MADISON BENDER
Waterloo,ON
Summary
Motivated student with a strong foundation in education seeking opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in graduate studies and the workplace. Possesses exceptional technical abilities in software and applications, along with a proven ability to handle challenging work. Demonstrates excellent time management skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Enactus Laurier
Waterloo, ON
09.2023 - Current
- Finding and researching peer-reviewed articles on autism in the workforce
- Developing policies and procedures to help autistic people get jobs or keep jobs
- Conducting interviews and developing a hiring program with autistic individuals.
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
motionball
Waterloo, ON
09.2022 - Current
- Create and post engaging content for this not-for-profit organization
- Promote Marathon of Sport and help team plan events to increase donations
- Interact with special olympic athletes, other accounts, sponsorships and participants.
SERVER
Restaurant - Abe Erb
Waterloo, ON
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products
- Checked with guests to determine satisfaction with meals and drinks, promptly taking action to correct problems and ensure maximum satisfaction
- Memorizing, making and serving beautiful drinks.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Northdale Science Research Centre
Waterloo, ON
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Collaborating with a professor and their PhD student with their metacognition survey data
- Using SPSS and R to compare data results and ensure cleanliness of accuracy prior to review.
CLC COMPETITION
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON; Brantford, ON; Online Global Competition
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Implementing professors course content while planning and actively doing activities in a time crunch
- Taking the leadership or follower role when collaborating in groups and teams
- Ensuring to follow the process and results guidelines to strive for maximum success.
INSTRUCTIONAL THERAPIST - ABA COMPASS
Behavioural Services Therapy
Waterloo, ON
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Preparing teaching materials and implementing individualized behavioral programs based on current policies and procedures to ensure best practices
- Individually summarizing, and tracking data and adding and creating new programs after seeing improvement
- Reporting to clinical director and attending regular meetings with team.
SUMMER WORKER - PARKS AND RECREATION
Township of Centre Wellington
ON, ON
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues from residents related to our parks products and services
- Operated pickup truck with attached trailer to transport equipment and materials to and from assigned areas
- Cut grass with gasoline-fueled riding lawn mowers, push power lawn mowers and string trimmers.
COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE
House Council
Waterloo, ON
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Collaboratively work with council members to plan and execute fun and inclusive events for students in residence
- Support system for all residence students
- Developed engagement and outreach metrics to solicit community engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Psychology Research Specialist, Leadership Option - Psychology
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON04.2025
Centre Wellington District High School
Fergus, ON06.2021
Skills
- Teamwork
- Planning
- Responsibility
- Leadership
- Research development
- SPSS
- R
- Microsoft
Certification
- AAA OFSAA hockey championship
- First Aid and CPR
- KIWANIS finalist in voice and Royal Conservatory training in piano
- Smart serve
Timeline
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Northdale Science Research Centre
01.2024 - 04.2024
CLC COMPETITION
Wilfrid Laurier University
01.2024 - 04.2024
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Enactus Laurier
09.2023 - Current
SERVER
Restaurant - Abe Erb
05.2023 - 05.2024
INSTRUCTIONAL THERAPIST - ABA COMPASS
Behavioural Services Therapy
02.2023 - 08.2023
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
motionball
09.2022 - Current
SUMMER WORKER - PARKS AND RECREATION
Township of Centre Wellington
05.2022 - 09.2022
COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE
House Council
09.2021 - 04.2022
- AAA OFSAA hockey championship
- First Aid and CPR
- KIWANIS finalist in voice and Royal Conservatory training in piano
- Smart serve
Bachelor of Arts Psychology Research Specialist, Leadership Option - Psychology
Wilfrid Laurier University
Centre Wellington District High School
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