Hard-working professional with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader who is skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Frontline Worker
Shepherds of Good Hope
Ottawa, ON
03.2020 - Current
Men’s Shelter (120 clients), Women’s Transitional Emergency Shelter Program and Supportive Housing
Placed in charge of organizing and updating filing system for the entire shelter
Keeping detailed log of events in a legal document
Maintaining tracking sheet on Excel of behaviour and constantly updating bed list on Excel
Keep up to date Medication Administration Records (MAR) sheets for current and new clients
Established confidential, non-judgemental and professional relationships with old and new clients
De-escalating verbal confrontations
Booking in and booking out clients and entering clients into Homeless Individuals and Family Information System (HIFIS)
Assisting with Ottawa Police Services and Ottawa Paramedics and other partnering agencies
Working with other shelters in coordinating beds for potential clients
Working in a team and supporting coworkers where needed
Trained in use of NARCAN
Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
Supervisor
Cornerstone Bar and Grill
Ottawa, ON
02.2018 - 06.2019
Responsible for creating floor plans for front-of-house staff based on each employees’ strengths and weaknesses as well as making appropriate “cuts” based on how busy the restaurant is
Creating nightly logs/reports of the day-to-day operations and customer complaints
Responsible for inputting daily sales of the restaurant, liquor, beer, wine, and food into Excel spreadsheets to calculate daily labour for both front and back of house
In charge of de-escalating situations with disgruntled and intoxicated guests
Experience working with law enforcement, fire marshalls, EMTs, AGCO, and health inspectors
Supporting servers and bartenders if they become overwhelmed
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
Organized contests and established goals to optimize productivity and improve employee morale
Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently
Community Support Worker
First United Church Ministry Society
Vancouver, BC
06.2016 - 09.2016
Created and ran women’s drop-in activities once a week through a feminist lens
Helped run Beauty Night once a month for roughly 50 women
Established trusting relationships with the Downtown Eastside community
Referred members of the Downtown Eastside to services and programs according to their needs
Educated members of the Downtown Eastside on harm reduction, consent and safe sex
Worked with individuals with violent tendencies, addictions, medical conditions, and mental health issues
Provided emotional support to affected residents and victims and assisted in developing long-term recovery plans and goals
Supported clients in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and productivity.
Liaised with community members, recommending resources and programs
Education
Graduate Certificate - Police and Public Safety, Victimology
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
09.2015 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Social Sciences - Criminology and Women’s Studies
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
09.2010 - 01.2015
Skills
Experience dealing with confidentiality agreements and confidential informationundefined
Certification
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
Timeline
Standard First Aid - CPR/Level C - AED Blended
09-2021
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
09-2020
Frontline Worker
Shepherds of Good Hope
03.2020 - Current
Supervisor
Cornerstone Bar and Grill
02.2018 - 06.2019
Community Support Worker
First United Church Ministry Society
06.2016 - 09.2016
Graduate Certificate - Police and Public Safety, Victimology
Algonquin College
09.2015 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Social Sciences - Criminology and Women’s Studies
University of Ottawa
09.2010 - 01.2015
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