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Lisa Nicholson

Lisa Nicholson

Executive Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Experienced Human Resources Consultant

  • Education

    • Dalhousie University

      1996 - 2001
      Bachelor's Degree Bachelor of Science, majoring in Psychology 3.93 GPA out of 4.00

      Activities and Societies: Psychology Society, Neuroscience Society. Mature Student's Society Worked in Dr. Richard Brown's neuroscience lab as a lab assistant.

    • Saint Mary's University

      1998 - 2000
      Certificate in Human Resources Management Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

      Activities and Societies: Human Resources Society Completed 7 of 8 credits toward this certificate in subject areas including training and development, compensation, recruitment and selection, organizational development, labour relations, organizational behaviour, marketing and economics. Attended on a part-time basis while working a full-time job and another part-time job.

  • Experience

    • Maritime Life

      Jan 1998 - Jan 2002
      Executive Assistant

    • Halifax Regional Municipality

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2003
      HR Coordinator

    • Acadia University

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2005
      Human Resources Generalist/Equity Officer

    • Cox and Palmer

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
      HR Manager

    • Acadian Mining

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
      HR Superintendent

    • South Shore Health

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
      HR Consultant

    • HumanKind Consulting

      Feb 2008 - Jan 2016
      HR Consultant

    • Second Story Women's Centre

      Jun 2012 - Jun 2013
      Administrative Coordinator

    • Acadia Entrepreneurship Centre

      Jun 2013 - Jan 2014
      Career Development Practitioner

      Developed and delivered job search skill training to centre clients.Provided case management services to job seekers and those considering self employment.Empowered clients by assisting them with goal setting and support in achieving those employment goals.Provided human resources expertise as appropriate.

    • 2016 Census of Population for Canada

      Mar 2016 - Jul 2016
      Crew Leader

      Supervised a crew of 14 Enumerators and 1 Assistant and only 2 of whom had previous Census experienceTrained all staff on two phases of the Population of Census projectTracked productivity and expenses and effectively managed costsLiaised with citizens who needed additional assistance or who had privacy or other concernsSubmitted daily, weekly and monthly reports to management

    • Housing Authority Services

      Sept 2017 - Apr 2020
      Human Resources Advisor

      Under the supervision of the Director, Human Resources, the Human Resources Advisor is responsible for providing a wide range of human resource and administrative functions to assist the Human Resources Department in facilitating the delivery of quality service to the Housing Authorities with a specific focus on recruitment. The Advisor works closely with all members within Human Resource Services to support the Housing Authorities on Human Resource related requirements.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Human Resources Professional Designation

      Human Resources Association of Nova Scotia
      Nov 2002

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Board Member, Chapter Executive, Professional Development and Mentorship

      Issued by Human Resources Association of Nova Scotia on Sept 2001
      Human Resources Association of Nova ScotiaAssociated with Lisa Nicholson

    • Board Member, Membership and Newsletter Director

      Issued by CSTD Halifax Chapter on Sept 2005
      CSTD Halifax ChapterAssociated with Lisa Nicholson

    • Board Member, Social Action Committee Member

      Issued by Second Story Women's Centre on Apr 2010
      Second Story Women's CentreAssociated with Lisa Nicholson