Malaika Desylva
Mississauga,ON
Summary
First year student, currently pursuing Psychology Major at Toronto Metropolitan University. Dedicated youth leader with proven expertise in mentoring and program development, fostering supportive environments that promote growth. Core competencies include effective communication, strong leadership abilities, and teamwork.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Leader
Overseas Association (GOA, Toronto)
Mississauga, Ontario
2022.06 - Current
- Currently, I am an integral part of the Goan Organization Youth Committee, where we plan fundraising activities for the organization.
- Led and came up with ideas and suggestions for organizing music and game nights.
- Led discussions and facilitated games and activities to demonstrate values and morality.
- I was invited to sing our national anthem for the opening ceremony at the Annual 2024 Viva Goa festival at the Paramount Centre, Mississauga.
Sales Associate
Simons
Mississauga, Ontario
2024.11 - 2025.01
- I worked at the cash register and also helped with packaging of different items.
- Assisted in customer queries and promoted Simon's loyalty card.
- Coordinated with colleagues to put different items on hold.
- Answered customer service calls and inquiries regarding stock, web orders etc.
- Fulfilled web orders, and helped mark down prices.
- Organized and merchandised clothes, and different household items in different departments.
Faith Leader
Michael Goetz
Mississauga, Ontario
2023.02 - 2024.06
- Aided in school events, skills competitions, and face painting.
- Engaged with differently-abled students.
- Planned and designed banners and posters, as well as helped with delegation activities.
- Helped organize a scavenger hunt.
- Helped orient incoming high school students.
- Emceed and encouraged the crowd at the pep rally, face painting and helped in promoting good Catholic values.
Volunteer
Bradley Museum
Mississauga, Ontario
2024.03 - 2024.03
- Made and distributed pancakes and hot chocolate.
- Helped with arts and crafts.
- Greeted and guided visitors to their different stations.
Volunteer
Hamilton Youth Missions
Hamilton, Ontario
2023.07 - 2023.07
- Helped assemble and prepare food for the homeless.
- Distributed food to the homeless.
- Entertainment with singing.
- Coordinated some activities for the homeless, coat drives, etc.
Volunteer
Champions for Christ
Mississauga, Ontario
2022.10 - 2023.04
- Helped organize crafts for children.
- Organized food distribution to children.
- Helped organize games.
- Assisted in thought-provoking lessons about Catholicism.
Youth Faith Ambassador
Dr. Simone’s warehouse
Mississauga, Ontario
2017.09 - 2019.09
- Helped organize food drives in school.
- Encouraged and educated students about the benefits of using reusable lunch containers and bottles to reduce waste.
- Helped make milk bag mattresses.
Youth Volunteer
Totus Tuus, Cristo Rei
Mississauga, Ontario
2019.06 - 2019.07
- Supervised and mentored children in safety protocols.
- Guided participants effectively through team-building exercises.
- Helped facilitate religious activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Father Michael Goetz
Mississauga, ON2024-06
Skills
- Studied visual art at the Ontario Visual Art Academy and took vocal lessons at Long & McQuade
- Completed a public speaking course, partook in naval cadets, taekwondo, and a culinary course
- Have had experience working with Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel
- Traits: Hard worker, pays attention to detail, sincere, dependable, team player, fast learner
Affiliations
- Music band
- Making things, repurposing items
- Reading
- Singing
- Recreational volleyball
- Painting
- Sketching
- Playing the guitar
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Limited
Accomplishments
- Honor roll
- Remembrance Day Poster Contest - 1st place
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Simons
2024.11 - 2025.01
Volunteer
Bradley Museum
2024.03 - 2024.03
Volunteer
Hamilton Youth Missions
2023.07 - 2023.07
Faith Leader
Michael Goetz
2023.02 - 2024.06
Volunteer
Champions for Christ
2022.10 - 2023.04
Youth Leader
Overseas Association (GOA, Toronto)
2022.06 - Current
Youth Volunteer
Totus Tuus, Cristo Rei
2019.06 - 2019.07
Youth Faith Ambassador
Dr. Simone’s warehouse
2017.09 - 2019.09
High School Diploma -
Father Michael Goetz