Jean-Francois Tessier
Lasalle,QC
Summary
Highly motivated advocate for vulnerable populations. Able to work autonomously with a compassionate and personal approach.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Advocacy For Montreal
Montréal, QC
05.2022 - Current
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
Center Coordinator
The Open Door Montreal/La Porte Ouverte Montreal
Montréal, QC
11.2019 - 05.2022
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Maintained master schedule and set up appointments.
- Drove workflow improvements by streamlining processes.
- Led comprehensive staff member training covering key topics.
- Resolved employment-related disputes through proactive communication.
Community Intervention Worker
The Open Door Montreal/La Porte Ouverte Montreal
Montréal, QC
10.2016 - 11.2019
- Developed, planned and coordinated individualized, community-based leisure activities for program participants to promote greater community independence, skills and social interaction.
- Recruited, retained and recognized range of volunteers for successful program delivery.
- Delivered daily direct support to clients with disabilities and disadvantages.
- Helped vulnerable individuals navigate complex healthcare system.
- Developed and implemented training classes to educate team members and community residents.
- Transported or accompanied clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Intervention Support Worker
The Welcome Hall Mission
Montréal, QC
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
Liberal Arts
John Carroll University
Shaker Heights, OHCertificate Nonviolent Crisis Prevention - Crisis Prevention
Crisis Prevention Institute
Milwaukee, WI07.2021
Certificate Cardio-secours/DEA/Anaphylaxie -
CNESST
Montreal, QC02.2020
Certificate Indigenous Mental Health First Aid - Indigenous Mental Health
Ilinniapaa Skills Development Centre
Iqaluit, NU01.2020
Certificate Naloxone Administration -
CIUSSS
Montreal, QC12.2017
Human Relations
Concordia University
Montreal, QC01.2016
Skills
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Integrity and Transparency
- Strategic Planning
- Strategic Vision
- Talent Acquisition
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Team Leadership
- Team Engagement
- Strategic Partnership
- Project Oversight
Timeline
Founder
Advocacy For Montreal
05.2022 - Current
Center Coordinator
The Open Door Montreal/La Porte Ouverte Montreal
11.2019 - 05.2022
Community Intervention Worker
The Open Door Montreal/La Porte Ouverte Montreal
10.2016 - 11.2019
Intervention Support Worker
The Welcome Hall Mission
06.2016 - 09.2016
Liberal Arts
John Carroll University
Certificate Nonviolent Crisis Prevention - Crisis Prevention
Crisis Prevention Institute
Certificate Cardio-secours/DEA/Anaphylaxie -
CNESST
Certificate Indigenous Mental Health First Aid - Indigenous Mental Health
Ilinniapaa Skills Development Centre
Certificate Naloxone Administration -
CIUSSS
Human Relations
Concordia University
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