ALEX CURRIE
Summary
Organized, deadline oriented professional with 5+ years of outreach and counseling experience; Strong written and verbal communications skills; Specialize in client crisis intervention; Experienced in harm reduction and working with diverse communities; Mental health advocate.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Floral Designer
Flower Baby Floristry
06.2018 - Current
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Prepared potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
- Collaborated closely with customers to create unique designs for bouquets, wreaths, and gifts.
- Consulted with clientele to discuss special occasion floral designs for weddings, funerals, and other events.
- Created visual documents are curated documents based on the customers aesthetic for their weddings and events
Social Service Worker/ Residential Support Worker
York Hills Child and Family Services
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Managed the client's daily activities;
- Responsible for transportation and budgeting process within the group home;
- Managed medical supplies and administer medication;
- Held one on one crisis intervention sessions;
- Active participant in client appointments with lawyers, doctors and case workers acting as the client's advocate.
Social Service Worker/ Community Development Worker
Metropolitan Community Outreach and Engagement
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Counsel clients and advocate for those who come to the drop in
- Manage Food Bank as well as the clothing room that clients have access to
- Refer clients to organizations and programs in the city that suit their needs
- Provide clients with Hygiene products proper hygiene protocols;
- Implementing harm reduction services;
- Assist with clients in crisis by taking proper approaches and following policies;
- Managed and organized events such as the “Out of The Cold Program”;
- Network with other drop in centre's and organizations to provide support for clients.
Administration/Facilities Coordinator
GS1 Canada
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Handling daily invoicing and purchase orders;
- In charge of all set ups for executive meetings, purchasing for boardroom meetings and corporate events;
- Professionally managed vendor relationships with suppliers;
- In charge of all telecommunication systems, PolyCom devices and lease agreements with outside vendors and coordinate with other departments to have access to latest communicational technology;
- Handle all requests and inquiries regarding building supplies and furniture;
- In charge of leased machinery and maintenance with all leased products;
- Manage security systems as well as parking security;
- Over all responsible for the 8th and 2nd floor by keeping up with the buildings maintenance, telecommunication systems and invoicing systems.
Education
Diploma - Social Service Worker
Humber College, Secondary School
Toronto, ON2014
Diploma - OSSD
Cawthra Park Secondary School
Mississauga, ON2012
Skills
- Counseling Skills
- Cross Cultural Skills
- Interpersonal and Group Skills
- Community Development
- Legislation
- Crisis Intervention and Trauma
- Mental Health and crisis
- Addiction and Mental Health Advocacy
- Floral Design and Events
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Floral Designer
Flower Baby Floristry
06.2018 - Current
Social Service Worker/ Residential Support Worker
York Hills Child and Family Services
01.2015 - 01.2022
Social Service Worker/ Community Development Worker
Metropolitan Community Outreach and Engagement
01.2013 - 01.2015
Administration/Facilities Coordinator
GS1 Canada
01.2013 - 01.2015
Diploma - Social Service Worker
Humber College, Secondary School
Diploma - OSSD
Cawthra Park Secondary School
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