Melish Miskin
Abbotsford,Canada
Summary
Community-focused professional with experience supporting children and families through trauma-informed care and Indigenous partnerships. Skilled in coordinating services, working with diverse teams, and helping people access the support they need in a respectful and inclusive way
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Interventionist and Volunteer HR Coordinator
St.Ann's Daycare and Preschool
Abbotsford, Canada
04.2021 - Current
- Provided behavioural and emotional support to children with ASD, and trauma-related challenges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and families to advocate for appropriate care and resources.
- Developed care and goal plans with families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Maintained regulatory documentation, and adapted programs by provincial standards.
- Created internal policy development, including onboarding and ethical procedures
Project Manager, Oak & Earth & HR Department
Enactus UFV
Abbotsford, Canada
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Managed operations for UFV's largest Enactus project, Oak & Earth, alongside Fraser River Indigenous Society.
- Spearheaded recruitment strategy by screening applicants and coordinating interviews and onboarding processes.
- Led development of sustainable products and community reinvestment initiatives.
- Collaborated with Marketing, Finance, and Operations departments to align organizational goals.
- Advocated for mental wellness and Indigenous cultural awareness throughout project strategy.
Economic Development Indigenous Relations Practicum Student
City of Abbotsford
Abbotsford, Canada
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Researched and developed community engagement strategies, worked with Indigenous partners through Stolo Community Futures.
- Supported marketing and partnership development for local events (e.g., BC 55+ Games).
- Contributed to funding opportunity identification and report development alongside the Director of Economic Development.
Education
Indigenous Canada Certificate - Online
University of Alberta
Online07.2025
B.A. - Psychology
University of the Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, BC06.2025
Skills
- Indigenous relations
- Client advocacy and navigation
- Trauma-informed care
- Written and verbal communication
- Microsoft 365 applications
- Care planning and documentation
- Community engagement
- Equity and social justice
- Multicultural competence
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Class 5 Driver's License
- First Aid and CPR Certification
Projects
Oak & Earth (Enactus UFV), Created and sold biodegradable soy wax candles infused with Indigenous medicinal scents., Donated 50% of profits to Indigenous community supports, including childcare and elder honorariums.
Awards
- Deans List, 2022-24
- Enactus Regional Runner Up Dejardin, 2024
- Enactus Regional Champion Canadian Tire, 2025
- Enactus Regional Runner Up TD Entrepreneurship, 2025
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Sinhala, Fluent
- Korean, Intermediate B1
- French, Basic A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager, Oak & Earth & HR Department
Enactus UFV
01.2024 - 06.2025
Economic Development Indigenous Relations Practicum Student
City of Abbotsford
05.2023 - 08.2023
Behavior Interventionist and Volunteer HR Coordinator
St.Ann's Daycare and Preschool
04.2021 - Current
Indigenous Canada Certificate - Online
University of Alberta
B.A. - Psychology
University of the Fraser Valley
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