Resume

• 2014

  Posttraumatic stress symptoms and interaction within intimate partner relationships

  Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

  General

  University of Manitoba

• 2011

  Master's Degree

  Thesis: Posttraumatic stress and intimate partner relationship functioning: An examination of couple distress and the interrelation of symptomology.

  Social Sciences

  13th European Conference on Traumatic Stress Bologna 2013; Department of Family Social Sciences Council.

  University of Manitoba

• 2002

  Bachelor's Degree

  Social Sciences

  Department of Family Social Sciences Council

  University of Manitoba

• Program Development

  Legislation

  Program Evaluation

  romantic relationships

  Quantitative Research

  Annual Reports

  Labour Market Research

  Organization

  Post Traumatic Stress

  Public Policy

  Regulatory Requirements

  Statistical Data Analysis

  Social Research

  International Education

  Report Writing

  Qualitative Research

  Accreditation

  Project Management

  Health Services Research

  Military

  Military-Related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Intersection to Intimate Relationship Conflict

  Military-Related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Intersection to Intimate Relationship Conflict

  Combat Trauma and Intimate Partner Relationships: A Review and Analysis.

  Melissa

  Weavers

  University of Manitoba

  Government of Manitoba

  Education and Advanced Learning

  •Experience leading and managing complex projects with diverse issues

  while overseeing multiple competing priorities under tight timelines and with minimum supervision.\n•Demonstrates strong project/program management

  including planning

  organization

  supervision of project consultants

  critical analysis and problem solving

  risk management and work plan development. \n•Demonstration of the ability to provide analytical and program rationalization support related to programs

  projects

  activities

  and expenditures. \n•Execution of various quantitative and qualitative research and analysis methods for policy/program development or implementation. \n•Experience in program evaluation

  including development of complex methodologies for gathering and evaluating data

  preparing reports and formulating recommendations.\n•Experience preparing a variety of original format documents and reports for different audiences

  including stakeholders

  funders

  the public

  and provincial and federal governments.\n•Demonstration of strong oral and interpersonal communication skills

  and the ability to create and manage positive working relationships.\n•Knowledge of the legislation

  regulations

  and departmental policies pertaining to government.\n•Experience and proficient in preparation of issue sheets

  ministerial briefing notes

  Treasury Board submissions and other correspondence

  including recommendations for Senior Government and Executive Management. \n•Demonstrates political acumen and the ability to manage confidential

  controversial or politically sensitive material and situations in an appropriate manner.\n•Computer skill experience in word-processing

  spreadsheets

  database

  email

  Internet

  presentation

  statistical and print software programs.

  Program Analyst

  Government of Manitoba

  Manitoba Health

  •Facilitation

  implementation

  development and evaluation of the CHA process in collaboration with Regional Health Authorities

  including the development of accountability frameworks and policy.\n•Critical analysis and evaluation of CHA reports to provide constructive feedback to RHAs.\n•Development of CHA guidelines and policy related to minimum requirements within the CHA process.\n•Determinants of health indicator research

  analysis of complex quantitative data sets and in depth knowledge of health related data sources.\n•Project management

  including development

  of the Accountability Support Branch Intranet/Intranet

  Community Health Advisory Network skill building workshops

  and best practices to promote evidence based decision-making resource package.\n•Utilization

  coordination and facilitation of tools and software for the use of qualitative and quantitative data collection and epidemiology purposes.\n•Provided support to RHA’s and governmental branches during estimates and budgetary processes.

  Consultant - Community Health Assessment

  Government of Manitoba

  Winnipeg

  Canada Area

  Intergovernmental Strategic Relations role in Manitoba Health is to provide advice in cross-sectoral and cross-jurisdictional strategic planning and policy development. This role includes the ability to:\n•Prepare advice on cross-jurisdictional health policy and planning for various audiences

  primarily for the Minister and Deputy Minister and senior executives of Manitoba Health and the Premier’s Office. \n•Prepare analysis and synthesis of national and cross-jurisdictional health policy issues for various internal and external audiences. \n•Draft Manitoba’s policy position. \n•Apply cross-jurisdictional and cross-departmental analysis to Manitoba Health planning and policy development. \n•Prepare written responses to urgent requests for information from the Minister

  Deputy Minister

  Premier’s Office and other jurisdictions.\n•Lead/Facilitate cross-jurisdictional initiatives for which Manitoba is identified as lead (Ex: work of the Council of the Federation directed under the Health Care Innovation Working Group).\n•Represent Manitoba Health in other cross-jurisdictional health policy and planning meetings

  committees and working groups.\n•Coordinate and advise on Manitoba Health’s involvement in cross-jurisdictional issues.\n•Coordinate and advise on internal and external communications on cross-jurisdictional issues \n•Research

  identify and monitor existing and emerging cross-jurisdictional issues that have present or future implications for health care in Manitoba.\n•Provide policy information and research support to other Manitoba Health units and offices.\n•Consult and liaise with federal

  provincial and territorial health departments.\n•Lead and provide direction with regards to policy to other MB units and offices.

  Senior Policy Analyst - Intergovernmental Strategic Relations

  Government of Manitoba

  Manitoba Health

  •Experience in complex project management - planning

  assessment

  implementation

  and evaluation. Specifically - facilitation and development of clinical primary health care referral pathway guidelines for physician use in the treatment of mental health

  lung cancer and low back pain (diagnosis

  treatment

  diagnostics and referral information).\n•Proficient in the creation of strategic plans

  policy development and implementation. \n•Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with clinicians

  internal and external stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams.

  Consultant - Wait Time Task Force

  Government of Manitoba

  Winnipeg

  Canada Area

  Family Social Sciences Department.

  Sessional Instructor

  University of Manitoba