AMY NINA PUGSLEY B.A. (International Studies) pugsley.amynina@hotmail.

com (C) (403) 483-6469 PERSONAL STATEMENT International Development Studies major with experience in many diverse fields with management, internship, and volunteer experience that has demanded leadership, accountability, and results. Hard working, independent, culturally sensitive, organized, dedicated and creative with a track record of both academic and workplace recognitions of excellence. INTERNATIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE Servants Heart Development Intern June to September 2010 Dominican Republic

Executed a wide variety of projects to increase Servants Heart non-profit capacity on the north shore. Facets including, program fundraising, program outreach, and program development. Responsible for the execution of programs, reporting to the president of the organization, and the creation of new humanitarian projects. Dominican Advance Student Development Intern May to August 2009 Dominican Republic

Developed and successfully implemented programs focusing on womens literature, primary school literacy, and a youth environmental awareness education. Responsible for execution of all programs, management of other volunteers, building educational programs, selection of educational materials, data record keeping, development progress reports, and reporting directly to the president of the organization. International Student Volunteers Tour Manager May to August 2008 Dominican Republic

Led university students from across North America on an ecologically friendly and culturally sensitive adventure tour after their volunteering commitment in the Dominican Republic. Responsible for the complete leadership of group, coordination of all activities, maintaining relationships with vendors, translating (Spanish), student safety, logistics of program as stipulated by ISV, reporting to USA and Dominican head offices, and working closely with various constituents.

GENERAL WORK EXPERIENCE Selam Ethiopian Restaurant General Manager October 2007 to August 2011 Regina, Saskatchewan

Responsible for restaurant oversight, payroll, bookkeeping, scheduling, inventory purchasing, basic public relations, special event coordination, and staff relations. Committed to maintaining the cultural integrity of the restaurant while exporting the vibrancy of the culture to a Canadian audience. Also preformed general serving tasks including serving, bartending, hostessing, and cash transactions. YWCA Kids in Transition Shelter Transition Worker/Home Operator October 2010 to August 2011 Regina, Saskatchewan

Responsible for the complete care of children that have been removed from their homes by the Ministry of Social Services until they are found placement. Multi-faceted position including child counselling, respite, child education, child protection, and administrative duties. Catholic Family Service August 2011 to January 2012 F&ST Program Support Worker Calgary, Alberta Responsible for running a F&ST Families and Schools Together program at various elementary schools across Calgary. Program position included: home visits, promotion of prevention materials from Alberta Health Services, co-leadership of family groups, linking families with community resources, and organizing both staff and volunteers for the smooth running of the 9-week program. Calgary Catholic School Board Education Assistant March 2012-Present Calgary, Alberta

Responsible for the smooth running of a 5th grade and 2nd grade classroom, helping teachers with lesson preparation, classroom work, fieldtrips, and marking assignments. Primarily responsible for working one-on-one with coded students and students needing special attention.

EDUCATION AND AWARDS University of Regina (Faculty of Arts) 2010 B.A. International Studies (Development Concentration) Minor: Spanish

University of Regina Academic Silver Scholarship International Student Volunteers International Program Award for Highest Rated Tour Leader SAMPLE OF VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Girl Power Diving/Swimming Co-coached an aquatic program for at-risk inner city females aged 6-15. Conceptualized, planned and executed a Hope for Haiti fundraiser after the January 12th earthquake. Helped execute a Fuerza Chile fundraiser with the Regina Chilean Community after the February 27th earthquake. Helped assist in implementing humanitarian projects post earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Including a childrens program, sanitation project, and orphanage relief.

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