Millie Parent
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(H) 519-250-8599, (C) 519-995-8911, (F) 519-250-9067
Objective
Skilled ISS Senior Interviewer seeking a role in the 2011 Census to leverage strong management background and proven interpersonal strengths to transition into the the next level within the organization.
Work Experience
Assistant Returning Officer (01/01/1997 – 07/10/2000)
Organizing and staffing an office to conduct enumeration and election process for the riding of Windsor West.
Last Employer: Elections Canada
Responsibilities: Hiring, training and managing approximately 200 varied positions Mapping
Accomplishments: Worked to establish the first permanent electoral registry
Senior Interviewer (02/01/1974 – Present)
Managing a staff of interviewers responsible for the collection of data on many surveys including Labour Force, Survey of Labour and Income Dynamics, Literacy, Family Expenditures, National Survey of Child and Youth, Farm, Survey of Household Spending - both original and revised, Canadian Community Health Survey among others. Hiring and Training of Interviewers Maintaining files and reports to monitor cost and progress. Provided guidance and motivation to staff. Maintained and organized assignments in the Windsor, Essex, Kent and Lambton county areas. Worked in the Toronto Regional Office on a Literacy Survey and was responsible for the area of North York including the Jane/Finch corridor. Took computer courses offered by the employer to become familiar with Word and Excel programmes.
Last Employer: Statistics Canada
Contact Person: Gary Arnold 416-952-4026
Responsibilities: Hiring and Training of Interviewers Maintaining files and reports to monitor cost and progress. Provided guidance and motivation to staff. Maintained and organized assignments in the Windsor, Essex, Kent and Lambton county areas. Worked in the Toronto Regional Office on a Literacy Survey and was responsible for the area of North York including the Jane/Finch corridor.
Accomplishments: To summarize, I have many years of hiring, training and supervision of staff that has resulted in excellent response in the areas of my responsibility.
Census Area Manager (11/14/2000 – 07/01/2001)
Hired, trained and managed the Urban Canvassing initiative in the 2001 Census.
Last Employer: Statistics Canada
Contact Person: Dave Beeching
Responsibilities: My position required a knowledge of Census collection as well as the economic, social and political environment within Southwestern Ontario. Management evaluation and analysis of Census collection operations and activities. An ability to handle stressful situations was paramount.
Accomplishments: During my experience with the 2001 Census I developed further skills in the areas of leadership, dependability, flexibility and effective interpersonal relationships. The Urban Canvassing initiative was extremely successful in my area finishing a month early.
Education
Establishment: St. Clair College
Degree: 2 year course in General Marketing
Education Period: 09/15/1969 - 04/30/1971
Details: Successful completion of a course titled Personnel, the Human Problems of Management
Skills
Creative problem solving and management experience. Keen instincts to quickly effect change and improvement - with key expertise in visualizing and executing tasks. Proven multi-tasking capabilities with strong ability to plan, prioritize and manage complex projects under aggressive timelines. Extensive experience in data collection and documentation. Strong leadership talents, "team player" attitude and spirit. Excellent communication skills both written and oral. A positive attitude.
Computer Skills: Working ability with Word and Excel programmes
Foreign Language Skills: Greek