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Ariya Bliss

Victoria,BC

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Non-Profit Market Research/Youth Advocacy

Metis Women's Access to Culturally Safe Services/UVIC/Other Contracts
Victoria, BC
04.2016 - 07.2022
  • Approached and interviewed by advocacy agencies, engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Interviewed by various community agencies to accomplish goals and address issues related to improving systems for indigenous people, LGBTQ2+ people and other vulnerable demographics.
  • Spoke at Youth Conferences in British Columbia and Alberta
  • Worked with various agencies and contract jobs advocating for at risk youth

Youth Mentor/Hairstylist

Victoria Native Friendship Center
Victoria, BC
07.2015 - 08.2020
  • Talked with individuals, sharing positive life experiences to encourage improved self-esteem and boost socialization.
  • Worked with law enforcement, local and provincial community to empower children and youth advocacy.
  • Interacted and worked closely with youth, guardians and community to better understand and resolve specific youth life issues.
  • Offered key emotional and mental health support to special needs youth while cutting/styling hair to enhance self care and offered mentorship at the same time

Yoga Instructor

City of Grande Prairie Alberta
Grande Prairie, AB
01.2012 - 09.2014
  • Upheld safety standards, adhered to compliance requirements and attended continuing education courses to maintain credentials..
  • Created inviting fitness spaces that welcomed and included people with diverse backgrounds, abilities and orientations.
  • Prepared for classes in advance, selected and queued music beforehand and began and ended classes on time for maximum benefit to attendees.

Education

Certified Life Coach - Wellness Counselling

Rhodes Wellness College
Vancouver, BC
06.2023

Certificate - Professional Development For Child Care Providers

BC Family Childcare Association
Vancouver BC
06.2022

Certificate - Yoga Instructor

Divine LIght Yoga College
Vancouver BC
11.2012

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Problem Solving and Resolution Skills
  • Trauma Informed
  • Strong Leadership and Public Speaking Skills
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Coaching and Development
  • Performance Auditing

Timeline

Non-Profit Market Research/Youth Advocacy

Metis Women's Access to Culturally Safe Services/UVIC/Other Contracts
04.2016 - 07.2022

Youth Mentor/Hairstylist

Victoria Native Friendship Center
07.2015 - 08.2020

Yoga Instructor

City of Grande Prairie Alberta
01.2012 - 09.2014

Certified Life Coach - Wellness Counselling

Rhodes Wellness College

Certificate - Professional Development For Child Care Providers

BC Family Childcare Association

Certificate - Yoga Instructor

Divine LIght Yoga College

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