Phillip Telfer

Background

About Phillip Telfer

SUMMARY Culturally sensitive connector, facilitator and project manager with a passion for community empowerment. Self-motivated and driven to pursue healing and healthy growth in every area of my life, family, work and world. Advocate of human dignity, social diversity, cultural humility, inclusion, intellectual freedom and collaborative teamwork. HISTORY Growing up internationally and sharing life with people around the world has nurtured my desire to provide and promote outstanding, inclusive and personalized community development services. I have spent over a decade leading and directing trauma-informed, community development projects in the non-profit sector of Edmonton’s downtown core. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Leadership/Supervision (13 yrs) Strategic Planning (13 yrs) Public Service (13 yrs) Group Facilitation (13 yrs) Event Coordination (12 yrs) Asset-Based Community Development (11 yrs) Staff/Volunteer Development (9 yrs) Change Management (10 yrs) Non-Profit Governance (7 yrs) Operations Management (7 yrs) PERSONAL STRENGTHS: Active Listening Adaptability Administration Capacity Building Crisis Management / Conflict Resolution Communication (Written and Verbal) Community Engagement Cultural Humility De-escalation Techniques Emotional Intelligence Fiscal Responsibility Interpersonal Skills Organization Program Development Project Management