University of Saskatchewan - Religious Studies
Retired
Wireless
Gladys
Neufeld
Saskatchewan, Canada
Professional experience with corporations, not-for-profits, educational institutions, small business and community organizations. Successfully directed and participated in a variety of major projects, including at the national level.
Organized, highly dedicated, results-oriented professional with proven critical thinking, problem solving, research & communication skills. Ability to work in a team setting as well as independently, with a strong capacity to work efficiently.
Earned awards for my achievements at various organizations. My proudest accomplishment to date is developing sustainable partnerships that give back to the community and impact the lives of youth.
Sessional Lecturer
- Introduction to World Religions, RELST 110.6 Western
- Member of Undergraduate Committee and Library Committee, Department of Religious Studies & Anthropology, College of Arts & Science
- Executive member of Friends of Sophia
Customer Service
Gladys worked at Garden Architecture & Design as a Customer Service
Executive Administrative Professional
- Provided support for VP Corporate Development, VP Finance & Admin and VP Sales & Marketing
- Prepared Executive reports, PP presentations, and other internal & external communications
- As Trade-mark Compliance Officer, proactively protected trade-marks owned by the Canadian Association of Blue Cross Plans
- Ensured Insurance Market Conduct compliance
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders on event planning
Marketing Coordinator
- Developed the Marketing department and led the Marketing Team
- Managed brand positioning and re-branding
- Directed development of websites, mobile apps and social platforms
- Managed content development and media placement for all digital and traditional marketing campaigns
- Planned and administered significant budgets
- Negotiated and managed community partnerships
- Collaborated with internal departments extensively on projects related to branding and promotions
- Created content for and edited brochures, newsletters, websites, mobile apps, media releases, scripts, etc.
- As Trade-mark Compliance Officer, proactively protected trade-marks owned by the Canadian Association of Blue Cross Plans
- Earned Short Term Incentive Pay at the highest levels on an annual basis
Customer Service Supervisor, Commercial Cash Supervisor
- Customer Service Supervisor: managed up to 15 staff, prepared work schedules based on projected customer volumes, reviewed staff performances quarterly, ensured smooth operation of various technical support systems
- Commercial Cash Supervisor: managed up to 5 staff and the daily processing of up to $1 million in cash-on-deposit, maintained appropriate cash levels in all Saskatoon RBC ATMs
- Wired funds in excess of 7 digits to foreign locations for high-profile corporate clients
- Was consistently awarded an annual bonus for meeting corporate goals
- Received a special cash award for substantially reducing a fixed operating cost
- Earned a Saskatchewan District Royal Performance Award
The Branding Highway
MA
Philosophy
2003 Master of Arts in Philosophy, Thesis titled “Becoming Divine: Authentic Human Being.”
1999 Bachelor of Arts, Honours, High, with major in Religious Studies. College of Arts & Science Most Distinguished Graduate in Religious Studies. St Thomas More College Outstanding Achievement Award in Religious Studies. College of Graduate Studies & Research Scholarship.
Sessional Lecturer
- Introduction to World Religions, RELST 110.6 Western
- Member of Undergraduate Committee and Library Committee, Department of Religious Studies & Anthropology, College of Arts & Science
- Executive member of Friends of Sophia