Jennifer’s Career Statement
My Desires, which are what I’m wanting and what’s important to me include:
- empowering people to take the next step in their career & life evolution
- being a valued member of a team dedicated to helping people move forward in career & life
- experiencing variety in roles, tasks, challenges and diversity of clients, colleagues, stakeholders
- working with an innovative organization on the leading edge of career development
- balancing career & life effectively as a direct benefit of a flexible and supportive organizational culture
I’m Naturally Interested in:
- self-improvement; being a better person, parent, partner, worker, citizen
- spirituality and mysticism
- minimalism and environmental sustainability
- cycling and cycling advocacy
- autism awareness and advocacy
The Strengths I want to use are:
- engaging enthusiastically with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders to build meaningful relationships
- educating people about the value of career management services and the narrative assessment system
- creating higher quality and more efficient systems and best practices
- providing valuable support to ensure smooth operations and seamless service
- communicating authentically and effectively using various mediums
My credibility and impact come from my Assets of:
- Career & Work Counsellor Diploma from Sir Sandford Fleming College in Peterborough, Ontario
- Human Resource Management Post-Graduate Certificate from Sheridan Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning in Brampton, Ontario
- 6+ years experience in client service & operations management in the career development field
- 5+ years experience in career advising roles, including assessment, facilitation, and counselling
- Holistic Narrative Career Professional (HNCP) designation and Who You Are Matters! Facilitator certification, both from OneLifeTools, sister company of CareerCycles
My Personal Qualities and how others describe me include:
- detail- and quality-oriented – it’s quicker and easier to do the job right the first time
- friendly & personable – you can even hear me smile over the phone
- organized – a place for everything and everything in its place
- empathetic – understanding what you’re feeling comes naturally to me
- eloquent – whether in writing or by voice
Other People who influence me include:
- My 6-year-old son, who is my greatest teacher and inspiration
- Bill O’Byrne, former Program Coordinator of the Career & Work Counsellor Diploma Program at Sir Sandford Fleming College, who saw my potential and encouraged me to pursue a career in the career development field
- Mark Franklin, CareerCycles Practice Leader & OneLifeTools Co-Founder, whom I genuinely admire as a true leader in the career development field
- Mr. Taylor, my high school World Religions Teacher, who inspired me to question everything
- The wonderfully diverse career development community, a richly warm and wise group of professionals committed to helping people realize their potential in both career & life
I’m most curious about exploring the Possibilities of:
- VP role with CareerCycles with opportunities to train, mentor, and support new hires
- program and curriculum development
- cycling advocacy for safer streets and a greener world
- experiencing the wonder and joy of being outdoors
- autism advocacy for awareness and appreciation of neurodiversity