Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Highlight of qualifications
Education certification and personal development
Community and volunteer involvement
Personal goal
Timeline
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KRISTA BRISTOL

Hebbville

Summary

Passionate individual who foster's a respectful, inclusive workplace culture, and build's positive relationships with staff, participants, service providers, and the community

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Secretary 1

COMMUNITY SERVICES
12.2023 - Current
  • Transcribe and format legal documents and letters from dictation and/or handwritten notes
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.
  • Utilized advanced software programs for data entry tasks that increased accuracy while minimizing errors.
  • Improved office workflow by redesigning document submission process.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Identify and manage priorities, perform administrative duties, maintain the current case management system, and provide coverage for co-workers.

Membership Sales

YMCA LUNENBURG COUNTY
05.2023 - Current
  • Provide excellent service to members, assist with individual needs, and support YMCA’s mission and operations.
  • Utilized strong interpersonal skills to establish rapport with potential customers, fostering a welcoming environment conducive to membership sales.


Teacher Assistant

SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL SCHOOL BOARD
02.2017 - 12.2023
  • Support instructional efforts, tutor students, supervise in various settings, enforce policies, and assist students with special needs.
  • Responded to student needs and questions promptly.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by effectively managing classroom behavior and addressing individual needs.
  • Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.
  • Supported teacher in monitoring students during lunch periods, recess, and other non-instructional times to maintain safety and orderliness.
  • Cultivated core values such as kindness, respect, compassion and integrity within students.
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.

Child and Youth Counsellor

COMMUNITY SERVICES
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Role modeling and advocating for children, creating recreational opportunities, participating in community outings, and collaborating with external professionals.
  • Transported and escorted clients between facilities, meetings, appointments and other activities.
  • Enhanced communication skills of clients by implementing innovative therapy techniques and activities.
  • Promoted a safe, inclusive environment where clients felt comfortable discussing sensitive topics without fear of judgment or stigma.
  • Increased family engagement in the therapeutic process through open communication, regular check-ins, and collaborative goal setting.

Accounting Associate

CLEARWATER FLEET
09.2013 - 03.2016
  • Verify, analyze, reconcile accounts, provide accounting support, maintain documents, process vendor payments, and coordinate vessel landings.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Maintained a high level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive financial information, promoting trust among clients and colleagues.
  • Increased departmental organization by maintaining accurate records of financial transactions and creating detailed reports.

Skills

    Customer Service

    Verbal and written communication

    Office Administration

    Organization

    Oral communication

    Youth Engagement

    Parent-Teacher Communication

Highlight of qualifications

  • Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other complex computer programs.
  • Demonstrates ability to communicate with staff and public with respect and confidentiality on all levels.
  • Excellent time-management skills being able to stay focused and prioritize tasks.
  • Can work positively as part of a team as well as independently.
  • Highly motivated, self-starter.
  • Always practice safe and ethical procedures within the workplace.
  • Able to complete work while sitting, standing for long periods, while maintaining physical and mental composure in an efficient and effective manner.

Education certification and personal development

  • Janes Norman College, Teacher Assistant Certification Program, 2020
  • St.John Ambulance, First Aid, 2023
  • NVCI, 2022
  • WHMIS, 2023
  • OHS, 2022
  • Inquiry Based Learning, 2023
  • Google Read Write, 2023
  • Diabetes, 2023
  • Schools Plus and Mental Health, 2022
  • Gender Inclusive Spaces, 2022
  • Sexual and Healthy Relationships for students with ASD with Anne Wentzell (PD), 2019
  • In-service Teaching and Learning Above the Line, 2018
  • Mental Health (PD), 2018
  • Intero-ception Presentation with Kelly Mahler (PD), 2017
  • South Shore Regional School Board, Certificate Casual Teaching Assistant, 2017
  • South Shore Regional School Board, Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry, 2017
  • Universal Class Inc, Certificate Medical Terminology 101, 2013
  • Nova Scotia Community College, Business Administrative-Management Diploma, 2010
  • Park View Education Centre, High School Diploma, 2004

Community and volunteer involvement

  • Volunteer Parent for South Shore Regional School
  • Acted as part of the disaster management team for Canadian Red Cross.
  • Donate blood for Canadian Red Cross.
  • Canvassed for the Heart and Stroke foundation for 3 years.
  • Completing an Independent Study with the Sunrise Manor Convenience store, a Not for profit organization in the Halifax community. Developed a marketing and business plan with commitment to the client helping them with any of their needs or wants.

Personal goal

An individual who continuously demonstrates as a positive role model for peers encouraging their level of development. Able to problem solve and multi-task proficiently for assignments and projects that are required. Will always maintain a professional manner with respect to confidentiality of a client or individuals.

Timeline

Secretary 1

COMMUNITY SERVICES
12.2023 - Current

Child and Youth Counsellor

COMMUNITY SERVICES
08.2023 - 12.2023

Membership Sales

YMCA LUNENBURG COUNTY
05.2023 - Current

Teacher Assistant

SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL SCHOOL BOARD
02.2017 - 12.2023

Accounting Associate

CLEARWATER FLEET
09.2013 - 03.2016

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