Experience
Canadian Mental Health Association  June 2015 - Present
YWCA Toronto   September 2007 - October 2014
Ted Boadway Consulting   December 2006 - July 2007
Archaeological Research Associates Ltd.   2002 - 2004

Skills
Research, Writing, Communication, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Organization, Archives, Archival Research, Qualitative Research, Performance Measurement, Program Evaluation, Report Writing, Annual Meetings, Board Relations, Board Development, Board Governance, Organizational Structure, Arts, Religious Studies, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Training, Diversity & Inclusion, Company Newsletters, Budget Process, Budget Monitoring

Education
Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd   2005 — 2006
Master of Arts (M.A.), Religious and Cultural Studies

Wilfrid Laurier University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Archaeology, Religion and Culture

University of Toronto
Project Management Certificate

Experience
Ontario Public Service  August 2013 - Present
GoodLife Fitness  March 2006 - Present
Ontario Public Service  June 2013 - August 2013
Ontario Public Service  June 2012 - June 2013
GoodLife Fitness  March 2006 - October 2012
Ontario Public Service  January 2007 - June 2012
YWCA Toronto   January 2002 - January 2007
YWCA Toronto   January 2000 - January 2002
York University  June 1999 - September 1999

Skills
Communications Planning, Event Planning, Non-profits, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Fitness Instruction, Graphic Design, Video Production, Website Updating, Website Development, Website Promotion, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Social..., Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Program Management, Fitness, Social Media, Nonprofits, Media Relations, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Newsletters, Internal Communications, Blogging, Strategic Partner...

Education
Ontario College of Art and Design   1990 — 1999
Associate of the OCAD University, Integrated Media, Faculty of Art, Honours Alumna

Experience
American Bar Association  July 2015 - Present
Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP  September 2009 - Present
Osgoode Professional Development  May 2015 - Present
YWCA Toronto   April 2015 - Present
National Bar Association  July 2014 - Present
National Bar Association  July 2014 - Present
YWCA Toronto   April 2014 - Present
Ontario Bar Association  June 2013 - Present
American Bar Association  August 2012 - Present
Ontario Bar Association  July 2012 - June 2013

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Corporate Finance, Dispute Resolution, Private Equity, Negotiation, Licensing, Loans, Arbitration, Bankruptcy, Alternative Dispute..., Restructuring, Due Diligence, Legal Assistance, Finance

Education
University of Windsor   2005 — 2007
LLB

Dalhousie University   1999 — 2003
BA, Advanced Double Major

Experience
Queen's University  September 2014 - Present
YWCA Toronto   December 2014 - January 2015
The Canadian Women's Foundation  May 2014 - August 2014
The Canadian Women's Foundation  November 2013 - April 2014
The Canadian Women's Foundation  July 2013 - November 2013
BRAC  2012 - 2013

Skills
Research, Fundraising, International..., Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Qualitative Research, Event Planning, Program Development, Social Media, Editing, Public Relations, Teaching, Leadership, Teamwork, Time Management, Event Management, International Relations, Critical Thinking, Report Writing

Education
Queen's University   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Gender Studies

Queen's University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts Honours, Gender Studies

Queen's University   2008 — 2012
Certificate, Sexual and Gender Diversity

Thornlea Secondary School
High School

Experience
ASSOCIUM Consultants   October 2012 - July 2014
The Aman Foundation   January 2009 - April 2012
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST)   January 1996 - April 2012
First Women Bank Limited   November 2007 - December 2008
Octara Private Limited - A Tranzum Enterprise   April 2001 - December 2008
HR Consulting @ Fernandez & Associates   January 1999 - December 2006
Ferguson Associates Private Ltd. Management Consultants (now FAMCO Associates)   October 1996 - March 1998
YWCA Toronto   January 1988 - December 1994
Covenant House  October 1982 - December 1987
Bell  October 1977 - September 1982

Skills
Organizational..., Performance Management, Human Resources, Training, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Executive Coaching, Personnel Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Management Consulting, Management, Policy, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Public Speaking, Employee Engagement, Team Management, Employee Relations, Coaching, Change Management, HR Consulting, Program Management, Talent Management, Organizational Design, Entrepreneurship, Teamwork, Leadership Development, Problem Solving, Business Development, Time Management, Succession Planning, System Administration, Negotiation, Restructuring, Business Strategy, Organizational..., Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Organizational Change, Event Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Workshop Facilitation, People Management, Mergers, Mentoring, Non-profits, Seminars, Conflict Resolution, Strategy

Education
Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching (IPEC)   2013 — 2013
CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL COACH Energy Leadership™ Master Practitioner

Creatrix Transformational Solutions Inc.   2013 — 2013
Certificate

Karachi University   2008 — 2010
M.A.

Humber College   1995 — 1996
Certificate

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology   1994 — 1995
Certificate

York University   1984 — 1986
Certificate

University of Toronto   1978 — 1979
Certificate

Ryerson University   1976 — 1978
Certificate

University of Toronto
Certificate

Experience
Greenwood College School  September 2012 - Present
Safe City Mississauga   January 2012 - November 2012
Elections Ontario  August 2011 - January 2012
The Linden School  August 2008 - June 2011
YWCA Toronto   March 2008 - May 2008
Ontario Veterinary Medical Association   April 2004 - August 2007

Skills
Communications Planning, Public Relations, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Editing, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Social Media, Community Outreach, Media Monitoring, Speech Writing, Social Media Measurement, Non-profits, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Nonprofits

Education
Centennial College   2007 — 2008
Post-Graduate Certificate, Communications and Public Relations

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY   2003 — 2007
BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS), PSYCHOLOGY AND ENGLISH

Experience
YWCA Toronto   May 2012 - June 2012
TTC  November 2011 - February 2012
Carrier Corporation  January 2003 - August 2011
Aramex  November 1997 - December 2002

Skills
Office Administration, Getting The Job Done, Multitasker, Job Planning, Problem Solving, Supplier Management, Flexible Working, Switchboard Operator, Continuous Improvement, Proactivity, Organizational..., Attention To Detail, Oral Communications, Decision Making, Computer Literate, Administration, Organizational Learning, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Teamwork, Customer Satisfaction, Team Leadership, Team Building, Planning, Outlook, Customer Service

Education
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in Management

Experience
YWCA Toronto   2012 - Present
Toronto Catholic District School Board  2010 - Present
Avanti Financial Services Inc.   2008 - 2011
AllianceOne, Inc.   2002 - 2005
Montego Bay Free Zone Co. Ltd.   1999 - 2002
Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO)   1996 - 1999
College of Agriculture, Science and Education   1994 - 1996

Skills
Leadership, Program Management, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Project Management, Management, ESL, Social Media, Non-profits, Business Development, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits, Project Planning, Community Development, Training

Education
Ryerson University
Certificate, Food Security

Louisiana State University
Master's Degree, Agricultural Economics

University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus
Bachelor's Degree, Agriculture

George Brown College
Certificate, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

Experience
Horlick Levitt Di Lella LLP   December 2012 - Present
YWCA Toronto   July 2012 - August 2013
Landlord Self-Help Centre   February 2012 - May 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Legal Research, Document Drafting, Attention To Detail, Independent, Teamwork, Customer Service, Client Intake, PowerPoint, Time Management, Westlaw, Mediation

Education
Humber College   2010 — 2012
Diploma, Paralegal Studies

Mohawk College   2001 — 2003
Diploma, Law and Security

Experience
YWCA Toronto   August 1999 - Present
Ontario March of Dimes  1999 - 1999

Skills
Group Facilitation, Workshop Development, Workshop Delivery, Skills Assessment, Employment Counseling, Job Coaching, Workshops, Interview Preparation, Resume Writing, Management Skills..., Career Assessment, Interviews, Job Search Strategies, Case Managment, Career Development, Coaching, Job Search, Facilitators, Cover Letters, Mock Interviews, Career Counseling, Strong Interest..., Workshop Facilitation, Counseling Psychology, Career Management, Social Services, Training, Labour Market Research, Technology Needs..., Adult Education, Program Development, Enrichment, Crisis Intervention

Education
George Brown College   1997 — 1999
Career and Work Counsellor diploma

University of Toronto   1991 — 1995
Sociology and Psychology

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
Teaching Adults certificate in progress

Experience
YWCA Canada  August 2012 - Present
Turtle House Art Play Centre   July 2008 - March 2014
YWCA Canada  January 2012 - August 2012
Brazilian Day Canada   May 2010 - July 2012
YWCA Toronto   July 2002 - September 2011
Telereliance Call Centre Staffing   1999 - 2002

Skills
Media Relations, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Strategic Communications, Volunteer Management, Community Development, Speech Writing, Communications Planning, Press Releases, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Corporate Communications, Event Management, Public Relations, Government, Project Management

Education
St. Joseph Morrow Park High School

Trent University
Bachelor of Arts, English, History

Experience
Barbra Schlifer Clinic   May 2010 - Present
Inter Pares   2008 - Present
Centennial College  2008 - Present
WomanACT   2009 - January 2014
University of Oxford  2009 - 2011
YWCA Toronto   September 2001 - September 2009

Skills
Human Rights Law, Non-profits, Research, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Writing, Community Development, Public Relations, Program Management, Organizational..., Teaching, Public Policy, Media Relations, Policy, Human Rights, Policy Analysis, Community Engagement, Leadership, Volunteer Management, Program Evaluation, International Human..., International Relations, Program Development, Project Planning, Workshop Facilitation, Nonprofits, Grants, Capacity Building, Grant Writing, Politics, NGOs, Psychotherapy

Education
York University - Osgoode Hall Law School   2014 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), International Law and Legal Studies

Nathanson Centre on Transnational Human Rights Crime and Security   2014 — 2015
Fellow, Transnational Women's Human Rights

University of Oxford   2009 — 2011
Masters of International Human Rights Law, Law, First; Morris Law Prize recipient for best dissertation

Humber College   2007 — 2008
School of Creative Writing, Post Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing, With Distinction

University of Sussex   1989 — 1991
Masters of Social and Political Thought, political theory, With Distinction

University of Toronto   1983 — 1989
BA Honours, Political Science and Women's Studies, Joint Specialist, With High Distinction

Experience
YWCA  September 2015 - Present
YWCA Toronto   July 2014 - August 2015
YWCA Toronto   March 2014 - June 2014
CMAC Sakura Dojo   January 2013 - June 2014
YWCA Toronto   March 2013 - March 2014
Eva's Initiatives  May 2010 - March 2013
Eva's Initiatives  February 2009 - May 2010
Eva's Initiatives  April 2008 - January 2009
Breakaway Addiction Services   2008 - 2009
Maple Avenue Youth Centre   August 2007 - March 2008

Skills
Program Development, Crisis Counselling, Feminist Theory, Anti-oppression, Group Facilitation, Youth Work, Youth Engagement, Youth Empowerment, Engaging People, Therapeutic Listening, Crisis Intervention, Violence Against Women, Criminal Justice, Youth Justice, Community Development, Community Outreach, Communication, Energetic Leader, Supportive Counseling, Case Managment, Case Management, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Facilitation, Public Speaking, Social Services

Education
York University   2014 — 2019
BSW, Bachelor of Social Work

George Brown College   2005 — 2009
Assaulted Women and Children's Counsellor/Advocate, Assaulted Women and Children's Counsellor Advocate

Experience
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning  2003 - Present
Western University  2012 - Present
The Terry Fox Foundation  2009 - Present
Represented by Carolyn's Model & Talent Agency   2014 - Present
Fanshawe College  2012 - 2012
YWCA Toronto   2007 - 2008
triOS College Business Technology Healthcare  2006 - 2008
triOS College Business Technology Healthcare  2005 - 2008
Centre for Research on Violence Against Women and Children at the University of Western Ontario   2004 - 2006
United Way of London & Middlesex  2004 - 2005

Skills
Teaching, Research, Career Counseling, Teacher Training, Qualitative Research, Program Evaluation, Grant Writing, Higher Education, Program Development, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, University Teaching, Student Affairs, Adult Education, Program Management, Fundraising

Education
McMaster University   2009 — 2010
Master of Arts, Sociology

Fanshawe College   2003 — 2004
Social Service Worker Diploma

University of Toronto - Ontario Institute for Studies in Education   2002 — 2003
Bachelor of Education, Primary/Junior Specialization

Wilfrid Laurier University   1998 — 2002
Honours Bachelor of Arts, Major: Sociology Minor: Psychology

Experience
YWCA Toronto   March 2012 - Present
YWCA Toronto   February 2011 - February 2012
VSM Investments Inc.   September 2008 - June 2009
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan  September 2005 - June 2008
TD Securities Inc.  July 1992 - September 2005
Financial Post Newspaper (now part of the National Post newspaper)   September 1988 - July 1992

Skills
Prospect Research, Research, Information Management, Online Research, Raiser's Edge, Direct Mail Campaigns, Fundraising, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Program Management, Non-profits, Direct Mail

Education
Trent University   1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Experience
Small Print Toronto   August 2013 - Present
Kaeja d'Dance  July 2013 - Present
inDANCE   January 2005 - Present
YWCA Toronto   March 2012 - July 2013
YWCA Toronto   September 2011 - February 2012
Creative Trust  January 2005 - September 2011
Dance Umbrella of Ontario   July 2001 - January 2005
Toronto Dance Theatre  November 1999 - March 2001
Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts (now Sony Centre)   September 1998 - November 1999
The Banff Centre  June 1998 - September 1998

Skills
Non-profits, Event Planning, Event Management, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Program Development, Public Relations, Performing Arts, Festivals, Arts Administration, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, Editing, Publicity, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Social Media, Newsletters, Strategy, Grants, Philanthropy, Program Management, Marketing, Stewardship, Theatre, Community Development, Volunteer Management, Leadership, Research, Management, Program Evaluation, Community Engagement, Annual Giving

Education
University of Toronto at Scarborough   1995 — 1998
Visual and Performing Arts Specialist

Centennial College
General Arts & Sciences, Book and Magazine Publishing

Experience
YWCA Toronto   November 2003 - Present

Skills
Public Speaking, Nutrition, Healthcare, Wellness, Event Planning, Program Development, Health Education, Customer Service, Program Evaluation, Research

Education
Centennial College   1987 — 1989
Food & Nutrition Management, Food & Nutrition management

Regal Constellation College
Diploma (Culinary Arts), Culinary Arts

Experience
The Jean Tweed Centre   January 2015 - Present
YWCA Toronto   October 2014 - May 2015
Sheena's Place  2010 - 2015
South Riverdale Community Health Centre / York University   2014 - 2014
York University  2013 - 2014
Mildenhall Montessori Schools   2011 - 2011
Support Enhance Access Service Centre   2010 - 2010
Mezzanine Consulting   2007 - 2008

Skills
Art Therapy, Expressive Arts, Mental Health, Child Development, Program Evaluation, Program Development, Group Therapy, Adolescents, Workshop Facilitation

Education
York University   2013 — 2014
Master's Degree, Social Work

York University   2011 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Social Work

Toronto Art Therapy Institute   2008 — 2010
Graduate Diploma, Art Therapy

Ontario College of Art and Design   2003 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Fine and Studio Arts

Experience
Pacific Health Centre   I support patients to find vibrant health and well-being through understanding how our body-mind-spirit connection can be a catalyst for healing through life’s many transitions.Clinic ConsultantDowntown Toronto DoctorsJune 2012 - September 2012
High Park Chiropractic and Healing Arts   2010 - August 2012
United Way Toronto  2009 - 2009
ideaNation   2008 - 2009
YWCA Toronto   2007 - 2009
Provincial Government--Minister Gerretsen   2006 - 2007
Queen's Park  2003 - 2005

Skills
Non-profits, Acupuncture, Stress Management, Public Speaking, Holistic Health, Wellness, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Pain Management, Alternative Medicine, Medicine, Leadership, Treatment, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition, Prevention, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Nutritional Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Wellness Coaching, Chronic Illness, Stress, Healing, Homeopathy, Traditional Chinese..., Lifestyle, Allergy, Herbal, Meditation, Women's Health, Health Education, Fertility

Education
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine   2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Naturopathy

University of Guelph   2002 — 2006
BAH, International Development--Gender in the Development Process

Alliance Française
French language

Experience
Torys LLP  August 2015 - Present
Torys LLP  September 2011 - Present
McMillan LLP  November 2010 - July 2011
Movieposter.com   May 2007 - March 2011
YWCA Toronto   April 2010 - August 2010
The Consumers' Waterheater Income Fund (now EnerCare Inc.)   March 2009 - September 2009
Ryerson University  September 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Customer Service, Marketing Communications, Time Management, CRM, Microsoft Office, Training, Writing, Social Media, Troubleshooting, Project Coordination, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Email Marketing Software, HTML, Data Analysis, Communication, Research

Education
University of Toronto   2013 — 2015
Certificate, Digital Marketing Management

Centennial College   2009 — 2010
Post-Graduate Certificate, Corporate Communications and Public Relations

Ryerson University   2005 — 2008
Bachelors, Human Resources

Experience
JobStart  January 2015 - June 2015
TD Insurance  January 2007 - May 2008
TD Insurance Meloche Monnex  September 2002 - January 2007
YWCA Toronto   September 2001 - September 2002
CNIB  August 1997 - September 2001

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Teaching, Public Speaking, English, Event Planning, Non-profits, Windows, Negotiation, Vocational..., Return to Work Planning, Disability Claims..., Vocational Evaluation, Claims Management, Management, Coaching, Training, Workshop Facilitation, Case Management, Job Coaching, Insurance, Career Counseling, Career Assessment, Conflict Resolution, Nonprofits

Education
University of Guelph   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

George Brown College
Career and Work Counsellor, Career and Work Counselling

Experience
BMO Financial Group  October 2013 - Present
The Canadian Stage Company  September 2009 - Present
Ontario Bar Association  1997 - Present
Stikeman Elliott LLP  January 2004 - October 2013
The Advocates Society   June 2009 - June 2013
YWCA Toronto   May 2005 - September 2009
Stikeman Elliott LLP  January 1997 - January 2004

Skills
Class Actions, Commercial Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Securities Litigation, Securities Regulation, Legal Advice, Product Liability, Alternative Dispute..., Construction Law, Bankruptcy, Legal Research, Appeals, Cross-border..., Corporate Governance, Courts, Corporate Law, Securities, Arbitration, Mediation, Legal Writing, Privacy Law, Administrative Law, Competition Law, International..., Torts, Intellectual Property, Copyright Law, Joint Ventures, Trade Secrets, International Law, Trials, Insurance Law, Employment Law, Dispute

Education
University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa   1992 — 1995
LL.B., Law

University of Manitoba   1987 — 1991
B.A., Political science

Rotman Institute of Corporate Directors

Rotman Institute of Corporate Directors

Experience
Sunshine Foundation of Canada  May 2015 - Present
Elgin County Railway Museum   March 2015 - May 2015
The Sunshine Foundation of Canada   2015 - 2015
Portage  February 2012 - January 2014
Joe Rockheads   January 2010 - February 2013
YWCA Toronto   December 2010 - February 2012
InterChange  January 2010 - April 2011
World Literacy Canada  March 2010 - December 2010
Daily Bread Food Bank  2009 - 2010
War Child Canada  March 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Youth Programming, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Proposal Writing, CMS, Nonprofits, Research, International..., Teaching, Report Writing, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Youth Programs, Time Management, Grants, Grant Writing, Community Development, Workshop Facilitation, Event Management, Philanthropy, Community Engagement, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Conflict Resolution, Capacity Building, Qualitative Research, Strategic Communications, Stewardship, Policy Analysis, Editing, Media Relations, Board Development, Community Organizing, Corporate Social..., Human Rights, Public Policy, Youth Development, Non-profit..., Raiser's Edge, Youth Engagement, International Relations, Annual Giving, Organizational..., Resource Development, NGOs, Social Entrepreneurship, Prospect Research

Education
The University of British Columbia   2007 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Psychology

Humber College   2004 — 2005
Post Graduate Degree, International Project Management Program

Queen's University   1997 — 1999
B.A, Psychology, Film

Experience
City of Toronto  July 2010 - Present
YWCA Toronto   November 2009 - June 2010
Chinese Professionals Association of Canada (CPAC)   September 2007 - August 2009
Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC)   April 2006 - November 2006
Nexans  July 2001 - May 2005

Skills
Resume Writing, Job Search Strategies, Career Counseling, Cover Letters, Workshop Development, Mock Interviews, Interview Preparation, Nonprofits, Job Coaching, Social Services, Career Assessment, Interviews, Career Development, Strong Interest..., Career Development..., Workshop Facilitation, Job Search, Adult Education, Case Managment, Public Speaking, Case Management

Education
George Brown College   2007 — 2007
Diploma, Work & Employment Counselling

Nanjing Normal University   1996 — 2000
B.A., English

Experience
YWCA Toronto   January 1995 - Present
YWCA Toronto   February 2008 - September 2011
The Salvation Army  1991 - 1994

Skills
Counseling Psychology, Career Counseling, Resume Writing, Job Search, Job Coaching, Interviews, Resume, Employment, Career Development, Workshops, Social Services, Job Search Strategies, Program Development, Workshop Facilitation, Case Managment, Crisis Intervention, Community Outreach, Career Assessment, Interview Preparation, Coaching, Personal Development, Interview Skills, Public Speaking, Cover Letters, Workshop Development, Conflict Resolution, Career Management, Job Fairs, Enrichment, Strong Interest..., Recruiting, Facilitation, Program Facilitation, Job Readiness, Case Management

Education
University of Manitoba   1982 — 1985
BA, Criminology and Psych

Kelvin High school   1974 — 1975

River heights Junior High   1971 — 1974

Experience
York University  September 2014 - 2015
YWCA Toronto   November 2005 - September 2013
YWCA Toronto   September 2000 - October 2005
Jamaica Youth for Christ   July 1999 - June 2000
National Housing Trust  May 1994 - February 1999
International Trust & Merchant Bank   1991 - May 1994
Prudencial Stockbrokers   1990 - 1991

Skills
Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Community Development, Strategic Planning, Research, Social Services, Coaching, Philanthropy, Investment Banking, Investment Strategies, Investment Portfolio, Financial Reporting, Managerial Finance, Program Management, Proposal Writing, Business Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Staff Management..., Problem Solving, Program Development, Project Coordination, Strategic Thinking, Management, Workshop Facilitation

Education
York University   2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (MA), Development Studies

Ryerson University   2010 — 2013
Certificate, Fundraising Management

University of the West Indies, Jamaica   1985 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (BSc) (Hons), Management Studies

Mico Teachers' College   1977 — 1980
Teaching Diploma (Hons), Home Economics & English

Experience
Wal-Mart  April 2009 - Present
Favager Risk Management   April 2008 - July 2008
YWCA Toronto   2007 - 2007
Loblaws  2005 - 2006

Education
Toronto School of Business   2005 — 2006
Accounting and payroll

Experience
YWCA Toronto   October 2013 - Present
YWCA Toronto   June 2013 - September 2013
YWCA Toronto   July 2009 - May 2013
Agincourt Community Services Association  November 2008 - March 2012
Ralph Thornton Centre-Riverdale Community Action Project   November 2006 - April 2007
Chinese Professional Associaton of Canada   May 2007 - 2007
Ryerson University  January 2006 - June 2006

Skills
Non-profits, Public Speaking, Human Rights, Research, Community Outreach, Community Development, English, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Program Evaluation, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Media Relations, Crisis Intervention, trauma counselling, Legal Support Services, immigration and refugee..., Public Education, Social Services, Case Management, Workshop Facilitation

Education
Ryerson University   2005 — 2006
Master Degree, Immigration and Settlement Studies2006

Fuzhou University   2000 — 2003
Master Degree;, Sociologyand Legal Studies

Fuzhou University   1996 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Food Science and Engeering

Experience
YWCA Toronto   July 2013 - Present
YWCA Toronto   January 2011 - June 2013
YWCA Toronto   February 2010 - January 2011
YWCA Toronto   November 2009 - January 2010
Redway & Butler LLP   2008 - 2008
National Employment Agency of Bulgaria   June 1994 - June 2007

Skills
Job Search Strategies, Career Development, Interviews, Job Search, Interview Preparation, Marketing, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Workshop Facilitation, Counseling Psychology, Non-profits, Adult Education, Case Managment, Microsoft Office, Career Counseling, Program Development, Cover Letters, Job Coaching, Workshops, Staff Development, Resume Writing, Social Services, Case Management, Resume, Nonprofits

Education
YWCA Toronto   2010 — 2010
Life Skills Coach

JVS Toronto   2009 — 2010
Job Developer

Universitet za nacionalno i svetovno stopanstvo   2002 — 2004
Professional Development Consultant

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski   1988 — 1993
Master, Computer Science

Experience
YWCA Toronto, SDC and Education and Training Institute   March 2014 - Present
YWCA Toronto   1999 - 2014
Toronto District School Board  September 2009 - August 2013
Centennial College  2000 - 2010

Skills
Teaching, Program Development, Training Facilitation, Curriculum Design, Customer Service, Classroom Management, Adult Education, Resume Writing, Job Coaching, Workshop Facilitation, Cover Letters, Career Assessment, Career Counseling, Leadership, Case Managment, Coaching, Microsoft Office, Data Management, Data Analysis, Statistical Data..., Blended Learning, Project Management, Customer Retention, Public Speaking

Education
Centennial College
Certificate

Humber College
Diploma

YWCA Toronto
Life Skills Coaches Certificate

York University
Interpersonal/Intrapersonal Strategies Leadership Development

University of Gdansk
Master's

Experience
YWCA Toronto   2013 - 2015
YWCA Toronto   2013 - 2015
St Christopher House  October 2009 - April 2010
Zellers  July 2007 - October 2009
LOFT Mental Health and Justice Initiative   September 2008 - December 2008
London Drugs  September 2005 - September 2006
Lafarge Construction Materials, Eastern Canada   2000 - 2002
Lafarge  1995 - 2002

Skills
Customer Service, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Databases, Training, Teamwork, Event Planning

Education
Humber College   2007 — 2009
Psychosocial Rehabilitation in Mental Health, Social Services, Peer Support

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology   1999 — 2002
Computer Engineering Technology Diploma, Computer Hardware, Software and Networking

George Brown College
Proficiency in French

Abu Dhabi Indian Scool

Experience
Family Services of Peel  March 2013 - Present
Interim Place   November 2006 - November 2012
YWCA Toronto   2001 - 2007

Skills
Case Management, Counselling, Policy, Teaching, Coaching, Case Managment, Program Development, Public Speaking, Research, Counseling Psychology, Social Services, Mental Health, Community Outreach, Workshop Facilitation, Volunteer Management, Program Evaluation, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Community Development, Psychotherapy

Education
McMaster University

Experience
BMO Nesbitt Burns  August 2015 - Present
RBC Dominion Securities  October 2014 - July 2015
Rotfleisch & Samulovitch Professional Corporation   June 2011 - January 2014
JVS Toronto  August 2009 - August 2010
YWCA Toronto   February 2009 - May 2009

Skills
Access, Administrative..., Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Filing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Spreadsheets, Office Management, Office Administration

Education
Academy for Computer and Employment Skills   2008 — 2009
Computerized Office Administration Diploma

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology   2000 — 2001
Marketing Administration

West Toronto Collegiate Institute

Experience
YWCA Toronto   2014 - Present
CharityVillage.com   2008 - 2014
Duffy, Allain & Ruttan   2006 - 2008
Price Waterhouse Management Consultants  2000 - 2002
Mars  1997 - 2001
Bell Mobility  1996 - 1997
Nortel Networks  1991 - 1996
Ernst & Young / Clarkson Gordon   1988 - 1991

Skills
Non-profits, Budgets, Corporate Tax, Tax, Nonprofits, Microsoft Excel, Finance

Education
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario
Chartered Accountant, Highest mark on the UFE for the city of Etobicoke

The University of Western Ontario - Richard Ivey School of Business   1984 — 1988
HBA, Accounting and Business/Management

Experience
YWCA Toronto   July 2004 - Present
Children's Aid Foundation  August 2002 - March 2004

Skills
Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Event Management, Program Development, Community Development, Grant Writing

Education
Humber College   2001 — 2002
Post-Graduate Certificate, Fundraising and Volunteer Management

Carleton University   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History and French

Experience
Sharp Group of Companies   January 2014 - February 2014
Famous Player Colossus   May 2004 - July 2004
Islington Travel Agencies   October 2003 - December 2003
Public School Library   September 2003 - September 2003
YWCA Toronto   June 1999 - August 1999

Skills
Balance Sheet, Payroll, Bank Reconciliation, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, Answered customer..., stocked cleaning supply..., Works well in a team, Problem Solving, Income Statement, Income Tax Act, Mathematics, Outstanding..., Analytical Skills, Thinking Skills, Management, Social Networking, Cash Flow Statements, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Teamwork, Budgets, General Ledger, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, Sage, Invoicing

Education
George Brown College   2011 — 2013
College Diploma, Accounting

George Brown College   2009 — 2011
Certificate Program, Pre-Busines

Experience
YWCA Canada  October 2008 - November 2014
YWCA Toronto   April 2006 - October 2008

Skills
Finance, Strategic Financial..., Cash Flow, Management, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Account Reconciliation, Nonprofits, Budgets, Accounting, Program Development, Financial Accounting

Education
CGA Ontario
Student, Accounting

Florida International University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

UWI
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General, with honours