David Burnat
Edmonton,Canada
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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Support Worker / Team Leader
Excel Society
12.2016 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter
- Provided staff coaching, and mentoring to enhance performance
- Handled incoming emails, bills and invoices and completed actions
- Maintained important organizational paperwork and resident data
- Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents
- Provided crisis management and intervention during emergency situations
- Coordinated activities and events to create safe, positive and inclusive environment
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans
Support Service Provider
Alberta Society of the DeafBlind
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Enhanced communication for Deaf clients by providing accurate and culturally-sensitive interpretations during meetings and events
- Supported Deaf individuals' professional growth by offering tailored language interpretation services for job interviews and training sessions
- Developed strategies to perform accurate and consistent translations
- Contributed to the success of community events by delivering seamless interpreting services for speeches, presentations, and workshops
- Strengthened relationships between Deaf and hearing communities through diligent efforts as an interpreter at social gatherings and public forums
- Improved medical care experiences for Deaf patients by delivering clear interpretations during appointments, consultations, and treatment discussions
- Assisted foreign language-speaking clients with inquiries
- Collaborated with fellow interpreters to refine skills and knowledge, contributing to a higher standard of service within the field
Education
Signing Naturally Level One -
Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf
11.2024
Deaf Interpreter -
ASPIRE Interpreting
08.2022
Support Service Provider -
Connect Society
Edmonton, AB12.2018
Support Service Provider -
Alberta Society of the DeafBlind
Edmonton, AB06.2016
High School Diploma -
Alberta School For The Deaf
Edmonton, AB06.2016
High School Diploma -
Harry Ainlay High School
Edmonton, AB06.2016
Skills
- Community Outreach
- Problem-solving abilities
- Decision making
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
Contributions
- Support Service Provider / Intervener, 2015 - present
- Deaf Youth Director, Edmonton Association of the Deaf, 2016-2018
- Booth Coordinator, Deaf Alberta Expo, 2017-2018
- Accessibility / Transportation Coordinator, Canadian Deaf Youth Leadership Camp, 2021-2022
- Public Relations / Event Planner, Edmonton Association of the Deaf, 2022-present
- Public Relations / Accessibility, Deaf Alberta Expo, 2022-2023
- Director of Large, Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf, 2023-present
- Camp Director, Canadian Deaf Youth Leadership Camp, 2024-present
Timeline
Community Support Worker / Team Leader
Excel Society
12.2016 - Current
Support Service Provider
Alberta Society of the DeafBlind
09.2016 - 03.2018
Signing Naturally Level One -
Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf
Deaf Interpreter -
ASPIRE Interpreting
Support Service Provider -
Connect Society
Support Service Provider -
Alberta Society of the DeafBlind
High School Diploma -
Alberta School For The Deaf
High School Diploma -
Harry Ainlay High School
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