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Lizelle Nelson

Calgary,AB

Summary

Friendly, engaging, and empathetic job seeker with over six years experience in social and customer service settings including; shelters, transitional, permanent supportive housing, customer care support & QA experience. Passionate about advocating for vulnerable individuals and providing support. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Excellent planning, problem-solving and conflict management skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Safety Specialist (Remote, Full-time)

Airbnb
03.2022 - Current
  • Managing, mediating, investigating and conciliating a caseload of 25-30 cases for various safety & human rights issues such as; sexual assault, sexual misconduct, sex work, human trafficking, child & labour exploitation, abuse of vulnerable populations (members of protected groups, children, elderly and animals), sex work, domestic violence, violent threats, drugs & weapons on Airbnb properties globally.
  • Applying & interpreting Airbnb's human rights principles & policies to complex cases.
  • Summarizing incidents, collaborating across various support teams and keeping key stakeholders informed about serious incidents i/e death of users.



Junior QA Specialist (Remote, Full-time)

Rogers
01.2020 - 02.2022
  • Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
  • Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.
  • Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
  • Inspected, verified and documented quantifiable characteristics of finished goods by comparing against customer specifications and company quality standards.

Youth Worker (Full-time, Overnight)

Trellis Society
03.2020 - 02.2022
  • Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
  • Implemented and developed programs to address poverty and inequality.
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships with community members to facilitate outreach activities.
  • Facilitated youth development and leadership programs for young people from diverse backgrounds.


Resident Engagement Coordinator (Casual)

Mustard Seed
05.2016 - 02.2020
  • Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.
  • Conducted daily welfare checks and ensured that all resident needs were met by coordinating with facility staff.
  • Supported personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions.
  • Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.

Adult Support Worker (Overnight Full-time)

Enviros Wilderness School Association
04.2015 - 10.2019
  • Collaborated with physicians to determine effective combination of therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery.
  • Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
  • Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Law And Society

University Of Calgary
Calgary, AB
06.2020

Skills

  • Case Management
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Communication Skills
  • Drafting Skills
  • Research Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management

Certification


  • ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Training
  • NVCI - Non- violent Crisis Intervention
  • TCI - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
  • Brain Story Certification
  • Trauma Informed Care
  • Naxlone/ Narcan Training
  • FOIPP
  • Respect in the Workplace
  • GBA - Gender-Based Analysis


Timeline

Safety Specialist (Remote, Full-time)

Airbnb
03.2022 - Current

Youth Worker (Full-time, Overnight)

Trellis Society
03.2020 - 02.2022

Junior QA Specialist (Remote, Full-time)

Rogers
01.2020 - 02.2022

Resident Engagement Coordinator (Casual)

Mustard Seed
05.2016 - 02.2020

Adult Support Worker (Overnight Full-time)

Enviros Wilderness School Association
04.2015 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Law And Society

University Of Calgary
Lizelle Nelson