Monika Smutny
Administrator/Horticulturist/Holistic Healer
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About
I have over 35 years of experience, skills and background in Business Administrative Services, and am a Certified Horticulturalist.
I also have over 5 years of Holistic Healing practices, I offer alternative treatments in Ayurvedic Indian Head & Foot Massage, Crystal Reiki Therapy, NLP Violet Healing and offer workshops.
I am passionate and have a love and respect for natural environment and enjoy working with wild plant and herbal medicine. I love to be of service to others, traveling and learning about world cultures.
Experience
Skills & Qualifications
❖ Over 35 Years of experience in Administrative and Business
❖ Organized, self-motivated and focused both in a team environment and independent work.
❖ High personal standard with exceptional work ethic
❖ Proficient in PC and MAC software, MS Office Suite
❖ Diverse, Adaptable, Creative, and excellent communication skills
❖ Typing Speed 60 WPM, WordPress, Mail chimp, Google docs, high computer competency.
❖ Knowledgeable in most aspects of Administration and Business practices
❖ Medical Terminology Certificate – Selkirk College 2017
Experience and Employment
2015 to Present Interior Health:
Currently employed permanently as Kootenay Boundary Plant Services Administrator.*see cover letter for more details and management related experience.
Various casual and temporary roles throughout the WKB:
Administrative Services Assistant, Secretary/Health Unit Clerk, Outpatient Booking/Admitting Clerk, Receptionist and Home Support Scheduler.
2022 to Current
Rossland Creekside Studio: Self-contained Rental Suite Rossland BC
2019 to Current
Crystal Garden: Holistic Healing Sessions, Alternative
Rossland & Nelson, BC
2008 to 2017
Mountain Cottage Getaway: Long and short-term property rentals. Vacation Rental Operator Silverton, BC 2010 to 2014
Black Press, Office Manager/ Sales/ Freelance Writer Nakusp & Rossland, BC ▪ Front line public relations, office administration & associate publisher tasks
▪ Marketing, research, and campaign building
▪ Advertising / Sales /Billing ▪ Invoicing / Daily & weekly cash sheets / Basic bookkeeping
▪ Ads plus & AM system programming / website support and admin.
▪ Contact & relationship development. ▪ Business proposals , sponsorship & partnership packages
▪ Article research /writing/editing & proofing
▪ Basic Photography and Editing ▪ Creating newsletters, design, layout, and E-blast messaging.
▪ Managing overall office duties including circulation, special projects & promotions.
2010 to 2011
Valhalla Fine Arts Society Administrator (short contract) New Denver, BC
▪ Program registrations.
▪ Correspondence / Communication / Administration
▪ Program support, reporting.
2009 to 2010
Village of Silverton Office Assistant & Campground Attendant/Hall Manager
(short contracts)
▪ Administrative support ▪ Registration / Collecting fees / Janitorial. ▪ Bookings & reporting
1998 to 2010
Self Employed Contractor Gardener & Yard Maintenance Kimberley, BC New Denver, BC
Landscape design. ▪ Planting & maintenance ▪ Customer relations ▪ Invoicing
Education
Education 2019 to 2020
International College of Natural Healing - Crystal Therapy Practitioner Victoria, BC Love & Light School of Crystal Therapy - Crystal Reiki Master
2019 to 2021 Bliss Prema & Canadian Training Center for Healing Alternatives Victoria, BC Indian Head & Foot Massage *Ayurvedic Calgary, AB
2010 to 2011
College of the Rockies - Office Administration & Technology Cranbrook, BC ▪ Internet Research & Communication, Windows & E File Management ▪ Business Calculators, Word Processing, Keyboarding, Bookkeeping ▪ MS PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Administrative Procedures ▪ Business Communications & Desktop Publishing
1997 to 1998
College of the Rockies - Horticulture Technician Creston, BC ▪ Insect Classification, tree fruit / vegetable production, soil & weed sciences. ▪ Plant Science / physiology, greenhouse production, landscape design. ▪ Turf Management, plant id.
Volunteer or Casual Experience
School District 20: RSS Food store Volunteer, Crosswalk and Noon Hour Supervisor
Scouts Canada; 2nd Rossland Group Fundraising, Parent Volunteer on Camps, Promotion/ Publicity assistance
Rossland Figure Skating Club Board Member, Director of Publicity
Slocan Lake Soccer Association Coordinator and Community Group Member
