Objective

I thrive in a fast paced, high energy position with good people that will give me the opportunity to meet people who are like minded in both work ethic as well as having a genuine desire to serve customers both internal and external.

Skills

•Over two decades of experience in Municipal government working with multiple departments as well as Council and Subdivision and Development Appeal Boards.

•Dedicated and highly motivated employee who does not believe ‘not my job’ belongs in any employee’s vocabulary.

•Highly personable team player who excels in customer service.

•Strong belief that each client an employee comes into contact with should leave the experience feeling that they have been heard.

•Flexible and versatile, I am able to maintain a sense of humour under pressure. Poised and competent with a demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural and socioeconomic differences.

•I thrive in high energy environments and have excellent team-building skills and have had many opportunities to mentor and coach new hires

Employment History

•GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN 620 Goddard Avenue, Perennials Customer Service April 15, 2022 to June 30, 2022

MICHAELS Sunridge Replenishment Team November 2021 to April 2022

CITY OF AIRDRIE 400 Main Street SE, Airdrie, AB

Planning Technician (Maternity Term Position) May 2012 to August 2013

ROCKY VIEW COUNTY 911 -32 Avenue NE, Calgary AB

Development Officer (Compliance & Enforcement) June 1998 to March 2012

TOWN OF SUNDRE Sundre, AB September 1995 to June 1998

Municipal Clerk

Education

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY, Calgary, Alberta (Sept 2013 – April 2018)

•Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science

SERVICE ALBERTA, Calgary, Alberta

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Training

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA, Edmonton, Alberta

Applied Land Use (ALUP)

ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY, Online Course

General Psychology - Psyc290

SUNDRE JUNIOR & SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, Sundre, AB

Volunteer Experiences

WINSTON HEIGHTS MOUNTVIEW COMMUNITY ASSOCITATION

Director on the Board

Chair of Planning and Development Committee

CALGARY FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL

Site Security (Rover)

SHOCK TRAUMA AIR RESCUE SOCIETY (STARS)

Silent Auction at the Stars & Spurs Gala

Star Bear Appearances (as handler)

Parking Control – Stampede Parking, Spiller Road Lot

CALGARY CORPORATE CHALLENGE

Traffic Control for Fun Run

CALGARY ZOO

Animal Companion – Sting Ray Touch Tank and Giraffe Gazebo Ambassador Zoo Gala Volunteer

CALGARY INTER-FAITH FOOD BANK

Hamper Distribution to Food Bank’s clients

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Gardening

Watercolour Painting

Camping and Kayaking (with our dogs)

Reading

Volunteering

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