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Chaya Bernath

Montreal,QC

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience at Merkos Women, excelling in public relations and remote communication. Proven ability in crisis intervention and client relationship management, fostering positive engagement. Committed to community service, demonstrating empathy and leadership while enhancing service delivery for diverse populations. Fluent in French, enhancing communication in multicultural settings.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Chabad NDG
Montreal, Quebec
01.2015 - Current
  • Responsibilities include food preparation and child care services every Saturday.

Volunteer

Postnatal Food program
Montreal, Quebec
01.2019 - 06.2020
  • Participated in preparing meals for women who had recently given birth, contributing every Sunday for six months.

Secretary

Clinque Podiatrique Familiale Footcare Inc.
Montreal, Quebec
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Provided administrative support, managed appointments, and assisted in daily office operations.

Volunteer

Friendship Circle Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne, Victoria
10.2023 - 05.2024

Volunteered every Sunday morning with special needs children and adults from October 2023 to March 2024.

Participated in four-day friendship circle retreat, providing support for special needs children and respite for parents in October 2023.

Contributed to week-long summer day camp for special needs children in January 2024.

Community Volunteer

Jews of Melbourne Australia
Melbourne , Victoria
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Supported a needy family intermittently
  • provided regular assistance to an elderly woman with dementia, dedicating a minimum of 15 hours weekly for the last three months

Volunteer

Friendship Circle Montreal
Montreal, Quebec
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • providing after-school support for extracurricular activities for neurodiverse individuals of all ages (primarily over the age of 25), three times weekly and full Sundays

Educator

Yaldei
Montreal , QC
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Contributing summer at autism therapy clinic with youth ages 4-7

Facilitator

Friendship Circle Montreal
Montreal, Quebec
06.2024 - 06.2024
  • facilitating weekend retreat for mothers with children who have disabilities

Observer

Saint Catherine Geriatric Hospital
Montreal, Quebec
06.2024 - 06.2024
  • 5 OT observation hours

HR Intern

Merkos Women
Melbourne, Australia
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Executed remote work initiatives, managing communications through calls and emails.
    Conducted public relations activities to enhance brand visibility.

Dorm Counselor

Machon Alte
Tzafat, Isreal
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • working around the clock with post-high school girls to navigate Judaism and the land of Israel

Animatrice

Yefah Club
Loutraki, Greece
04.2025 - 04.2025
  • Providing and facilitating children’s activities in French at a resort in Greece to ensure safety and engagement.
  • Addressing daily client needs to enhance service delivery and satisfaction. (PR)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Mount St Vincent
Bronx, NY
08-2025

Jewish Studies - Judaism

Merkos Women
Melbourne, Australia
06-2024

High School Diploma -

Academy Beth Rivkah Pour Les Filles
Montreal, QC
06-2023

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Child development
  • Client relationship management
  • Positive attitude
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Empathy and patience
  • Leadership qualities
  • Community service
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer service
  • Volunteer coordination
  • Answering phones
  • Event setup
  • Telephone and email etiquette
  • French expertise
  • Foreign language proficiency

Languages

French
Native/ Bilingual
Hebrew
Limited

References

MORDY ANGEL- +61 418 535 408

NICOLE KORNHAUSER - +61 407 018 613

DR  BLUMA GIRZON - 514 915 1988

RABBI JOSH- 438 936 7705

Timeline

Animatrice

Yefah Club
04.2025 - 04.2025

Dorm Counselor

Machon Alte
09.2024 - 04.2025

Educator

Yaldei
06.2024 - 08.2024

Facilitator

Friendship Circle Montreal
06.2024 - 06.2024

Observer

Saint Catherine Geriatric Hospital
06.2024 - 06.2024

Volunteer

Friendship Circle Montreal
05.2024 - 09.2024

HR Intern

Merkos Women
05.2024 - 09.2024

Volunteer

Friendship Circle Melbourne, Australia
10.2023 - 05.2024

Community Volunteer

Jews of Melbourne Australia
10.2023 - 04.2024

Secretary

Clinque Podiatrique Familiale Footcare Inc.
06.2021 - 08.2022

Volunteer

Postnatal Food program
01.2019 - 06.2020

Volunteer

Chabad NDG
01.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Mount St Vincent

Jewish Studies - Judaism

Merkos Women

High School Diploma -

Academy Beth Rivkah Pour Les Filles
Chaya Bernath