Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Certification
References
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Erin Everley

Kenora,ON

Summary

Caring professional prepared to deliver case management and client advocacy. Dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs with a wide-ranging knowledge of applicable services and professionals appropriate for clients. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Client Support Worker (SH) /Mobile Outreach Worker

WNHAC
11.2022 - Current
    • Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
    • Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
    • Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
    • Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
    • Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in an outreach setting.
    • Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future needs.
    • Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.

Community Support Worker

Kenora Association Of Community Living
05.2022 - Current
    • Provided emotional and physical support to affected residents and assisted in developing long-term recovery plans and goals.
    • Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
    • Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
    • Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
    • Supported clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning back to society.
    • Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.

Retail Sales Associate

St. Mary's Nursery And Garden Center
08.2022 - 03.2023
    • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
    • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
    • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
    • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
    • Developed professional relationships with customers to increase loyalty, retention and rapport.
    • Managed cash register after end of shift to balance and record accurate transactions.
    • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.

Front End Supervisor/Customer Service

Sobeys
01.2016 - 08.2022
    • Started working for Sobeys at 16 years of age
    • By the time I was 17 I had moved into a customer service/supervisor position
    • Duties include opening and closing the store, being responsible for the staff under me, doing daily counts of all the tills, and settling all tills and fast lanes
    • Strive to provide excellent customer service
    • Excelled at several different tasks thrown at me including working in the file office, ensuring price changes and correct signage are present throughout the entire store
    • Strong knowledge of cash handling procedures and cash office programs
    • Worked well independently and on a team to solve problems
    • Served as a friendly, hardworking, and punctual employee
    • Organized and prioritized work to complete assignments in a timely, efficient manner
    • Worked to achieve high customer satisfaction rates by providing optimal customer service
    • Built a strong working knowledge of the company procedures and protocols
    • Communicated effectively with colleagues and superiors
    • Developed a strong working knowledge of products and offerings.
    • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
    • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
    • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
    • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.

Office Administrator

Cruise World
01.2019 - 01.2020
    • Answered questions and concerns relating to travel and airport procedures
    • Assisted the administration team with any required duties
    • Brought forth the ability to effectively multitask and prioritize
    • Handled correspondence, filing systems, and calendar plans
    • Created invoices as well as billing to submit to clients
    • Answered and screened incoming calls
    • Brought forth a strong attention to detail and precision
    • Composed, edited, and proofread documents
    • Handled the sorting and distributing of mail and oversaw front desk operations
    • Acted as the main contact for customers via phone, fax, email and in-person.

Summer Camp Worker

Indigenous Family Centre
06.2016 - 08.2017
    • Promoted fun and learning each and every day
    • Created fun activities for the children aged 5-12 each day
    • Cooked meals, planned snacks, and did the grocery shopping
    • Provided a safe space for these children while still being attentive to the unique needs and challenges these children faced
    • Planned field trips to various locations around the city
    • Worked efficiently with my other co-workers to ensure a fun, safe, positive environment
    • Planned and participated in various community events, such as ceremony, farmers markets, sharing circles, and coffee houses.

Live-in Nanny

07.2015 - 09.2015
    • Took over their primary care from 8:30am-5:00pm
    • Responsible for getting the kids ready in the morning and preparing their breakfast, lunch and snacks
    • Took the children on various excursions throughout the summer
    • CPR & First Aid Certified.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences With Counseling Concentration

Canadian Mennonite University
Winnipeg, MB
04.2023

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Communication Skills
  • Effective Time Management
  • Communication
  • Ability to Multitask
  • Leadership and Teamwork
  • Highly organized and efficient
  • Interpersonal and Written Communication
  • Client Relationship Building

Volunteer Experience

  • McIvor MB Church, Sunday School Teacher
  • Nordale School, Kindergarten Classroom Volunteer
  • Big Brother/Big Sister through school, Winnipeg
  • Church missions trip, Built Houses in Mexico, 2016, 2016

Certification

  • Certified in First Aid & CPR
  • Certified in Crisis Prevention and Intervention

References

Dawn Patel, Kenora Chiefs Advisory, 1 (807) 464-5139

Lindsay Lewkowitz, 1 (226) 984-9874

Jodi Cloutier, Hemp Oil Canada, 204-223-7115 

Kristen Jones, Bold Commerce, 204-292-8799


Timeline

Client Support Worker (SH) /Mobile Outreach Worker

WNHAC
11.2022 - Current

Retail Sales Associate

St. Mary's Nursery And Garden Center
08.2022 - 03.2023

Community Support Worker

Kenora Association Of Community Living
05.2022 - Current

Office Administrator

Cruise World
01.2019 - 01.2020

Summer Camp Worker

Indigenous Family Centre
06.2016 - 08.2017

Front End Supervisor/Customer Service

Sobeys
01.2016 - 08.2022

Live-in Nanny

07.2015 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences With Counseling Concentration

Canadian Mennonite University
Erin Everley