Ron Plowright

Background

About Ron Plowright

Strong Facilitation, Adult Education, Community Development, Engagement and Coaching Skills: I have regularly facilitated Mindfulness-Based Programs, Learning Sessions, Appreciative Inquiries, workshops, community kitchen/canning sessions, community gardening sessions, training sessions, strategic planning sessions and community consultations. I am known for an ability to bring out the best in a group of people. I have planned and managed community engagement projects and created curriculum for teaching community engagement to health care providers and patients. Grounded in mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and Coaching methodologies, my ability one-on-one to help my clients achieve their goals is always improving as well. Adept at Preventing and Diffusing Conflict: I have well developed skills in short contract negotiation, bringing together diverse stakeholders in a culturally safe environment, creating fair evaluation tools for staff, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention as well as developing community in the public, non-profit and private sector realms. Competent Computer Skills: I am efficient with the entire Microsoft Office Suite, different email programs, and web navigation. I am able to create attractive presentations, posters, pamphlets, and newsletters using a variety of programs. I am also able to engage communities using social networking tools and online content creation. I have a working knowledge of several Electronic Medical Record systems and can help clients improve their use of these tools for efficiency and better patient care. Confident Business Writer and Communications Developer: I have valuable experience with policy and procedure development and writing, strategic planning, communications planning, marketing and promotion, public speaking and memorandum writing. I have a particular gift for taking health jargon and making it accessible and relevant to regular folks in communities