1. Corinne Ellen Ofstie
#12 310 19th Ave SW Calgary AB
Phone (403) 554-5921 E-mail cofstie@gmail.ca
Highlights of Qualifications
 Solid understanding of sexual and domestic violence issues, theoretical underpinnings, services
and program delivery
 Solid practical, theoretical and academic foundation in sexual social work, communications and
humanities
 Experience in reporting, presentations, research, project planning and facilitation
 Well developed interpersonal and communication skills gained from experience in collaborative
and customer service environments combined with involvement in special events coordination and
promotional activities
 Naturally skilled in leadership; effectively handle positions of responsibility with tact and discretion
 Extensive grant administration, grant adjudication and review, committee coordination and grant
program communications experience
 Excellent planning and time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities, meet
strict deadlines, and work in a fast paced environment
Education
Bachelor of Social Work (2012)
With Distinction
University of Calgary
Academic Standing: 3.88/4.00 GPA
Bachelor of Arts (2005)
Major: English
With Distinction
University of Calgary
Academic Standing: 3.62/4.00 GPA
Work Experience:
Strategic Initiatives Coordinator January 2014 – Present
Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services (AASAS)
 Support the AASAS CEO to achieve the goals and objectives of Special Projects as outlined in the
AASAS Strategic Plan
 Establishes and maintains rapport with all member agencies, responding to membership concerns
and inquiries
 Support the AASAS CEO to work with the Board of Directors and membership to establish and
maintain open and adequate lines of communication
 Assist the AASAS CEO to develop and prepare funding proposals and funding reports
 Support the AASAS CEO to establish and maintain effective working relationships with key
community and government stakeholders
 Seek out and apply research to recommendations for social policy and program development; and
 Increase the profile and awareness of AASAS and member agencies
 Lead the growth, development and evaluation of the AASAS training for First Responders and
Sexual Assault/Abuse Training™
 Facilitation and mentorship for First Responder to Sexual Assault and Abuse Training™
 Oversee the provincial database ensuring AASAS and its member agencies are able to report
regularly on sexual assault/abuse program demographics and outcomes.
Coordinator May 2012 – December 2013

2. Ofstie 2
Calgary Domestic Violence Collective (CDVC)
 Strengthened dialogue and information sharing between Sectors of the CDVC, within Sectors as
needed and with Policy makers
 Supported effective collaboration in the capacity building community
 Organized a series of Brown Bag Lunches to build the capacity of professionals and allied
professionals around domestic and sexual violence
 Facilitated Committee delivery of capacity building workshops and trainings
 Identify capacity, interest and momentum within the capacity building community for the delivery of
training and capacity building
 Supported and coordinate in and between the various CDVC sub-committees to identify gaps,
needs and opportunities for collective action and capacity building collaboration
 Coordinated with a Communications Advisory Committee to develop and implement a coordinated
communication strategy in and about the domestic violence sector
 Created information exchange forums for the domestic violence sector and allied professionals
 Supported the development of and dissemination of best practice research and information
 Ensured that all reporting requirements are completed and met
 Facilitate and support CDVC policy discussions and activities in areas of strategic priority,
momentum and excellence
 Facilitated policy activities as directed by the CDVC; including position paper writing, letters to
Government and coordinating the activities of the Policy Committee and ad hoc Task Teams
 Represented the strategic priorities of CDVC through intersecting committee participation and
collaboration around public policy
 Co-Chair, Calgary Action Committee on Housing and Homelessness
 Member of the following CDVC committees: Communications Committee; Action Committee on
Disability and Abuse; Ethno Cultural Communities Committee; Safety Under the Rainbow and the
Capacity Building Committee
Research Administrator – Brenda Strafford Chair December 2011 – January 2012
 Reviewing and cataloguing of Alberta Government internal documentation re: Domestic Violence
Prevention
Research Programs Officer 2009- 2012
The University of Calgary, Calgary AB
 Coordinated special projects for the Grants Administration Unit of Research Services
 Facilitated research funding acquisition and administration
 Coordinated adjudication committees for various grants involving academic selection and review
 Reviewed and approved research grant applications
 Communicated research funding opportunities to Faculty, Senior Administration and Agency and
Industry Stakeholders
 Negotiated, coordinated and executed collaborative research agreements with Industry
stakeholders
Strategic Projects Coordinator 2007-2009
The University of Calgary, Calgary AB
 Coordinated project management efforts including workshops, communication of strategic funding
opportunities, adjudication committees and project status tracking
 Coordinated the Central Project Management team for the Canada Foundation for Innovation
major infrastructure grant competition
Professional Development
 Beyond Four Walls Conference, Federation of Calgary Communities, November 2014
 Increasing Safety for Women Experiencing Domestic and Sexual Violence, November 2014
 Provincial Victims Services Conference, October 2014

3. Ofstie 3
 Board Leadership Conference, May 2014
 First Responder to Sexual Assault and Abuse Training™ 2014-2015
 Collective Impact, October 2013
 RESOLVE Research Day, Conference, October 2013
 Threat and Risk Assessment, October 2013
 Domestic Violence Conference III, April 2013
 Family Violence & Bullying 101, June 2012
 Strengthening the Spirit Committee Conference, May 2012
 CD Conference 2012 Building your Community Development Tool Kit: Engage, Mobilize &
Evaluate, January 2012
 Why Co-Location – A Model for Community Development, November 2011
 Conflict Transformation, November 2011
 Consensus Building, October 2011
 Liberation Based Healing Conference, September 2011
Leadership Experience
Executive Board Member, Cliff-Bungalow Mission Community Association, 2011-Present
Social Director, Calgary AB
 Recipient Toole Peet Community Hero award, 2013
 Coordinate Community Social Program
 Supporting the planning and organization of Community building activities including: film nights,
facilitation of post film discussion, community book club activities, community potlucks and special
events such as Mission: Possible, Neighbour Day and community fundraisers
 Maintaining and recording Board documentation and records including Board meeting minutes
and community membership records
Social Media Coordinator, Cliff-Bungalow Mission Community Association, 2014 – Present
 Engaging community members and stakeholders through social media
President & Communications Director, Social Work Students Association, 2010-2012
 Oversaw and lead SWSA team and related projects
 Developed and maintenance of SWSAE-newsletter and website
 Referred students and external stakeholders to SWSAand University resources
 Coordinated SWSAevents, communications and branding strategies
University of Calgary Leadership
 Recipient of Faculty of Social Work Social Justice Award 2012
 Recipient of Faculty of Social Work Student Leadership Excellence award 2011
 Vice President (Junior Alumnae) – Alpha Gamma Delta, 2009-2010
 National Panhellenic Advisor, 2008-2010
 Alpha Gamma Delta Advisor to Vice President Campus Relations, Public Relations Coordinator,
Activities Coordinator, Delta Coordinator and Membership Coordinator, 2008-2011
 Panhellenic President (undergraduate) – National Panhellenic Council, 2003
 Vice President Recruitment (undergraduate) – Alpha Gamma Delta, 2002
 Personal Development Coordinator (undergraduate) – Alpha Gamma Delta, 2001