Leanne Froese

Partnered with Indigenous employment and community services since 2006, supporting high-risk individuals in Calgary. Knowledgeable about Indigenous culture and sensitive to diversity and poverty issues. Skilled in identifying trends and collaborating with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.

Oxford House of Canada – Peer Support Specialist                  Calgary, AB 

• Managed 5 homes– 3 Indigenous homes.
• Responsible for ensuring all houses have weekly meetings and provide support to the residents.
• Responsible for rent collection and small fixes in homes.
• Screens applicants and conduct initial interviews for potential residents of the houses.

Miskanawah – Executive Assistant                                                   Calgary, AB 

• Manage and prepare reports, set agendas, record, and issue meeting minutes, collect, and analyze information for the CEO and Board of Directors. 
• Prioritize inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts with little guidance, making judgements in alignment with agency policy and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements. 
• Preparing and supporting the agency through the accreditation process. 

Aboriginal Futures – CDP/Facilitator                                              Calgary, AB 

• Delivered and facilitated the Indigenous Workplace Wellness Circle. 
• Oversaw client inquiries with exceptional professionalism and enthusiasm. 
• Added electronic client files, updated resumes, safety tickets, follow-up sheets, and contact notes. 
• Career Counselor when not facilitating the IWWC program. 

Trade Winds to Success – 15 Years Various Positions              Calgary, AB 

• PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
• PROGRAM MANAGER
• JOB RETENTION SPECIALIST
• PROJECT ASSISTANT

• Mediated requests and demands between clients and employers.
• Worked with funder, union, and employers, to address client needs.
• Coordinate the work experience placements of participants.
• Teaching respectable job search skills.
• Cultivated relationships with senior executives and community partners to maintain stability.
• Standardized operating procedures in various departments for optimal efficiency.
• Supervised employees and oversaw operations for programs to ensure success.

Development Competency Program – Career Development Practitioner 

• International Educational/Vocational Guidance Association, Edmonton, AB

Engineering Design and Drafting Technology 

• 2 Year Diploma Program, Lethbridge College, Lethbridge, AB