Andrew Quattrocchi
Halfmoon Bay,BC
Summary
I have been volunteering with the Vancouver Food Bank for the past two summers and have taken part in distributing food to clients along with keeping the warehouse clean and organized. I thrive at learning new skills quickly and dealing with challenges. I love working with people and working as a team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Bank Volunteer
Greater Vancouver Food Bank
Vancouver, BC
04.2022 - Current
- Food distribution with food bank clients
- Assisted with stocking shelves and removing expired items.
- Greeted customers upon arrival and gave directions to appropriate facility locations.
Participant
Katimavik
Québec, QC
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Attended the Katimavik program in Quebec City with 25 other youth from across Canada.
- Took part in workshops on diversity, social media usage, respect and reconciliation of indigenous people, and other topics.
- Worked in the kitchen at the Auberge St. Antoine, a Relais & Chateau in old Quebec in a predominantly French environment.
Kayak Instructor
False Creek Community Center
Vancouver, BC
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Teaching introductory course for adults
- Led clients on trips through false creek as a solo instructor
- Taught kayak skills to beginners of all ages so that they could end the lesson being able to kayak on their own
Day Camp Leader of Water World Adventures Camp
False Creek Community Center
Vancouver, BC
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Planned and led camp filled with activities for kids from the ages of 8-12 with a focus on kayaking
- Engaged children in interactive activities and organized arts and crafts, sports games and field trips.
- Worked creatively with other staff to develop and carry out new themes and events for camp participants.
- Complied with safety rules to minimize incidents and accidents.
- Communicated and maintained personal contact with parents or guardians to discuss achievements and behavior concerns.
Dishwasher and Food Prep
Bridges Restaurant, Island
Granville
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Worked as a dishwasher at Bridges Restaurant
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Queen's University
Kingston, ON04.2024
High School Diploma -
Lord Byng Secondary
Vancouver, BC06.2020
Outdoor Leadership Skills
National Outdoor Leadership School
Palmer, Alaska, United States Of America08.2019
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Relationship Building
- Community Relations
- Problem-Solving
- First Aid
- Public Speaking
- Team Building
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Problem Resolution
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
Certification
Bronze Cross and Bronze Medallion (2018)
Standard First Aid including CPR-C (2019)
Wilderness First-Aid (2021)
Waterfront Kayak Instructor (2022)
Paddle Canada Kayak Skills Level 2 (2021)
Assistant Overnight Guide course completed (2021)
Interests
Extensive outdoor experience includes 10 day self guided kayak trip in Great Bear Rainforest, 5 day self guided canoe trip on the Yukon River; 8 day self guided canoe trip in the Bowron Lakes, and multiple remote backpacking trips
Global traveler - traveled in France, Italy, Colombia, Morocco, and Vietnam
Languages
Spanish
Limited
French
Limited
Timeline
Participant
Katimavik
09.2023 - 12.2023
Kayak Instructor
False Creek Community Center
05.2022 - 08.2023
Food Bank Volunteer
Greater Vancouver Food Bank
04.2022 - Current
Day Camp Leader of Water World Adventures Camp
False Creek Community Center
05.2021 - 08.2022
Dishwasher and Food Prep
Bridges Restaurant, Island
06.2018 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Arts -
Queen's University
High School Diploma -
Lord Byng Secondary
Outdoor Leadership Skills
National Outdoor Leadership School
Bronze Cross and Bronze Medallion (2018)
Standard First Aid including CPR-C (2019)
Wilderness First-Aid (2021)
Waterfront Kayak Instructor (2022)
Paddle Canada Kayak Skills Level 2 (2021)
Assistant Overnight Guide course completed (2021)
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