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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, BC
06.2024

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Capilano University
North Vancouver, BC
04.2022

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
Cahleigh Kalbfleisch