Madison Alyxis Watson
Windsor,Ontario
Summary
Knowledgeable Legal Student with solid understanding of legal documentation, client relationship building, conducting comprehensive research and supporting attorneys throughout all phases of legal procedures. Eager to support legal team with research, documentation and investigative skills and to gain a better understanding of the legal career.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Student Executive
Pro Bono Students Canada
Windsor, Ontario
09.2021 - Current
- Provide free legal support to people and communities facing barriers to justice
- This includes research, public legal education, court assistance and legal clinics for unbundled or discrete issues
- Work under the supervision of qualified, insured lawyers and notaries, providing unparalleled learning and mentorship opportunities.
Marketing and Media Executive
Animal Justice Association
Windsor, Ontario
09.2021 - Current
- Maintain and control all media and outreach for the association
- Update all volunteers with bi-weekly news, and speak with local news and outreach organizations about initiatives.
Event, Outreach, and Marketing Executive
Criminal Law Association
Windsor, Ontario
09.2021 - Current
- Work with members of the community and legal system to run informative events and create a culture of understanding and respect.
Media and Involvement Executive
Corporate Law Society
Windsor, Ontario
09.2021 - Current
- Developing marketing campaigns for events to create awareness for society, reviewing current news stories to determine if coverage is adequate or needs to be updated with additional information
- Making strategic decisions regarding the use of technology to reach new audiences and increase engagement.
Residence Life Coordinator
St. Clair College Residence
Windsor, Ontario
01.2018 - 09.2021
- Oversees the day-to-day operation of the residence life program including student life issues, student concerns, and student conduct processes as well as residence programming
- Creating safe, supportive living and learning environments that promote healthy student transition and academic success
- Determining logistical details and activities for residence events and/or programming
- Experience working with the StarRez management system
- Work with departmental professionals and student staff to ensure that students understand the expectations and policies.
Community Advisor
Nipissing University Residence Life
North Bay, Ontario
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Community Management and Support
- Communicate and administer community standards that promote a safe and inclusive environment
- Work with different groups/cohorts in difficult situations to assure the wellbeing of all individuals
- Promoting growth; personally, professionally, & academically through running needs-based programs
- Model and uphold safety and security protocols, and being a first responder to emergencies, including first aid, mental health, health, and safety situations
- Documenting and reporting on emergency responses, tracking interactions with students for community building, and tracking of occurrences
- Utilized computer programs to document confidential information relating to safety and security.
Residence
Residence Life Team, Life Don
North Bay, Ontario
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Develop, market, and implement programs in accordance with the residence life programming model
- While also upholding the rules of the Residence Community Living Standards
- Communicate regularly with the supervisors through documentation, meetings, and email, voicemail
- Documented in accordance with the federal information Privacy Protection Act
- Handle confidential information and submit necessary reports, and statistics
- Synthesized information from occurrence reports facilitating meetings with students
- Developing residence communities focused on student success and learning.
Building Contractor, and Secretary
Bugland Pest Management St. Joseph Island
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Responsible for the safe removal and installation of siding and roofing on personal and commercial buildings
- Working with individuals, to maintain satisfaction, while assisting with the maintaining of proper paperwork
- Training and experience in conducting mediations between two or more parties
- Communicate and administer community standards that promote a safe and inclusive atmosphere.
Army Cadet Canadian Ambassador
Royal Canadian Army Cadets
Ottawa, ON
05.2012 - 05.2014
- Acted as an liaison between Canada and Wales
- Created teaching seminars to teach in the most appropriate manner, to teach Canadian culture
- Worked with individuals with different cultural backgrounds to create a space of inclusion and
learning - Developed learning objectives that will serve and support the cadets in their future careers
- Served as delegate for Canada, building relationships and representing country at meetings and events
Education
J.D. - Juris Doctor
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON 09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice,
Nipissing University
North Bay, ON 01.2014 - 01.2018
High - undefined
Central Elgin Collegiate Institute
Skills
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Accomplishments
- Recognize full-time students who have made outstanding extracurricular contributions to their academic program, campus, or community.
- Participated in the Zuber Moot of Windsor Law
Dave Marshall Leadership Award
Created an efficient, meaningful sexual violence reporting system to manage cases that students report, and provide valuable information to survivors and bystanders.
Nipissing University Valedictorian
Certification
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Timeline
J.D. - Juris Doctor
University of Windsor
09.2021 - Current
Student Executive
Pro Bono Students Canada
09.2021 - Current
Marketing and Media Executive
Animal Justice Association
09.2021 - Current
Event, Outreach, and Marketing Executive
Criminal Law Association
09.2021 - Current
Media and Involvement Executive
Corporate Law Society
09.2021 - Current
Bringing in the Bystander
05-2021
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
09-2020
First Aid and CPR Level C
07-2020
Sexual Assault Prevention Certificate
01-2020
Safe Talk
09-2019
Residence Life Coordinator
St. Clair College Residence
01.2018 - 09.2021
Community Advisor
Nipissing University Residence Life
01.2017 - 01.2018
Residence
Residence Life Team, Life Don
01.2015 - 01.2017
Building Contractor, and Secretary
Bugland Pest Management St. Joseph Island
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice,
Nipissing University
01.2014 - 01.2018
Army Cadet Canadian Ambassador
Royal Canadian Army Cadets
05.2012 - 05.2014
High - undefined
Central Elgin Collegiate Institute
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