My life experiences
Professional Background
- 2006 - 2017
Ski Martock
- Snowboard Instructor - 2001
Gay Men's Health Research Project
- Coordinator
Community Based Research Capacity Building Program - 1996 - To Date
Retired - 1992 - 1996
Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston, NS
- Administrator
Responsible for operations of the hospital. - 1989 - 1992
Breton Bay Nursing Home, Sydney, NS
- Administrator
Responsible for operations of the nursing home. - 1977 - 1989
Sydney Community Health Centre, Sydney, NS
- Director of Finance and General Services
Responsible for Financial Functions, Materials Management, Computer Services & Hotel Services of the hospital.
Education
- 2015
National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)
Certified Instructor of Beginner Archers
- 2006
Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors;
Level 1 Instructors Certification Course
- 1981 - 1983
Canadian Hospital Association;
Healthcare Organization and Management Course. - 1970 - 1974
St. Francis Xavier University;
BBA with Honors, Major in Accounting.
Volunteer Work
- 2005 - 2010
Capital District Health Authority, Halifax
- Member of the Board of Directors - 2004 - 2011
Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church, Halifax
- Member of the Board of Directors (Treasurer) - 1996 - 2005
Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project, Nova Scotia
- Coordinator
Coordinated activities of a group dedicated to fostering change in our communities and our society at large so that people of all sexual orientations are valued and included. - 1999 - 2005
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Youth Project, Nova Scotia
- Facilitator
Facilitated a support group for gay youth. As well, participated in other support functions as a volunteer.
Skills Inventory
- I am professionally prepared as an accountant
- I have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office:
- Word
- Excel
- Access
- Power Point
- Publisher, and
- Outlook
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- I have extensive experience as a facilitator
- I have gained experience in dealing with government and the media through my involvement in the (small 'p') political life of our province.