Maria Gruending

Maria Gruending has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Maria is currently the Finance Coordinator at Power To Be Adventure Therapy, a role they started in October 2020. Prior to this, they worked as the Finance and Administrative Manager at NetChange Consulting starting in March 2020.

In 2012, Maria worked at Lawless Filmworx as a Client Services/ Administrative Assistant/ Bookkeeper. Maria also has experience as a Level 1 - Meditation and Energetic Healing Teacher at Training in Power Academy Inc. starting in August 2017.

From October 2017 to August 2018, Maria held the position of Open Innovation Project Manager / Executive Assistant to President at IdeaConnection and prior to this, they worked as a Client Services Coordinator at Procreation Design Works from June 2011 to April 2013.

Maria has also served as an Executive Assistant to Simon Wisniewski and Robert Bisbicis at Investors Group Financial Services Inc. from July 2010 to April 2011. Before that, they worked as a Program Coordinator / Executive Assistant at Vancouver ECO Fashion Week from November 2009 to February 2010, where they were responsible for volunteer management, F&B, and the execution of overall vision.

Earlier in their career, Maria held the position of Office Manager/ Bookkeeper at THE BLARNEY STONE PUB INC from January 2009 to December 2009, and as an Office Manager/ Weekend Supervisor at JOEY Restaurant Group from January 2005 to November 2008.

Maria Gruending's education history includes attending Landmark from 2008 to 2021, where they completed the Forum, Advanced Course & Communication Access to Power program. Maria also earned a Bookeeping Certificate from Ashton College, specializing in Bookkeeping and Payroll, from an unspecified start year to 2020. In addition, Maria studied Integrative Energy Healing at Langara College from 2014 to 2016. Although the degree name is not mentioned, Maria pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Drama at the University of Saskatchewan. Lastly, they enrolled at the Vancouver Film School to study Acting for Film and Television, but no information on the duration is provided.