CHERYL MAKSYMYK
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre Manager
UNITED COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
01.2015 - 05.2021
- Provided advice to Indigenous students on academic, financial and personal concerns, referring to and advocating with appropriate University of Waterloo student services
- Built awareness at UWaterloo of Indigenous perspectives
- Coordinated planning of key campus events that highlight Indigenous history and contemporary realities to the broader community
- Supervised centre staff, co-op placements, volunteers, and summer work term placements
- Coordinated recruitment, admissions, program content and scheduled for annual youth programs and camps for Indigenous high school students
- Developed, implemented and managed annual communication program that includes contacting all new and continuing Indigenous students at UWaterloo
- Assisted UWaterloo's recruitment efforts with respect to Indigenous students
- Developed and coordinated visiting Elder's program and cultural teaching workshops program
- Supported reporting to Ministry (MTCU) and other agencies, as necessary
- Developed, maintained and reported on basic metrics to support and evaluate effectiveness of Indigenous Initiatives.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Live- In Support Worker
VITA COMMUNITY LIVING
09.2011 - 09.2013
- Provided Support in all aspects of daily living to individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental health support needs
- Assisted in organizing leisure activities while ensuring community integration
- General house cleaning, grocery/supply shopping, preparation of meals and laundry
- Administered medication prescribed by client's physician
- Implemented behavioral management techniques
- Completed all necessary documentation accurately and precisely
- Ensured implementation of individual goals and support plans.
Education
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK - Indigenous
Wilfrid Laurier University
06.2014
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK -
University of Waterloo
06.2010
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Sociology/Social Work
Redeemer University College
05.2007
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Microsoft Office
- Virtual Teams
- Maintaining Safe Environment
- Special Event Planning
- Project Management
- Student Supervision
Affiliations
- Sexual Violence Task Force at UWaterloo- June 2018-May 2021
- St.Paul's University College Board Member- February 2018-May 2021
- Trauma Informed Practice - February 2020
- Responding to Disclosure Training- November 2019
- Mental Health Training- August 2019
Timeline
Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre Manager
UNITED COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
01.2015 - 05.2021
Live- In Support Worker
VITA COMMUNITY LIVING
09.2011 - 09.2013
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK - Indigenous
Wilfrid Laurier University
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK -
University of Waterloo
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Sociology/Social Work
Redeemer University College
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