Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Awards
Community Service
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Maddison Jackson

Halifax,Canada

Summary

I am seeking an opportunity to utilize my excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to complete tasks. Reliable with a good work ethic and the ability to quickly adapt to new tasks and environments.


Proven leader and mentor with a track record of fostering environments that encourage growth and teamwork, notably at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Halifax. Excels in critical thinking and staff leadership, ensuring high levels of participant engagement and satisfaction. Demonstrates professionalism and ethics in all interactions, significantly enhancing program effectiveness and customer service.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

After-School Program Leader

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Halifax
09.2023 - Current
  • Managed behavioral issues and used positive behavior strategies for groups of up to [Number] students.
  • Scheduled mini-lessons, art projects and unstructured playtime for school-age children.
  • Utilized creative problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges or obstacles during program implementation.
  • Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.

Summer Program Leader

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Halifax
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Created a safe environment where all participants felt comfortable expressing themselves freely
  • Communicated regularly with parents about student progress or behavioral issues
  • Trained new staff members on policies, procedures, and expectations
  • Facilitated group discussions with students to encourage socialization and teamwork skills
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills in leading groups of up to 20 children
  • Adapted quickly to changing situations to ensure a fun yet structured learning environment for all campers
  • Developed and implemented creative lesson plans based on the interests of the group
  • Encouraged positive social interactions among campers while promoting good behavior

Sales Associate

Marshalls
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Assisted customers with product selection to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Operated cash register and POS to handle purchases, refunds, and exchanges for customers
  • Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills, resolving customer complaints efficiently and courteously

Assistant

Black Cultural Centre
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Greeted visitors warmly and ensured they had a positive experience
  • Assisted with administrative tasks such as filing documents, copying materials
  • Maintained accurate records of all incoming calls, messages, and visitors

Cashier

Mikes Dollar Discount
09.2019 - 05.2021
  • Maintained cleanliness of the checkout area by cleaning counters, shelves and windows
  • Performed opening and closing procedures, such as counting cash register, restocking, and cleaning

Education

Diploma - Child and Youth Care

Eastern College
Halifax, NS
11-2025

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Relationship Building
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Staff Leadership

Certification

  • First aid with CPR
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems WHMIS
  • Fire and Life Safety
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
  • Critical Incident Stress Training

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

After-School Program Leader

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Halifax
09.2023 - Current

Summer Program Leader

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Halifax
06.2022 - 08.2022

Sales Associate

Marshalls
04.2022 - 06.2022

Assistant

Black Cultural Centre
07.2021 - 08.2021

Cashier

Mikes Dollar Discount
09.2019 - 05.2021
  • First aid with CPR
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems WHMIS
  • Fire and Life Safety
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
  • Critical Incident Stress Training

Diploma - Child and Youth Care

Eastern College

Awards

Juan Bundy Community Award

Community Service

Assistant, 07/01/21, 08/31/21, Black Cultural Centre, Cherry Brook, NS, Greeted visitors warmly and ensured they had a positive experience., Assisted with administrative tasks such as filing documents, copying materials., Maintained accurate records of all incoming calls, messages, and visitors.

Maddison Jackson