Cahleigh Kalbfleisch
North Vancouver,British Columbia
Summary
Highly skilled writer with experience in grant writing and a desire to use this skill to empower a culture of care within the communities I serve. I have secured a successful grant, liaised with relevant community organizations and copy edited multiple proposals. I have strong foundation in crafting persuasive narratives and have developed a keen eye for detail and a strong ability in aligning proposals with organizational missions and strategic goals. I am eager to contribute to the development of innovative grant writing strategies and collaborate with a dynamic team to foster humanitarian ideals of benevolence and moral courage across Canadian communities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Worker
North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission
01.2024 - Current
- Providing an environment for youth ages 10-18 years that fosters autonomy and connection.
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
- Partaking in community engagement initiatives to build awareness of programs catered to youth.
Research Assistant
Simon Fraser University
10.2023 - Current
- Study lead for a project examining the features within parent-child conversations that cultivate and reinforce children's experience of positive emotions.
- Conducting literature reviews to inform and contextualize present research efforts and study design.
- Designed a mixed-methods research project using both quantitative and qualitative measures.
- Protocol and procedure development to produce accurate results.
- Writing grant proposals to successfully achieve funding for projects.
- Engaged in copy-editing to facilitate grant writing process.
- Developing and managing schedule for appointments and project deadlines.
- Training and supervising junior research assistants.
- Creating templates to conduct participant outreach and develop community partnerships.
- Presenting preliminary findings to the scientific and broader community.
Youth Support Worker
Hollyburn Family Services
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Supported adolescents ages 13-18 years in group homes across the Greater Vancouver Area.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers and professionals to support youth outcomes.
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies to support the safety and well-being of youths.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC06.2024
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Capilano University
North Vancouver, BC04.2022
Skills
- Writing
- Microsoft365
- Copy Editing
- Strategy Development
- Project Management
- Schedule Coordinating
- Advocacy
- Grant Writing
- Attention to Detail
- Professional
- Literature Review
- Community Engagement
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Publications
"Intergenerational Transmission of Emotional Wellbeing: Examining the Socialization of Positive Emotions Across Generations"
- Poster published in the SFU Undergraduate Research Symposium Journal, May 22, 2024
Grants
Jean Pettifor and Dick Pettifor Fund
- Issued by Strong Minds Strong Kids Psychology, March 2024
- The Jean Pettifor and Dick Pettifor Fund supports undergraduate research in the area of ethics within psychology.
Timeline
Youth Worker
North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission
01.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Simon Fraser University
10.2023 - Current
Youth Support Worker
Hollyburn Family Services
03.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Simon Fraser University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Capilano University
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