Management excellence with the utmost attention to detail.
What I believe in
03. Impact
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
Executive Coordinator
Australian Institute of Marine Science
2025 — 2026
Provided high-level executive, operations, administrative, and strategic support for two Research Program Directors of the 'Sustainable Use of NW Marine Ecosystems' and 'Reef Recovery, Adaptation and Restoration' programs
Delivered cross-functional project coordination and strategic planning support, helping drive smooth and efficient program function
Piloted a cultural change management project to improve a program's organizational effectiveness
Assisted with theory-of-change framework development and program research & business plan redesign
Facilitated the design and delivery of science prioritization and strategic planning workshops
Maintained strong requirements for confidentiality and governance, ensuring program compliance
Program Manager, Ocean Pathways
Ocean Wise
2021 — 2025
Led the delivery of a work-integrated learning and mentorship program for young professionals with an 89% satisfaction rating by building partnerships with 30+ government, research, and conservation organizations 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
Executed regular project reports and work plan development
Led the migration of department operations to Salesforce CRM software to optimize operational processes
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 organizations: IMPAC5-IS-1334
Promoted from the Program Coordinator 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, publicized in British VOGUE, and nominated for several international awards
One-of-a-kind fine art jewellery commissions for international clients
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 offered courses
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 analyzed for policy recommendations
Education
Project & Change Management Certificate
Contributes towards the PMP® (Project Management Professional) and Prosci Change Management certifications
2025 — 2026
Royal Roads University
Bachelor of Environmental Practice
GPA: 4.0/4.33
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, Ocean Hackathon
COAST Ocean Innovation Hub
October 2026
Coral rubble benthic ID and photo analysis for Dr. Tania Kenyon
Coral Reef Ecology & Restoration Internship
Blue Corner Marine Research
December 2022
Full-time month-long internship with daily lectures and diving activities related to three modules:
Coral ecology, 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
Volunteer Research Assistant, Marine Spatial Ecology Lab
The University of Queensland
2024-2025
Certifications
[In progress] Prosci Change Management and PMP® (Project Management Professional) Certifications
Capra Course - The Systems View of Life: A Unifying Vision (January 2021)
Viristar Risk Management in Outdoor Programs (October 2022)
PADI Rescue Diver (December 2022) - 65+ dives
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
Systems Thinking
Relationship Building
Strategy & Planning
Meticulous Detail Orientation
Organizational Effectiveness
Process Optimization
Adaptability & Problem Solving
Cross-team Collaboration
Relational People Skills & Communications
Design & Creativity
Critical Thinking