Reed Knockwood

• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
• Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.

• Indigenous Engagement and Consultation.
• Attended and planned meetings and events for promotion of Indigenizing the Bedford Institute of Oceanography.

• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions on important documents regarding Indigenous Fisheries.

• Worked Closely with RSAN Faculty Coordinator, Dr. Benita Bunjun, to coordinate relevant RSAN meetings, and events, and provide administrative support with RSAN members
• Mentored SMU students, while receiving mentorship from faculty and other graduate students.
• Involved with RSAN programming including the yearly Critical Indigenous, Race, and Feminist Studies Student conference.

• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• learned and developed new skills from working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic
• Indigenous Consultation and Engagement

• Helped with research assignments, presentation design and various administrative tasks.
• Organized preparation and production of both internal and public-facing documents and correspondence.
• Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
• Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.

• Assisted in designing recreational activities for over 20 campers between the ages of 15 and 18.
• Guided children on how to maintain cleanliness, be punctual and obediently follow safety rules of the camp and recreational activity.
• Attended to the needs of visitors by aiding and providing customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Cultivated positive relationships with camp participants by teaching a variety of challenging and entertaining group fitness classes, as well, by providing youth with positive feedback and encouragement.

• Ensured safety inspection of vessel was completed and always practiced safety on deck
• Maintained the cleanness of the vessel
• Locate area to release bait, and hauled traps
• Fix and maintain lobster traps
• Collected the catch, ensured the lobster met requirements and band the lobsters
• Participated in learning the navigational system and computers on the boat

The Red Road Project is designed to promote the Red Road life of being alcohol and drug free, as well as, providing the community with a role model as a Community Youth Leader.

• Learned and practiced traditional Mi'kmaq culture and shared the knowledge with the youth.
• Provided and created cultural relevant workshops
• Copied, logged and scanned supporting documentation.
• Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
• Worked in a multi-disciplinary environment to provide comprehensive assistance.
• Managed activities that promoted growth in mental, emotional, cultural and educational areas.
• Drafted timetables and work programs.
• Promoted the Red Road projects at different events and avenues.
• Gathered information and filed reports to resolve complaints.