Cindy Lang has extensive project management, communications, and marketing experience from her roles with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Queen's Rotaract Club, Loving Spoonful, and Northumberland Breakers Volleyball Club. She has managed projects, coordinated events, developed strategic plans, supervised staff, and facilitated training. Cindy is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Global Development Studies and Gender Studies at Queen's University, and spent a semester abroad at Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen in Germany.
1. Cindy Lang
7116 Telephone Road Cobourg, ON K9A 4J7
(905)-376-6496 | 11cl65@queensu.ca
PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE:
Policy and Programs Junior Officer (Summers 2014, 2015) - Strategic and Aboriginal Policy Branch,Ministry of
Natural Resources and Forestry
Developed and revised Ministry level policy reports
Coordinated Ministry responses forEnvironmental Commissioner of Ontario: AnnualReport
Lead authorof the Cumulative Effects Assessment Primer
Designed Economics Bulletin using Microsoft Publisher
Facilitated research for the Environmental Scan regarding environmental, social, political and technological
trends and drivers
Delivered Webex training on environmental stewardship
Conducted research and prepared briefing notes for senior staff
Finalized web design for the section’s multiple webpages
Outreach Director, Queen’s Rotaract Club (2014-2015) –Queen’s University
Facilitated the Team Building Workshop on a service trip to Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (First
Nations Reserve in Northern Ontario) for youth leadership development
Coordinated the meal plan for 13 people for duration of the 2 week initiative
Lead project manager of the outreach initiative to Prince Edward Island working in conjunction with the
Canada Builds Program
Built an alliance with Habitat for Humanity Prince Edward Island
Presented at local Rotary Clubs and to national sponsorcompanies
Coordinated fundraising activities and individual volunteer sponsorship to raise a total of $23,000
Owner operator of “Sets with Cindy” (Summer 2013) – Summer Company Program
Founded and managed my own company through the Ontario Summer Company Program
Marketed business through established networks in the local volleyball community
Established SMART goals and met my target business objectives through the use of effective planning
COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING EXPERIENCE:
President, Queen’s Rotaract Club (2015-2016) – Queen’s University
Set goals and strategic direction for the organization using high level planning
Ensured club cohesion through networking initiatives
Chaired weekly club meetings and bi-weekly executive meetings
Recruited members for executive committee positions with proper screening measures and due diligence
Community Outreach Associate (September 2015 - April 2016) - Loving Spoonful
Coordinated events in the Kingston community to promote community initiative towards food security
Managed and scheduled social media releases on a weekly basis
Oversaw data migration from legacy systemto updated software
Lead Coaching Coordinator (Summer 2015) - Northumberland Breakers Volleyball Club and YMCA
Northumberland
Designed and facilitated weekly lesson plans for 150 athletes
Supervised and coordinated coaching staff of 15 coaches
Delivered a Monthly Coaching Report to the Beach Committee
2. Mitigated and resolved any disputes orconflict in beach program delivery
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Event Coordinator, ASUS Exchange Buddies (2015-2016) – Queen’s University
Organized and facilitated an orientation program for incoming exchange students to Queen’s University
Planned and organized ongoing networking events throughout the year within a budget
Established an international network
Public Engagement Committee Co-Chair, Equity and Diversity Commission (May 2014-May 2015) - Queen’s
University
Facilitated public outreach campaigns within the Kingston and Queen’s community
Developed a Strategic Plan and maintained finances through budgeting
Organized a mental health awareness campaign on campus to spark discussion about positive mental health
Student Engagement Coordinator, Not for Sale Queen’s (May 2014-April 2015) - Queen’s University
Engaged with students on the topic of current day human slavery through social media campaigns
Coordinated volunteer involvement in fundraising initiatives
Presented fundraising ideas at weekly executive meetings
Career Services Ambassador, Queen’s Career Services (2014) - Queen’s University
Promoted Queen’s Career Services events through in person and social media marketing
Assisted with the logistics and coordination of the Fall Job Fair
Facilitated relationships through introductions between students and employers
Orientation Leader (March 2013-February 2014) - Queen’s University
Raised student awareness to the resources and opportunities available to them both on and off campus
through social media and peer to peer marketing
Developed an inclusive community for incoming students through socialand academic activities
Promoted clubs and events on campus
Junior Coaching Coordinator Coach (Summer 2013, 2014) - Northumberland Breakers Volleyball Club and
YMCA Northumberland
Supervised and coordinated junior coaching staff
Responsible for athletes of Northumberland Breakers Volleyball Club at the Ontario Summer Games
Liaised with Lead Coaching Coordinator to resolve issues with the program
Head coach for grades 7 and 8 with the YMCA Program
EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:
Queen’s University (Class of 2016)
Global Development Studies and Gender Studies Medial (Bachelor of Arts Honours)
Dean’s Honour List
Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen (2016)
Semester abroad from April-July
Completed classes in Political Science, International Relations, Literary Cultures of the Global South and
Sociology
Worked with international scholars at a ‘Truth and Reconciliation Commissions in the Global South
Workshop’and panel discussion