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Lauren Brady

Brantford,ON

Summary

To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Worker

Jessica Moran
09.2024 - Current
  • established a trustful relationship with my client by maintaining confidentiality and respecting personal boundaries
  • Enhanced client well-being by providing emotional support and guidance during challenging times.
  • Use CBT techniques to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
  • demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by adjusting approaches based on client needs or situational changes

Retail Worker

TJX Canada: Homesense
07.2016 - Current
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills when collaborating with fellow employees or assisting customers with inquiries or concerns.
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies through proper monitoring of the sales floor and vigilance at the register.

Homeless Shelter Volunteer

Soup For The Soul
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Enhanced the overall homeless shelter experience by providing warm meals and a welcoming environment for guests.
  • Managed meal preparation shifts, ensuring timely delivery of nutritious meals to all shelter guests.

Teaching Assistant

Braemar House School
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Designed and implemented engaging classroom activities, resulting in higher student interest and motivation.

Supportive Housing Worker Assistant

YWCA Waterloo
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Restocked items on shelves and bins to keep inventory available.
  • Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.

Student Volunteer

Woodland Cultural Center
06.2018 - 07.2018
  • Took and followed detailed directions from others.
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Strengthened interpersonal communication abilities through constant interaction with diverse populations during volunteering events.
  • Gained operational knowledge and supported departmental needs.

Volunteer Worker

Brant County SPCA
04.2017 - 07.2017
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
  • Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.

Education

Completed - University Arts And Sciences - General Arts And Sciences

Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Forensic Specialization

Wilfrid Laurier University
Brantford & Waterloo, ON
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology Minor

Wilfrid Laurier University
Brantford & Waterloo, ON
05.2024

Skills

  • Patience and Empathy
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Problem-Solving
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Excellent Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C certified
  • Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans
  • Recognize, Respond, Refer, Reflect Campus Mental Health Certificate

Academic Research

Neuropsychology Research: 

  • Research assistant for a study on the auditory perception differences in those with autism spectrum disorder
  • Research assistant for a study on the effects of background noise on speech motor skills
  • Dr. Nicole Scheerer, Wilfrid Laurier University



Timeline

Support Worker

Jessica Moran
09.2024 - Current

Homeless Shelter Volunteer

Soup For The Soul
11.2023 - 12.2023

Teaching Assistant

Braemar House School
09.2023 - 12.2023

Supportive Housing Worker Assistant

YWCA Waterloo
09.2022 - 12.2022

Student Volunteer

Woodland Cultural Center
06.2018 - 07.2018

Volunteer Worker

Brant County SPCA
04.2017 - 07.2017

Retail Worker

TJX Canada: Homesense
07.2016 - Current

Completed - University Arts And Sciences - General Arts And Sciences

Mohawk College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Forensic Specialization

Wilfrid Laurier University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology Minor

Wilfrid Laurier University

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