Allyson Dawn Howse has over 15 years of experience in program development, management, and facilitation, with a focus on youth and vulnerable populations. She has worked for various organizations in Canada and abroad, developing educational programs, supervising staff, and engaging communities. Howse has strong communication, leadership, and computer skills, as well as experience in bilingual and international settings.

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Allyson Dawn Howse
Accomplishments
 Experienced in the creation, facilitation and evaluation of programing to groups with a
focus on youth
 Computer Literate- Microsoft Office Suite, social media, databases etc.
 Excellent communication skills and extensive facilitation experience
 Over 10 years of experience in Management, staff training and supervision
 Class 4 driver’s license, experience driving a 15 passenger van and possession of a
personal vehicle
 Current Clear Criminal and Vulnerable record checks available
 St. John’s Ambulance first aid CPR level C certified
 10 years’ experience working in bilingual environments and completion of a month long
French immersion program in the summer of 2010 and a course in Montpellier, France
in 2012
 Completed suicideTALK and ASIST certified
Professional Experience
Development and Engagement Officer (Alumni Affairs)–Fisheries and Marine Institute
of Memorial University of NL, St. Johns, NL▪ Oct 2015– Present
 Facilitating and Coordinating Alumni Relations activities
 Responsible for building relationships with and developing services and programs for
the institute’s extensive alumni and stakeholder community.
 Creating a strategic plan for the department.
Group Home Counselor–Tommy Sexton Centre, Aids Coalition of NL (ACNL), St. Johns,
NL▪ Sept, 2015– Present
 Working on a casual basis with clients living with HIV/AIDS, as well as complex mental
health and addictions issues in a shelter environment.
Project Supervisor–Canada World Youth, St. John’s, NL/Ghana/Peru▪ 2011– 2015
 Developed, implemented and supervised an international development educational
program for youth and specifically gender based programs.
 Engaged youth to work on community development projects and volunteer positions
with numerous non-profits in Canadian communities and abroad.
 Together with youth, worked to understand and discuss issues of international
development, power and privilege, respectful community partnerships, sustainability,
and co-learning with all stakeholders.
 Supervised two women-only exchanges with a primary focus on gender issues and
collaborative empowerment.
 Development of sexual/reproductive health educational programs for Basic Schools in
Ghana
 Organized and Managed the Canadian fundraising portion of the Giving Means project,
which was to support a youth led community bakery in Saltpond, Ghana.

2. Group Home Counselor–John Howard Home for Youth, St. Johns, NL▪ May, 2013–
Present
 Working on a casual basis with clients who are 12-17 that are in open custody under
the Youth Criminal Justice act.
Residential Counselor–Choices for Youth, St, Johns, NL▪ 2009– 2011
 Supported the permanent residential counselors in a part time capacity and also worked
relief shifts for the counsellors at the Choices for Youth young men’s shelter as well as
the Lilly Building
 Assisted in the creation and implementation of the educational programming at the Lilly
building, an initiative that provides longer term supportive housing and skill development
for at-risk and resilient youth.
 Employed with outreach and the supportive housing department for two part-time
contracts in 2010
Communication and Development Officer–Katimavik, Halifax, NS▪ 2008– 2009
 Coordinated the national recruitment campaign in the Atlantic Provinces. This included
traveling extensively throughout the Maritimes, participating in the 2009 AARAO tour,
and representing and speaking about the organization at numerous events and
functions.
 Planned and managed “Katimavik Rocks!” which was a fundraiser for the Canadian
Cancer Society at the Rebecca Cohn in Halifax, NS. This included securing ECMA-
winning artists, development of a corporate sponsorship package and promotion.
 Assisted with Project Development in 17 different areas, which included securing
housing and finding volunteer placements in the non-profit sector.
Project Coordinator–Katimavik, St. John’s, NL▪ 2007– 2008
 Supervised and oversaw the implementation and programming of three projects in
Mount Pearl, St. John’s and Clarenville.
 Responsible for the project development of Mount Pearl as a new location. This
included securing housing and creating partnerships with over 10 non-profits in the city.
Project Leader–Katimavik,Tatamagouche, NS▪ 2006– 2007
 Led three groups of 11 youth ages 17-21 in the personal, social, and professional
growth through an intense program of group living, training, and community volunteer
work.
 Utilized competencies from various fields such as interpersonal communication,
facilitation, problem solving, organization and planning, budgeting management and
community/public relations.
Research Analyst–Metals Economic Group, Halifax, NS▪ May 2007 – August 2007
 Compiled data on the International Mining industry for the organizations corporate
exploration strategy.
Program Assistant, Community-Based Conservation Management in China and
Vietnam–Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, NS▪ May 2000 – August 2000
 Conducted research on environmental policy in NS and general administrative duties
related to the project
 Assistant to Asian project partners during their stay in Canada and with their relocation
and adaptation.

3. Community and Volunteer Experience
Vice President- Board of Directors, Planned Parenthood NL Sexual Health Centre,
St. John’s, NL▪ Oct 2015– Oct 2017
Co-organizer, 1st Annual Bless your Cotton Socks Fundraiser
Member, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
Crisis Line Volunteer–Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Assault Crisis and
Prevention Centre (NLSACPC), St. John’s, NL▪ June 2014– Present
 Participated in 40 hours of training around crisis intervention, gender based violence, as
well as the medical and legal issues surrounding sexual assault.
Co-Chair–National Field Staff Association, Montréal, Quebec▪ June 2014– June, 2016
 In partnership with the Executive, making decisions on spending and general
management of the association and their interests.
 Responsible for being a liaison between Field Staff and National Office on contract
negotiations and grievances.
Freelance Writer–Halifax, NS▪ 2000 – 2005
 Contributed to a number of Atlantic Canadian Publications
Co-treasurer/President–SMU’s Environmental Society, Halifax, NS▪ 2001– 2002
Canvasser and Office Assistant–The Sierra Club of Canada, Halifax, NS▪ 2001
Project Participant–CIDA, Fuzhou, China▪ 2000
 Taught environmental awareness and English at a children’s camp.
Facilitator–Saint Stephens Elementary School, Halifax, NS▪ 2000
 Taught grades primary to six in an Environmental Seminar Series, “Community and the
Environment”.
Education
MadED, Masters in Adult Education and Community Development– STFX, Antigonish, NS
▪ 2018
Explore Program, 5-week French Immersion- UdeM, Montreal, Quebec, July 2015
Diploma, Community Development and Cross Cultural Relations– College Marie-Victorin,
Montreal, Quebec ▪ 2012
BA, Double Major International Development and Religious Studies– SMU, Halifax, NS ▪
2006
BSC, Environmental Studies– SMU, Halifax, NS ▪ 2006
References Available upon Request