Abigail Merritt

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

• Certified First Aid CPR, St. John’s Ambulance - May 2023
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training – CPI Blue Card - November 2021
• Smart Serve - February 2019
• Food Safety – Restaurants Canada - January 2017
• Basic Health and Safety - September 2019
• National Coaching Certification Program: Multi-Sport Workshops - March 2016

• Special Olympics Welland Wildflowers, Coach, 02/01/14, 06/01/17, Demonstrated and instructed choreography to athletes, Helped athletes finesse dance routines, Encouraged and supported athletes at practice and competitions
• D.H Rapelje Lodge, Volunteer, 09/01/13, 02/01/17, Assisted residents with eating meals (feeding, ensuring proper textures), Helped organize, set up, and clean up recreational events (birthday parties, funerals, holiday celebrations etc), Visited and built relationships with residents, Aided kitchen staff with meal times (taking orders, cleaning up after meal times), Performed office duties when needed
• Special Olympics Port Colborne Marlins, Coach, 09/01/13, 01/01/17, Gave instruction to athletes, Helped athletes improve stroke technique, Encouraged and supported athletes at practice and competitions

References available upon request.