Char La Fortune
Duncan,Canada
Summary
To have the opportunity to contribute my expertise in a meaningful environment; and to work with dynamic and diverse people.
Experienced with providing compassionate assistance and support to community members. Utilizes effective communication and active listening to understand and address individual needs. Track record of successfully implementing tailored support plans and crisis intervention strategies.
Diligent [Desired Position] with solid background in providing compassionate support to diverse community members. Proven ability to develop and implement effective support plans tailored to individual needs. Demonstrated skills in active listening and crisis intervention.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Support Worker
DM Youth Services Inc; Bayshore Home Health, Southern Vancouver Island; Looten Healthcare, Ladysmith BC; VITALS, Duncan BC; Cedars of Cobble H
05.2024 - Current
- Provide support to the youth in the group home; cook and clean for the youth; ensure their safety and comfort at all times
- DUTIES:
- Provided individualized support to clients in daily living activities and personal care.
- Assisted in developing and implementing client-centered care plans based on specific needs.
- Monitored client progress, documenting changes and reporting findings to healthcare professionals.
- Conducted community outreach and engagement initiatives to promote available services and resources.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to coordinate services, ensuring timely access to necessary support.
Communications Coordinator
Temexw Treaty Association
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Skills: Deliver Treaty Update stages to community; Communications; Promote Public Forum publication; Writing/editing
- Contract
- Developed and disseminated internal communications to enhance team collaboration and project awareness.
- Managed social media accounts, creating engaging content to increase audience engagement and brand visibility.
- Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring seamless execution of workshops and community outreach initiatives.
- Assisted in drafting press releases and promotional materials to effectively communicate organizational goals and achievements.
Consultant
Cowichan Tribes Cultural and Heritage Research Project
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Skills: Research; Administrate Team; Conduct Interviews/Groundtruthing Fieldtrips with Elders; Catalogue/Research material; Digitize tapes; Transcribe interviews; Edit films and reports; public presentations
- Contract
- Conducted cultural heritage research to support preservation initiatives.
- Collaborated with community members to gather oral histories and traditional knowledge.
- Analyzed data and documented findings to inform project development and decision-making.
- Facilitated workshops to educate participants on cultural practices and heritage significance.
- Developed reports summarizing research outcomes for stakeholder review and feedback.
Desktop Publishing
Coast Salish Employment & Training Society
03.2022 - 03.2022
- Skills: Published; Edited; Designed and Layout: Newsletters, Posters, Ads, Letterheads, Business Cards, Brochures and Invitations; Reported; Wrote; Publicized Events; Successfully acquired Press Pass to National Aboriginal Awards 2000; Effectively booked an NHL Hockey Coach to the Coast Salish Games 2003; Photography: Conferences; weddings and sporting events.
- Improved overall department productivity by streamlining desktop publishing processes and implementing new software tools.
- Enhanced document readability by applying expert desktop publishing techniques and design principles.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate desktop publishing services tailored to client specifications.
Legal Secretary
Legge & Company
05.1991 - 09.1991
- Skills: Research Family Law precedents, transcribing meetings given by lawyer, schedule meetings and possible court dates.
- Managed scheduling for legal appointments and court dates, ensuring efficient time management.
- Prepared and organized legal documents, enhancing document retrieval processes.
- Assisted attorneys with case preparation through thorough research and information gathering.
- Maintained accurate filing systems for confidential client records, promoting data integrity.
Research/Administration
Lise Haddock and Associates
- Current
- Skills: Community Presentations/forums; Research; Report Writing; Documenting interviews; Briefing Notes;
Community Project/Research Assistant
Safer Futures-Inviting Voice Creating Space Project
- Current
- Skills: Community Interviews/consultation; Community Presentations; Research; Documenting Interviews; Transcribing
Cultural and Community Coordinator
Cowichan Tribes Traditional Marine Use and Occupancy Study Project
- 01.2013
- Skills: Research; Conduct Interviews/Fieldtrips with Community; Transcribe Interviews; Conduct Public forum information.
- Contract
Community Legislation Project Assistant
Lalum'tul' Smun'eem
04.2011 - 03.2012
- Skills: Community Presentations/forums; Research; Report Writing; Documenting interviews
- Coordinated project timelines and schedules to enhance team productivity.
- Assisted in developing project documentation and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Managed communication between stakeholders, fostering collaboration and clarity on project goals.
- Conducted research and gathered data to support strategic decision-making processes.
- Implemented tracking systems to monitor project progress and identify potential issues early.
Education
CSEA
Camosun College
SAFE Training
MCFD
ECE Assistant
VIU
Digital Video Effects - Filming
GIFTS
Webpage Design Diploma - undefined
Corporate Communications Training College
Desktop Publishing Diploma - undefined
Corporate Communications Training College
Legal Secretarial Certificate - undefined
Pitman Business College
Skills
- Computer Literate:
- Microsoft Programs
- PowerPoint
- Quark Xpress
- Adobe Programs: Photoshop; Illustrator; GoLive; PageMaker; Acrobat; Premier
- Sony Sound Forge (audio converter)
- Sony Sound Soap (sound equalizer)
- Macromedia Programs: Dreamweaver, Flash 5, Studio MX
- DivX (video converter)
- EndNotes (database program)
- Office Practices:
- Communications
- Report writing
- Administration
- Graphic Design and layout
- Media/Public Relations
- Reconcile the daily revenue and prepare bank deposits
- Working with Children and Community
- Willingness to Learn
- Self-directed
- Able to receive constructive feedback
- Team Player
- Interviewing process
- Film Editing
- Photography
- Behavioral support
- Disability awareness
- Transportation assistance
- Individualized support
- Client advocacy
Timeline
Community Support Worker
DM Youth Services Inc; Bayshore Home Health, Southern Vancouver Island; Looten Healthcare, Ladysmith BC; VITALS, Duncan BC; Cedars of Cobble H
05.2024 - Current
Consultant
Cowichan Tribes Cultural and Heritage Research Project
04.2023 - 11.2023
Desktop Publishing
Coast Salish Employment & Training Society
03.2022 - 03.2022
Communications Coordinator
Temexw Treaty Association
06.2021 - 08.2022
Community Legislation Project Assistant
Lalum'tul' Smun'eem
04.2011 - 03.2012
Legal Secretary
Legge & Company
05.1991 - 09.1991
Research/Administration
Lise Haddock and Associates
- Current
Community Project/Research Assistant
Safer Futures-Inviting Voice Creating Space Project
- Current
Cultural and Community Coordinator
Cowichan Tribes Traditional Marine Use and Occupancy Study Project
- 01.2013
SAFE Training
MCFD
ECE Assistant
VIU
Digital Video Effects - Filming
GIFTS
Webpage Design Diploma - undefined
Corporate Communications Training College
Desktop Publishing Diploma - undefined
Corporate Communications Training College
Legal Secretarial Certificate - undefined
Pitman Business College
CSEA
Camosun College
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