Experience

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  Rm jobs

  Jan 2010 - Mar 2013

  Placement specialist

  RESPONSIBILITES:- Pursue potential employees for placement with pest control companies based throughout the US;- Interviewed interested persons to create a profile based on information I collected through casual conversation in order to present the candidate effectively to possible employers;OUTCOMES:- Improved conversational skills and tactics to provide a comfortable and enjoyable encounter and was recognize by the company multiple times as being very effective;

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  Consellería de educación e ordenación universitaria

  Sept 2011 - May 2012

  Auxiliar de conversación

  RESPONSIBILITIES:-Coordinated and provided meaningful interaction between a native English-speaker and the English department at IES Vilalonga;-Instructed the students through conversation, visual aids, and other didactic methods by sharing and contrasting North American culture with that of European, Spanish, and Galician culture;-Coordinated tailored lesson plans for students entering the professional business world in the fields of accounting, marketing, and human resources;OUTCOMES:-Received a certificate of excellence from the school administration;-Acquired an advanced level of Spanish-language proficiency;-Gain extensive cultural and linguistic translation experience; Show less

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  Westworld computers ltd.

  Sept 2013 - Feb 2014

  Sales associate

  • Strong Communication Skills – Cultivated active listening skills in order to best ascertain customers' needs and exceed their expectations by providing clients with unique insight and expert advice on Apple products.• Sales Associate – Worked independently and as part of a wider sales team to both set and meet weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales goals.• Efficient Multi-Tasker in a Fast-Paced Retail Environment – Managed personal portfolio of clientele, maintained orderly product displays and assisted in back-of-house operations.• Professional Interactions and Customer Satisfaction – Received training in professional office/sales practices to best provide a satisfying customer experience. Show less

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  Macewan university

  Sept 2014 - Jan 2015

  Research assistant

  • Time Management – Developed time management skills in a setting of personal accountability.• Exceptional Organizational and Analy8cal Skills – Awarded grant to assist Dr. Jean-Christophe Boucher in recognition of analytical and organization skills.• Information and Records Management – Reviewed and sorted thousands of periodicals via an established coding scheme; software used included Dropbox, STATA, and Microsoft Office.• Strong Working Relationships – Worked closely with fellow staff to coordinate efforts and maximize productivity and accuracy.• Public Policy Background – Gained specialized insight into Canadian foreign and defense policy and detailed instruction in social science quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Show less

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  Canadian global affairs institute

  May 2016 - Jul 2016

  Canadian defense policy analyst

  • Data Collection – Independently generated an authentic database via interviews with leading academics and Canadian defense policy experts as part of the course requirements for the Master of Public Policy program.• Time Management and Exceptional Organizational Skills – Obtained specialized knowledge of Canadian defense policy, US-Canadian relations, Canadian-World relations, the defense policymaking process, the role of interest groups in making policy, writing and preparing policy analyses, writing professional online content, working with think tanks, and creating policy output.• Public Policy Background – Final report published at:www.cgai.ca/canada_s_greatest_threat_how_to_mitigate_dangers_of_free_riding Show less

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  Chemco ltd.

  Apr 2017 - Dec 2017

  Communications technician
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  Alberta party

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2019

  As part of the Policy Core Team, I act as the liaison between the core team and both the Justice and Arts and Culture Committees. Responsibilities include:• Leadership – Scheduling and chairing initial meetings, delegating responsibilities, and guiding committee members through the policy proposal process;• Accountability – Reporting committee achievements and challenges to the Board of Executives;• Public Policy Work – Serving as an active, contributing participant and analyst in developing Alberta Party policy. Show less

  • Volunteer Economic and Fiscal Policy Analyst

    Sept 2017 - Jan 2019

  • Volunteer Policy Working Group Liaison

    Sept 2017 - Jan 2019
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  Vivint smart home

  Dec 2017 - Dec 2018

  Smart home pro / field service pro
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  Innovation, science and economic development canada

  Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

  Junior policy analyst (ec-02)

  • Economic Analysis – Reviewed and compiled high-level economic profiles for the Prairie-Northern Region (PNR) – Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut – with a specific focus on provincial tourism strategies and the degree to which they align with Canada’s Tourism Vision. Additionally, municipal-level analyses are in the process of being carried out in order to provide a high-level snapshot of the current economic state of key stakeholders, industries, and the municipalities they are hosted in.• Internal Stakeholder Engagement – Assisted our communications officers with the planning and carrying out of ministerial visits for the purpose of public announcements and public outreach. • Program Planning and Delivery – Reviewed project proposals submitted by applicant firms seeking non-repayable contributions from Western Economic Development as part of the Steel and Aluminum Initiative – a program aimed at relieving Canadian firms that have been significantly impacted by the imposition of tariffs by the United States. Projects were assessed for merit, economic impact, and viability.• Remote Teamwork – As part of the Strategic Innovation Policy team, members are located across the PNR region, requiring the use of technology and forward-thinking policies and procedures to facilitate strong team cohesion. Members work nearly entirely individually with little to no supervision, demanding a high degree of personal accountability. Show less

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  Alberta blue cross

  Aug 2019 - Jun 2021

  Business intelligence advisor

  Part of the nascent business intelligence team, a component of the Government-side of business, I was awarded the position of Business Intelligence Advisor. In addition to producing briefing notes and analyses of current provincial politics, I was also often selected to edit and advise in creating new protocols and processes for our new group.- Monitored the preferences and trends of our biggest customer, the government of Alberta, by developing relationships with key personnel with insight into what direction government was heading;- Produced and developed policies and procedures as part of forming a new Business Intelligence group;- Analyzed legislation and provided recommendations and solutions to management and an executive audience which best aligned with corporate objectives;- Worked closely with members of the Executive Committee in producing deliverables in a timely manner;- Designed an interdepartmental de-siloing process to seek better strategic alignment between various departments- Selected to participate in editing a forthcoming academic work on reducing the harm of diabetes through the University of Calgary;- Developed an understanding of the health concerns and challenges of health care delivery for Indigenous people in Canada;- Piloted the first employee-led initiative to teach colleagues Spanish; Show less

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  Métis nation british columbia

  Jan 2022 - now

  Supporting the development and delivery of programs and services within the Ministry of Health at Métis Nation British Columbia. Collaborating with government and stakeholders, research and engagement, and producing high-quality deliverables to the government, partners, and executives form the foundation of my work.- Collaborated with the government of British Columbia to produce the Anti-Racism Data Act by ensuring a distinctions-based approach to meaningful and informed consent during Indigenous engagement sessions- Ensured that a distinctions-based approach is taken at all levels of government to recognize the rights of Métis as an Indigenous group, distinct from First Nations and Inuit- Participated in various working groups to implement the recommendations of the In Plain Sight Report to reduce racism within the BC health care system- Conducted multiple community engagement sessions to assess the needs and desires of MNBC citizens- Support other ministries in their respective areas by providing technical and specialist support in working alongside government and allied partner organizations- Prepared briefs, statements, speaking notes, and reports for executives and ministers Show less

  • Senior Manager, Health Policy Implementation

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Health Policy Analyst

    Jan 2022 - Nov 2022