Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Volunteer Hours
References
Timeline
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Lexie Handysides

Okotoks,AB

Summary

General volunteer with extensive experience in community service across various non-profit organizations. Demonstrates strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills. Adaptable and quick learner, consistently making impactful contributions to community projects. Committed to enhancing organizational effectiveness and supporting community initiatives.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Babysitter

Freelance
Calgary, Alberta
05.2021 - Current
  • Anticipated potential issues using problem-solving skills to ensure smooth operations.
  • Established trust through consistent communication with parents and children.
  • Monitored children's play activities to promote safety and engagement.
  • Encouraged healthy physical activity through outdoor games and walks.
  • Assisted with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines to support daily needs.
  • Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain a safe environment.
  • Dressed children and changed diapers to ensure hygiene and comfort.
  • Remained alert while caring for multiple children simultaneously.

Volunteer

Town of Okotoks
Okotoks, Alberta
06.2024 - 11.2024
  • Facilitated setup and breakdown of community events, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Guided fellow volunteers during shifts to enhance teamwork and efficiency.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members to achieve organizational goals.
  • Executed tasks promptly by following supervisor directions.
  • Organized arts and crafts workshops, instructing children in creative techniques.
  • Prepared tables, chairs, easels, and necessary items for event readiness.
  • Assisted in preparing art supplies for classes and activities.
  • Managed clean-up duties post-event to maintain cleanliness and order.

Summer Day Camp Volunteer

Town of Okotoks
Okotoks, Alberta
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Collaborated with staff to maintain a supportive and structured environment.
  • Encouraged positive social interactions among campers to foster friendships.
  • Explained safety principles and techniques to activity participants to prevent injuries.
  • Supervised children during activities and field trips to ensure safety.
  • Displayed daily enthusiasm for assigned tasks and responsibilities.
  • Engaged children in diverse activities, including arts and crafts and sports.
  • Worked alongside volunteers to uphold safety standards for all campers.
  • Demonstrated professionalism while interacting with campers and embraced learning opportunities.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dr EP Scarlett Senior Highschool
Calgary, AB
06-2027

Skills

  • CPR and first aid certification
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Event management
  • Safety awareness
  • Problem solving
  • Child supervision
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptability
  • Artistic sensibility
  • Multitasking

Affiliations

  • Girl guides organization (Seven years as of May 2025)
  • Props Maker/head of department in Highschool theater 2024-25
  • Artist (Drawing, painting, digital artwork)
  • Oboe player (School concert band, 3 years)

Accomplishments

  • Multiple awards for leadership throughout my schooling years
  • Recognition for my contributions to the Props department, as a leader and creator
  • Enrolled in Advanced Placement Social Studies and Art

Certification

  • CPR and first aid certified
  • Babysitting certification/license

Volunteer Hours

  • I have accumulated 180 hours of volunteering for the Town of Okotoks.
  • I have volunteered for the EP Scarlett Band in fundraising at the Scotiabank Saddledome in concession

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Summer Day Camp Volunteer

Town of Okotoks
07.2024 - 08.2024

Volunteer

Town of Okotoks
06.2024 - 11.2024

Babysitter

Freelance
05.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

Dr EP Scarlett Senior Highschool
Lexie Handysides