KELLY HOULAHAN
Victoria
Summary
Highly efficient Risk Associate well established in fast-paced financial industry and challenging environments. Eager to learn with aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Risk Associate
Royal Bank of Canada, RBC
06.2023 - Current
- RBC IDP Rotational Program
- Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.
- Employed strong program management skills to successfully define and manage ongoing risks associated with HSBC integration.
- Completed statistical reviews to uncover trends, patterns and variations across Canada and Caribbean markets.
- Assessed liquidity and market risk levels and applied risk-based approach to oversee financial activities.
- Analyzed data on price, stability and other factors affecting investment programs to incorporate into investment decisions.
Registered Clinical Counsellor
The Budding Elm
05.2023 - Current
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
- Developed individualized counselling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Maintained confidential records related to individual patient treatment using Jane Software.
Indigenous Student and Family Advocate, Youth and Family Counsellor
School District 61
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Established trust and built rapport with students and families through consistent, respectful, and confidential communication, resulting in increased engagement with school support services
- Liaised with external agencies to provide comprehensive resources and support, ensuring students had access to
- Contributed to the development of school policies and practices that recognized and respected the diversity of Indigenous cultures, languages, and histories
Youth and Family Counsellor, and Intake Counsellor
Cowichan Valley Youth Services
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
- Facilitated on-going assessment of patient and family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Collaborated with social services, referral sources and other treatment professionals to meet patient care needs.
- Leveraged practice management software to complete weekly progress notes, update quarterly treatment plans and maintain patient records.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Mentoring Coordinator
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria
11.2018 - 01.2022
- Designed and facilitated outcome-based evaluations to measure the impact of mentoring relationships on students' personal and academic growth
- Served as a primary contact for mentors, and school liaisons providing ongoing support and guidance, and leading intervention strategies when challenges arose
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Fredericton, NB01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC01.2019
Skills
- Quantitative analysis
- Data analytics
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Credit analysis
- Data interpretation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Lean six sigma process improvements
- Risk analysis
Certifications
- EMDR Trained
- DBT Certification
- CBT Certification
- Cultural Sensitivity and Humility Training
- Attachment Based Family Therapy Certification
- Psychological Mental Health
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (LSSGB) - IASSC Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
- RBC LEAP Business Data Analytics Certificate
Timeline
Risk Associate
Royal Bank of Canada, RBC
06.2023 - Current
Registered Clinical Counsellor
The Budding Elm
05.2023 - Current
Indigenous Student and Family Advocate, Youth and Family Counsellor
School District 61
09.2022 - 06.2023
Youth and Family Counsellor, and Intake Counsellor
Cowichan Valley Youth Services
10.2021 - 09.2022
Mentoring Coordinator
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria
11.2018 - 01.2022
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Victoria
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