RETIREMENT INITIATIVES
THE MARION INSTITUTE.com (since 2013), Registered Owner
WORK HISTORY
BACK IN MOTION, Employment Services
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Curriculum Writer, Targeted Skills Training
2016-2017, 6-Month Contract Welcomed this amazing opportunity to develop curriculum (needed 'yesterday) on a contract basis:
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MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE's Employment & Community Development Department (MCCECD)
1998-2012
Program Manager, MCCECD's COMPASS ~ Setting Career Direction
2007 ~ promoted to co-manage all aspects of our COMPASS Career Decision Making Program, provided input into the personal growth and welfare of approximately 40 staff in our department, and made decisions on how to maximize the stewardship of our resources.
2009 ~ expanded COMPASS into a $3M initiative, enjoyed the privilege of working with a dynamic team of 10, and jointly developed a fast track 'unplugged' job search program needed in our community. Those who contributed to this legacy were Linda Clarke, Joni Leppington, Inderjit Sekhon, Margot Lakoduk, Sheryl Nerdahl, Shawnee Landsiedel, Leticia Villacorta, Karin Gregory, Sean Hassall, Pam Chervenko, Betty Provis, Wayne Johnson, Roxanne Price, and Linda Lambie. We also appreciated the help from Jennifer Chandler, Brenda Race, and Ruth Thiessen when auxiliary help was needed.
Program Facilitator, MCCECD's COMPASS ~ Setting Career Direction
2001 to 2007
This new Abbotsford program was managed by John Dawson, and assisted by Christine Kampen and Roxanne Price. Kate Bergen and I initially designed and delivered the COMPASS career decision making curriculum, later with the expertise from Linda Lambie. This all-absorbing opportunity became one of those life legacies when one says: "My whole life has prepared me for this" and compelled me to work long weekday hours to fine tune the design and delivery, based on the feedback of our program participants.
2001 to 2007
This new Abbotsford program was managed by John Dawson, and assisted by Christine Kampen and Roxanne Price. Kate Bergen and I initially designed and delivered the COMPASS career decision making curriculum, later with the expertise from Linda Lambie. This all-absorbing opportunity became one of those life legacies when one says: "My whole life has prepared me for this" and compelled me to work long weekday hours to fine tune the design and delivery, based on the feedback of our program participants.
Program Coordinator, MCCECD's GIFTS FOR THE JOURNEY
1999-2001
Employment Mentoring Program. Co-authored the publication Gifts for the Journey Workbook with Wayne Bremner, and developed the beginnings of a Mentor Guide. Publications were intended to assist church members to walk alongside other church members (with care and compassion) who were seeking employment. Leslie Wait and Bridget Findlay also contributed greatly to this MCC ECD initiative.
1999-2001
Employment Mentoring Program. Co-authored the publication Gifts for the Journey Workbook with Wayne Bremner, and developed the beginnings of a Mentor Guide. Publications were intended to assist church members to walk alongside other church members (with care and compassion) who were seeking employment. Leslie Wait and Bridget Findlay also contributed greatly to this MCC ECD initiative.
Intake Coordinator, MCCECD's THE PASSPORT CAFE
1998-2001
Juggled positions of intake coordinator, orientation facilitator, workshop facilitator, and resource lab assistant. Assisted income assistance recipients with their return-to-work action plans and loved it.
1998-2001
Juggled positions of intake coordinator, orientation facilitator, workshop facilitator, and resource lab assistant. Assisted income assistance recipients with their return-to-work action plans and loved it.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE FRASER VALLEY
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Case Manager, SUCCESS CENTRE
1997 to 1998 Held a part-time position while completing my degree. When funding ended, a wonderful door opened at MCC Employment Centre's Passport Cafe, assisting individuals on income assistance with their return-to-work efforts. |
OKANAGAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
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Adult Educator, Okanagan University College ~ Continuing Education
1984 to 1995 Tutored distance education students throughout B.C. in the career planning process. Commended for high motivation rates. Developed and delivered programs related to career decision making, lifeskills, and job search strategies on a contract basis for Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby, Salmon Arm, and occasionally Revelstoke. Contracts were both provincially- and federally-funded. |
CONTEXT TRAININGS CORPORATION
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Assistant Area Manager, Vernon
Coordinated scheduling and preparations to offer personal and professional development courses for a company whose mission statement was to "strengthen the fabric of goodwill that exists in the world through education and effective communication". Also provided facilitation, administration, and logistical support between 1985 and 1988. Awarded the "Congruency Award" twice and received personal commendation from CEO Randy Revell. |
UNDERWRITERS ADJUSTMENT BUREAU LTD.
Branch Secretary for 5 years
1978-1983
Performed general office procedures as the branch secretary.
Transitioned into the career development field and never looked back.
1978-1983
Performed general office procedures as the branch secretary.
Transitioned into the career development field and never looked back.