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Alison Melikian

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Current student looking to gain valuable experience in the field of psychology. Ability to complete tasks on time in both individual and team settings. Dependable and reliable, ready to learn and grow. A motivated student with excellent communication and interpersonal skills looking to gain valuable experience in a professional setting.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Facilitator for Children With Special Needs

ABC Solutions
Montreal, QC
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Prepared children with special needs aged 18 months to 4 years for school and life
  • Focused on classroom readiness, motor skills, social skills, play skills, and other key behaviors
  • Performed behavioral interventions to teach communication, social and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in the home, community and school settings

Office Clerk

Nice Group Canada
Montreal, QC
06.2020 - 08.2022
  • Sorted and indexed information, setting up and maintaining specialized filing systems
  • Supported staff, performing data entry, and administrative duties
  • Performed various administrative duties such as filing, scanning, and typing

Sales Associate

Aerie, Fairview Mall
Montreal, QC
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • Cultivated relationships with new and existing customers to drive sales
  • Operated cash register to process sales transactions and handle payments
  • Drove sales through customer relationship building and suggestive selling techniques

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Honours Psychology

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
05.2025

CEGEP Degree - Social Science in Psychology

John Abbott College
Montreal, QC
06.2022

High School Diploma -

West Island College
Montreal, QC
06.2019

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Trilingual
  • Organization
  • Goal-oriented
  • Critical Thinking
  • Mental Healthcare
  • Applied Behavior Analysis

Volunteer Experience

Research Assistant (University of Ottawa) 4/2024-Present 

  • Volunteer research assistant in the Perception & Cognition Lab at the University of Ottawa
  • Supported social anxiety research by transcribing audio recordings of therapy sessions
  • Ensured high levels of accuracy and confidentiality in handling sensitive psychological data

West Montreal Readaptation Centre (Montreal, Qc) 5/2022-Present

  • A weekly mentoring program designed to provide company for those with special needs while observing their physical, cognitive, and social skills.

Armenian Student Association of Ottawa (Ottawa, On) 10/2023-Present

  • Active participant in an organization encompassing students from all Ottawa universities and colleges.
  • Contributing to the mission of celebrating Armenian heritage and promoting learning about Armenian culture.

H.O.P.E Ottawa - Club Member (Ottawa, On) 3/2023-Present

  • H.O.P.E is a student-run club at the University of Ottawa which stands for Helping Other People Everywhere.
  • This club aims to be a positive change on both a local and global scale by organizing fundraisers and donation events to help the community.

Community Engagement in Collaboration with Academic Accommodations Services (University of Ottawa) 05/23-7/23

  • Volunteered my notes to students enrolled with the Academic Accommodations Services.
  • Supported peers in the subject of Food Psychology, enhancing their academic experience.

Summit School  (Montreal, Qc) 9/2018-6/2019

  • Participated in weekly visits to assist students with special needs in a classroom setting.
  • Assisted with homework and educational activities, contributing to a supportive learning environment.

Timeline

Group Facilitator for Children With Special Needs

ABC Solutions
07.2023 - 08.2023

Sales Associate

Aerie, Fairview Mall
12.2021 - 06.2022

Office Clerk

Nice Group Canada
06.2020 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Honours Psychology

University of Ottawa

CEGEP Degree - Social Science in Psychology

John Abbott College

High School Diploma -

West Island College
Alison Melikian