David Givan
London,ON
Summary
I am a highly motivated individual, with a passion for helping others. I have a myriad of experiences helping with and leading various projects, and I possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. I take pride in my work, and I am always eager and open to learn and grow. I have a variety of experience as a volunteer, and have gained responsibility and reliability working in service-based programs and nonprofits in London incredibly quickly. I am physically fit, mentally strong and active with a flexible schedule and desire to help. I am highly energetic, friendly and am and will remain tireless in supporting others and my community.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Storage/Community Outreach Volunteer
Project Hope London
01.2023 - Current
- Received, organized, and coordinated future donations, ensuring quick and easy loading of cars, as well as an orderly and efficient storage space.
- Led and directed other volunteers, using clear and concise communication to get jobs done quickly, and keep everyone in the loop and on the same page.
- Learned and employed effective harm reduction and conflict deescalation strategies, maintaining a safe and orderly work environment.
- Went above and beyond, volunteering extra time and providing on-call availability to make sure the operation ran smoothly and other volunteers were not overworked.
Volunteer
St. Joe's Café
10.2022 - Current
- Helped receiving and organizing donations, maintaining clear communication and friendly conversation with co-volunteers/workers, while learning the necessary skills to operate alone when necessary.
- Completed any work assigned to me quickly and with proficiency, afterwards taking the initiative to find new tasks on my own, or asking my supervisors in order to ensure I was using my time most efficiently.
- Developed strong relationships with clientele, greeting people by name, asking them how they were, and taking the time to sit and talk with them whenever I thought it appropriate.
- Remained friendly and energetic with other volunteers always, ensuring seamless and easy work as a team, as well as helping maintain an environment that people were excited to be a part of.
Cashier
Nofrills
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Responded quickly and clearly to customer requests, learning the layout of the store and organization of items on my own time to more effectively direct customers.
- Built strong relationships with co-workers, having friendly conversation while remaining attentive and focused on my work.
- Developed friendly rapports with multiple different customers, greeting many people by name and maintaining multi-day conversations while working.
- Went above and beyond, providing extra services like bagging customer's groceries, without losing time scanning their items through.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School
London, ON06.2022
Skills
- Honors student
- Fluently bilingual in French, with B2 certification
- Black Belt in Kenpo Karate
- Accomplished actor and public speaker
- Skillful and relied upon handyman
- Experienced leader, event organizer
- Avid and proficient outdoorsman
- Intuitive with technology, multiple secondary school classes taken
References
- Rachel Kent, team lead at Project Hope London.
Phone number: 647-678-9765
Email: projecthopelondon@gmail.com
- Mark McNeil, volunteer at St. Joe's Café.
Phone number: 519-319-1947
Email: mandm_mcneil@hotmail.com
- Ellen Egan, volunteer at St. Joe's Café and customer at Nofrills.
Phone number: 519-495-2698
Email: egan_ellen@hotmail.com
- Alexander Kubarakos, esteemed friend and volunteer at Project Hope London.
Phone number: 519-317-8466
Email: Alexkubarakos@gmail.com
Timeline
Storage/Community Outreach Volunteer
Project Hope London
01.2023 - Current
Volunteer
St. Joe's Café
10.2022 - Current
Cashier
Nofrills
06.2020 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School
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