Alayna Cranston (BISW,RSW,ADMH)
M'Chigeeng
Summary
To Whom This May Concern:
I am a collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Multi-tasking Manager well-known for creating positive workplace culture and high-performing teams. I am an Indigenous individual who looks for cultural diversity to improve individuals approaches and offer open-minded well-being methods.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Prevention Worker
M'Chigeeng First Nation
03.2024 - Current
- Developed and facilitated support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants.
- Collaborated with schools to address students'' social-emotional needs, working closely with teachers and administrators to create supportive learning environments.
- Contributed to policy development efforts within the organization or broader community context, advocating for systemic change that would benefit clients'' needs more effectively over time.
Manager
Beam Paints
09.2020 - Current
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Outreach Worker
M'Chigeeng First Nation
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Advocated for client needs and steered them in the direction to the proper services
- Connected individuals with available and relevant resources.
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Allowed one-on-one services for those struggling with addiction and mental health
Teacher's Assistant
Laurentian University
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Documented student progress and communicated with them on a person level.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Literature Review Placement
Laurentian University
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Teacher's Assistant
Laurentian University
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
Salesperson
Marks Work Wearhouse
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Worked with loss prevention in monitoring shopper behavior.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
Accounts Receivable
Manitoulin Transport
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
- Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
- Handled high volume of in-bound calls pertaining to reconciliation of delinquent accounts.
Clyde’s Cookhouse, Providence Bay
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Devoted my time as a food server and a cashier
- Learned how to cook many new dishes and became familiar with a fast-paced, time crucial manner and became more reliable in the food industry.
Lake Huron Fish and Chips, Providence Bay
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Gained experience in the cashier position and time management played a critical part to be able to serve the food in a timely manner
- Interacting with customers resulted in a positive feedback.
Ralf Island Truck Parts, Providence Bay
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Helped people get the parts that they needed and also kept inventory stocked
- Became very familiar with quickbooks and made multiple phone calls a day to receive parts.
Babysitting
08.2012 - 01.2016
- Received my babysitting course certificate at the age of twelve and babysat many children throughout my neighbour hood.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manitoulin SS
Manitoulin Secondary School
Manitoulin IslandBISW (Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work) -
Laurentian University
04.2023
Addictions And Mental Health Diploma - Addictions And Mental Health
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON08.2024
Skills
- Staff Management
- Policies and procedures
- Strategic planning
- Sales and Marketing
- Verbal and written communication
- Coaching and mentoring
- Client documentation
- Client Advocacy
- Client Needs Assessment
- Intervention Planning
Certification
OCSWSSW Certified, G License, WHMIS Training, Dementia & Sexuality Certificate, Mental Health First Aid, CPR and First Aid, ASIST Suicide Prevention, TAP Certification
Accomplishments
- Babysitting course
- Hunting license
- G license
- Firearms license
- SmartServe Certificate ㅡ
- Volunteer
- MIDRA- maintaining the motocross track, building bleachers, etc
- Manitoulin SS- tutoring younger grades
- Laurentian University- tutoring/TA positions
- M’Chigeeng First Nation- Volunteering where needed
Timeline
Youth Prevention Worker
M'Chigeeng First Nation
03.2024 - Current
Outreach Worker
M'Chigeeng First Nation
03.2023 - 03.2024
Teacher's Assistant
Laurentian University
11.2022 - 04.2023
Literature Review Placement
Laurentian University
10.2022 - 04.2023
Teacher's Assistant
Laurentian University
09.2021 - 04.2022
Manager
Beam Paints
09.2020 - Current
Salesperson
Marks Work Wearhouse
09.2019 - 01.2020
Accounts Receivable
Manitoulin Transport
04.2019 - 08.2019
Clyde’s Cookhouse, Providence Bay
05.2018 - 09.2018
Lake Huron Fish and Chips, Providence Bay
06.2017 - 09.2017
Ralf Island Truck Parts, Providence Bay
06.2016 - 01.2017
Babysitting
08.2012 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Manitoulin SS
Manitoulin Secondary School
BISW (Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work) -
Laurentian University
Addictions And Mental Health Diploma - Addictions And Mental Health
Algonquin College
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