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Bronwyn Collett

Victoria

Summary

Passionate recovery worker transitioning into horticulture, seeking to build technical skills, plant knowledge, and sustainable land stewardship through Pacific Horticulture College's Landscape Horticulture Certificate program.

Overview

1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Garden Maintenance

Family Friends House
Victoria, BC
07.2026 - Current
  • Enhanced property appearance by removing weeds and evenly distributing mulch to improve overall landscape presentation.
  • Communicated effectively with clients to gather feedback, address concerns, and ensure satisfaction with garden maintenance services.

Youth Recovery Worker

Threshold Housing Society
Victoria, BC
06.2023 - Current
  • Provided support in crisis intervention and conflict resolution for at-risk youth in first-stage recovery.
  • Assisted clients in identifying their individual recovery goals and building personalized habits and daily routines.
  • Monitored youth's progress closely, adjusting treatment approaches as needed to support their success.
  • Facilitated recovery groups using a harm reduction, trauma-informed framework; informed youth of safe use practices.
  • Guided youth in accessing outdoor spaces and nurturing plant growth through hands-on activities.

Barista

Wildfire Bakery
Victoria, BC
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Skillfully prepared a variety of specialty coffees and food items, ensuring high-quality standards and customer satisfaction.
  • Assisted in inventory maintenance, tracking and assembling orders.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak hours.
  • Facilitated customer inquiries by providing detailed information on various types of bread and baked goods.

Education

Mental Health And Addictions Program - Social Work

Camosun College
Victoria
06-2023

Skills

  • Detail-oriented and organized work ethic
  • Consistent and focused approach to tasks
  • Quality service delivery
  • Collaborative teamwork skills
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Utilizing natural environments to create therapeutic spaces
  • Basic proficiency in identifying plants
  • Garden bed maintenance and preparation
  • Native species cultivation
  • Plant health maintenance
  • Basic knowing of medicinal plants

Certification

  • Serving-it-Right
  • WHIMIS
  • Standard and Emergency First-aid
  • ASSIST
  • Naloxone training
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention

Timeline

Garden Maintenance

Family Friends House
07.2026 - Current

Youth Recovery Worker

Threshold Housing Society
06.2023 - Current

Barista

Wildfire Bakery
01.2023 - 06.2023

Mental Health And Addictions Program - Social Work

Camosun College
Bronwyn Collett