Gaston Létourneau

Accomplished Program Coordinator offering experience implementing new and innovative programs aimed at meeting the needs of the youth community. Highly skilled at building lasting relationships with youth and community agencies.

Talented skilled in handling administrative, operational and outreach program functions. Wears many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. Ready to apply 14 years of experience to new professional challenges with growth-oriented organization.

• Recipient of the Camille-Antoine Richard Medal in 2010
• Recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award in 2009

• Program Coordinator of Community Services for Youth, Franco-Jeune, Newfoundland and Labrador, Developing and implementing programs for youth Completion of funding applications and budget reports Hiring and supervising full time staff and students Coordinating with Board of Directors and agency governance, 2013-01-01, Present
• Cultural Development Agent, Conseil scolaire francophone provincial de TNL, Developed cultural, sports, and music programs for the council as well as for the other five schools within the francophone school network. Coordinated the planning, development, and insertion of the above-mentioned programs within the francophone education curriculum., 2010-01-01, 2013-01-01
• Student Aide, Ecole des Grands-Vents, St. John's, Newfoundland, Provided direct assistance to students. Customized learning programs in educational, recreational, and personal development lines to meet specific needs of individual students., 2007-01-01, 2010-01-01
• Maintenance and Technical Support, Association Communautaire francophone de St. John's, St. John's, Newfoundland, Caretaker: planning and managing the maintenance of the Centre. Technical support for administrative and theatrical events. Stage Management, sound and lighting., 2006-01-01, 2007-01-01
• Provided in-home care services to the community, Care Givers, St. John's, Newfoundland, Responsible for the development and wellbeing of elderly persons within their home. Programming and management of recreational, physiological, medical, and body care services., 2006-01-01, 2007-01-01
• Supervisor, Raoul Wallenberg Centre, London, Ontario, Supervised and maintained treatment center and reintegration program for adolescent boys. Developed programs according to individual needs. Supervised employees. Community mediation for reintegration., 2001-01-01, 2006-01-01

• Nathalie Djan-Chekar, Nathalie.djan-chekar@nf.sympatico.ca, 709-6973519
• Tanya Wood, tanyawood13@bellaliant.net, 709-699-2424

• Chef de Mission of the Acadian Assembly (2010 – Present)
• Coordinator of the Provincial organizing committee for Jeux de l'Acadie (2009 – Present)
• Chef de Mission for Jeux de l’Acadie (2008 – Present)
• Board member of Sharing our Culture (2011 to 2021)
• Track and Field Coach (2009 – 2012)
• Think Green Recycling Management (2009 – 2010)
• Board of Directors Franco-Jeunes – Youth Advisor (2008 – 2013)
• Athletics Team Coach for Jeux de l’Acadie Finals (2008 – 2009)
• National Amateur Athletic Coach for Jeux de la Francophone (Edmonton – 2008)
• Youth Advisor for the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador (2008)
• Secretary / Treasurer for La Société des jeux de l’Acadie (2007 – 2008)
• Chaperone and Photographer for Jeux de l’Acadie Finals (Summer 2008)
• Coaching assistant for Société des Jeux de Francophonie Canadienne (Summer 2008)

• Coach Canada
• Société des Jeux de l'Acadie (Board member)

I enjoy taking part in the local triathlon competition which involves; running ; swimming ; biking ; weight training and a good balance diet.