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York Region Rapid Transit Corporation (vivaNext)Project Specialist II
Oct. 2014York RegionIn my role as a Project Specialist II at York Region Rapid Transit Corporation (vivaNext), I applied specialized communication skills to support the implementation of complex construction projects. By developing and overseeing stakeholder engagement strategies, I successfully built relationships with various stakeholders to ensure project success.
Community Development Council Durham Community Liaison Officer
May. 2011 - May. 2014Durham Region - Ajax & PickeringIn my role as a Community Liaison Officer at Community Development Council Durham, I led the development and implementation of policies and processes for launching two new Welcome Centers. I coordinated marketing strategies to increase partnership interest and cultivated strong relationships with vendors and local media outlets for positive media coverage and community engagement.
Windsor Women Working With Immigrant WomenProject Manager - Newcomer Arts Project (NAP)
Jun. 2009 - Apr. 2011Windsor, Ontario• Conceptualized and designed a project to address service gaps for youth girls, securing a $500K proposal win.
• Collaborated with Executive Director to hire and train a team of ten program facilitators and staff.
• Established partnerships with local schools and organizations to recruit participants.
• Monitored program budget, controlled expenses, and drove public awareness through outreach, social media campaigns, media coverage.
Windsor Women Working With Immigrant WomenProgram Coordinator
Jun. 2007 - Apr. 2009WindsorI spearheaded process changes to enhance working conditions for teachers and shift service delivery to a client-centric approach, resulting in improved quality of service and increased funding. Through team-building initiatives and performance evaluations, I facilitated professional development and personal growth. Notably, I successfully increased program funding from $500K to nearly $800K between 2008 and 2009, and $1M by 2010.
WWWWIWProject Coordinator/Facilitator
Jun. 2005 - May. 2007WindsorIn my role as a Project Coordinator/Facilitator at WWWWIW in Windsor, I coordinated and facilitated a program for women of domestic violence, focusing on rebuilding their professional, social, and life skills. I customized the program curriculum to meet client needs and current trends, including computer training and job search skills. By securing additional program resources, I boosted capacity from 15 to 25 participants per session, reducing the waiting list.
Windsor Women Working With Immigrant WomenFundraising Coordinator
Jun. 2005 - Oct. 2005WindsorIn my role as a Fundraising Coordinator at Windsor Women Working With Immigrant Women, I organized and executed the Annual Fundraising Gala, raising over $8000 in funds and increasing attendance year after year. I revitalized the mailing/donor list by transitioning 200 business contacts to a comprehensive MS Excel database with 1500+ contacts. Additionally, I introduced email using mail merge function, saving costs and reducing paper and stamp usage.
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