Luke James
13 Partridge Ave, Box 106
Fort Smith, NWT, X0E 0P0
(867) 621-2555 (cell number)
lukekjames@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-james-700586161/
Experience
University of Victoria Residence Services, Victoria, BC
Sep 2023 – Apr 2024 & Sep 2024 – Apr 2025
Community Leader in UVIC Residence
- Overseeing the Well-being and Structure of the Live-in Community
- First Response to Conflict Management and Emergency Situations
- Modeling Leadership and Mentoring, within Student Staff and Residents
- Promoting Easy Access to Resources Alongside Planning and Executing Events
Town of Fort Smith Visitor Center, Fort Smith, NT
May 2021 – Aug 2021 & May 2022 – Aug 2022 & Jun 2024 – Aug 2024
Visitor Center Attendant & TOFS Assistant
- Evacuation Response, Fort Simpson – Evacuees Coordinator
- Planned & Executed Community Events & Town Tours, Canada Day MC 2022
- Managed Town Social Media Accounts & Website Updates
- Pioneered MysteryTown Tours Fort Smith Game Development
- Offered Assistance & Information to Guests Daily
Wood Buffalo National Park Visitor Center, Fort Smith, NT
Sep 2022 – Aug 2023
Interpretation Officer/Coordinator II – Supervisor
- Forest Fire Logistics – Field Unit Leader: Food
- Employee Co-Chair of OHS Committee
- Researched & Produced Interpretive Tours & National Park Public Events
- Digitized Hunting Permit Archives
- Offered Assistance & Information to Guests Daily
Federal Census, Fort Smith, NT
Apr 2021 – Jun 2021
Census Enumerator
- Delivered 2021 Census to Multiple Zones
- Maintained Complete Confidentiality
- Online Reporting on a Daily Basis
Cineplex, Victoria, BC
Apr 2019 – Mar 2021
Assistant Manager at Cineplex Odeon Victoria
- Maintaining COVID-19 Cleaning Practices and Insuring Building Security/Safety
- Troubleshooting Projection Equipment & Individual Problem Solving for Guests
- Managing Concession/Delivery, Handling & Depositing Large Amounts of Cash
- Managing Miscommunications and Cooperation Between Personnel
Indigo, Sherwood Park, AB & Victoria, BC
Jun 2018 – Dec 2019
Visual Operations, Team Lead
- Opening, Unloading and Planning Mayfair Store Setup/Layout during Construction
- Managing Time & Team Efficiency while Receiving and Unloading Product
- Task Focused Problem Solving to Create Effective Store-Wide Distribution
- Ensuring Proper Visual Standards across Multiple Departments
Tabb Lanes & Lounge, Camrose, AB
Oct 2016 – Apr 2017 & Aug 2017 – Apr 2018
Bowling Alley Attendant & Bartender
- Serving Food & Alcoholic Beverages
- Troubleshooting & Lane Repair
- VLT Payouts and Cashouts
- Responsible for Building Security and Closure
University Of Augustana Residence Services, Camrose, AB
Aug 2017 – Dec 2017
Residence Advisor on 2nd Floor Eastern Wing of First Year Dorms
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
- Community Orientation, Event Planning and Residence Service Programming
- One on One Community Support for Live-In Residents
Fort Smith Rec Center, Fort Smith, NT
Jul 2016 – Aug 2016 & May 2017 – Aug 2017
Day Camp Special Needs Assistant & TOFS Assistant
- One on One Assistance during Swim Lessons & Day Camp Events
- Monitored Front of Desk Services, Gymnasium Usage and Library Maintenance
- Summer STEM Camp Coordinator at Mary Kaeser Library
- After Hours Janitorial Staff for Town Hall
- General Book/DVD Library Maintenance
Roots & Ruminants Farm, Fort Smith, NT
May 2017 – Jul 2017
Manual Laborer
- Daily Watering, Basic Plant Care & Treatment
Rusty Raven Coffee House, Fort Smith, NT
Jul 2014 – Aug 2014
Barista
Hobart & Mum Inc, Fort Smith, NT
Jul 2013 – Aug 2013
Manual Laborer
- Renovation Maintenance
- Lawn Care
Northern Life Museum, Fort Smith, NT
Jun 2012 – Aug 2012
Museum Assistant
- Northern Ambassador for Tourists
- Summer Day Camp Planning & Execution for 6-14
- Basic Artifact Restoration
Kaeser’s Grocery Store, Fort Smith, NT
May 2011 – Jun 2012
Produce Worker & Cashier
- Produce Organization & Preparation
- Cashier/Bagger
Education
University of Victoria, Victoria, BC
Sep 2021 – Current
- 2023/2024 Community Leader
University of Alberta Augustana Campus, Camrose, AB
Sep 2016 – Dec 2017
- 2017 Resident Advisor
- Member of GSA & School Diversity Committee
Royal Bay Secondary School, Victoria, BC
Sep 2015 – Jun 2016
- High School Diploma with Honors
- Student Leadership, Grad Council & GSA member
- Musical Theater Lead & Member of Music Executive
Global Circumnavigation with Family
Aug 2007 – Jul 2008
- Visited 21 countries every Canadian Province/Territory
- Exposure to many unique cultural perspectives
- Knowledge of geography & regional architecture
- Practiced patience in adverse unfamiliar circumstances
Other Qualifications
- Pro-serve & Serve It Right Certification
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- National Lifeguard Certification
- Standard First Aid & Wilderness and Remote First Aid
References Available Upon Request