Kristen Bowman

Support National Representatives with their daily tasks, files, letters, and room bookings in a timely manner Assist a variety of local members to connect with the correct individual within CUPE's organization via telephone and email Digitize office and local files to organize and simplify our workspace

Administrative Support Professional at CUPE (2022-07 – Present)

• Support National Representatives with their daily tasks, files, letters, and room bookings in a timely manner
• Assist a variety of local members to connect with the correct individual within CUPE's organization via telephone and email
• Digitize office and local files to organize and simplify our workspace

Temporary Servicing Representative at CUPE (2024-05 – 2025-03)

• Support Locals with their daily tasks including grievances, bargaining, and various meetings
• Understand the intricacies of various sectors and how they affect the Locals and their members
• Keep organized files and notes as well as maintain my own schedule with efficient communication to my Locals

Clerk at Guelph Public Library (2010-06 – 2024-03)

• Handle a diverse range of customer service, operational, and administrative requirements
• Maintain a reputation for efficiency and accuracy resulting in performing additional duties
• Support policies and procedures including accessibility of documentation

Senior Zookeeper at Twin Valley Zoo (2014-08 – 2017-12)

• Individually responsible for the daily care of over 300 animals year-round
• Responsible for training new employees and ensuring the safety of animal interactions
• Established hands-on interactions as part of the daily animal encounters along with policies and procedures to follow

Bachelor of Science, Honours in Animal Biology – University of Guelph (2008 – 2012)

Qualified Mediator – CommonSense Mediation Academy (2025)