Lesley Brennan

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Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4G5 acyycb@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

Experience informing and educating members of the public, youth, co-workers, and professionals on physical disabilities, chronic pain/invisible illness, mental health, workplace cultures and barriers, human resources, recruitment, and matters of the Canadian criminal justice system one-on-one and in diverse group settings.

Involved with the personal and career development of individuals in inclusive, professional environments.

Hands-on administrative experience operating simple and two-way ANOVA, regression, correlation, Versadex, SPSS, SAP, Lenel Security, Workforce Now/Paytech Software, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.

Exceptional project management and verbal communication skills, writing/formatting experience, problem-solving abilities, strategy development, and data entry experience.

Strengths and Expertise

Human Resources & Recruitment Training Delivery & Facilitation Report Writing & Research

Community Outreach & Engagement Diversity & Inclusion Education & Admin. Support

Professional Experience

Human Capital Management Consultant (Oct. 2016 – Jan. 2017)

ADP

Acted as a trusted advisor and consultant to clients on all modules of ADP's Payroll, Time and Attendance and HR solutions; investigated and professionally trouble-shooted software application issues while simultaneously navigating through the on-line application.

Uncovered client needs, sourced the cause of the issue through the use of effective probing techniques, and provided resolutions ensuring a stellar service client experience.

Created accurate, reliable, and complete case activity updates suitable for maintaining an accurate knowledge base. Identified, recommended, or referred any issues or opportunities which arose from client queries, to the appropriate internal ADP Business Unit.

Gained a broad understanding of Workforce Now including the many complex features and configuration options.

Teaching Assistant (Jan. 2016 – April 2016)

Saint Mary’s University (Criminology Department)

Graded 50+ third year level essays per week, mentored students one-on-one and proctored final examinations.

Human Resources Assistant Co-op Work Term (Sept. 2015-Jan. 2016)

Halifax Regional Police

Responded readily to daily internal and external inquiries using tact and non-judgement, ensuring a high level of confidentiality in areas related to employment opportunities, promotional advancement, and upcoming officer recruitment. Familiarized oneself with the vast majority of 800+ HRP officers and civilians.

Contributed as an active, lead vocal member on various interview-hiring panels for officer recruitment and civilian staff positions. Devised, screened, and formatted numerous job descriptions, applications and interview guides/questions for upper management positions, promotional routines and sworn/civilian member interview panels.

Presented human resource consultants, superintendents, and the disability case coordinator with research findings and data analysis for evidence-based business unit initiatives, occupational health and safety, workplace diversity, and mental health education training.

Updated and maintained manual and computerized filing and security systems in addition to preparing reports related to human resources and HRM procedures and policies. Frequently scheduled meetings, completed reference checks, reviewed officer performance files and disability claims, composed e-mails/event notifications and prepared agendas.

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Community Education Assistant (May 2015-July 2015)

The Arthritis Society – N.S. Division

Independently recruited, coordinated, and trained sixty volunteers between the ages of fifteen and sixty-five for the signature Walk to Fight Arthritis annual fundraiser event. Appointed as volunteer lead during event day activities and provided direction, training, and guidance to all volunteer recruits, participants, and staff members in attendance.

Analyzed evidence-based research on low-impact physical activities that positively correlated with notable improvements in the range of motion of individuals living with various forms of arthritis and/or chronic pain.

Networked and established collaborative partnerships with a diverse variety of recreational facilities/studios and instructors throughout HRM committed to hosting and guiding free of cost weekly physical activity classes.

Designed, organized, and constructed a 4-Week Fall Physical Activity Series run across three HRM locations (Dartmouth, Halifax, and Lower Sackville/Bedford) during the month of September 2015.

Community Impact Research Assistant Co-op Work Term (May 2014-Aug. 2014)

United Way of Halifax Region

Conducted a review of best practices used by funders and program providers, compiled a set of indicators used to measure United Way’s Community Impact strategy outcomes, identified data and information sources for evaluation purposes, and devised reporting options suitable to a range of stakeholder groups.

Independently led thirty in-person/telephone consultations with various stakeholders (e.g., donors, fundraisers, agencies, government agencies and departments, United Way Board Members and Committees) to identify information needs and gauge their ability to provide data and information for evaluation purposes.

Independently compiled, coded, and transcribed all data collected through shareholder consultations. Successfully developed an all-encompassing fifteen-page report and evaluation framework that included a theory of change, outcome indicators/measures, data resources, return on investment and reporting markers.

Recreation Coordinator/Administrative Assistant Co-op Work Term (May 2013-Aug. 2013)

The Waegwoltic Club

Efficiently developed new and engaging programs for members, coordinated the recreation staff schedule and calendar of events, provided all department heads with current class lists, coordinated all scheduled activities and special events, and produced an annual overview report of the registration process and event attendance.

Gained valuable hands-on experience working to complete tasks as a team and individually within strict time frames while interacting and assisting club members and staff with their registration and event inquiries and/or concerns.

Education 2011-2016

Bachelor of Arts Degree (cum laude) Double Major(s): Psychology & Criminology Saint Mary’s University Halifax, NS CGPA: 3.79 Co-operative Education Distinction

Volunteer Experience

Employment Readiness Program Facilitator March 2016-May 2016

The John Howard Society of Nova Scotia

Provided fifteen screened program participants between the ages 18-45 with support and guidance during weekly emotional intelligence sessions, computer literacy workshops, interview preparation, and open, non-judgmental discussions on community resources and barriers facing individuals with past convictions/criminal records.

Restorative Justice Facilitator and Community Representative Sept. 2014-Sept. 2015

Community Justice Society

Awards/Certifications

Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C Sept. 2016-Sept. 2019

Mental Health Canada First Aid For Adults Who Interact with Youth Certificate July 2015 Inducted into President's Hall of Academic Excellence, Saint Mary's University Jan. 2016

Valid Nova Scotia Class 5 Driver’s License (Clean Drivers License Abstract) 2009-Present

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