1. SUMMARY
HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
EXPERIENCE
SHERYL CROWLEY
1 ALEXANDRA STREET , SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick, E2K 1A9 H: 506-693-8262 | C: 506-333-9091 |
sdcrowley@bellaliant.net
A strong interpersonal communicator with creative and organizational experience working with
children and adults. Many years of developing and facilitating workshops and groups in French and
English.
Independent learner & worker
Problem solving, resourceful
Organization
Empathy
Experience in Word, Excel,
Publisher, Outlook
Creative
Collaborative
Facilitation / teaching
Responsible
Strong oral and written
communication skills-English
Conversational French
Organization
Manages a business as a self-employed artist with commission
contracts, book keeping, marketing, on-line presence, workshop
presentations.
Collecting, maintaining and utilizing registration information, on-line
archive and all on-line communications, as Communications Director of
a non profit sports organization.
Coordinated Saint John Women's Wellness Conference.
Lead support group 8 years involving administrative record keeping,
finance, training, mentoring and research.
Taught music and classroom elementary involving curriculum creation in
multiple schools.
Interpersonal Communication/ Facilitation
Leading art exploration workshops and projects with all ages over many
years.
Numerous projects and workshops in French with students of Samuel de
Champlain School and the Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers
Resource Centre Inc.
Offered confidential individual and group support through phone help,
hands on assistance, meetings where an atmosphere of trust, respect
and empathy were paramount.
Instructed and mentored adults in communication and support skills.
Creativity/ Problem Solving
Working through the processes of creating art, developing and
progressing through commission art work involving input from multiple
individuals.
Developed and taught original music curriculum for elementary level
students.
Lead successful workshop and group support sessions where the
unexpected turn of events was frequent.
02/2013 to Current Communications Director-volunteer position
Saint John Amateur Speed Skating Club － Saint John, NB
Create, maintain and utilize private information concerning over 150 registered
participants using MS programs, Google Docs and Gmail contact lists.
Ongoing updating of blog, twitter, FaceBook, email.

2. EDUCATION
09/2006 to Current Self-employed Artist
Fractured Art Mosaics － Saint John, NB
Creating original art work for private, public commissions, workshops and group
art projects for children to adults in French and English. Responsible for artistic
and business aspects of Fractured Art Mosaics-bookkeeping, contract
negotiation, marketing, on-line presence of business. Most recently created
Donor Wall Mural YMCA Greater Saint John.
05/2002 to 11/2008 Conference Coordinator and Program Chair
Saint John Women's Wellness Conference － Saint John, NB
Developed and coordinated conference offering information and workshops to
women of all backgrounds and socio-economic levels. Offered a 5 year
conference involving over 1100 participants in workshops dealing with mental
health, safety, economy, environment and relationships. Coordinated
information, registration, signage, financial co-signing, speaker needs, sponsor
materials, worked with outside services and facilities, oversaw the day of
conference.
03/2000 to 11/2008 Leader - volunteer position
La Leche League Canada － Saint John, NB
Dealt with sensitive and emotional situations needing great empathy,
communication skills, hands on assistance, research and problem solving.
Offered support and information to over 200 women and their babies over 8
years. Managed and lead a support group working in individual and teamwork
situations. Trained 6 new leaders over 18 month process, community outreach
and networking, conference planning, publicity, personal communications
development, support and research, partnership with other community
organizations.
09/1990 to 03/1999 Music Specialist and Elementary Classroom Teacher
School District #6- Hampton -> K-Park area － Quispamsis, NB
Created original curriculum as a Music Specialist at the elementary level and a
Grade 3 Classroom Teacher within multiple public schools.
2008 Workshops: Business Entrepreneurship
Enterprise Saint John － Saint John, NB, Canada
Participated in workshops for new business owners and entrepreneurs dealing
with marketing, budgets, communication.
2002 Course: Communication Skills
La Leche League Canada － Fredericton, NB, Canada
2 day Workshop course dealing with interpersonal skills within helping
situations, conflict management, problem solving, empathy and listening.
2000 Training for accreditation as a La Leche League leader: Breastfeeding and
Mother Support
La Leche League Canada － Saint John, NB, Canada
Training and evaluation over 18 months. Small group and individual training and
study dealing with support skills, hands on assistance, running a support group,
administrative responsibilities, research skills, problem solving and interpersonal
communication. Went on to train 6 new Leaders.
1990 Bachelor of Education: Education
Mount Allison University － Sackville, NB, Canada
Teaching certification - Cert. V
1989 Bachelor of Music: Music
Mount Allison University － Sackville, NB, Canada
Dean's List graduate