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Danielle Daigneault

Danielle Daigneault

ABBOTSFORD,BC

Summary

Reputable Artist in mixed mediums, highly passionate about art, technology and the creative processes. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Compassionate, creative and effective facilitator with valuable experience in administration, personal and professional development, project planning and versatile educational environments. Currently seeking part time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forensic Artist

RCMP / Independent
01.2016 - Current
  • Sculpted models from 2D renderings and written descriptions.
  • Created facial reconstructions from unidentified human remains
  • Produced sketches of suspects based on cognitive interviews of victims and witness to enhance police investigations and for media release (over 60 local files)
  • Supported local law enforcement; as well worked internationally and with Canadian and American federal agencies
  • Developed well-rounded skills in lighting and darkness to achieve desired look in each painting.
  • Mentored younger artists in various techniques
  • Created custom drawings and paintings using fine oils, acrylics, and charcoal on high quality canvas.
  • Worked with clients to understand desired outcomes and requirements.
  • Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.

Artist

Independent / Daigneault Drums
01.1985 - Current
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
  • teach classes and groups of children, youth and / or adults in a variety of art mediums
  • Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
  • Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and techniques.
  • Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades kindergarten through 12th.
  • Developed and facilitated after-school art clubs and activities for students to hone skills.
  • Sponsored student fine arts clubs, attending club meetings and events.

Police Officer

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
09.2007 - 09.2019
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Consistently worked with Surrey Schools to develop new initiatives to build relationships between law enforcement and youth
  • Guest teacher / lecturer in Middle and High School.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
  • Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
  • Provided testimony in court proceedings.
  • Determined emergency situation and developed plan of action.
  • Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
  • Managed employee scheduling and evaluations and handled general budget development.
  • Confirmed validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved its integrity at all times while testifying under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
  • Completed investigations successfully by handling subject, target and witness interviews to verify and corroborate facts.
  • Lent critical care experience and thinking to streamline rapid response team operations.

Youth Worker

Surrey School Board
08.1995 - 08.2007
  • Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
  • Taught art, physical education and interpersonal skills to individuals and classes
  • Educated parent, staff and students in class groups to larger full theatre (1200+) lessons
  • Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
  • Assisted in identifying and reducing barriers to youth engagement and development.
  • Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
  • Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
  • Developed and implemented range of lessons and resources to motivate young people.
  • Facilitated youth development and leadership programs for young people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.

Counsellor / Youth & Family Worker

Multiple Agencies
03.1992 - 08.2005
  • Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
  • Created alternate programs for schools and community agencies for behavioral, substance and addiction support
  • Train staff and facilitate programs
  • Coordinated youth programs and activities to enhance life quality and self-esteem.
  • Helped youth develop and achieve personal goals with close support.
  • Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
  • Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
  • Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
  • Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
  • Provided leadership for program workers and attendees, guiding day-to-day activities and developed and facilitated conflict resolution, mediation, communication skill development programs for at-risk youth.
  • Developed and facilitated a skill development program for high risk youth in Conflict Resolution skills (applied for and received funding of $150k through HRD Canada in 1999)

Education

Certificate - Negotiation And Mediation

Justice Institute of British Columbia
New Westminster, BC
07.2000

Child, Youth And Family Studies

Native Education College
Vancouver, BC
07.1995

General Arts

Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, BC

Skills

  • Student Rapport-Building
  • Resourceful, Analytical, competent at Compliance Requirements while passionate about creative integration of the Arts
  • Behavioral Skills Development
  • Critical Thinking
  • Counseling
  • Student engagement and strong facilitation and leadership skills
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Training and Development
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Verbal and Written Communication excellerated through years as a counsellor and Police Officer
  • Project Planning and Reporting
  • Traditional Fine Art Skills coupled with Sculpting are the cornerstone of Forensic Art
  • Orientation and Training

Certification

  • Certified Life Skills Facilitator, Douglas University College - 1994
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, College of Family Physicians - 1999
  • Youth Worker, Native Education Centre - 1995
  • Critical Incident Debriefing - 2010
  • Emotional FirstAid, VAC / St John's - 2018
  • Art Therapy, online - 2018
  • PTSD / Trauma
  • Mediation & Negotiation, JIBC - 1999
  • Family Justice, JIBC - 1999


Timeline

Forensic Artist

RCMP / Independent
01.2016 - Current

Police Officer

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
09.2007 - 09.2019

Youth Worker

Surrey School Board
08.1995 - 08.2007

Counsellor / Youth & Family Worker

Multiple Agencies
03.1992 - 08.2005

Artist

Independent / Daigneault Drums
01.1985 - Current

Certificate - Negotiation And Mediation

Justice Institute of British Columbia

Child, Youth And Family Studies

Native Education College

General Arts

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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