Char Wessel
Summary
Passionate and dependable new graduate with experience providing feminist, pro-choice mental health support to individuals both within and outside of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Crisis Line Responder
Sexual Assault Center Kingston
10.2023 - Current
- Demonstrate exceptional spoken and written communication skills by communicating with clients in distress
- Problem-solve by helping to connect clients with relevant resources in their community
- Ability to remain calm and communicative in a high-stress environment
Peer Counsellor
Queen's Alma Mater Society, Peer Support Center
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Volunteered as a Peer Counsellor in the Queers for Peers chapter of the Peer Support Center
- Facilitated community engagement by running events for the Queer community at Queen's
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, ensuring the safety of the student, myself, and other peer counselors
Teacher's Assistant
Queen's University
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Stayed on top of course material to help guide first-year students through their studies in DRAM100
- Facilitated a weekly theatre creation lab of 20+ students which resulted in three unique performances of original theatre
- Completed weekly grading, attended regular meetings with the TA team, and substituted for other team members when the need arose
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to the professor
- Provided support to the professor of the course
Accessibility Consultant
Dan School of Drama and Music - Major Production
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Reached out to disabled community members for feedback
- Made a plan to increase accessibility for a theatrical production of Everybody which included exploring options for closed captions and audio descriptions
- Analyzed production to determine where changes could be made for a relaxed performance (low-stimulation performance)
- Advocated for content warnings where applicable
Production Director
Blue Canoe Productions
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Organized a group of 30+ people aged 13-30 and coordinated the artistic vision of multiple
departments
Logistics Co-ordinator
World University Services Canada, Queen's Chapter
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed location for charity events
- Helped to raise funds by discussing the organization's vision with peers
Education
Master of Arts Honours - Joint Honours in Drama And Psychology
Queen's University
Kingston, ON04.2024
Certificate - Indigenous Cultures And Languages
Queen's University
Kingston, ON04.2024
Skills
- Microsoft Suite
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Fast Learner
- Problem Solving Skills
- Mental Health Awareness
- Involvement in the 2SLGBTQ Community
Certification
safeTALK Suicide Awareness Training , LivingWorks - September 2022
Intercultural Awareness Certificate , Queen's University Four Directions Indigenous Student Center and Queen's University International Center - February 2020
Languages
French
Limited Working
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Volunteer Crisis Line Responder
Sexual Assault Center Kingston
10.2023 - Current
Accessibility Consultant
Dan School of Drama and Music - Major Production
10.2022 - 02.2023
Peer Counsellor
Queen's Alma Mater Society, Peer Support Center
09.2022 - 03.2024
Production Director
Blue Canoe Productions
06.2022 - 08.2022
Teacher's Assistant
Queen's University
09.2021 - 05.2023
Logistics Co-ordinator
World University Services Canada, Queen's Chapter
09.2019 - 04.2020
Master of Arts Honours - Joint Honours in Drama And Psychology
Queen's University
Certificate - Indigenous Cultures And Languages
Queen's University