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Amy Agur

Amy Agur

Toronto,ON

Summary

As an innovative leader with a proven track record in developing scalable health initiatives and digital platforms, Amy seamlessly integrates proficient research abilities with an empathetic, person-centered commitment to community health initiatives. Amy's strategic blending of evidence-based wellness practices and skillful management of complex data systems will help facilitate the Wellness Impact Lab's mission of promoting holistic health solutions.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Founder

The FODMAP Formula
01.2017 - 09.2023
  • Promoted science literacy by creating informative and accessible content for diverse audiences, including articles, videos, podcasts, and social media posts, and conducting interviews with subject matter experts averaging 45K views per month.
  • Managed multiple social media platforms including content creation and growth strategies (Instagram 16K followers, Facebook 4K, Pinterest 19K, community newsletter 6.5K at time of business closing)

Paraprofessional Dietary Support Specialist

Flip Your Leaf Coaching Inc.
01.2020 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated with dietitians providing weekly support for over 100 one-to-one clients and 30 group clients, improving protocol adherence between professional consultations.
  • Implemented stress-reduction techniques for improved mental well-being and symptom control among clients.
  • Collected and analyzed demographic, biographical, and treatment outcome data to identify common client barriers and facilitate evidence-based behaviour change techniques to improve client success rates.

Manager of Central Services

Dentons Canada LLP (Formerly Fraser Milner Casgrain)
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Maximized performance of 15 team members across 5 departments through one-on-one mentoring and development of individual skills
  • Designed and implemented office-wide document management system to increase accessibility of onsite and offsite files.

Team Leader, Records Management

Dentons Canada LLP (Formerly Fraser Milner Casgrain)
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Coordinated secure transfer of over 2 million documents during law firm merger, including physical integration and archival of records in compliance with current legal standards.
  • Developed skills of 5 team members through targeted mentoring sessions, resulting in improved individual performance and 3 internal promotions.

Day Program Counsellor - Mental Health Program (Contract Position)

Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf
04.2008 - 06.2008
  • Maintained client load of 5 high-needs adults experiencing deafness and varying levels of intellectual disability, assisted with daily personal care, adapted daily programming to fit physical and intellectual abilities, and managed and supported behavioural issues with empathy, respect, and unconditional positive regard.
  • Facilitated daily programming for 25 deaf adults with mild-to-moderate intellectual disabilities, organized recreational and educational activities intended to increased fine motor skills, encouraged teamwork, and foster self-esteem in clients with diverse support needs.

Activity Coordinator

Bob Rumball Centre For The Deaf
09.2007 - 04.2008
  • Developed and facilitated daily programming for 64 senior residents, including encouraging gentle movement, promoting memory recall, skill building and mastery, and community integration for individuals with a range of support needs.
  • Trained and supervised 7 volunteers from various universities, supervised 3 deaf high-school students completing co-op placements, and provided orientation for dental hygienists from George Brown College.

Education

Bsc. Psy Hons - Psychology

York University
Toronto
04.2027

BSW - Social Work

York University
Toronto, Canada
05.2008

Skills

  • Group Facilitation
  • Public Speaking
  • Research Proficiency
  • Data Analysis
  • Professional-Level Writing
  • Digital Content Creation
  • Social Media Management
  • SEO Optimization

Certification

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Fundamental Skills - Completed at OISE
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Specialization for Anxiety - Completed at OISE
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: The Basics (Foundational Training Part 1) - Completed at University of Toronto
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: The Basics (Foundational Training Part 2) - Completed at University of Toronto
  • FODMAP and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Training Professional Certification - Through Monash University


Timeline

Paraprofessional Dietary Support Specialist

Flip Your Leaf Coaching Inc.
01.2020 - 08.2023

Founder

The FODMAP Formula
01.2017 - 09.2023

Manager of Central Services

Dentons Canada LLP (Formerly Fraser Milner Casgrain)
01.2014 - 01.2015

Team Leader, Records Management

Dentons Canada LLP (Formerly Fraser Milner Casgrain)
01.2012 - 01.2014

Day Program Counsellor - Mental Health Program (Contract Position)

Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf
04.2008 - 06.2008

Activity Coordinator

Bob Rumball Centre For The Deaf
09.2007 - 04.2008

Bsc. Psy Hons - Psychology

York University

BSW - Social Work

York University

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