Brittanie BRUDER
Medicine Hat
Summary
Dedicated and eager CYCC professional with experience working with at-risk and vulnerable youth. Proven track record in promoting positive environments, managing personnel, facilitating programs, and fostering collaborative partnerships.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Be YOUth Centre
Medicine Hat, AB
06.2022 - Current
- Represented and promoted BYC positively within the community, adhering to ethical guidelines and confidentiality agreements.
- Maintained and strengthened relationships with partners, individuals and organizations that advocated and advanced vision.
- Monitored annual operating budget and fiscal management by maximizing resources.
- Prepared and submitted comprehensive reports to the Board of Directors, including program assessments and statistics for funders.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Supervised and evaluated personnel, conducted performance assessments, and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Developed and implemented programs to engage and empower underserved populations.
- Developed grant proposals to support social service initiatives.
- Co-facilitated events, coordinated specialized programs, and engaged in outreach activities to support youth and families.
- Abide by policies and procedures, as well as ensuring safe storage practices.
- Managed day-to-day operations at the BYC.
- Advocated for underserved youth and families, connecting them to resources, and working with them to ensure needs are being met.
Relief Youth Worker
McMan Roots Youth Shelter
Medicine Hat, AB
05.2022 - Current
- Ensure a safe environment for participants ages 12-17 who need access to shelter supports.
- Supported participants by using effective and developmentally appropriate communication skills, both verbally and non-verbally.
- Maintain and build therapeutic, professional relationships with a strength based and trauma informed lens.
- Promote physical, mental, cultural, spiritual, and emotional well-being.
- Provide and encourage participants to access resources, while advocating on their behalf.
- Successfully completing contact notes and staff duties during and at the end of the shift.
- Abide by protocols regarding reporting to Children's Services and compiling Critical Incident Reports.
- Abide by policies and procedures set by McMan, and Roots Youth Shelter.
Practicum Student
MHPSD 76: River Heights Elementary School
Medicine Hat, AB
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Facilitated and participated in activities with Kindergarten students.
- Maintained and built therapeutic relationships with students, while providing a safe space.
- Promoted physical, mental, and emotional well-being by being a positive role model.
- Modified communication skills to each students' developmental, cognitive, physical, and emotional needs.
- Abided by Medicine Hat Public School Division, and River Heights Elementary School's policies and procedures.
Attendant
Duffy's Fun Centre
Brooks, AB
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted customers while taking orders and actively listening to responses.
- Kept facility clean, neat and organized to give areas a fresh looking appeal, such as games, bathrooms, kitchen, and dining areas.
- Responded to customer inquiries thoroughly and professionally with knowledgeable assistance.
- Assisted children and adults while picking out prizes.
- Stayed focused and organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Abided by Alberta Health Services protocols while preparing food and drinks.
- Locked and unlocked the facility, handling cash and debit sales while completing all staff duties.
Education
Diploma - Child And Youth Care Counselling
Medicine Hat College
Medicine Hat, AB06.2022
High School Diploma -
Brooks Composite High School
Brooks, AB06.2018
Skills
- Personnel Management
- Financial Management
- Community Engagement
- Program Facilitation
- Articulate Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Team Leadership
Languages
English
Certification
- Alberta Food Safety Basics
- Vecova Medication Administration
- MANDT Training
- The Working Mind First Responder Training
- Respect in the Workplace Training
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
- Naloxone Training
Timeline
Executive Director
Be YOUth Centre
06.2022 - Current
Relief Youth Worker
McMan Roots Youth Shelter
05.2022 - Current
Practicum Student
MHPSD 76: River Heights Elementary School
01.2021 - 04.2021
Attendant
Duffy's Fun Centre
08.2019 - 08.2021
Diploma - Child And Youth Care Counselling
Medicine Hat College
High School Diploma -
Brooks Composite High School