Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Kleo Ali

Toronto,ON

Summary

Dedicated Child and Youth Worker offering 5+ years of working with youth on the margins and life skills programming expertise. Offering comprehensive background in youth services and workshop facilitation, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills. Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Casual Workshop Facilitator

CANVAS Arts Action Programs
01.2023 - Current

Facilitating various workshops to youth age 11 to 18 aimed to prevent gender based and sexual violence, homophobia and transphobia.

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.

Workshop Facilitator

Sketch Working Arts
10.2019 - Current
  • Conducted various workshops on Song Writing, Silk - Screen Printing, Young Artists Professional Development topics.
  • Planned and facilitated various workshops employing varied methods to maximize attendance.
  • Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
  • Tracked service activities and outcomes against outlined plans and goals.
  • Advocated for program participants, outlining needs to program executives.
  • Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes through arts.

Merchandiser

Shoppers Drug Mart
10.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays.
  • Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
  • Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks by following established planograms.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
  • Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
  • Supervised and trained new staff.
  • Greeted customers and directed to requested products.

Workshop Facilitator

Nia Centre For The Arts
06.2021 - 06.2021
  • Planned and Implemented a Song Writing Workshop for Nia Centre's clients and community.
  • Created educational materials to convey important information to service recipients.
  • Facilitated virtually during COVID Lockdown.

Child and Youth Care Practitioner

Youthdale Treatment Centres
04.2017 - 12.2017
  • Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to youth services.
  • Lead individualized and group counseling sessions with children and families.
  • Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
  • Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
  • Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.

Education

Advanced Diploma - Child And Youth Care

George Brown College, Toronto
08.2018
  • Honour Roll.
  • Completed Coursework: Restorative Justice Training, Facilitating Restorative Conferences - Jan 2016
  • Completed Coursework: Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training - Nov 2016
  • Completed Coursework: Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behavior (UMAB) Training - Oct 2017
  • Professional Development: Non - Violent Crisis Intervention Training - March 2019
  • CPR Level C and Standard First Aid

Skills

  • Workshop Planning and Facilitation
  • Safety Awareness and Conflict Resolution
  • Building Positive relationships
  • Behavior Management in a Strength Based Approach
  • Engagement Through Arts
  • Facilitating Restorative Conferences
  • One on One and Group Counseling
  • Leadership and Clear Communication
  • Community Outreach
  • Creating and Holding Safe Spaces
  • Crisis Support and Needs Assessment
  • Poetry, Music, Silk-screening, Sewing

Timeline

Casual Workshop Facilitator - CANVAS Arts Action Programs
01.2023 - Current
Workshop Facilitator - Nia Centre For The Arts
06.2021 - 06.2021
Workshop Facilitator - Sketch Working Arts
10.2019 - Current
Merchandiser - Shoppers Drug Mart
10.2019 - Current
Child and Youth Care Practitioner - Youthdale Treatment Centres
04.2017 - 12.2017
George Brown College - Advanced Diploma, Child And Youth Care
Kleo Ali