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Kenia Loades Martinez

Sherwood Park,AB

Summary

Kenia is a service-driven professional with experience in team leadership, community engagement, and youth-focused support. Skilled in building trusting relationships, facilitating workshops, and guiding individuals through goal setting and employment pathways. Brings strong communication, organizational, and advocacy skills to support youth in overcoming barriers and achieving long-term success. Adept at fostering collaborative environments, engaging with community partners, and providing customized solutions that create opportunities for growth and employment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Volunteer

Water Warriors yeg
Edmonton, Alberta
04.2021 - Current

Led outreach and engagement for a volunteer-based campaign addressing home insecurity. Developed trauma-informed messaging, supported volunteer coordination, and contributed to community-facing events that raised awareness, and promoted inclusive advocacy.

Accomplishments:

  • Executed a successful fundraiser, generating enough donated clothing for over 100 individuals.
  • Engaged with unhoused community members to foster relationships and gather feedback about their lived experiences.
  • Actively recruited new volunteers who had the skills to make an impactful difference in the community.

Business Census Enumerater

City of Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta
05.2025 - 08.2025

Facilitated community and economic development initiatives via client-facing role utilizing FOIP-compliant data collection, stakeholder outreach, and program objective promotion.

Accomplishments:

  • Conducted door-to-door outreach to over 3,000 businesses, building trust with diverse stakeholders while clearly communicating program goals.
  • Improved engagement, data quality, and survey efficiency by redefining outreach methods, increasing survey participation by 25% in high-volume environments.
  • Maintained a real-time survey tracking dashboard, enhancing internal visibility and enabling more effective resource planning.

Program Supervisor

BGC Strathcona County
Sherwood Park, Alberta
05.2024 - 05.2025

Facilitated communication between staff, participants, and families to enhance support. Assisted in developing program materials and resources for the children, and ensured adherence to safety guidelines.

Accomplishments:

  • Developed positive relationships with children to encourage participation and enjoyment.
  • Managed program budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources throughout projects.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of the program and developed individualized plans to support identifying areas for improvement.

Shift Leader

Chopped Leaf
Sherwood Park, Alberta
10.2018 - 04.2023

Supervised and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels. Inspected food preparation areas to ensure proper sanitation standards were met at all times. Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies as needed for efficiency.

Accomplishments:

  • Trained dozens of new staff on food preparation and customer service standards.
  • Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations, while coming up with methods to make orders quicker.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
04-2025

Skills

Trauma-informed and harm reduction approaches

Crisis intervention and conflict resolution

Communication and advocacy

Indigenous cultural awareness

Team leadership

Workshop facilitation

Hospitality and food service experience

Microsoft Office and database tools

Certification

CFRE Candidate - 16 points Completed

Standard First Aid Level C With CPR

First Aid for Opioid Poisoning, Canada Red Cross

Level 1 - Early Childhood Educator

Indigenous Canada, University of Alberta

Media and Communications Training, City of Edmonton

Timeline

Business Census Enumerater

City of Edmonton
05.2025 - 08.2025

Program Supervisor

BGC Strathcona County
05.2024 - 05.2025

Community Volunteer

Water Warriors yeg
04.2021 - Current

Shift Leader

Chopped Leaf
10.2018 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Alberta
Kenia Loades Martinez