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I’m Elena Gilfillan, a resourceful and solutions-focused professional with experience in medical staff recruitment, travel coordination, administrative leadership, and creative illustration. I’m known for strong communication skills, adaptability, and a commitment to process improvement. I excel at relationship management, policy development, creative project planning, and coordinating operations in fast-paced environments. I enjoy turning ideas into high-quality, brand-consistent work and collaborating with local businesses and community groups.…I’m Elena Gilfillan, a resourceful and solutions-focused professional with experience in medical staff recruitment, travel coordination, administrative leadership, and creative illustration. I’m known for strong communication skills, adaptability, and a commitment to process improvement. I excel at relationship management, policy development, creative project planning, and coordinating operations in fast-paced environments. I enjoy turning ideas into high-quality, brand-consistent work and collaborating with local businesses and community groups.

Elena Gilfillan

Illustrator, Designer, Project Manager, +4

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I’m Elena Gilfillan, a resourceful and solutions-focused professional with experience in medical staff recruitment, travel coordination, administrative leadership, and creative illustration. I’m known for strong communication skills, adaptability, and a commitment to process improvement. I excel at relationship management, policy development, creative project planning, and coordinating operations in fast-paced environments. I enjoy turning ideas into high-quality, brand-consistent work and collaborating with local businesses and community groups.…I’m Elena Gilfillan, a resourceful and solutions-focused professional with experience in medical staff recruitment, travel coordination, administrative leadership, and creative illustration. I’m known for strong communication skills, adaptability, and a commitment to process improvement. I excel at relationship management, policy development, creative project planning, and coordinating operations in fast-paced environments. I enjoy turning ideas into high-quality, brand-consistent work and collaborating with local businesses and community groups.

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I’m Elena Gilfillan, a resourceful and solutions-focused professional with experience in medical staff recruitment, travel coordination, administrative leadership, and creative illustration. I’m known for strong communication skills, adaptability, and a commitment to process improvement.

I excel at relationship management, policy development, creative project planning, and coordinating operations in fast-paced environments. I enjoy turning ideas into high-quality, brand-consistent work and collaborating with local businesses and community groups.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator & Creative Business Owner at Elena Gilfillan Creates

January 1, 2023 - Present

Produce original hand-drawn and digital illustrations for colouring books, stickers, prints, and commissioned artwork. Manage full creative workflow including concept development, editing, formatting, and print preparation. Oversee branding, marketing, and online sales across multiple platforms. Coordinate collaborations with local businesses and community groups. Provide client communication, custom requests, and quality control for all creative products.

Temporary Medical Staff Recruiter (NW Region) at Northern Health Authority

August 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Recruited physicians and healthcare professionals for Northern BC communities. Reviewed CVs and connected qualified candidates with leadership for interviews. Scheduled and coordinated interviews with department heads and site leads. Maintained accurate candidate tracking records through all recruitment stages. Guided applicants through onboarding and placement processes. Liaised with community officials and internal stakeholders to support recruitment initiatives.

Coordinator, Medical Staff Recruitment & Retention Support at Northern Health Authority

September 1, 2024 - Present

Manage end-to-end locum reimbursement processes across all NH sites. Coordinate weekly physician communications, including the Northern Health Digest and updates to over 800 physicians. Track and report ER shift vacancies, collaborating with health authorities. Support locum scheduling, approvals, and multi-platform job advertising. Coordinate travel, housing, and rental logistics for locum placements. Maintain contact databases and oversee Medical Affairs inboxes. Provide regular updates on vacancies to Medical Directors and site leads.

Travel and Accommodations Manager at Solutions Staffing Inc

August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024

Directed an 11-member team managing national travel and accommodation logistics. Oversaw internal budgets and ensured spending aligned with revenue goals. Introduced KPIs, coached team members, and prepared monthly/quarterly reports. Developed cost-reduction strategies and liaised with health authorities.

Lead Accommodations Coordinator at Solutions Staffing Inc

May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023

Provided leadership and policy guidance to enhance cost-efficiency and client satisfaction. Trained staff on negotiation techniques and vendor sourcing strategies.

Accommodations Coordinator at Solutions Staffing Inc

December 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023

Managed supplier relationships and coordinated national accommodation logistics. Handled inquiries and ensured high-quality housing standards for healthcare staff.

Team Leader Trainee at Princess Auto

August 1, 2020 - December 1, 2022

Supported daily operations, team performance, and project execution. Promoted morale and efficiency through coaching and engagement.

Retail Administrative Coordinator at Princess Auto

May 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020

Managed payroll, scheduling, hiring, and training for a large retail team. Acted as a liaison between store management and HR.

Sales Floor & Shipping Team Member at Princess Auto

June 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019

Delivered customer service excellence and ensured smooth store operations.