Consulting & Public Relations Experience

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​2006 - 2015
Curriculum and Instructional Consultant, Holland College
  • design and facilitate professional learning sessions for post-secondary staff
  • support Learning Managers in developing & refining course outlines, assessment and delivery methods
  • support Program Managers in engaging staff, sector and other stakeholders to review existing program and develop new program in response to identified industry and community needs

Lead Facilitator, Ahzimuth Consulting
  • support clients in realizing their vision through personalized coaching and practical consulting
  • build capacity, in a wide range of skills and topics, for individuals and organizations
  • develop and deliver engaging, authentic professional learning online or in-person, synchronously and/or asynchronously
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Private Consultant, “Get it Together!” Prenatal
  • develop, plan and deliver 3-part personalized syllabus for families expecting multiples
  • negotiate product samples and other client benefits with relevant companies and small businesses
  • conceptualise and co-develop online, MB-specific prenatal course: Babies In Belly
  • oversee marketing endeavors for both operations
2005 - 2007
 
2004





1997 - 2006
Curriculum Reviewer, Pearson Education
  • reviewed new literacy materials aimed at teachers, and provided pre-publication feedback

Curriculum Developer,  Tyndale University
  • developed course outlines for Tyndale's proposed teacher training program
  • shared expertise in Classroom Management, Special Education, Long-Range Planning and Elementary Math Instruction

Percussion Consultant & Clinic Facilitator, Organizational Consultant, Soul Drums
  • instructed clinics for children
  • designed promotional materials for educational programs
  • maintained contact with large client base, encouraged their percussive development in world percussion retail/resource centre
  • offered solutions around office organizational issues
  • previewed, revised and edited, proofed communications materials
Long Ago in the Land of Student Jobs...
1996 - 1997



Summer 1996




Summer 1994



Summer 1993
Marketing Assistant, Consumer Impact Marketing
  • promoted products and services to the public through a variety of creative mediums

Meet and Greet Representative, Jonview
  • greeted clients and tour groups at the airport
  • represented Jonview at downtown hotels, and assisted with tour check-in
  • responded to various clerical needs in the office; filing, scheduling, etc.

Hostess, Parkhotel Flora, Bavaria
  • assisted as receptionist, waitress, bar-tender and hostess in a busy hotel in southern Germany

Ontario Place Corporation, Site Hostess
  • greeted patrons, introduced IMAX films inside the Cinesphere
  • provided information and direction
  • co-edited underground staff newsletter
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