Marika Foster
Brampton,Ontario
Summary
Passionate about creating meaningful and inclusive experiences for all those affected by her presence. Highly motivated and suited to work in any aspect of a team whether be leader or member. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues, partners, and external vendors to ensure safe and fun activities. Adept at managing relationships and interacting professionally with internal and external stakeholders. Animation artist with a desire to create meaningful entertainment for all audiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aquatics & Skate Recreation Programmer
City of Brampton
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Perform Quality Assurance on facility Manager on Duty roles and responsibilities as required
- Delivered facility training for aquatics and skate city-wide training; Planned next sessions facility-specific training
- Assess training requirements and oversee the implementation of staff training sessions, orientations, and meetings
- Prepare for and follow up on incident/accident reports, communicating promptly and based on the severity of the severity of the situation with those involved
- Verify and entered part-time payroll entries in alignment with staff schedules
- Immediately followed up on program-related refund requests
- Document staff and volunteer training, continuously monitor staff certifications, maintain comprehensive staff files, and ensure that staff certifications stay up to date
- Ensure prompt completion of staff hiring packages and offboarding process for part-time staff
- Create and oversee seasonal staff and volunteer schedules and development under program requirements
- Participated in interviewing new candidates for entry-level positions and the deck supervisor position
- Procure and oversee the inventory of program supplies and materials.
Deck Supervisor
City of Brampton
09.2019 - Current
- Managed a team of swim instructors and lifeguards to carry out successful aquatic programs
- Created class schedules on Microsoft Excel and multimedia-based first aid presentations on Microsoft PowerPoint
- Discussed strategies with management to motivate, educate, and enhance employees
- Encouraged 20+ staff to obtain qualifications and facilitated LSS programs for staff certifications
- Created and enhanced City-Wide trainings for Aquatic staff while leading conductor team
- Organized outreach booths to improve community needs such as physical literacy and program awareness
- Insured that all staff’s qualifications are up to date and filed
- Kept and confirmed documentation of chemical report logs and opening/closing checklists
- Acted as liaison between the public and staff to ensure that concerns were being properly addressed in a swift fashion in accordance to the high standard of the city
- Respond to emergencies and incidents managing critical care, response and follow-up with staff, volunteers, customers, andmanagement.
Leadership Conductor
City of Brampton
09.2018 - Current
- Mentored more than 3 current and non-current Bronze Instructors through teaching resources, practical teaching and use of LSS award guides.
Administrative Assistant
Rae’s Healthcare Services
01.2021 - Current
- Organized employee’s full-time hours and shifts and managed entering 30+ employees' payroll bi-weekly.
- Researched and contacted Health Care Institutions engaging in communicates of partnership and employing our services.
- Responsible for the companies outreach in finding contracts with institutions as well as finding employees.
Freelance Animator & Assistant Instructor
Canadian Contemporary School of Art
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Facilitated and delivery instructional classes on specific 3D animation programs, one on one
Babysitter
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Provided for a family’s children within their home after school or extracurricular programs .
- Aided children with schoolwork through tutoring in specific subjects such as math, English, art, history, social studies and sciences.
Hairdresser’s Assistant
Just J Beauty Salon
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Responsible for documenting client hairstyle descriptions with images
- Cleaned and maintained work environment, equipment and supplies
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Drawing and Painting - Digital Painting & Expanded Animation
Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) University
Toronto, ON05.2022
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Xplor (Perfect Mind)
- Autodesk Maya
- Blender
- Clip Studio
- Unity
- HTML
- JavaScript
- CSS
- Great Leadership Qualities
- Critical thinking and Problem-Solving skills
- Detail-oriented & Patient
- Amazing Customer Service
- Punctual
- Great Oral & Written Communication skills
- Organization and Time Management Skills
- Hard-working and team player
- Workshop Facilitation
Certification
- Brampton Inclusion & Intergration Training, 2024
- High-Five Quest 2, 2024
- Examiner Mentor, 2024
- Aquatic Supervisor/ Management Instructor, 2022
- AQX- aquafit, 2018
- NL Instructor & Examiner, 2018
- SFA Instructor & Examiner, 2019
- Bronze Medallion & Cross Instructor & Examiner, 2019
- Aquatic Supervisor, 2018
- Airway Management, 2015
- National Lifeguard, 2015
- Swim & Lifesaving Instructor, 2015
- High-Five PHCD, 2015
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Japanese
Limited Working
Timeline
Aquatics & Skate Recreation Programmer
City of Brampton
01.2024 - 03.2024
Freelance Animator & Assistant Instructor
Canadian Contemporary School of Art
01.2022 - 04.2022
Administrative Assistant
Rae’s Healthcare Services
01.2021 - Current
Deck Supervisor
City of Brampton
09.2019 - Current
Hairdresser’s Assistant
Just J Beauty Salon
12.2018 - 03.2019
Leadership Conductor
City of Brampton
09.2018 - Current
Babysitter
09.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Drawing and Painting - Digital Painting & Expanded Animation
Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) University