Lisa Erre
Toronto,ON
Summary
Energetic professional with engaging personality
Positive, diplomatic and respectful towards others.
Service background including various types of communication supports and guiding experience.
Creative and motivated team member with a with strength in both communication and collaboration.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Intervenor
CHKC
Toronto, ON
11.2022 - Current
- Providing one to one intervening services with individuals who are deaf-blind by helping facilitate communication in various settings.
Business Owner/Chocolatier
The Chocolate Spell
Vancouver, BC
05.2017 - 09.2022
- Chocolate and confection experience including tempering, molding, dipping, panning.
- Organized and prioritized tasks and activities and worked within strict timeframes and deadlines
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and storage areas.
- Created and implemented marketing and advertising strategies to support revenue goals and promote strategic growth.
- Arranged, hosted and promoted pop up markets with various local vendors
- Maintained company website & social media & marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.
Burnaby Association fro Community Inclusion
Burnaby, BC
10.2007 - 08.2014
- Supervised group home for individuals who are deaf and deaf-blind.
- Liases between governmet organizations, stakeholders and families
- Created and implemented various communication modes including tactile calendars and home organization systems
- Cultivated positive relationships with clients, families, government agencies and colleagues
- Ongoing professional development and team building, including disability simulation, trust exercises, and conflict resolution training.
- Reported, investigated and followed up on abuse and neglect
Body Removal
Heath Transfer Service
Vancouver, BC
08.2004 - 11.2007
- Respectful transfer of decedents to funeral home from various locations
- Interaction with grieving family
- Filled in for coroner's service as needed.
- Prepared memorial materials, including service programs and signage.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Education
Music
Langley Fine Arts School High School
Fort Langley, BC06.1994
Some College (No Degree) - Classical And Jazz Studies
Mount Royal Conservatory of Music
Vancouver, BC06.2005
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Professionalism in difficult situations
- Exceptional time management and organization
- Proven ability to work alone and on a team
- Problem solving and attention to detail
- ASL and tactile sign language, 2HM
- Experience with alternate communication systems
- Advocate of deaf and deafblind culture
- Strong computer skills
- Team Leadership
- Ability to work within strict time frames and budgets
Languages
English
American Sign Language
Timeline
Intervenor
CHKC
11.2022 - Current
Business Owner/Chocolatier
The Chocolate Spell
05.2017 - 09.2022
Burnaby Association fro Community Inclusion
10.2007 - 08.2014
Body Removal
Heath Transfer Service
08.2004 - 11.2007
Music
Langley Fine Arts School High School
Some College (No Degree) - Classical And Jazz Studies
Mount Royal Conservatory of Music