Gustavo Fontenelle
Halifax,Canada
Summary
Community Assistant at Dalhousie Residence Life, with a strong background in leadership, event coordination, and conflict resolution. Successfully fostered inclusive student communities through innovative initiatives and interpersonal engagement. Fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, I bring a global perspective and collaborative problem-solving skills to dynamic environments. I aim to leverage my diverse academic background and leadership experience to contribute meaningfully in dynamic, impactful environments. Compassionate community assistant with experience in facilitating and coordinating community activities. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, conflict resolution abilities, and knowledge of community resources. Demonstrated ability to foster a positive living environment, resolve resident issues effectively, and contribute to the overall well-being of residents.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Assistant
Dalhousie Residence Life
Halifax, Canada
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated biweekly community meetings attended by 80% of residents, fostering transparency, collaboration, and a stronger sense of community
- Designed and executed 8+ engaging community-building events per term, boosting resident morale and enhancing connections among 25–50 attendees per event
- Delivered personalized support to a culturally diverse community of 50+ residents, effectively connecting them to campus resources and contributing to increased resident satisfaction
- Developed and implemented leadership and inclusivity initiatives, promoting accountability and fostering a more cohesive community culture
- Mediated and successfully resolved all resident conflicts with a 100% resolution rate, utilizing empathetic listening and effective negotiation techniques
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Classics And Economics
Dalhousie University
true05-2025
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Neuroscience
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS05-2023
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma -
Coree International School
Joinville, Brazil05-2018
Skills
- Leadership and interpersonal skills
- Communication and public speaking
- Team coordination and leadership
- Conflict resolution and mediation
- Cross-cultural awareness and empathy
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Google Workspace
- Data analysis (Excel functions)
- Event planning and coordination
- Social media management (Facebook, Instagram)
Certification
Emergency First Aid & CPR, Canadian Red Cross, 05/30/24
Languages
- Portuguese (Native)
- English (Fluent)
- Spanish (Fluent)
Timeline
Community Assistant
Dalhousie Residence Life
08.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Classics And Economics
Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Neuroscience
Dalhousie University
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma -
Coree International School
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