Gracie Murphy
Sydney River
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Worker
New Dawn
09.2024 - Current
- Established trusting relationships with young people through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their lives outside of program hours.
- Promoted a safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors among participants.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Provided individualized support for at-risk youth, resulting in increased self-esteem and positive behavior changes.
Transition House Volunteer
Transition House
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Facilitated support groups for victims of domestic violence with the goal of enhancing their self-esteem and providing emotional support.
- Offered referrals to appropriate community resources based on individual needs.
- Coordinated activities that promoted awareness about domestic violence issues within the community.
Homeless Shelter Volunteer
CBCHA
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted in creating a safe environment within the shelter facility by monitoring activities and intervening when necessary.
- Assisted in organizing and distributing donated items to homeless clients.
- Educated members of the public about homelessness through various outreach programs.
Flavor on the Water
Hostess
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests.
- Communicated with kitchen staff regarding customer feedback or complaints.
- Assigned seating arrangements based on customer preferences and restaurant policies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cape Breton University
Sydney, NS04-2025
Social Services -
Nova Scotia Community College
06-2023
High School Diploma -
Riverview High School
Sydney, NS06-2021
Skills
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Problem-Solving
- Team building
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Communication
- Team Management
Certification
- Food handlers
- WHIMIS
- OHS
- First Aid
- Suicide prevention
- Non violent crisis intervention
Timeline
Youth Worker
New Dawn
09.2024 - Current
Transition House Volunteer
Transition House
05.2023 - 06.2023
Homeless Shelter Volunteer
CBCHA
11.2022 - 12.2022
Flavor on the Water
Hostess
04.2022 - 12.2022
Social Services -
Nova Scotia Community College
High School Diploma -
Riverview High School
- Food handlers
- WHIMIS
- OHS
- First Aid
- Suicide prevention
- Non violent crisis intervention
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cape Breton University
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