Brooke MacLean

As a driven undergraduate student, I'm eager to apply my cultivated leadership skills and passion for community work, advocacy, and partnership building to a like-minded team. With a strong desire to gain valuable experience and make a real impact in collaborative settings, I'm committed to leveraging my academic background and hands-on experience effectively. Experienced in diverse team collaboration, community engagement, and spearheading operations, I thrive in partnership-building efforts with relevant stakeholders and a holistic approach to a team. I'm enthusiastic about bringing my unique perspective to a dynamic team environment where I can make a meaningful difference.

• Proserve | ProServe, Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Commission (AGLC), 2022 registration number: 202208240038

• Group Leader Orientation Certified: Essentials, Finances & Skills)

• Food Safety Training

The Steadward Centre, FUNCTIONAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION MACHINE VOLUNTEER, 01/2023, PRESENT

Assisting in procedural physiotherapy aid operations for disabled participants using functional electrical stimulation machines.

• Patient Care: Ability to provide compassionate and attentive care to disabled participants during physiotherapy sessions.
• Procedural Assistance: Experience in assisting physiotherapists with procedural tasks, such as setting up equipment, positioning participants, and monitoring their progress.
• Communication: Effective communication skills to relay instructions, explain procedures, and provide support to participants.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to the individual needs and capabilities of participants, modifying procedures as necessary to ensure safety and effectiveness.

AIESEC, OUTGOING EXCHANGE /EXPERIENCE MANAGER, 01/2023, PRESENT,

 Expanding leadership development experience through an international youth-run organization associated with the U.N that provides young people with leadership, cross-cultural internships, and global volunteer exchange experiences to encourage progressive social impact. 

• Recruiting students for AIESEC volunteer opportunities/internships
• Administering applications through EXPA database
• Conducting consultations and coordinated students with opportunities catered to skills/interests
• Promoting organization through tabling & marketing
• Strategy building via team workshops

ALBERTA YOUTH PARLIAMENT, MINISTER OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS, 01/2023, PRESENT, 

Facilitated in the 2023/2024 AYP session conference, consisting of 3 days of parliamentary procedure debate in order to build leadership, public speaking, networking, current event knowledge, and logical/analytical problem-solving related skills.

• Maintaining internal communication with the students via email.
• Booking rooms and meeting times when needed.
• Maintaining and updating the Constitution as need be.
• Coordinating events and activities for the members of the organization.
• Keeping accurate records of attendance and minutes from meetings.
• Ensuring the smooth functioning of internal processes and procedures.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with members and stakeholders.

UofA LAW CLUB, DIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS, 05/2023-04/2024

• Coordinating logistics and operations for the Shadow Program with eLaw Alliance that provides students with opportunities to shadow a lawyer.
• Expanding and marketing the target audience of UALC through relationships with stakeholders and students, increasing club visibility. Maintaining professional communication with partners and sponsors via email.
• Communicating with members of UALC to incorporate feedback into future goal setting.
• Content creation for social media posts.
• Operations management in planning admission workshops, networking nights, etc.
• Collaborative work amongst executives to ensure smooth club operations.

UofA LAW CLUB, CO-PRESIDENT 04/2024-CURRENT

As newly elected Co-President of the UALC, I will oversee operations and delegate tasks within the club, spearheading operations and effectively guiding a team. Earning this Position has honed professional skills that reflect my expertise in all ends of the club such as finance, marketing, internal and events portfolio. 

• Leadership: Ability to effectively lead and inspire members of the law club towards common goals and initiatives.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas, plans, and announcements clearly to club members and external stakeholders.
• Organization: Proficiency in organizing meetings, events, and activities for the law club, ensuring smooth operation and execution.
• Collaboration: Experience in collaborating with fellow co-presidents, club officers, and members to foster a cohesive and productive team environment.
• Strategic Planning: Skill in developing long-term plans and strategies for the law club's growth, activities, and impact within the legal community.

YOUTH RESTORATIVE ACTION PROJECT, MENTOR, 01/2024, PRESENT, 

Working with my youth mentee to promote community building within a restorative justice lens This role has given me the opportunity to Volunteer  monthly and doing various activities with my mentee whilst contributing to a holistic & trauma informed organization.

• Active Listening: Ability to listen attentively and empathetically to the concerns, challenges, and aspirations of young people.
• Conflict Resolution: Proficiency in resolving conflicts and addressing challenges that may arise in mentor-mentee relationships.
• Cultural Competence: Sensitivity and awareness of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and identities, ensuring inclusivity and respect in mentorship interactions.
• Patience and Compassion: Capacity to demonstrate patience, understanding, and compassion towards mentees, especially during times of difficulty or uncertainty.
• Boundaries: Understanding and ability to establish appropriate boundaries while maintaining a supportive and professional mentor-mentee relationship.
• Positive Role Modeling: Serving as a positive role model for youth, demonstrating integrity, resilience, and a commitment to personal and
• Advocacy: Advocating for the needs, rights, and aspirations of youth mentees within their communities and broader society.

• Anapres Valdez Villanueva, 780-909-6720: Former Manager at Leduc-North Mcdonalds

• Tammy Hebert, 780-469-1011: Owner of Coloniale Maid Service Ltd.

• Ramesh Mahdavifar, ramesh1@ualberta.ca: M.D Student; Former Premier of Alberta Youth Parliament

• Emma Edney, 587-988-3573: YRAP Board of Directors; Research Assistant; Mcall MacBain Scholar

• Cordae Hall, 780-975-0306: Vice-President Events UALC; Golden Bears Alumni Board

• Jhonajoy Adalem, 780-972-0533: Vice-President Programming UALC; Founder of Help-A-Homie Charity