RESUME
Professional ​
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Mother of four, farmers wife with a huge repertoire of experiences. In high demand for reorganizational skills and training systems. She has been a guest speaker across North America and speaks to crowds of large and small sizes. Puts 110% into any project assigned to help ensure its success.
Work​
experience​
Bahama Farming Co. Ltd; Mossleigh, AB
2015 to present - CEO/owner
Oversaw complete operations of a multi-million dollar corporation and it’s subsidiaries. Ensured all government requirements are up to date and met, created staff training and certification programs, orchestrated three active worksites throughout the year, developed processes for investigation of complaints, etc…
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SUGAR SHACK HOLDINGS Ltd; Mossleigh, AB
2015 to present - CEO/owner
Ensures that all correspondence, bookwork and contracts are up to date and followed completely. Handles all legal and procedural requirements for the operation.
Hidden Coulee; Mossleigh, AB
1997 to present - Treasurer & Secretary,
Oversaw full communication within the corporation. Including; bookkeeping, payroll, banking, new customers, staff scheduling, correspondence, buying and selling of equipment, document storage, office organization, etc…
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PROFESSIONAL Speaker
Sept 2002 - Present
Spoke to teachers, administration, media, staff and business owners in regards to topics requested. Topics include; education curriculum, teaching practices, efficiency streamlining, CAL procedures, burn out, and more. Spoke at PBIG meeting, Strategic provincial convention, SAI Platform meeting, etc…
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United Conservative Party, AB
May 2018 to November 2019 - VP of Communications
Elected to Board of Directors for the United Conservative Party of Alberta, at the founding AGM. Put forth strategic plans for communications for the party and election. Completed all duties as a board member; including attendance at party functions, regular board meetings and campaigning. Answered questions from fellow board members, MLA’s and members. Editing, events planning and speaking engagements were all part of my duties.
Campaign Manager; Little Bow riding
2012
Complete manger duties over the provincial political election. All completed in under 30 days. Hiring, staffing, signage, election rules followed, volunteers organized, donations, debates, media responses, event planning, etc…
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CEO & Principal; Calgary, AB
July 2004 - Jan 2009
Day to day operations of a K to Grade 9 school. Completed assessments on teachers, hired and fired staff, file rout budget reports, attended monthly parent meetings, led training, seminars and assisted with curriculum planning. Responsible for classrooms where teachers were absent. Filled in for maternity leave, sick days and temporary positions. Taught various grades & ages from Kindergarten to Grade 9.
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Campaign Manager, Grant Hill; Macleod riding
1997 & 2000
Complete manger duties over the federal political election. All completed in under 30 days. Hiring, staffing, signage, election rules followed, volunteers organized, donations, debates, media responses, event planning, etc…
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Student Teacher, Lamar Junior High; Irving, TX
Fall 1995
Drama Student Teacher. Responsible for decision making, planning, evaluating, discipline, meetings classroom set up, parent-teacher interviews, etc…
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Student Teacher, Towny Elementary; Irving, TX
Fall 1995
Grade 5 Student-Teacher - Math, Reading and Social Studies. Responsible for decision making, planning, evaluating, discipline, meetings classroom set up, parent-teacher interviews, etc…
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Practicums; Irving, TX
Fall 1995
MacArthur High School (World History)
Paul Keyes Elementary (Grade 1 - Science)
Sam Houston Junior High (Grade 7 - History)
Shelton (Grade 5 - Reading)
Thomas Haley Elementary (Grade 4 - Math & Science)
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Instructor Assistant - Lincoln Park Centre; Calgary, AB
Spring 1988
Worked with physically and mentally challenged adults. Met goals set by superiors and completed all responsibilities assigned to me.
Skills
Pages
Numbers
Keynote
iMovie
Photo Editing
Public Speaking
Filming Production
Inventory Control
Purchasing
Research Proficiency
Certificates
Teaching Certificate - AB, 2005
Teaching Certificate - TX,1997
Excellence In Teaching Award Nominee - AB, 2008
Certified Member DRP
Discover Reading Program 2005
Myers Briggs Certification
AB, 2009
*Type Indicator Step I & Step II
Top 40 Under 40
AB, Class of 2009
Business Leaders of Tomorrow
AB, 2008
Cerebratic Accelerated Learning Program
2003 (Founder)
Emily Dickenson Award
Austin, TX, Aug 2003
Advanced Word-Smithing Certificate
Austin, TX, 2003
Writers Workshop Certificate
Austin, TX, 2002
Wizard of the Web Certificate
Austin, TX, Aug 2004
Interests
Scuba Diving
Reflexology
Moderating
Photography
Motivational items
Theatre
Shopping
Travel
Museums
Nutrition
Exercise
Misc.
SDAB Member
Commissioner of Oaths
First Aide Certified
Ordained Minister
Aspen Crossing Director
Education
University of Dallas
Bachelor of Arts - Education,1995
Bachelor of Arts - History, 1995
Minor - Drama, 1995
American InterContinental University
Master Of Education - Leadership of Educational Organizations
Harlington University
Doctorate of Education - Philosophy of Education