Selina Powszedny

Experience

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  University of Victoria Students Society

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2015

  Sustainabilty Project Assistant

  Implemented environmental, social and economically sustainable initiatives, such as pushing for the use of reusable mugs rather than single-use paper cups.

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  Squamish Public Library

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Summer Program Coordinator

  Organized and facilitated free educational programs for children.

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  Squamish Public Library

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Summer Program Coordinator

  Organized and facilitated free educational programs for children.Story link: https://kidssrc.libraries.coop/blog/tag/selina-powszedny/

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  University of Victoria

  Aug 2017 - Apr 2018

  Community Leader

  Created community within on-campus residences at the University of Victoria by creating and hosting events and engaging with students. Produced social media advertising, and digital media advertisements for event programming.

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  CTS Youth Society

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Program Supervisor

  Supervised and mentored a leadership team of volunteer Peer Leaders in coordinating and facilitating weekend overnight camp programs for youth ages 12 to 18 years focused on environmental stewardship projects.

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  University of Victoria

  Aug 2018 - Apr 2019

  Created and implemented sustainability related events for Environmental Studies undergraduate students at the University of Victoria, such as environmental restoration events. I also created bi-weekly newsletters, social media posts and emails to communicate information on events and volunteer opportunities to students and professors. Served as a mentor for 40 students living in the sustainability themed residence. Also coordinated and facilitated educational programs and events based primarily on environmental sustainability and stewardship for residents.

  • Environmental Studies Undergraduate Communications Assistant and Events Support

    Sept 2018 - Apr 2019

  • Sustainability Residence Education Community Leader

    Aug 2018 - Apr 2019
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  Malaysian Social Research Institute

  May 2019 - Nov 2019

  Education Program Team Member

  Primarily assisted the Education Manager in the day-to-day running of the education programs at a school for refugees. I also did administrative work, such as data collection and entry, in order to improve students' experiences in the school. Other administrative tasks included the creation of handbooks and manuals related to education for refugees and filing student data. Furthermore, I planned and executed other activities related to the educational programs, including excursions for children and extracurricular activities such as a Sustainability Club. Show less

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  University of Victoria

  Sept 2019 - Nov 2019

  Research Assistant - Youth Migration Project

  The Youth Migration Project team worked with refugee youth ages 12 to 18 who told stories about their migration experiences. As a Research Assistant, I kept notes on meetings and assisted in transcribing data.

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  CTS Youth Society

  Jun 2020 - Oct 2020

  Project Coordinator

  Developed outdoor education programs and sustainability projects with and for youth.

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  Origen Air

  Jun 2020 - Feb 2021

  Sustainable Business Development Manager

  Researched and formulated reports, applied to funding opportunities, organized recruiting processes and developed and integrated human resource initiatives.

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  First Onsite Property Restoration

  Feb 2021 - Nov 2021

  File Manager

  Managed database files for projects from initiation through to completion for three project managers.

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  Spring

  Nov 2021 - now

  Working with the Investment Program Associates, Project Managers and the leadership team to maintain and improve the systems used to develop, deliver and evaluate programs for impact entrepreneurs and investors.Managing the Investment Program Associates. Worked with the Investment Program Associates to maintain and improve the systems used to develop, deliver and evaluate programs for impact entrepreneurs and investors.Coordinated the operations for Impact Investor Challenges and other investment programs. Maintained and continuously improved the systems used to develop, deliver and evaluate programs for impact entrepreneurs and impact investors.Coordinated the operations for Impact Investor Challenges and other investment programs.

  • Investment Operations Manager

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Investment Program Operations Lead

    Sept 2023 - Apr 2024

  • Investment Program Associate

    Nov 2021 - Aug 2023