Kathryn Roy

Experience

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  Self-employed

  Nov 2012 - Jul 2023

  Freelance Writer/Editor

  Editing Work:Completed a contract with eFuture publishing company copy editing and reviewing manuscripts for publishing. Worked on over fifteen children’s books for ESL readers. Assessed content for age appropriateness, theme continuity and plot as well as difficulty for ESL readers. Results of assessment determined publishing fate. Worked with variety of material geared towards age and English reading levels. Brought point of view and originality to manuscripts. Added character and plot content.Completed work within specified deadlines. Writing Work:Recent completed projects: Demommercial Script Writer for Canadian Tire. Created Demommercial scripts that promote the features of: 1) Yonanas, 2) Ninja Deluxe Kitchen Mixer, 3) Magic Bullet, 4) Ninja Master Prep Pro Wrote within specified run-time. Required research, conception and visualization of product script, as well as actor direction. Work can be seen on Canadian Tire main site. Scripts available upon request. Show less

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  Frontier College

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Program Coordinator/ Facilitator

  Lieutenant Governor's Aboriginal Summer Reading ProgramWas stationed in Fort Severn 89, Cree Reserve. Job required development and execution of daily programming for children ages 4-16. Designed programs that increase children’s numeracy and literacy levels. Implemented vast knowledge of effective games and activities that activate children. Collaborated with fellow counsellors to create fun and relevant programs. Included Cree community and culture into programming. Works within limited budget to purchase craft supplies, honorariums and food supplies. Completely autonomous work environment. Requires steady work ethic. Accomplishes daily planning and preparation of healthy snacks. Up to date Vulnerable Sector Police Check and CPR-C certification. Volunteers in community while off-duty. Show less

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  Toronto Kiwanis Boys & Girls Clubs

  Oct 2015 - Jun 2017

  Youth Services Coordinator, Education Manager

  Youth Services Coordinator:-Conducted needs assessments and implemented specialized programs for youth aged 11+ from the Regent Park, Rivertowne and Cabbagetown community -Managed program budget of $80,000 for the After School, Leaders In Training (LIT) and Rogers Raising the Grade Programs and reconciled and compiled quarterly financial reports -Tracked program impact and achievements and submitted evaluation reports to Funders (Health Canada, RBC, Rogers, Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada)-Recruited, hired, trained, supervised and provided work direction to 15 part-time staff, 25 volunteers and 10 placement students -Administered training to part-time staff, volunteers, placement students and program participants -Organized and monitored staffing schedules and rotations -Conducted employee performance reviews for part-time staff and placement students and identified and implemented trainings and interventions to address performance gaps-Helped maintain and grow stakeholder engagement, building and fostering relationships with schools, youth workers, community members and local agencies Education Manager, Rogers Raising the Grade Program:Designed and implemented educational programs for youth ages 15+Coordinated After School Tutoring and mentorship programs. Responsible for matching and monitoring 10 mentee-mentor matches. Researched and Identified scholarship/bursary opportunities for club members and supported youth with their scholarship applications. Most notably helped 10 TKBGC club members obtain Best Buy and Rogers Scholarships.Planned and facilitated capacity-building trainings and workshops with a focus on Leadership, Employability and Life SkillsResponsible for completing financial and evaluation reports to Rogers and Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada.Research and submitted funding proposals to extend ongoing core programs Show less

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  Toronto Community Housing

  Apr 2019 - Dec 2019

  Coordinator, Community and Economic Development
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  Black Women in Motion

  Jan 2020 - now

  Manager, Program Operations and Facilities, Black Women in Motion; Toronto, ON — 2022–PresentProvides Strategic Planning and Operations Management, Human Resources Management, Office Administration and Finance Management. Reviews program operational policies, guidelines, best practices and standard operating procedures and periodically reviews and updates as required for multiple simultaneous running programs - five programs at peak with 300+ participants Oversees the supervision of up to 12 personnel including onboarding and off-boarding, work allocation, training, and problem resolution. Evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel capacity building. Achieved fundraising for programs through grant writing and stakeholder development of $150,000 +Manages multiple program budgets valued at $250,000. Ensures accounting procedures and financial risk management controls are monitored and reviewed. Coordinates and develops grant reports for Executive Director and aids in the preparation of funding proposals.Manages facilities and inventory through warehouse and transportation partners, manufacturers and product donors and retailers. Show less Provided Organizational Human Resources Development, CO-OP and Internship Management, Curriculum Monetization and Fundraising Strategy DevelopmentPlanned and coordinated in-House trainings, work-readiness and career development workshops for all placement students and interns, and oversaw development in partnership with post-secondary partners, case-management and staff monitoring. Conducted annual audits of all in-House workshops, curriculums and eLearning modules. Created educational packages and pitches to donors, corporate partners, business owners, community agencies and academic institutions Leveraged relationships with stakeholders such as MLSE, Cardinal Health, Clorox, Adidas and community partners for profit and knowledge-exchange workshops. Show less

  • Manager of Operations

    Apr 2020 - now

  • Organizational Development Manager

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Manager, Covid Relief Program

    Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Consultant, Operations and Stakeholder Relations

    Jan 2020 - Jan 2020