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Lena Kelly

Mount Pearl,Canada

Summary

I’m a driven and mission-focused professional with a proven track record of leading and supporting impactful, community-centered initiatives. With a strong foundation in program coordination, mentorship, outreach, and inclusive advocacy, I thrive on creating meaningful connections and driving change. I’m passionate about empowering individuals, amplifying underrepresented voices, and expanding equitable access to opportunity.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Peer Support & Outreach Centre Coordinator

Quadrangle NL
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Managed daily operations of the Outreach Centre and created a welcoming, inclusive space
  • Provided one-on-one peer support to participants
  • Recruited, trained, and coordinated volunteers
  • Delivered workshops and presentations on 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion and support
  • Set up resource tables at community events and public spaces
  • Mentored participants through employment placements and skills development

Program Facilitator

Choices for Youth & Quadrangle NL
11.2022 - 08.2024
  • Oversaw peer support program, visibility merch program, community outings program and hi(gh) tea social program
  • Delivered workshops and presentations advocating for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion
  • Coordinated volunteer onboarding and outreach across NL
  • Co-developed support groups and mental health intake processes

Retail Supervisor

Choices for Youth
09.2020 - 11.2022
  • Supervised youth aged 16–29 in a retail social enterprise setting
  • Delivered on-site mentoring, skills training, and program coordination
  • Worked with youth support teams to set employment and education goals

Apparel Clerk

Arthur James Clothing Company
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Contributed to successful store operations by performing cashier duties accurately and efficiently

Apparel Clerk

Dominion Lake Avenue
04.2017 - 06.2020
  • Provided customer service, managed inventory, and enforced return policy
  • Handled POS systems, merchandising, and solo evening shifts

Admin Assistant (Student Job)

Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation
06.2014 - 08.2014
  • Entered telethon donation data and supported event planning and donor relations

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Folklore

Memorial University of Newfoundland
05-2020

Skills

  • Program facilitation
  • Training
  • Youth support
  • Community outreach
  • Advocacy
  • Public speaking
  • Event coordination
  • Volunteer management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Employment support

Timeline

Peer Support & Outreach Centre Coordinator

Quadrangle NL
08.2024 - 05.2025

Program Facilitator

Choices for Youth & Quadrangle NL
11.2022 - 08.2024

Retail Supervisor

Choices for Youth
09.2020 - 11.2022

Apparel Clerk

Arthur James Clothing Company
06.2020 - 09.2020

Apparel Clerk

Dominion Lake Avenue
04.2017 - 06.2020

Admin Assistant (Student Job)

Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation
06.2014 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Folklore

Memorial University of Newfoundland

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