Facilitator - Krista Waters

• Alberta Arbitration and Mediation Society Certificate in Conflict Management. 
• Numerous facilitator workshops.
• Skill-building workshops through the Alberta Arbitration and Mediation Society and Alberta Justice.
• Radio and Television Arts diploma with honors from NAIT

Accreditation

AAMS Certificate in Conflict Management

Member in good standing of Alberta Arbitration and Mediation Society.

Previous synergy experience

Central Mountainview Action Group (CMAG) since 2005. Worked with group from its beginning which involved setting up structure, mission statement etc.  Continue to work with CMAG as its facilitator and administrator handling everything from making agendas and facilitating meetings to logistics of public events to website updates and media releases.

West Central Stakeholders (WCS) since 2007. Work as facilitator and administrator for West Central Stakeholders. This includes all meeting preparation and facilitation, all meeting follow up, maintaining website and contact lists, finances, arranging logistics for regular and public meetings, handling all communications including regular newspaper updates, brochure design, newsletter design etc.

Wetaskiwin Synergy Initiative (WSI) since 2007. Support the activities and initiatives of WSI through facilitation of regular and public meetings as well as all administrative activities such as maintaining website, planning for meetings, logistics for regular and public meetings.

Calumet Synergy Group. Facilitated Calumet Synergy Group public meeting in March 2009.

Sundre Petroleum Operators Group (SPOG).  Contracted by SPOG to assist with various initiatives including organizing the Drive Green car emissions clinics, 15^th Anniversary World Café and most recently to put together a newsletter for SPOG area residents.

Public Consultation/Community Relations work with Shell Canada Caroline Gas Plant. Assisted with various community relations work including updating ERPs and consultation process for sour gas well re-drill.

Journalism experience ranging from reporting to assistant editor to freelance writing.  Worked as a reporter at Lloydminster Meridian Booster, Central Alberta Advisor and Red Deer Express. Freelance clients included the Calgary Herald, Persons With Developmental Disabilities Central Alberta board, Central Alberta Life, Rocky Mountaineer. 

Communications work for various clients to develop website material, brochures, newsletters and other documents.