ANNET NYAKWADA / PROJECT COORDINATION

I turn frontline needs into coordinated action.

I’m Annet Nyakwada. I bring a systems-minded, people-centred approach to project coordination: listening for the real need, connecting the right people, and helping turn ideas into workable action.

At the John Howard Society (September 2021–July 2023), I supported clients in rehabilitation and helped develop three programme initiatives with a close colleague and our manager’s approval. That experience shapes how I approach communication, safety, and delivery.

6 CLIENTS SUPPORTED

3 INITIATIVES CO-DEVELOPED

6 MONTHS AS SAFETY LEAD

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Selected initiatives

JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY / SEP 2021—JUL 2023

01

Harm-reduction snack kiosk

Developed a practical initiative designed to support safety, social connection, and money-management practice.

NEED

Client safety, connection, and money-management practice

MY CONTRIBUTION

Co-developed and helped put the kiosk into practice

STRENGTHS

Needs identification · risk-aware planning

PROGRAMME INITIATIVE

01

Harm-reduction snack kiosk

Developed a practical initiative designed to support safety, social connection, and money-management practice.

NEED

Client safety, connection, and money-management practice

MY CONTRIBUTION

Co-developed and helped put the kiosk into practice

STRENGTHS

Needs identification · risk-aware planning

PROGRAMME INITIATIVE

02

Hearthstone Newsletter

Helped create one resource to recognize client strengths and make relevant information easier to find.

NEED

Client recognition and easier access to relevant resources

MY CONTRIBUTION

Helped develop a single affirming, practical resource

STRENGTHS

Audience needs · information coordination

NEWSLETTER

02

Hearthstone Newsletter

Helped create one resource to recognize client strengths and make relevant information easier to find.

NEED

Client recognition and easier access to relevant resources

MY CONTRIBUTION

Helped develop a single affirming, practical resource

STRENGTHS

Audience needs · information coordination

NEWSLETTER

03

Holiday dinners and decorations

Worked with a colleague to organize activities intended to encourage participation, creativity, connection, and routine.

NEED

More opportunities for participation and routine

MY CONTRIBUTION

Co-organized holiday dinners and decorations

STRENGTHS

Event coordination · engagement planning

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

03

Holiday dinners and decorations

Worked with a colleague to organize activities intended to encourage participation, creativity, connection, and routine.

NEED

More opportunities for participation and routine

MY CONTRIBUTION

Co-organized holiday dinners and decorations

STRENGTHS

Event coordination · engagement planning

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

02 / EXPERIENCE & APPROACH

Calm coordination in complex settings.

Alongside a caseload of six clients, I tracked medications and budgets. After training and certification, I served for six months as Hearthstone’s Occupational Health and Safety lead, supporting crisis-response training and workplace safety for colleagues.

I bring a systems-minded approach: understand the need, connect the moving parts, involve the right people, and help deliver a practical response. I’m completing the University of Alberta’s Project Management Certificate and pursuing project coordination and project management opportunities.

03 / NEXT CONVERSATION

Ready to bring structure and care to what’s next.

I’m seeking project coordinator roles and opportunities to grow in project management. Reach me at nyakwadaa@gmail.com.

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