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Heidi Dixon

Heidi Dixon

Summer Program Coordinator

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  • About me

    Manager of Operations at First Light

  • Education

    • College of the North Atlantic

      2012 - 2014
      Diploma Community Recreation Leadership

      Activities and Societies: Tutoring Honour Society. Received Indspire Post Secondary Award 2013. Received Paul Magee Memorial Award 2012. Received Credit Union Bursary 2013.

    • Memorial University of Newfoundland

      -
      Bachelor's degree Recreation

    • Memorial University of Newfoundland

      2009 - 2012
      Biochemistry Nutrition

      Activities and Societies: Aboriginal Resource Office, Volunteer Bureau, Aboriginal Advisory Committee, Aboriginal Resource Centre, Tutoring Undergraduate work; major in Biochemistry Nutrition, minor in Math

  • Experience

    • Town of Gander

      Jun 2011 - Aug 2013
      Summer Program Coordinator

      Planning and execution of special events, scheduling and managing of summer student staff, payroll management.

    • Froude Avenue Community Centre

      Oct 2012 - Oct 2012
      Work Placement Student

    • Easter Seals Goodwill Industries

      Apr 2013 - Apr 2013
      Work Placement Student

    • St. John's Native Friendship Centre

      Feb 2014 - Feb 2014
      Work Placement Student

      Proposal writing, research and program development, coordination of community events.

    • First Light

      Jan 2015 - now

      In my current role as Manager of Operations, I am responsible for overseeing and optimizing internal processes, facilities administration, social media, and IT functions. I develop and implement efficient processes and systems to enhance productivity and streamline workflows. Effective communication, collaboration, and progress monitoring are key aspects of my role. I also align operations with strategic objectives, manage resources effectively, and maintain high standards of quality and efficiency. Show less

      • Manager of Operations

        May 2022 - now

      • Operations Coordinator

        Jun 2021 - Jun 2023

      • Business Development Coordinator

        Sept 2019 - Jun 2021

      • Training Coordinator

        Jan 2015 - Sept 2019

    • Heidi Dixon Designs

      Dec 2019 - now
      Owner

      Designing, creating, marketing & selling handmade Indigenous beadwork across North America, through an online Etsy shop.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Fire Extinguisher Training

      Jun 2013

    • HIGH FIVE: Principles of Healthy Child Development

      Recreation NL
      Jan 2012

    • Standard First Aid / CPR C

      St John Ambulance (Canada)
      Jun 2012

    • Mental Health First Aid

      Mental Health Commission of Canada
      Jun 2015

    • Indigenous Cultural Competency

      Provincial Health Services Authority
      Apr 2015

    • Canoe Tripping Tandem Course

      Paddle Canada⎪Pagaie Canada
      Jun 2013

    • ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)

      Living Works
      Apr 2015

    • Mental Health : Post Training

      Provincial Health Services Authority
      Jul 2015

    • River of Life (Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention)

      Centre for Suicide Prevention
      Feb 2014

    • Aboriginal Cultural Awareness

      Aboriginal Awareness Canada
      Aug 2013

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Heidi Dixon
      30 under 30 Innovator Atlantic Business Magazine Selected as one of Atlantic Business Magazine’s 30 under 30 Innovators.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Tournament Co-volunteer Coordinator

      Issued by Easter Seals
      Easter SealsAssociated with Heidi Dixon

    • Committee Member

      Issued by Diabetes Hope Foundation on Nov 2012
      Diabetes Hope FoundationAssociated with Heidi Dixon

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Let's Talk Science | Parlons sciences on Sept 2011
      Let's Talk Science | Parlons sciencesAssociated with Heidi Dixon