Ronald O'Neill
St. John's,NL
Summary
I am an experienced , reliable, hard working professional, looking for a challenge, with a strong drive to expand my skill set. I strongly feel the unique combination of skills with youth and trades and the relationships developed over the years, that I would be an asset to the company in this position. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing from you.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Maintenance Worker
Key Assets
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced overall living environment for tenants by maintaining clean common areas, including hallways, laundry rooms, and outdoor spaces.
- Responsible for ongoing maintenance and repair of all residential homes and commercial buildings in the St. John's Metro area.
- Developed strong relationships with tenants and landlords through respectful communication and prompt attention to their needs or concerns.
- Assist with operation and coordination of the warehouse, including receipt and distribution of inventory.
- Specific duties varied from day to day and including drywall installation, painting, flooring and general building repair.
Housing Specialist-Rally Forward Program
Choices For Youth
04.2018 - 08.2023
- Assist youth in making positive life changes and meet personal goals such as education and/or employment programming and support and advocate for them in their responsibilities , liaising and connecting with appropriate community and government partners.
- Enhanced community relationships with local organizations, leading to increased resources and support for youth.
- Assisting youth in finding, applying and retaining housing (filling out housing applications, verifying assets).
- Established positive rapport with clients by providing exceptional customer service and addressing their unique needs.
- Identifying private landlord markets and supporting them for potential apartment rentals.
- Organizing, facilitating meetings on landlord Education and Eviction Prevention; as well as the tenants rights.
- Preparing regular reports on operational activities, maintenance and/or tenants/landlords concerns.
Team Lead/Site Manager
Choices For Youth/Train For Trades
04.2009 - 02.2015
- Supervised 4 staff & mentored 10 youth around multiple job sites in various construction trades and provided a safe environment for youth to enhance both hands on and classroom skills
- Worked closely with Program Coordinator to assist in developing a program for youth to further enhance their employability skills.
- Assisted in initiating a unique & intensive support model and provided daily support to youth transitioning from income support or other systems, to long term , sustainable and viable employment.
- Developed relationships/partnerships with NL Housing, CUPE, Community Centers, Electricians, Plumbers, suppliers, inspectors and residents to complete jobs efficiently.
- Worked closely with Carpenters Millwright College, providing youth with opportunities to obtain their GED or extra training certificates.
Respite Care Worker
Eastern Health
08.1999 - Current
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to clients with developmental disabilities ensuring continued health and well-being.
- Promoted & provided clients with interaction and socialization within the community & provided companionship.
- Safeguarded the physical and emotional well-being of clients by promptly addressing any concerns or emergencies that arose during my shifts.
- Promoted dignity, comfort, and respect for clients cultural & personal beliefs.
Education
Child And Youth Care Worker
Eastern College
St. John's, NL05.2009
High School Diploma -
Holy Trinity High School
Newfoundland06.1994
Skills
25 Years Experience With Children, Youth and Adults with Developmental and/or Physical Disabilities
20 Years Experience in Carpentry
15 Years Experience in Child and Youth Care
Canadian Alliance to end Homeless Conference
Trained in HIFIS 38 and SPDAT
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
ASSIST Suicide Intervention
Suicide Manipulation
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma Informed Practice
Outcome Star Measurement Tool
Engaging Complexity Workshop
LBTGQ Awareness/Safe Space First
Standard First Aid/CPR B/AED
PRIDE Parent Resource for Information Development
Occupational Health and Safety
Residential Child Care Project
Mobile Equipment Operator
Portable Fire Extinguisher
Power Line Hazards
DBT Dialectal Behavior Therapy
Custom
Sheldon Pollett
Executive Director, Choices for Youth
709-754-0446
Randy Deering
Owner, Deering's Construction
709-691-1983
Timeline
Property Maintenance Worker
Key Assets
08.2023 - Current
Housing Specialist-Rally Forward Program
Choices For Youth
04.2018 - 08.2023
Team Lead/Site Manager
Choices For Youth/Train For Trades
04.2009 - 02.2015
Respite Care Worker
Eastern Health
08.1999 - Current
Child And Youth Care Worker
Eastern College
High School Diploma -
Holy Trinity High School
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