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Susan Biagi, M.A. Master of Arts in History University of New Brunswick Graduate Courses in Curriculum Design University of Alabama Bachelor of Arts University College of Cape Breton Job Club Leadership Training Certification Douglas College
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Master of Arts in History University of New Brunswick Graduate Courses in Curriculum Design University of Alabama Bachelor of Arts University College of Cape Breton Job Club LeadershipTraining Certification Douglas College Certified Personality Dimensions & True Colors Trainer, Level 1 Education & Training
Education & Training: Short Courses • Teaching Adults with the Brain in Mind University of Victoria • Crisis Management: Violence in the Workplace ASPECT • Coaching Strategies: Developing People to Resolve Conflict Justice Institute • How to Become a Better Communicator Skillpath Seminars • Verbal Judo Malaspina University College • Managing Anger and Conflict NETWERCC • CPR
Workshop Design & Facilitation • As Facilitation Team Coordinator at Career Link in Powell River, facilitated the following monthly workshops: • Job Search • Full Esteem Ahead • Communication Works • Shift Happens (includes curriculum design) • Career Makeover (includes curriculum design) • SpeakEasy (includes curriculum design) • Selected as co-presenter at the National Consultation on Career Development (NATCON) in Ottawa, January, 2005. • Wrote the teacher’s manuals for the Alexander Graham Bell and Time Travel to the Eighteenth Century CD-ROMs, purchased for use in all Ontario schools. • As Owner Operator of Write Way Communications, designed and facilitated The Art of Proposal Writing” and “Writing for the Age of Information” for a variety of corporate clients. • Co-created and instructed the University College of Cape Breton course “Multimedia Design.”
Employment Chronology • Facilitation Team Coordinator • Career Link • Ongoing • www.careerlinkbc.com • Reporter/Photographer/Columnist/Copy Editor • Powell River Peak • March 2000 to October 2001 • www.prpeak.com • Instructor • Cape Breton University • 1998 (Multimedia Design) • 1991 to 1992 (Bachelor of Community Studies) • www.capebretonu.ca • Teacher, American History & Geography, Grades 7,8,9,10 Colegio Jorge Washington, Cartagena, Colombia 1987-1989 • http://www.cojowa.edu.co
Books & CD-ROMS Louisbourg: A Colourguide, Formac Publishing, 1996 Touring the Cabot Trail, Formac Publishing, 2nd Edition 2004 The Loom of Change: Weaving a New Economy on Cape Breton (co-written with Dr. Paul Patterson) University College of Cape Breton Press, 2004 Alexander Graham Bell CD-ROM, Fitzgerald Studio, 1996 The Peopling of Atlantic Canada CD-ROM, Folkus Atlantic, 1999 Time Travel to the 18th Century CD-ROM, Folkus Atlantic, 1995 Fortress of Louisbourg CD-ROM, Fitzgerald Studio, 1994
Testimonials “Excellent facilitator. Susan knew when to lead and when to let us explore on our own. VERY much admired & appreciated. She was knowledgeable, patient, and encouraged us a great deal. Thank you so much. “[Shift Happens Workshop participant] “Uplifting; I thought this workshop #1 and I have been to quite a few. This workshop has opened my eyes in areas of self-esteem and worth, and gave me the insight that, yes, I can make a difference.” [Shift Happens Workshop participant] Very charming and appealing presenters…Wonderful sessions, NATCON needs more like it...It was a barrel of laughs....Please congratulate Lyn and Susan: what they presented really relates to what we experience in the field.” [NATCON evaluations, Ottawa, 2005] “Susan is very easy to understand, keeps people's interest, and listens to everyone. I would give her an A.”[Shift Happens Workshop participant] “Susan took time to explain and is very motivating. A ‘great’ teacher.” [Career Planning Workshop participant]
Contact Information: Susan Biagi 7267 Warner Street Powell River, BC V8A 4A2 604.483.4551 s_biagi@hotmail.com