Bev Stevens

Experience

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  Vancouver Public Library

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  Organization Development & Training Coordinator
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  Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions

  Jan 1998 - Dec 2012

  Senior Associate

  Reporting to Managing Director, Western Region, provided individualized transition guidance to senior managers and professionals faced with job loss through on-line services and in-person. While working out of the Vancouver office (1998-2007), consulted with private and public sector organizations facing downsizing and delivered career transition workshops (interview skills, resume writing, search techniques etc.).

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  University of Victoria

  Jan 2010 - Apr 2018

  Career Educator

  Assist graduating students transition from university to employment by providing support in the areas of career identification and job search skills. Coach Coop students in job search preparation.Improve student career management understanding by:• Revising and delivering sessions to 2nd and 3rd year Business students on career management, resume, cover letter development, networking and interview preparation. • Meeting with students individually to discuss career choices, encourage career exploration and work search, develop resumes and cover letters and prepare for Coop and Career interviews.Increase student knowledge of the marketplace and career opportunities by:• Organizing and facilitating on and off campus Employer events and networking sessions• Delivering customized information sessions for graduating students and alumni on market conditions, graduating student historical data and general career management issuesTrack and report activities of the Business Career Office and statistics on Graduating Students for use by faculty, students and administration. Develop and maintain currency of a resource library (hard copy and on-line) for use by students and other Coop and Career staff. Show less

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  Saanich Marine Rescue Society

  Nov 2019 - now

  • President

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Board Member

    Nov 2019 - now