Lia Latchkey
Nanoose Bay,BC
Summary
Dynamic consultant and instructor at Successful Life Strategies, adept at project management and public speaking. Successfully enhanced client capabilities through tailored training initiatives and impactful presentations. Proven ability to foster strong client relationships while advocating for marginalized communities, demonstrating integrity and a commitment to quality assurance in all endeavors.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant & Instructor
Successful Life Strategies
01.2014 - Current
- Evaluated client requirements, setting specific objectives for consulting projects.
- Communicated key objectives and outcomes through impactful presentations.
- Formulated level-specific training initiatives to upgrade employee capabilities.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions for client staff, enhancing their skills and knowledge in key areas.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Developed strategic alliances with vendors resulting in cost-efficient operations.
- Strengthened professional relationships by maintaining consistent client engagement.
Nanny & Personal Assistant
Sharon Rai
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
- Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.
Outreach Worker - Practicum
The Mustard Seed Street Church & Foodbank
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Connected individuals to appropriate resources through comprehensive assessments, referrals, and followups.
- Advocated on behalf of clients experiencing discrimination or other obstacles preventing them from accessing vital services within the community.
- Established rapport with community members by actively participating in local events and demonstrating genuine care for their wellbeing.
- Implemented educational workshops on topics such as nutrition, mental health, and substance abuse prevention for community members seeking guidance and support.
- Successfully completed 196 practicum hours needed for graduation.
- Assisted in the creation & implementation of volunteer manual.
- Created the documents & implementation for Hepatitis C awareness.
Behavioural Educational Assistant - Practicum
Lewun Tribal School
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Successfully completed 235 practicum hours needed for graduation
- Worked with 2 teachers, 2 different classrooms, kindergarten & grade 2
- Assisted in the library with the librarian.
- Managed & created artistic presentation for elementary graduation.
Education
3rd & 4th Year Bachelor Of Arts - Health & Humanities, Minor Psychology
Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops -online3rd Year - Indigenous Studies & Indigenous Education
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC OnlineFirst 2 Years Of 2 Separate Degrees - Health & Humanities; Indigenous Studies
Camosun College
Victoria06.2020
Indigenous Family Support Worker Certification -
Camosun College
Victoria06.2017
Skills
- Integrity & honesty
- Public speaking
- Project implementation
- Best practices implementation
- Cultural awareness
- Strong ability for boundaries, understanding, confidentiality, confidence from others knowing their words & stories are safe
- ally BIPOC, LGBTQ2I, safe space & ally for all folks of marganalized communities
- Extensive education & lived experience
- Extensive knowledge of resources, accessing, writing, applying within systems: government, not forprofit, NGO, private & personal
- Well-developed observation and assessment skills
- Trained in trauma informed practice, Circle of Courage, and harm reduction
- Certified in standard First Aid; completed commissionaires/security training
- Completed Community Family Child Studies, Indigenous Family Support, Health, Psychology,Criminology, Indigenous Social Work, Indigenous Education & Indigenous Perspective
- Walking the RED ROAD since July 13 2012- forever going, growing & glowing
- Multi- disciplinary Artist, writer, music creator, advocate, self care, animal & nature enthusiast
- Strong customer service orientation; professional, diplomatic, courteous, and friendly
- Excellent time management and organizational skills; able to prioritize and multitask
- Advanced keyboarding skills; proficient in MS Office and POS Systems
- Motivated, reliable, self-starter with a strong work ethic, calling to support others
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nanny & Personal Assistant
Sharon Rai
08.2018 - 07.2020
Behavioural Educational Assistant - Practicum
Lewun Tribal School
04.2016 - 06.2016
Outreach Worker - Practicum
The Mustard Seed Street Church & Foodbank
03.2016 - 06.2017
Consultant & Instructor
Successful Life Strategies
01.2014 - Current
3rd & 4th Year Bachelor Of Arts - Health & Humanities, Minor Psychology
Thompson Rivers University
3rd Year - Indigenous Studies & Indigenous Education
University of Victoria
First 2 Years Of 2 Separate Degrees - Health & Humanities; Indigenous Studies
Camosun College
Indigenous Family Support Worker Certification -
Camosun College
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