| Curriculum Vitae ~ 2010 Patricia Marguerite Gerhardi Contact Information: 43560 Cariboo Hwy 97, Cinema, Hixon, British Columbia V0K 1S1 Telephone: 250-998-4645 Fax: 250-998-4639 Cellular: 250-961-9667 Email: pmgcommunication@uniserve.com Website: www.pmgcommunication.com Summary of Skills Management Throughout my career I have undertaken an increased level of responsibility in planning and management of projects and business development. July, 2004 I formed the firm of “PMG Communication”. The specialties of this practice are those of: • Public Relations, • Community & Corporate Affairs, • Marketing, • Project Management, • Government Relations (Federally, Provincially, Municipally, and Regionally), • Event Production and • Grant and Proposal Writing • Media Monitoring. • Administration Many of the groups that “PMG Communication” works with are volunteer Board of Directors working within a mandate of their organization and are often non-profit associations. Working with volunteers requires flexibility in time management and often with changing Boards of Directors every other year. My enthusiasm, administrative and government expertise and vast network throughout British Columbia and to some extent Alberta are the key benefits that I bring to any project, program or scenario that I become a part of. Administration As an Administrator for organizations such as the Quesnel Community Foundation, Alcan Primary Metal Group, Avison Management Services and others as outlined in the Summary of Work Experience I have been responsible for all duties and responsibilities related to: - Reporting to the Board of Directors all Association activities - Office Administration, Personnel, Payroll and Finance - Community and Government Relations - Advertising and Media Relations - Funding and Sponsor Partners Communication The written and oral communication skills I have gained through experience and professional development activities. I am comfortable delivering oral presentations to small or large groups. Throughout the past five years and through my previous positions I have been involved in presentations to elected official at the regional, municipal, provincial and federal levels as well as to the general public and the media. I have been a guest speaker at colleges, secondary schools and with special interest groups. As well I have developed and conducted educational seminars. Over the past five years and through my employment history, I have developed effective public relations and facilitation skills. Working with volunteer boards of directors has proven my team building skills and has increased my sense of community and sense of responsibility in being a part of each community that I live and work in. Over the past five years of the creation and development of "PMG Communication" I have had the good fortune of working with these outstanding clients throughout the central interior of British Columbia: o Alcan Inc. o Alex Fraser Park Society 2006-2008 o BC Paraplegic Association & NCMA Conference 2009 o Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Quesnel o British Columbia Professional Bull Riders Association 2006 & 2010 o British Columbia Rodeo Association 2005 - 2009 o C+ Rodeo Stock Contractors 2004-2009 o Cliff Fawcett & Sons 2009 o Dean Mason & Company 2004 o Double Tree Creations 2009 o Farmgate Fabrication 2007 – 2009 o Kitimat Professional Bull Riding Event 2010 o MUTN – Measuring Up the North Conference 2009 o Nechako View Senior Citizens Housing Society 2008 -2010 o Nicola Tribal Council – Visions 2007 Aboriginal Fisheries Conference o Prince George Airport Authority 2008 o Prince George BC Rivers Day Music Festival 2005 -2010 o Princeton Rodeo Association 2008 o Quesnel Community Foundation 2006 & 2007 o Quesnel Downtown Business Association 2008 o Quesnel Rodeo Association 2005
o Rocking P Western Apparel – trade shows throughout Western Canada o Ron Edgar Consulting o Schuk Family Benefit o Special Events Creators o Treasure Cove Casino 2008 o Visions 2007 Aboriginal Fisheries Conference o West of the Rockies Championship Pro Rodeo 2006 – 2009 Summary of Work Experience Alcan Primary Metal, Community and Corporate Relations Integral part of the corporate affairs and public relations team for a large multi-national corporation. All types of office administration and management duties. Communicate and explain corporate operations. Represent corporate interests in the community (six communities). Coordinate donations and sponsorships. Design and deliver advertisement campaigns. Develop with community groups with fund raising campaigns. Assist with economic development of small communities. Budget development and management. Supervise staff and contractors. Avison Management Services Ltd., Office Manager/Comptroller Purchasing and inventory control Policy manual development Analysis of budget processes and procedures Development of costing programs Conduct research and draft changes of employment standards legislation C.K. Wingham Law Corporation, Legal Secretary Conveyance and contract documentation Legal Services Society of British Columbia, Paralegal Conducted individual case advocacy. Research and prepare written court submissions. Conduct public legal education programs. Office Administration, budgeting, purchasing, library control. Assess eligibility for program criteria. Liaison with Community Groups and government ministries and programs. Supervise and train legal assistants and clerical staff. Legal Services Society of British Columbia, Paralegal All of the duties as outlined above as well as: Purchasing, authorization of accounts. Weekly Legal Aid clinics in the community of 100 Mile House. Regular college guest speaker Conduct legal information and education workshops for various First Nations Groups and Communities. Assist Staff Lawyer with case preparation Hire and train legal assistants and clerical staff. Ministry of Environment, Head – Documentation and Processing Administration of Water Management for issuing, amending permits, licenses approvals. Administration of Waste Management permits and licenses. Responsible for the Administration of the Guiding and Trapping Areas of the Cariboo – Chilcotin. Responsible for the special permitting of the Dean River Fishing. Officer under the Wildlife Act. Review applications and determine eligibility. Public education and supervision of testing of individuals under this program. Reconcile Regional Revenue Accounts. Liaison with government agencies. Maintain Computer database. Train and Supervise Staff. Community Programs Organize Community Events such as Fall Fairs, Music Festivals, Rodeos, Trade Shows, and Awards Banquets. Fisheries Conferences, Fund Raising Events – such a Dinners and Dances Fund raise and Develop Sponsorship programs for community events and non profit agencies. Prepare proposals for advertising and grant applications. Research Supervise and train volunteers. Develop and work within a team environment. Professional Development Management Training Sirolli Enterprises Facilitation Graduate Toast Masters Speech Craft Course Conflict Management and Resolution Workshop Human Rights Training Workshop Supervisory Skills Workshop BTE Communication Leader Workshop Sociology 121 Technical Training and Skills PowerPoint Accounting 101 Microsoft Word, Excel, Access Simply Accounting and Quick Books Serving It Right Certification Professional Drivers License – Class 2 with Air Brakes Endorsement Safety Training Safety Oriented First Aid WHMIS CNC - Non Profit Management Professional and Community Associations ~ Past and Present Canadian Public Relations Society, Northern Lights Chapter Vanderhoof District Beautification Committee Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce Alex Fraser Park Society Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce - 2010 Board of Directors Prince George Chamber of Commerce Quesnel Community Foundation Vanderhoof Rodeo Productions Nechako Valley Exhibition Society Career Prep Association BC Northern Winter Games BC Rodeo Association Chilcotin Rodeo Association Horse Council of British Columbia Canadian Professional Rodeo Association Vanderhoof District Library Fund Raising Committee Employment History July 2008 - present Federal Government appointment and Commission to sit on Employment Insurance Appeal Hearings as the Chairman. This is a three year appointment to 2011. July 2004 - present “PMG Communications” ~ Public Relations, Marketing, Project Management, Media Monitoring, Event Production 1996-2004 ALCAN - Primary Metal Group Community and Corporate Relations, Regional Representative. 1995-1996 Avison Management Services Ltd. Office Manager and Comptroller 1995 C.K. Wingham Law Corporation Legal Secretary 1994-1995 Legal Services Society of British Columbia, Kelowna Paralegal 1989-1994 Legal Services Society of British Columbia, Williams Lake Paralegal 1989-1974 Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Finance, B.C. Hydro, Ministry of the Attorney General, Fraser Lake Sawmills Ltd.Northern Lights Chapter |
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