Ruthie Astle
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Driven and compassionate student with a diverse background in volunteer work and operations management. Excelled in roles requiring excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrated commitment to community service and leadership.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
General Volunteer
Kids with Cancers Organization
Edmonton, Alberta
2024.10 - Current
- Help facilitate Kids with Cancer Society events to help children and families while they navigate through difficult medical procedures
General Volunteer
Edmonton Food Bank
Edmonton, Alberta
2023.12 - Current
- At the Edmonton Food Bank, volunteers are given the duty of sorting all the food that gets donated. This entails checking for expiry dates, removing beaten-up cans, and then sorting items into different categories.
- Volunteers are also asked to build the hamper boxes that go to individuals all across our city
Safewalk Patroller + Advisory Team Member
University of Alberta Students Union
Edmonton, Alberta
2023.09 - Current
- This organization provides all U of A students with a safe way home after class by walking with students to their homes, or riding the LRT with them at night.
- I am also a member of the SafeWalk Advisory Team, which consults with SU staff to ensure the organization runs smoothly.
Operations Supervisor
CastlePoint inc
Waskesiu Lake, Saskatchewan
2022.02 - Current
- I worked in a movie theatre and candy store owned by my parents as a summer job
- I spend days inventorying stock, stocking shelves, helping customers, overseeing employees, making and serving food
- Along with working with customers and other employees, I helped purchase stock, cleaned theatres, sorted logistics on new products, cleaned storage rooms, counted and removed deposits from the cash register
HYRS Research Internship
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
2021.06 - 2021.09
- During this internship I was able to work alongside a masters student and an Associate Professor to help them formulate graphics in order to use them to teach future dental students
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Psychology
University of Alberta
Edmonton04.2026
Indigenous Canada Certificate -
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta2024-12
Community Helpers Certificate -
Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, Alberta12.2020
Skills
- Polite
- Enthusiastic learner
- Very patient and an excellent listener
- Effective under pressure
- Great problem solver
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Extremely compassionate and thoughtful
- Flexible schedule
- Time management
References
Lisa Smithson, ATS Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Science at UofA - Psychology Science, smithson@ualberta.ca
Timeline
General Volunteer
Kids with Cancers Organization
2024.10 - Current
General Volunteer
Edmonton Food Bank
2023.12 - Current
Safewalk Patroller + Advisory Team Member
University of Alberta Students Union
2023.09 - Current
Operations Supervisor
CastlePoint inc
2022.02 - Current
HYRS Research Internship
University of Alberta
2021.06 - 2021.09
Bachelor's of Science - Psychology
University of Alberta
Indigenous Canada Certificate -
University of Alberta
Community Helpers Certificate -
Alberta Health Services