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Community Service
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Holly Hawryluk

Calgary,Canada

Summary

Compassionate and trauma-informed professional currently completing an Addiction Studies Diploma. Offering a diverse background in administration, client service, and mental health education. Dedicated to supporting individuals through recovery with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and evidence-based knowledge of addiction, trauma, and co-occurring disorders.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

Springbank Cheese Company
09.2016 - 03.2021
  • Delivered outstanding customer service with empathy and adaptability
  • Maintained COVID-safe practices and supported customer well-beinTrained and mentored newsemployees on sales and service

Office Manager

St. Lawrence Dentistry
09.2011 - 08.2016
  • Oversaw operations for a high-volume dental office
  • Led payroll, HR, scheduling, and patient service coordination
  • Managed expense tracking and reconciliations

Assistant to the Director of Marketing

The Cruise Professionals
08.2011 - 01.2015
  • Supported communication, scheduling, and profiles of thousands of clients
  • Negotiated vendor contracts and maintained budgets
  • Coordinated internal and external correspondence

Education

Addiction Studies Diploma -

Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB
04.2026

Associate of Arts Diploma - Advertising Management

Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Oakville, ON
01.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Social Psychology

University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
08.2011

Baking & Pastry Art Diploma - undefined

Art Institute of Vancouver
Vancouver, BC
08.2010

Skills

  • Trauma-informed and empathetic communication
  • Psychological first aid and crisis awareness
  • Suicide prevention and mental health support
  • Cultural safety and Indigenous perspectives
  • Case coordination and client intake
  • Confidentiality and ethical care practices
  • Administrative operations and scheduling
  • Budgeting, payroll, and team leadership

Certification

  • Indigenous Canada Certificate – University of Alberta (April 2025)
  • The Brain Story – Alberta Health Services (April 2025)
  • Suicide Prevention – Wesleyan University (April 2025)
  • Schizophrenia – Wesleyan University (April 2025)
  • The Addicted Brain – Emory University (March 2025)
  • SOS for Higher Ed: Suicide Prevention – MindWise Innovations (February 2025)
  • Psychological First Aid – The Johns Hopkins University (February 2025)
  • Being Trauma Aware – Luna Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (February 2025)

Awards

Gold Medal – Grand Salon Chef D’Culinaire (Vancouver, BC)

Community Service

Sexual Assault Centre, Peer Counsellor, Victoria, BC, 2004, 2010

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Mandarin
Elementary

Timeline

Sales Associate

Springbank Cheese Company
09.2016 - 03.2021

Office Manager

St. Lawrence Dentistry
09.2011 - 08.2016

Assistant to the Director of Marketing

The Cruise Professionals
08.2011 - 01.2015

Associate of Arts Diploma - Advertising Management

Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

Baking & Pastry Art Diploma - undefined

Art Institute of Vancouver

Addiction Studies Diploma -

Bow Valley College

Bachelor of Arts - Social Psychology

University of Victoria
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