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BRENDA E. L’HIRONDELLE
2724-Petersen Road, Prince George, B.C. V1N 1P2
Cell: (250) 612-8547 Message (250) 782-2049 Email:blhirondelle@yahoo.ca
PROFILE: Dedicated, resourceful Aboriginal manager offering over 20 years of diverse
experience in working within the social service field. Successful in implementing strategic
plans and operational policies. Exceptional skill in program development, grant and proposal
submissions, innovative ideas and research. Experience in working within a complex and
dynamic political environment. Transformational and collaborative leader, able to problem
solve, and excellent in community relations building. High level of professionalismand
ethics. Able to work independently and within a team context.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
Strategic Planning Community Involvement /Leadership
Team building and development Community relations building
Budgeting, forecasting and reporting Service delivery, design and reporting
Staff Supervision, training and
development
Policy and program development
Successful in navigating difficult
political environments.
Extensive proposal and grant writing
experience.
Compassionate and non-judgemental.
Community and Stakeholder
Involvement
Developed strong partnerships with First
Nations communities, community service
organizations.
Experience with planning: work plans, and
strategic plans.
Professionalism and strong work ethics.
Belief in Client centered services
Building networks within the community.
Strategic Planning and Visionary
Program Management Competencies.
Positive relationship with clients.
Resident of Dawson Creek for 40 years.
Strong cultural beliefs.
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EDUCATION:
Social Services Workers Diploma – Northern Lights College, Dawson Creek, B.C. 1998
University of Alberta – Bachelor of Arts Program (3 years study), University of Alberta,
Edmonton, AB, 1989
TRAINING/SKILLS:
Contract Management, Reporting, Proposal and Grant Submissions, Overseeing Program
Budgets, Management Experience, Event Planning and Fundraising, Conflict Resolution,
Client Advocacy, Client Counselling and Referrals, Building Partnerships within the local,
regional, provincial and federal agencies.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Program Director 2010-2014
Nawican Friendship Centre
Dawson Creek, B.C.
Responsible for writing and submitting reports and updates to Stakeholders.
Research Funding Initiatives to meet the goals of the Strategic Plan.
Responsible for proposal writing, submissions and follow-up.
Promotion of services and meeting with potential stakeholders.
Analyzing on- going programs and consulting clients/employees on improvements.
Assisted Executive Director in decision making regarding programs/employees.
Assisted Executive Director in employee evaluations.
Initiated the volunteer program and oversaw duties and scheduling.
Promoted, planned, and participated in events planned for target groups.
Established working relationships with community, regional, provincial
organizations.
Implemented data collecting strategies.
Provided positive representation of the friendship centre movement, goals,
services, programming, open door policy, friendly environment, and future
endeavours when attending local, regional and provincial meetings.
Consulted with clients on a regular basis regarding services needed at the centre.
Practiced open door policy with all clients and advocated on their behalf.
Edited all outgoing mail, promotional material.
Reviewed employee reports.
Accomplished implementation of needed services – Native Courtworker, Positive
Living North, Foot Clinic for Diabetics, Weekly Nurse services, Client Pre-
Employment Training Program with Northern Lights College, Elder’s Room.
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Assumed duties of each employee when needed.
Delegated by the Executive Director to assume E.D. duties in afternoons.
Delegated by the Executive Director to represent the centre in provincial
meetings.
Directed by the Executive Director to attend board meetings when needed.
Delegated by the Executive Director to sit on community committees.
Delegated by the Executive Director to meet with potential funders.
Participated in hiring and termination of employees.
Delegated by Executive Director in resolving disputes with employees/clients.
Volunteer/Advocate Service Caregiver January, 2008 – Ongoing
Cancer Survivor Patient – Senior Care
Dawson Creek, B.C
* Providing personal health services ostomy changes, hygiene, proper medication, proper
food and nutrition and emotional support.
FORMER COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS
Member, Aboriginal Early Years Advisory Committee.
Member, Early Human Learning Partnership.
Member, Successby6, Head Table
Member, Aboriginal Engagement – Successby6
Member, Aboriginal Health Improvement Committee
Member, Organization Against Hate and RacismCommittee
Director, Native Courtworkers of B.C.
References:
Please call:
Mrs. Samantha McRae, Outreach HIV/AIDS Educator, 250-806-0583
Letters attached:
Mrs. Michele Mobley, LiteracyNow, Dawson Creek – see attached reference letter.
Ms. Jennifer Nies, Lakeview Learning Centre, Dawson Creek – see attached reference letter.
Angela Healey, Community First Nations member – see attached reference letter.