Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Presentations
Student Placement
Research
Publications
Volunteer Experience
Timeline
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Araxi Arslanian

Vancouver,BC
Araxi Arslanian

Summary

Seasoned Harm Reduction Worker bringing eleven years of experience working with individuals challenged with mental illness, substance use and underhousing. Award winning artist with 30 plus years of professional experience as a stage and screen actor, writer, and producer.

Overview

33
years of professional experience

Work History

CADENCE LEADERSHIP

Administrative Project Coordinator
04.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Assisted in development of comprehensive project plans outlining goals, deadlines, and resources needed.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders at all levels of organization to gather input and ensure alignment with company objectives.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives within tight deadlines.
  • Facilitated training sessions for staff members to improve their knowledge and skills related to specific projects.
  • Organized schedules, meetings, and agendas for project teams to ensure timely completion of milestones.

Various Projects In Screen, Film And Theatre

Professional Actor
01.1991 - Current

Job overview

  • Participated in table reads to provide valuable input on script development and character choices.
  • Developed strong relationships with industry professionals, leading to numerous high-profile collaborations and career opportunities.
  • Performed in front of live audiences ranging from small, intimate settings to large-scale theaters, showcasing versatility.
  • Prepared diligently for auditions by researching project's background information before showcasing relevant talents during callbacks successfully securing roles.
  • Received critical acclaim for portrayal of complex characters in both stage and film projects. (Dora Nominee for Outstanding Performance Independent Production 2001, 2005)

RainCity Housing

Relief Worker
10.2014 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Provided immediate aid to affected individuals, ensuring their basic needs were met during crises.
  • Mobilized resources quickly in response to sudden crises, minimizing negative impacts on affected populations.
  • Team building through training of new employees
  • Emergency and crisis management
  • Overdose prevention
  • Mental Health Support
  • Facilitated open communication between stakeholders involved in relief efforts, streamlining coordination processes for more effective outcomes.
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.

the lorna budzey building

Women’s Community Support Worker
06.2015 - 03.2023

Job overview

Supported women and women-led families challenged with underhousing, mental illness, and substance use through anti-oppression and strength-based lens.

Education

TORONTO METROPOLITAN University
Toronto, ON

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Anti-Oppression Social Work
06.2012

Skills

  • Conversational in French
  • Grant writing
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Naloxone Training (Vancouver Coastal Health)
  • Community cooking
  • Creative group work
  • Peer support
  • Grant writing and fundraising
  • Budgeting expertise
  • Meeting Coordination
  • Relationship Building
  • Team Coordination
  • Project Scheduling

Presentations

  • RyeAccess Reclaiming Our Bodies and Minds Conference, Ryerson University, 03/17/2012, Sanism, mental health and social work education: A review and call to action to conference delegates
  • PsychOut Conference, New York City, 06/21/2011, Sanism and Social Work Presentation, The Madvocates

Student Placement

  • 2011 - 2012, 4th year placement, Self Help Resource Centre, Work with SHRC staff; assisted in group trainings and edited training materials; coordinated fundraising events
  • 2010 - 2011, 3rd year placement, Parkdale Activity Recreation Centre, Peer Support work with community members of Parkdale experiencing homelessness and mental illness; coordinating group events (comedy club, improv class) in creating arts-based empowerment for women; relief/support work with a healthcare access, food distribution, arts programs

Research

  • Featured Speaker/Academic, Psych-Out Conference (CUNY), 06/2011, Sanism, True
  • Featured Speaker/Academic, Reclaiming Our Bodies and Minds Conference (Ryerson University), 06/2011, Sanism
  • Speaker, Psych-Out Conference (CUNY), 06/2011, Sanism
  • Speaker, Reclaiming our Bodies and Minds Conference (Ryerson University), 06/2011, Sanism

Publications

Sanism, mental health and social work education: A review and call to action, Intersectionalities: A Global Journal of Social Work Analysis, Research, Polity and Practice, 2012

Volunteer Experience

  • 2013 - 2014, Turning Point Women’s Richmond House, Supporting women in recovery through one-on-one and group activity, assisting staff
  • 2013 - 2014, Gallery Gachet, Support staff needs, assist public in connecting to gallery message of healing through art, gallery assistant
  • 2011 - 2013, RSU Sexual Assault Support Line, Phoneline Support Worker: Trained extensively with Assaulted Women’s Helpline of Toronto for outreach and peer support for Ryerson students and staff who have experience sexual assault and require resources

Timeline

Administrative Project Coordinator

CADENCE LEADERSHIP
04.2023 - Current

Women’s Community Support Worker

the lorna budzey building
06.2015 - 03.2023

Relief Worker

RainCity Housing
10.2014 - 04.2023

Professional Actor

Various Projects In Screen, Film And Theatre
01.1991 - Current

TORONTO METROPOLITAN University

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Anti-Oppression Social Work
Araxi Arslanian