Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I grew up in small town Manitoba. After high school, I received an Office Administration Diploma followed by a Dental Assistant Certificate. I worked for five years in southern Manitoba before adventuring to B.C. with my soon-to-be husband. We enjoyed B.C., camping in the summers and skiing in the winters. I gained valuable experience working as an Administrative Assistant in various industries, including life insurance, real estate and legal fields. Then, in 2011, life took us to Calgary. I was provided with a fantastic opportunity to work at Shaw Communications as a Records Technician. I was excited, my background fit perfectly, a combination of strong administrative and organizational skills, along with meticulous attention to detail and an outgoing personality. After seven wonderful years at Shaw, I then received an opportunity to further my records management journey with the Government of Alberta in Edmonton. Through the wonderful benefit program at Shaw and the GOA, I was able to obtain a Certificate in Information and Records Management.  It was five solid years of night school, and I could not have completed it without the loving support of my husband. I joined ULethbridge in November 2023, bringing my years of experience in records management principles and practices.

What does your job entail?

As the Records and Information Manager, I play a small part in assisting the University with organizing and protecting paper records, as well as all the digital information used by the university, from creation through to disposition.

 Mainly, my job is to maintain order among the records. I ensure records are classified appropriately and kept for as long as required.

What's the best part of your job?

The best part of my job is being able to engage with lots of different departments to ensure the correct handling of information. I am able to provide mentorship and advice on information inquiries and assistance to help colleagues adhere to records management practices.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Richard and two little dogs, Lainey and Tucker. We enjoy playing board games, watching movies and eating awesome gluten-free, lactose-free homemade meals. I also enjoy spending time in nature, just enjoying the landscapes and soaking up the sun. This grounds me and reminds me that life is so beautiful and precious.