MAUREEN PAUL
Eskasoni,Canada
Summary
Dynamic and motivated ABMHS graduate with diverse workplace settings, eager to contribute to the Youth Employers Program. Possesses a strong foundation of transferable skills and knowledge that effectively support various communities and individuals, demonstrating a commitment to helping others achieve their goals while fostering an inclusive environment. Enthusiastic about leveraging unique experiences that I have gained from The Black Program, Girls Courage Camp, and Service with the Canadian Armed Forces to enhance daily operations. References available upon request.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Worker
Various Households
06.2016 - Current
- Provide childcare for multiple families, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
- Assist children with homework, meal preparation, and structured rest periods.
- Perform housekeeping duties, including laundry, cleaning, and dishwashing.
- Create engaging activities to promote learning, creativity, and social development.
Catering Assistant (casual)
HT Catering
01.2016 - Current
- Provided deliveries and plating of foods in a safe and professional manner
- Worked in various communities during events.
- Understand and follow food safety and regulations
- Hostess
- Great interpersonal skills and public speaking skills
- Adaptable to various situations and scenarios, enhancing critical thinking
Grow with the Flow 3.0 – Summer Gardening Program
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Gained hands-on experience in planting, maintaining, and harvesting a community garden.
- Constructed and maintained garden beds and worked in a greenhouse setting.
- Participated in life skills and employment readiness workshops, enhancing teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Engaged in land-based learning activities, including river restoration, forest health initiatives, and traditional Indigenous practices.
- Learned food preservation techniques and hosted a community open house, preparing and sharing meals using harvested produce.
- Developed a deeper connection to the land and cultural traditions while contributing to a healthier Indigenous community.
Canadian Armed Forces – Blackbear program
- 06.2021
- Worked as a Team in group settings
- PPE and Safety training
- Efficient in time management skills
- Understanding directions with minimal supervision
Education
High School -
Addison Bernard Memorial High School
Eskasoni, NS06-2022
Skills
- Dependable team member
- Clear communication abilities
- Quickly adapts to dynamic environments
- Collaborative team member
- Skilled in Microsoft Office applications
- Skilled in managing multiple tasks
- Effective communication skills
- Proficient in team sports
- Creative art projects
- Schedule management
- Leisure activity planning
- Wellness advocacy
- Indoor activity supervision
- CPR skills training
- PPE and Safety Training
- Nutritional knowledge
- Team collaboration
- Skilled in resolving conflicts
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Successful Completion of Grade 12 ABMHS 2022
- Certificate of Successful Completion, Black Bear Program 2021.
- Certificate of Successful Completion, Camp Courage 2021.
- Certificate of Service in the Canadian Armed Forces 2021.
- Participated in The Black Lives Matter Golf Event.
- Participated -Maple Tree Tapping, Union of Nova Scotia 2026.
- Participated in the Eskasoni Youth Surf Program-2021-2022.
- Team member of the Eskasoni 'Heart Breakers', softball team.
Affiliations
The Canadian Armed Forces 2021.
Certification
- Certificate of Enrollment in the Canadian Armed Forces, July 2021-2022.
- Canadian Armed Forces Certificate of Service.
- Black Bear Program 2021.
- Camp Courage 2021.
Interests
Enjoy most sports and recreational activities I especially enjoy the outdoors, nature walks, hiking, including skiing, snowboarding, volleyball, gaming, and excel at softball and basketball, I also enjoy spending my time at home reading and baking
Timeline
Grow with the Flow 3.0 – Summer Gardening Program
07.2024 - 10.2024
Childcare Worker
Various Households
06.2016 - Current
Catering Assistant (casual)
HT Catering
01.2016 - Current
Canadian Armed Forces – Blackbear program
- 06.2021
High School -
Addison Bernard Memorial High School