Let me tell you about Alanna

Alanna Duister is

A talented team leader with in-depth understanding of the principles of health and wellness.

A proven program manager.

Adaptable in fast-paced healthcare settings to provide diverse and useful services targeted on specific needs.

A heartfelt and compassionate analyst.

Alanna’s Notable Skills

·         Effective Communication

·         Empathy-Centered Care

·         Leadership and Conflict Resolution

·        Financial Analysis

·        Program Management

Alanna’s Work History

Marketing Coordinator
The Sansin Corporation – Strathroy, ON
Jan 2025 – Present

  • Manage in-person and virtual events from planning to execution.

  • Oversee Co-op Marketing program and support campaigns.

  • Maintain inventory and consistency of marketing collateral.

  • Ensure brand standards across events, materials, and web content.

Administrative Assistant
VON Canada – Strathroy, ON
Sep 2023 – Dec 2024

  • Coordinated scheduling, reporting, and volunteer management.

  • Processed invoices, deposits, and office supply orders.

  • Maintained confidential filing systems and data accuracy.

  • Supported coordinators, supervisors, and managers with administrative tasks.

Food Services Worker
Woodstock Hospital – Woodstock, ON
Jun 2023 – Sep 2023

  • Delivered patient meals in line with dietary requirements and hospital policies.

  • Maintained kitchen readiness and supported meal service.

  • Addressed concerns to ensure patient satisfaction.

  • Promoted client-centered care and social interaction.

Activity & Wellness Coordinator
GEF Senior Housing – Edmonton, AB
Dec 2016 – Dec 2022

  • Planned and led engaging programs for seniors to support wellness and socialization.

  • Partnered with community organizations to expand activity offerings.

  • Coordinated staff, volunteers, and special events within budget.

  • Managed program calendars, reports, and supply inventory.

Office Administration Supervisor
GEF Seniors Housing – Edmonton, AB
Aug 2018 – Jun 2020

  • Supervised hiring, training, and performance evaluations for staff.

  • Developed training materials and managed staff scheduling.

  • Oversaw invoicing, purchase orders, and financial paperwork.

  • Resolved resident and family concerns with professionalism.

  • Supported daily operations, documentation, emergency response.

Alanna’s Education

Marketing Business Degree - Fanshawe College London, ON, In progress

  • Market Research & Data Analysis

  • Branding & Communications

  • Event Planning & Coordination

  • Digital & Social Media Marketing

  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

  • Budgeting & Resource Allocation

  • Team Leadership & Collaboration

  • Presentation & Professional Writing

  • Effective Project Management

  • ITIL Best Practices

Professional Certifications- Various Sources

  • MHFA (Mental Health First Aid Certification)

  • Diverse Talent in Recruiting and Hiring – LinkedIn

  • Fair and Effective Interviewing for Diversity & Inclusion – LinkedIn

  • Inclusive Leadership – LinkedIn

  • Hiring & Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace – LinkedIn

  • Principles of Accounting – Fanshawe College

  • Business Math – Fanshawe College

  • Introduction to Business Processes – Fanshawe College

Alanna is a key part of an online community whose primary hobby requires focus over long periods of time, demands effective and helpful exchange of information and ultimately fosters an environment where empathy and team-leading are not simply encouraged but necessary.

She is never without a sense of humor, a word of encouragement, or an actionable answer to an intricate question. She remains a dedicated wife and a capable daughter, and can be relied upon to uplift the spirits of any room she enters, digital or otherwise.

Camaraderie and Charm

Let’s chat.

527 Erie Street, Watford, ON   Strathroy, ON

780 297 8110 - a.cyre@hotmail.com