BETHANY GILES

Dedicated and compassionate entry-level social worker dedicated to supporting families in Hope through active listening and empathy. Skilled in active listening, empathy, and problem solving. Eager to learn from and work with a team to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals and families.

• Elementary knowledge of conversational Arabic
• Trained in writing reports and keeping client records [09/2010]
• Conflict resolution and communication skills [Parent-Coach Liaison]
• Interviewing and assessing eligibility for specific resources [Practicum Hope Community Services]
• Maintaining deadlines, writing invoices [Independent Graphic Designer]
• Designing and maintaining web sites for businesses and non-profit organizations
• Creating business cards, fliers, logos, banners, posters utilizing Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
• Collaborating with clients and other businesses to develop effective promotional and branding material

• Kim Paolini, Hope Community Services, Hope, BC (604) 869-2466, kpaolini@hopecommunityservices.com
• Jeff Kuhn, Pastor, Grace Baptist Church, Hope, BC (604) 869-5524 ex. 102, jeff@gbchope.com
• Jim Wood, Founder, Wears Valley Ranch, Sevierville, TN, USA, jpw@wvr.org

• Freelance graphic design, self-employed. Frequent design projects for local clients. Brand identity design, t-shirt design, website building.
• Registrar and organizer for Hope Minor Soccer. Organizing paperwork for registration, insurance, finances. Securing volunteer coaches. Communicating with parents regarding student participation.
• Registrar and parent-coach liaison for RiverMonsters Swim Club. Organizing swim club registration, communicating with provincial organization regarding team details, facilitating communication between coaches and parents regarding swimmers progress and any parental concerns or complaints.