assistant

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  • About me

    Program Support Coordinator

  • Education

    • Learning Networks of Ontario

      2020 - 2020
      Certificate Clear Writing Works!

      The purpose of this 12-week course is to learn how to use the Clear Writing guidelines. The guidelines help people write clearly at work, while volunteering and in daily life. These guidelines focus on the audience, the message and the design of the document.

    • Ontario Ministry of Colleges, Trades & Universities

      2013 - 2018
      297B-Special Events Coordinator (JP) Special Events Planning Apprenticeship Completion

      Achieved all the standards through the Ontario College of Trades from December 10, 2013 to December 5, 2018.

    • Canwit & WHMIS with Professor B

      2011 - 2013
      Certificate of Completion in December 2011 & April 2013 WHMIS

    • The Jin Shin School

      2001 - 2003
      Certificate in High Touch Acupressure Anatomy, Physiology, Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupressure

      Studied three levels of High Touch Acupressure with Elaine Lane at The Jin Shin School in Kitchener, Ontario. Achieved Certification in January 2003.

    • York University

      1995 - 1996
      One Course from the Masters in Environmental Studies Program Facilitative Leadership

      Studied the facilitation of small to large groups for team meetings and community issues

    • The University of Western Ontario

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      Bachelor of Arts Sociology

    • The University of Western Ontario

      2012 - 2012
      Not-for-Profit Management Volunteer Management

      Completed two day course on Volunteer Planning; Recruitment; Orientation and Training; Supervision and Evaluation; and Recognition

    • University of Toronto - Woodsworth College

      1998 - 1998
      One course from the Human Resources Certificate Program Organizational Behaviour Studies

  • Experience

    • The Four Villages Community Health Centre, Toronto

      Aug 1993 - Mar 2001
      Administrative Assistant

      Prepared and distributed agendas, information packages & minutes for the monthly board of directors’ meetings and its committees; recorded and distributed minutes for each meeting.Planned and implemented project coordination of special events, such as the AGM and Christmas party for the health centre’s patients, volunteers and community partners.Edited and prepared documents for the submission of the annual budget to the Ontario Ministry of Health.Improved filing system, purchase order system and personnel tracking system to maintain confidential records. Show less

    • High Touch Acupressure

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2006
      High Touch Jin Shin Acupressure Practitioner

      Provided one hour acupressure treatment sessions for clients promoting relaxation and restoration to a balanced healthy lifestyle.

    • Dion, Durrell + Associates Inc.

      Mar 2007 - Jul 2007
      Receptionist

      Delivered back up reception duties on a Meridian 1 System.Memorized names of all staff (65) in five days.Handled all mail, couriers and shipments in a timely manner.Prepared library for office move and set up in new office location.

    • Cunningham Lindsey Canada Claims Services Ltd.

      Oct 2007 - Jun 2008
      Administrative Assistant

      Scanned all documents from mail and fax machine into the computer system and linked them to their individual claim numbers (50 - 100 per day) for adjuster's retrieval.Closed over 200 claims per month meeting the requirements for a major account.Filed all scanned documents and adjusters' completed files in central filing room

    • Government of Ont

      Mar 2009 - Dec 2009
      Receptionist

      Delivered reception duties with an emphasis on providing excellent customer service to support recipients and payors, handling all clients with fairness and respect. Created a daily telephone tracking system with monthly reporting in Excel, resulting in cost containment within the Family Responsibility Office as opposed to outsourcing the information.Provided quality service at reception to all FRO staff, security, visitors and suppliers by using a calm and friendly approach to all situations. Show less

    • The Toronto Passion Play

      Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
      Administrative Assistant

      Delivered rehearsal & performance schedule information via email to all cast: actors, singers, dancers & other volunteers for the theatre production management team.Recorded minutes for the production management team and its committees in a timely and efficient manner.Communicated with management team & cast to resolve issues in a calm and professional manner.Organized office and edited correspondence for the production business manager.

    • Nokee Kwe

      Jun 2012 - now

      Assist the Literacy Coordinator with student engagement by making follow-up calls to clients in the LBS program.Update information on Ontario Government Ministry database and ensure that client files are up-to-date.Complete educational assessments for Ontario Works participants referred by their Caseworker through Literacy Links South Central OW POS program.Prepare education goals reports for OW participants with the Literacy Coordinator.Cover the Literacy Coordinator while at off-site meetings. Show less

      • Program Support Coordinator

        Oct 2024 - now

      • Student Engagement Specialist, Literacy Basic Skills Program

        Oct 2017 - Nov 2024

      • Student Engagement Specialist

        Oct 2017 - Nov 2024

      • Volunteer Coordinator

        Jun 2012 - Nov 2024

    • London and Area Association of Volunteer Administration

      Mar 2014 - Jun 2018
      Membership Chair

      Supporting LAVA Membership Campaign as well as providing email communication for monthly meetings from September to the following June each year.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Tish Hihn
      Outstanding Volunteer Service Award Nokee Kwe Board of Directors Sep 2013 Award is given by the Board of Directors for outstanding volunteer service at Nokee Kwe.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Order Data Entry Clerk & Food Sorter

      Issued by Daily Bread Food Bank on Aug 2010
      Daily Bread Food BankAssociated with Tish Hihn