Dana Bushell

Burlington, Ontario

Valuable Attributes

Proven ability to improve and expand upon assigned objectives

Self-starter, tenacious, innovative, competitive

Great motivator – able to encourage others to perform to a quality standard

Committed to respectable representation of the company/organization

Confident, assertive, and very proactive in initiating positive change

Enjoy challenging tasks and situations – not afraid to think outside the box

Good problem solving, troubleshooting and decision making abilities

Dedicated willingness to work diligently toward successful outcomes

Areas of Skill & Experience

Law Clerk, Legal Assistant, Office Administration

Conduct preliminary screening and initial client intake meetings, determining scope of issues and outlining Firm policies, retainer information, and identity verification

Prepare Applications, Continuing Records, Factums, Document Briefs, Financial Statements and Affidavits

Assist in preparations for motions, conferences, hearings, trials, and appeals for matters of family law, criminal law and civil litigation

Track and identify changes to procedural issues, revisions and amendments to relevant legislation, judicial decisions; preparing memo’s to Lawyer(s) affected by such changes, such as recent changes to the rules regarding financial disclosure and the introduction of the Certificate of Financial Disclosure

Utilize Quicklaw and CanLii in the preparation of Factums and Books of Authorities

Familiarity with the Family Law Rules, The Family Law Act, Children’s Law Reform Act, Divorce Act, Children and Family Services Act, and the Rules of Civil Procedure

Maintenance of firm’s accounting files including both manual systems and PC Law

Preparation of quarterly GST/HST submissions

Maintain client files including highly sensitive and confidential information

Human Resource Management, Volunteer Management, Fundraising,

Prepared and implemented fundraising plans and strategies including marketing materials and public relations strategies

Cultivated key accounts and explored new opportunities by remaining abreast of local and other relevant economic and social issues

Developed and delivered workplace campaigns including promotional materials, and special events

Responsible for recruiting, screening, hiring and training of 150 – 200 seasonal employees for 3 distinct resort properties as well as maintaining accurate employee files including WSIB filings

Responsible for tracking and submitting payroll for seasonal employees, and the completion of all R.O.E.’s in accordance with Ministry guidelines

Created and administered Joint Health and Safety committees for 3 distinct resorts; participated in Ministry job-site inspections and ensured that all orders were complied with in a timely fashion

Responsible for volunteer recruitment, screening and supervision including all campaign events

Administrative and Software Competencies

MS Office XP

Microsoft Outlook

Donation Tracker

Raiser’s Edge

Divorcemate

Simply Accounting

Quickbooks

PCLaw

Professional Employment History

2014 – Present Law Clerk/Legal Assistant

Clarke L. Mellville Law Firm (Contract - Dean Group) Kitchener, ON

J. Fraser Bushell Family Law & Mediation Services, Simcoe, ON

2013 - 2014 Campaign Coordinator

Interim Finance Coordinator (Contract Positions)

Engagement Coordinator

United Way of Haldimand and Norfolk, Simcoe, ON

2009 – 2012 Legal Assistant and Secretarial Services

Kent Street Law Simcoe, ON

(Practice closed 2014)

2008 -2009 Human Resources and Front Office Manager

Totem Resorts Sioux Narrows, ON

Education

Human Resources Management, Mohawk College, Hamilton, Ontario. 2006

staff training and development, recruitment and selection, finance and accounting, compensation and benefits, occupational health and safety, organizational behaviour, and HR Planning.

B.A. Labour Studies, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario. 2000

economics, statistics, occupational health and safety, organizational behavior, grievance mediation, and collective bargaining, both public and private sector

Volunteering

2013 – 2015 Children’s Mental Health Week

Planning Committee Member

2013 – 2014 Healthy Communities Partnership of Haldimand and Norfolk

Coordinating Committee Member

2013 – 2014 Poverty Action Partnership of Haldimand and Norfolk

Coordinating Committee Member

2011 – 2013 Bird Studies Canada - Port Rowan, Ontario

General Office and Accounting Assistant

Professional References

Jennifer Crandall-Coombs

Executive Director

United Way of Haldimand and Norfolk

Simcoe, Ontario

519-***-****

J. Fraser Bushell, LL.B

Lawyer and Mediator

Simcoe, Ontario

519-***-****

Anne Marie Ridout

Accounting & Facilities Administrator

Bird Studies Canada

Port Rowan, Ontario

519-***-****

Sandra (Jefferson) Brown

General Manager and Vice President

Totem Resorts

Sioux Narrows, Ontario

807-***-**** or 800.66-TOTEM (86836)

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