I am a highly experienced and versatile professional with a proven track record across essential services, environmental stewardship, and community initiatives. I excel at connecting with diverse populations, facilitating teams, and delivering results in fundraising, marketing, and project management, while maintaining a calm and proactive approach in dynamic environments. My career blends administrative finesse, strong communication, and hands-on technical skills with a commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and discretion. I have served as a founding board member for a non-profit, contributed to environmental education and restoration, and actively engage in community and volunteer leadership to drive meaningful impact.

Denise Dufault

I am a highly experienced and versatile professional with a proven track record across essential services, environmental stewardship, and community initiatives. I excel at connecting with diverse populations, facilitating teams, and delivering results in fundraising, marketing, and project management, while maintaining a calm and proactive approach in dynamic environments. My career blends administrative finesse, strong communication, and hands-on technical skills with a commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and discretion. I have served as a founding board member for a non-profit, contributed to environmental education and restoration, and actively engage in community and volunteer leadership to drive meaningful impact.

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I am a highly experienced and versatile professional with a proven track record across essential services, environmental stewardship, and community initiatives. I excel at connecting with diverse populations, facilitating teams, and delivering results in fundraising, marketing, and project management, while maintaining a calm and proactive approach in dynamic environments.

My career blends administrative finesse, strong communication, and hands-on technical skills with a commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and discretion. I have served as a founding board member for a non-profit, contributed to environmental education and restoration, and actively engage in community and volunteer leadership to drive meaningful impact.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Intermediate

Work Experience

Customer Service Attendant at BC Ferries
April 1, 2023 - February 1, 2025
Supported deck 5 operations including galley tasks, steam, bussing, and cleaning. Maintained certification in Emergency Rescue and Passenger Safety Management.
Head Landscaper at Slocan City Suites, NDB Construction
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Led landscaping efforts for the Slocan City Suites property, coordinating maintenance and seasonal projects.
Sales Clerk at Slocan Village Market
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Cashier with strong interpersonal skills; assisted with stocking, ordering, cleaning, and store opening/closing procedures.
Home Support Worker at CISL Program
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Provided home support services, assisting clients with daily living activities.

Education

Bridgewatch Rating Certificate at Western Marine Institute
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Permaculture Design Certificate at University of British Columbia (UBC)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Rhizome Movement Building at Roots to Grow - Vancouver
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Social Enterprise for Sustainable Communities at College of the Rockies
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Wetlands Conservation & Restoration Certificates at BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Wetlands Conservation & Restoration Certificates at BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Rescue Training & Casualty Care (RTACC) at RTACC
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Fire Fighter 1 & Rope Rescue Technician Certificate at Slocan – Nakusp, BC
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017

Qualifications

MED DVS Marine Emergency Training
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Domestic Vessel Safety
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Passenger Safety Management
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Survitec RFD Marin - Ark Liferaft
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
St. John’s Ambulance Marine First Aid
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Red Cross Basic First Aid
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Foodsafe Level 1
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2028
Rescue Training & Casualty Care (RTACC)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Fire Fighter 1 & Rope Rescue Technician
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Wetlands Conservation & Restoration
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Wetlands Conservation & Restoration
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services