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Ben Blaney

Corner Brook,NL
Ben Blaney

Summary

Compassionate and driven Counseling Student with excellent emotional support and compassionate communication abilities. Highly effective at supervising activities and individuals. Known for top-notch conflict resolution skills and extensive knowledge of counseling psychotherapy after completing his Master of Arts education at Yorkville University.

Overview

2
years of professional experience

Work History

Momentum Developmental Support

House Manager
08.2021 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Supervised residents preparing meals and handling chores and provided constructive feedback.
  • Managed day-to-day operation of home to comply with regulations and agency standards.
  • Assisted residents with daily hygiene and living tasks.
  • Managed all intake and discharge paperwork and procedures for residents.
  • Evaluated performance, adjusted strategies and maintained agile, sustainable operations.
  • Modernized and improved operational procedures to increase productivity and profitability while tightly controlling costs.

Public Outreach

Fundraising Manager
01.2019 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Collected data and performed customer needs analysis.
  • Spearheaded deployment of websites, social media and mobile applications.
  • Defined and integrated roles, responsibilities and processes for business team and data management organization.
  • Directed product development efforts using industry-specific tools to increase sales and overall company productivity.
  • Worked with internal and external businesses and led cross-functional teams to develop intricate business plans.

Public Outreach

Program Manager
09.2018 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
  • Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
  • Monitored progress of programs, using and applying programming documents, program directives, funding documents and other program material.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
  • Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.

Public Outreach

Fundraising Team Leader
11.2017 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Education

Yorkville University
Fredericton, NB

Master of Arts from Counselling Psychology
04.2023

York University
Toronto, ON

Master of Arts from Sociology
08.2020

Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS

Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
04.2017

Skills

  • Facility Inspections
  • Recreational Activities
  • Event Oversight
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Emotional Support
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluations
  • Employee Performance Reviews
  • Social Support
  • Team Meeting Management

Hobbies

I am very enthuenthusiastic about outdoor activities. I love hiking, mountain biking, swimming during the summer; and in the winter I adore hockey, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. My dogs are never far away when I am outside, and they certainly keep me busy and active! 

Timeline

House Manager

Momentum Developmental Support
08.2021 - 05.2022

Fundraising Manager

Public Outreach
01.2019 - 07.2019

Program Manager

Public Outreach
09.2018 - 12.2018

Fundraising Team Leader

Public Outreach
11.2017 - 08.2018

Yorkville University

Master of Arts from Counselling Psychology

York University

Master of Arts from Sociology

Dalhousie University

Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
Ben Blaney