Terran O.Shepard
Resume
Experience
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Driven individual with solid work experience & skills in completing a full range of tasks with high-level professionalism in order to complete designated assignments ahead of schedule due to greater efficiency. Effective team player & problem solver which is verified through my role as the Asokinakio’p COVID 19 Indigenous Vaccination Clinic Director. With a strong ability to cultivate solid business relationships due to excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills. Trustworthy, reliable & excellent work ethic which is proven through former long term role as a Plant Health Inspector for the large federal government organization, CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) a branch of Health Canada. Capable of creating reports & documents due to working knowledge of Microsoft, Macintosh IOS systems, Word, Excel, etc. Skilled in working with architects to create culturally appropriate designs that meet. The needs of First Nations clients and organisations. Utilising Indigenous cultures and traditions to create one of a kind landscape and living designs. Currently the CEO and founder of Sobek Tek Inc., a biological technology company.
AREAS OF EXCELLENCE
Innovative * Designing landscape, architectural and technical infrastructure * Vast amount of knowledge gained from work, cultural teachings and years of College * Working with the public * Professional & Well-Spoken * Very Adaptable to New Challenges * Meeting Strict Deadlines * Excellent Work Ethic & Very Reliable * Customer Service Relations * Familiar with Government Organizations, Protocols, Oversight and Implementation of Control Response Programs * Working independently or with small to large teams * Familiar with working with private stake holders * Social Media Management * Personal assistant * Feasibility Research into new and needed projects * Development of New Projects and Management
2020 – Present
President and C.E.O
Sobek Tek inc.
Airdrie AB
Companies focus is on Biological Technologies, specifically the creation and implantation of energy efficient, self sustaining structures that not only provide NON GMO/Organic produce to communities but jobs and food security. Working with small communities to become self sustainable food and energy but also to work with Medical Staff to stem diet related illnesses. Using years of Indigenous related cultural teachings to create appropriate landscapes using traditional native plants related to culture, ceremony, medicine and diet. Working with architects and designers to make sure cultural accuracy is paramount and the traditional needs of the client are met.
2022 – Present
Clinic Director
The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary's Elders Lodge (official Blackfoot name to follow)
Calgary, Alberta
Sobek Tek Inc. Was brought on to do the landscape design of the grounds around the Elders Lodge making sure that culture, ceremony, tradition and plants of significance for medicine or food were present. Creating space for ceremony and land based teachings for the youth were key components to the design. Lodge emblem was also designed and created. Worked with interior designer to make sure Treaty 7 culture was present and culturally appropriate.
2023
Lead designer and landscape designer
Lead designer and landscape designer were charged to Sobek Tek Inc. and was placed on board of construction and development.
The Aboriginal Friendship Centre Of Calgary’s Cultural Centre
Calgary, Alberta
2021 – 2023
Cultural Advisor
Kanakaat’ sinom - All Friends Place
Calgary, Alberta
The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary brought Sobek Tek Inc. in on the first of its kind project as cultural advisor to make sure culture integrity and the advisement of the elders and knowledge keepers was observed. Creating a one of a kind space that kept with traditional aspects including a ceremony room and a living space that is surrounded by over 600 living plants tying in earth elements to the space.
2021 – 2023
Clinic Director
Aisokinakio’p
Alberta
Creation of Indigenous Health Care Hesitation learning tool to be used to work with Indigenous communities and Alberta Health Care to better the relationship of trust, understanding, culture and treatment. This was created during the creation of an urban outreach COVID 19 vaccination clinic that was aimed at helping the cities most vulnerable. Onto of being clinic director to the first ever Indigenous lead, organised and funded vaccination clinic Sobek Tek Inc. was asked to work with a design team to create a logo that represented the diverse indigenous communities of Alberta.
2009-2012
Federal Agent/Inspector, Plant Health Programs
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY (CFIA)
Promoted a vibrant & productive learning environment while training new employees; also responsible for assisting in the general supervision of staff * Ensured compliance with federal acts & regulations pertaining to plant health (i.e. Plant Protection Act.) * Involved in Plant Health Import Produce Inspection on commodities being imported/exported to ensure compliance with Canadian and other countries phytosanitary standards * Collected samples for surveys that establish the presence and or boundaries of horticultural pests in B.C. of which may be of national or international significance * Liaised and worked with industry & stake holders with regards to information, regulations and control measures that may have had to be taken * Educated foreign dignitaries on certain control and detection phytosanitary programs that Canada has in place.
Education
2005 - 2007
Capilano University
Horticultural Technician Certificate
N. Vancouver, BC
2009
Kwantlen University
Horticultural Red Seal Apprenticeship Program
Langley, BC