Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Volunteering History
Timeline
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Christien Deveau

Charlottetown,PE

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record. Highly-skilled in person-focused advocacy and problem-solving, demonstrating exceptional teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement. Skilled in crisis intervention and program development, achieving significant outcomes without exceeding a numerical percentage. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Living Specialist

Queens County Residential Services
02.2024 - Current
  • Working with six high-need clients with enhanced daily living skills for individuals with disabilities through personalized coaching and hands-on assistance.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness using outcome measurements and feedback from residents, families, staff members, and community partners to identify areas for continued growth and improvement.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when necessary to maintain resident safety while seeking appropriate long-term solutions for challenging situations.
  • Facilitated positive social interactions among residents by organizing group activities, outings, and events that catered to diverse interests and abilities.
  • Assisted individuals in achieving personal goals related to employment or education by providing necessary resources, support, and encouragement.

Enhanced Learning Program

PEI Public School
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Working alongside my peers we guided four individuals with very high needs having the end goal being re-integration into classrooms.
  • Working independently and in cross-functional team environments and displaying self-motivation to complete tasks beyond specific directions.
  • Organized educational resources and used a planned approach to execute projects successfully and on time.
  • Contributed to the development of more effective educational programs by providing feedback and suggestions to administrators.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, academic progress, and behavioral incidents under school policies.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a respectful learning environment while addressing disruptive behaviors effectively.

Bartender

Upstreet Brewing
09.2020 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.

Lead First Cook

Murphy Hospitality Group - Head Office
09.2018 - 08.2022
  • Increased overall kitchen productivity through continuous process improvements and implementation of best practices in culinary preparation techniques.
  • Streamlined communication between front-of-house and back-of-house staff to improve overall restaurant operations.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures by effectively managing inventory levels and reducing food waste.
  • Maintained an impeccably clean workstation at all times, adhering strictly to sanitation guidelines set forth by state regulations and restaurant policies.

Education

Diploma - Human Services

Holland College
Charlottetown, PE
06.2023

Diploma - Culinary Arts

Holland College
Charlottetown, PE
06.2014

Skills

  • Person Focused Advocacy
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Time Management
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Professionalism
  • Continuous Improvement

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 20 in the development of personal care packets for un-housed residents of Charlottetown to ensure all persons have access to basic needs.
  • Achieved a safety quality assurance by completing PEI's Island Trails Hurricane Fiona Project with accuracy and efficiency. Clearing over 100km of PEI public trails to allow safe traveling through the various trails across the island.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual

Volunteering History

Volunteering with the Glenaladale Estates group to work on maintaining the course offered to the public, various tasks all encompassing landscaping areas to ensure the course is running smoothly.


Volunteering with Special Olympics to help organize various sporting games hosted by Special Olympics PEI held across PEI. I would be tasked with assisting clients to the needs they require to ensure they get the full opportunity to experience the games for themselves, wether it be floor hockey or baseball.


Volunteering yearly with PEI's Earth Clean-Up Day the city has put on the past three years, I have strategized with groups one how to effectively carry-out the project to ensure the highest yield of garbage would be collected with the given timeline we have to work with. Collaborating and communicating effectively made for a great experience.

Timeline

Community Living Specialist

Queens County Residential Services
02.2024 - Current

Enhanced Learning Program

PEI Public School
09.2023 - 02.2024

Bartender

Upstreet Brewing
09.2020 - Current

Lead First Cook

Murphy Hospitality Group - Head Office
09.2018 - 08.2022

Diploma - Human Services

Holland College

Diploma - Culinary Arts

Holland College
Christien Deveau