Management excellence with the utmost attention to detail.
What I believe in
03. Commitment
Seeing every project through with focus, accountability, and a genuine drive to deliver results that make a difference.
04. Quality
Giving my best to each project. Delivering quality work builds trust, reflects professionalism, and drives lasting impact.
01. Empathetic Leadership
Building trust by leading with honesty, integrity, and creating a culture where people feel seen, supported, and motivated to do their best work.
02. Collaboration
Collaboration boosts creativity, strengthens team dynamics, and ensures that diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes.
Experience
Program Manager, Ocean Pathways
Ocean Wise
2021 — 2025
Delivered a work-integrated learning and mentorship program for young professionals with an 89% satisfaction rating, by building partnerships with 30+ government, research, and conservation organisations to co-host full-time placements
Developed, managed, and forecasted an annual $2.3 million budget
Managed a team of three, all reporting high job satisfaction
Implemented new systems (Salesforce CRM) to streamline operations
Skills include: team leadership, strategic and systems planning, project management, communications, program evaluation, report and grant writing, and conflict resolution
Presented at the 5th International Marine Protected Areas Congress in Vancouver, BC, alongside Parks Canada on the mutual benefits of experiential learning and mentorship programs for young professionals and host organisations: IMPAC5-IS-1334
Promoted from the Program Administrator position (March 2021- October 2022) due to strong leadership, collaborative engagement, problem-solving, and project management skills
Business Owner & Jeweller
Erin Christensen Jewellery
2013 — 2021
Sole proprietor; managed all business administration, marketing, and customer relations while designing and creating one-of-a-kind and limited-edition collections
Exhibited internationally, publicised in British Vogue, and nominated for several international awards
Manager & Instructor
Argentum Jewellery School & Shop
2018 — 2020
Generated all standard operating procedures and streamlined administrative systems, increasing sales by 180%
Trained and supervised a team of three staff and four instructors
Managed all customer and supplier relations and inventory
Contributed to curriculum development for all courses offered
Projects Coordinator & Office Manager
Indigenous Disability Canada
2020 — 2021
Coordinated and delivered projects with $1 million budgets
Provided executive support, inbox management, scheduling, and event planning for the Director and a 10-person team
Engaged First Nations in community-led consultations; researched and analysed for policy recommendations
Education
Professional Certificate in Project & Change Management
Working towards the PMP® certification
2025 — Present
Royal Roads University
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Practice
GPA: 4.0
Capstone research paper titled: "Coral Reef Restoration: Engaging Local Knowledge and Diverse Voices for Reef Resiliency and Sustainable Livelihoods"
2020 — 2022
Royal Roads University
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jewellery Design & Metalsmithing
NSCAD University
2012 — 2015
University of Alberta
2009 — 2011
Additional Experience
Volunteer Research Assistant, Marine Spatial Ecology Lab
The University of Queensland
2024 — 2025
Assisting Dr. Tania Kenyon’s research on coral rubble
Coral Reef Ecology & Restoration Internship
Blue Corner Marine Research
2022
Full-time month-long internship with daily lectures and diving activities related to three modules:
Coral ecology and marine invertebrates and reef fish ID
Reef health surveying and monitoring
Coral restoration: training in each aspect of planning and running a coral restoration project
Member, Board of Directors
Craft Council of British Columbia
2020 — 2021
Represented emerging artists and jewellers on the board
Certifications
PMP® (Project Management Professional) Certification [in progress]
PADI Rescue Diver (December 2022); PADI Advanced (2022); Open Water Diver (2007) - 60+ dives
Capra Course - The Systems View of Life (January 2021)
Viristar Risk Management in Outdoor Programs (October 2022)
Quabbin Mediation Active Bystander Intervention Training (September 2022)
Mental Health First Aid and Suicide Prevention (April 2021)
GBA+ Introduction to Gender-based Analysis (September 2020)
Class 5 Driver's License (Canada)
Empathetic Leadership
Organization & Process Optimization
Adaptability & Problem Solving
Strategy & Planning
Attention to Detail
Relationship Building
Team Collaboration
People Skills
Design & Creativity
Communications
Critical Thinking