Community Support/ Community Navigator
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My element is in the field working hands on in the community. I'm well versed in community outreach, and communicating clearly with community leaders. Also in identifying needs, and gaps that need to be bridged.
Anti Racism Table Advisory committee
Anti Racism Table Advisory committee Government of Prince Edward Island - -------Analyzing policies, and regulations before they are passed through an ant-racism lens. Advising the executive council and cabinet of P.E.I. on inclusivity, and race related issues pertaining to policy regulations.
January 2021 to March 2022
Working on a major Canadian University contract supporting being as a go between I.T., Students, and Faculty. Seeing to it that there is a seamless transition between technology, and the end-users. Adapting, and quickly making the necessary changes. Continuous Education in Networking, A+ and Security +
March 2022 to August 2022
To connect with community stakeholders such as BCS, Peers Alliance, emergency housing co-ordinators, CMHA, and addictions services to make sure vulnerable BIPOC clients in the community have access to support in the community. Also to manage the BIPOC-USHR food program, and conduct outreach into the community for BIPOC-USHR.
March 2018 to December 2020
Marketing, accounting, food preparation/cooking for the Summerside farmers market, setting up, take down, customer service relations, sourcing/logistics, importing green coffee beans, and meeting changing international HR demands in Canada, and Kenya.
September 2016 to March 2017
General Warehouse activities such as forklifting, building pallets, clearing orders, and storing new inventory. Clearly communicating with upper management, and updating the company warehouse database.
January 2014 to June 2015
Seasonal, following safety procedures, laying cables, drilling, shoveling, and troubleshooting. Working efficiently in a team or independently to complete 2D, and 3D projects.
2014 to 2015
Addressing customer issues through the chat support system, going above, and beyond to successfully resolve their issues when possible, and making sure I recommend better and newer available plans, that would leave the customers happy with the service.
September 2012 to May 2013
Organizing practice sessions for the multicultural choir every Tuesday Updating the multicultural choirs' social media platforms Organizing for the choirs performances at relevant events Updating the song books with songs from all over the world Assisting in research on music cognition by sound analysis
May 2010 to September 2017
Freelance Event Coordinator-------Coordinating events in the past such a Africarribean night at the Arts Guild, Dancehall night in Halifax, African night Dalhousie SMU Fredericton, Montreal international reggae festival, and future spoken word events for the Black Cultural Society in Charlottetown. I would basically find venues a few months in advance, and start marketing early on the television, radio, newspaper, local Buzz feeds, posters, flyers and social media. Enable online ticket purchase on the event site and a few other locations.
Get top of the line graphic design for media, editing and getting it on point. Getting closer to the event I'd get together a team of 2-3 people, for set-up, sound systems, making sure performers such as acrobats, and musicians are taken care of, at the door ticket purchase is handled, and any emergency last minute issues are taken care of efficiently.
November 2009 to August 2012
Technical Support Representative Tier 2 Online Support - ------- Working as customer service and technical support representatives in fulfilling customer expectations while complying with policies, practices and procedures. Positively emphasizing why and how I can promote company products to customers and resolve minor differences concerning procedures and practices by effective communication. Being part of a team, and efficiently handling high volumes during new product launches for companies.
December 2007 to September 2009
Edmonton People in ------- Supporting nurses with clients Planning group activities for clients and engaging them* Taking the clients for appointments* Updating patient files in case of any changes or emergencies
Charlottetown, Canada
