SHANNON L.

DAVIS
9139 Pleasant Lake, RR#4 Box 7245, Yarmouth, NS B5A 4A8 (902) 740-3842
shannond@eastlink.ca
WEBSITE PORTFOLIO ADDRESS: http://oneclassact.weebly.com/

CORE AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Non-Violent Conflict
Resolution
Project Management
Information Technology
Adult Learning, Levels 1-4
Diverse Learning
Assessment

Motivational Public Speaking

TESL Training
Curriculum Development
Team
Development/Leadership
Individual/Group Counselling

Organizational/Planning
Skills
Classroom Management
Interviewing & Reporting
Differentiated Instruction
Problem Solving Abilities

Information Technology, Strategic Communications, & Team-Building

Excellent working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and/or MAC Suite
Proficient in the writing, editing, proofreading, design and delivery of enriching and
original presentations, websites, lesson plans/curriculum units, and a variety of PR
products
Collaborative leader / team member who establishes quality working relationships.
Performance Management, Issues Management, & Organizational Planning Skills
Managed the recruitment, productivity, scheduling and performance of 25+ member
teams
Conducted training sessions, coaching/mentoring, and staff performance reviews
Developed core reporting and policies, accounting guidelines, procedure & training
manuals, and employee handbooks
PR Talents & Teacher Training for Diverse, Cross-Cultural Learning Styles
An accommodating and versatile teacher with the talent to develop hands on, inspiring
communications products that will capture imagination, spark interest and educate
Ability to explain complicated concepts in an easily understandable manner and convey
information clearly and imaginatively
Aptitude to remain flexible, to ensure that every learning style, ability and need is taken
into account

EDUCATION
Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia

2017

Master of Education in Counselling (Candidate)

Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, NS

2012

Bachelor of Education, High Honours

Nova Scotia Lieutenant Governors Award

Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, NS

2000
Bachelor of Public Relations ,Co-operative Education Option, Concentration in French
Bruce McDougall Award Academic Scholarship, 1993; High Honours 1991-1993

CERTIFICATES, WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES

WHMIS, Occupational Health & Safety, First Aid/CPR Level C, Halifax, NS 2014
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention & Grief and Loss Counseling, Halifax NS
Workplace Violence, Bullying and Harassment Training, Halifax, NS

2013
2012

AAE Conference 2010, Harvesting Educational Innovations, NSCC, Kentville, NS

2010

Literacy, Gifted Education, Global Perspectives in the Classroom

Literacy Council of Nova Scotia, Halifax, NS

2010

Practitioner Tutor Training Pilot Project, Participant and Certificate

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TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Project

SMART Technologies
Apple MAC Platform/ IPAD
Adobe Photoshop

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GED Instructor & Level 1/2 Adult Learning Teacher
2009 - present
Yarmouth Learning Network (YLN), Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

Pioneered GED preparatory curriculum for the Network, 75% success rate in program
Coordinated the registration, testing and assessment activities for all incoming/current
students
Provided one-on-one support tutoring to NSCC ALP students and clients of the Department
of Community Services
Wrote Networks current Strategic 5-year Communication Plan, prepared statistical and
tracking reports
Developed the Networks new website, advertisements, brochures, logo, & various
communications tools/products

Adult Learning Program Faculty

(Casual)
Nova Scotia Community College, Burridge Campus, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Operations Manager
2008 - 2009

2013

Cangra Distribution, Yarmouth, Nova

Scotia

Coordinated and handled a relocation of the manufacturing facility, completed all new
hiring, policies manuals, procedure documentation and served as liaison with Yarmouth Area
Industrial Commission to ensure smooth transition to Yarmouth facility
Reporting to the VP Manufacturing, provided all technical, administrative and daily
operational support to ensure delivery of granite products on time, on specification and to
the appropriate quality.
Handled all inventory, accounting management and safety concerns/practices

Corporate Communications & Project Manager, Corporate Services

2001 2006
(Canada & US Division)

Register.com, New York, USA & Yarmouth, NS

Maintained and strengthened client relationships through the productivity, scheduling and
coaching needs of 28 full-time account managers who ensured the complete satisfaction of
Register.coms multinational corporate client portfolio, including Microsoft Corporation,
Coca-Cola, Bayer AG, & Nike .
On a daily basis, consulted with New York Sales Team and Legal Counsel to resolve escalated
account service issues and conflicts quickly to avoid escalations. Reduced legal escalations
by 85% in 2 months of operation out of Yarmouth office.
Provided training for the Associates in regards to systems, processes and new product
offerings.

Researched, reviewed and recommended improvements to departmental procedures and

systems
Conducted semi-annual and annual performance reviews and resolved all
discipline/performance issues

Communications Officer, Corporate Services

1995 1998
Natural Resources Canada, Communications Branch, Ottawa, Ontario

COMMUNITY SERVICE & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Department of Community Services Client Tutor
Department of Community Services, Digby, NS

2014-present

African Canadian & Disability Services Student Tutor

Nova Scotia Community College, Yarmouth, NS

2007-present

Web Design Developer & Consultant, Yarmouth, NS

2007-present

(www.nakilehome.ns.ca, nationalpolygraphservices.com )

SHANNON L. DAVIS
9139 Pleasant Lake, RR#4 Box 7245, Yarmouth, NS B5A 4A8 (902) 740-3842
shannond@eastlink.ca
WEBSITE PORTFOLIO ADDRESS: http://oneclassact.weebly.com/

References
Gayle Morrison

Administrative Coordinator
Yarmouth Learning Network
101 Water Street
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
(902) 742 8151 W
(902) 648 0320 H

David Sollows

Tri-County Regional School Board

Field Placement Supervisor
3 Walker Street
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
(902) 742 9326 H

Barbara Gillis
Faculty, Adult Learning Program
Nova Scotia Community College
Burridge Campus
372 Pleasant Street
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
(902) 742 742-0534 W

David Sweeney
Faculty, Adult Learning Program
Nova Scotia Community College

Burridge Campus
372 Pleasant Street
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
(902) 742 742-0524W

Linda Gallagher

Principal
Tri-County Regional School Board
Meadowfields Community School
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
(902) 749-2880 W

* University and Community College Transcripts Available Upon Request