*************************************************************************** Dr. Grace Tridico 32-B Queen St. E. Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A IY3
Donna P. Irving City Clerk 99 Foster Dr. Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5X6
August 2, 2002
Dear Ms. Irving,
RE: WARD #3 COUNCIL VACANCY
This letter is intended to notify the City Council of Sault Ste. Marie that I wish to fill the vacate seat in Ward 3.
Enclosed is a curriculum vitae indicating my extensive educational background and extracurricular activities demonstrating active involvement in my community.
Please feel free to contact me at (705) 942-4325 for any additional information
Sincerely, Grace Tridico, D.C.
*************************************************************************** Grace Tridico, D.C. 32-B Queen Street East Sault Ste, Marie, Ontario, Canada P6A I Y3 (705) 942-4325
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE To secure a position as a City Councillor in Ward #3
EDUCATION
The National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, IL * 1998, Doctor of Chiropractic * 1996, Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada * 1994, Bachelor of Science, General Biology * Minor in Italian and French
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
2000-present, Sault College of Applied Arts & Technology, Sault Ste. Marie ON Instructor - Chiropractic Health Assistant & Massage Therapy Programs Clinical Placement Director Developed and instructed Biology, Pathology, Introduction to Chiropractic and Chiropractic Treatment Modalities Courses in lecture and clinical laboratory formats, re-organized program syllabi, responsible for all aspects of student clinical placement for chiropractic assistant students
2000-present, Community Chiropractic Health Centre, Sault Ste. Marie, ON Chiropractic Physician and Owner Involved with all aspects of starting a private practice, patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, organized community outreach programs and patient education lectures, involved in expanding clinic to include additional chiropractors, massage therapists and other health care providers
1999, North Shore Physical Medicine, Niles, IL Chiropractic Physician Performed all aspects of patient care including history, physical examinations, venipuncture, X-rays, physical therapy, rehabilitation, chiropractic manipulative treatments, insurance billing, office procedures, and marketing
1997-1999, Friends in Deed for Seniors in Need, Lombard, IL Home Health Care Provider * Gained extensive experience with senior health issues including senility, dementia, Alzheimer's, terminal cancer and disabilities due to diabetes complications * Implemented new business procedures which simplified billing thereby increasing client service * Managed client accounts * Trained new employees * Presented company procedures and policies to new clients.
1996-1998, The National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, IL Teaching Assistant * Assisted in the instruction of correct methods of venipuncture * Responsible for operations of Biochemistry Labs
HONORS AND AWARDS * Acupuncture, Meridian Therapy, X-ray and Spinography Technology, Physical Therapy Certificates * Certificate of Dissection of Human Body and Certificate of Internship * Gear Family Scholarship * NCC Alumni Association Member * Ontario Chiropractic Association Member * Canadian Chiropractic Association Member * Active licenses in Michigan, Illinois and Ohio
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS * Co-owner of Bodyworx Functional Rehabilitation Centre @ George Leach Centre * Board of Directors, Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District * Board of Directors, Calabrians Multicultural Association of Sault Ste. Marie * National College of Chiropractic Class Vice President * Delta Delta Pi Professional Co-Ed Fraternity, President and Social Manager * Founder and President of Canadian and International Student Association ***************************************************************************