Samantha Halvorsen
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
- Detail-oriented professional with strong educational background, equipped to tackle challenging work environments.
- Demonstrates exceptional time management skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, and communication skills both verbally and written.
- Reliable team member, with great problem solving skills, works well with others and independently.
- Community-driven professional displaying exceptional skills in data entry, building relationships and planning events.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Work Student
Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba (ADAM)
Winnipeg, Manitoba
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed and implemented training plans to ensure high quality services for participants.
- Provided advice on the development of new policies and programs related to government initiatives.
- Advised on best practices for working with diverse populations.
- Facilitated workshops for various populations to broaden knowledge on anxiety and coping strategies.
Intake Worker
A & O: Support Services for Older Adults
Winnipeg, MB
04.2022 - 09.2024
- The first point of professional contact between A & O: Support Services for Older Adults, and potential clients.
- Performed client assessment, resource coordination, consultation, advocacy, outreach, and community education for older adults and their families.
- Assisted in meeting various client needs through teamwork within the Social Work team.
- Created well-written, comprehensive reports, and documents.
Social Work Student
St.Amant
Winnipeg, MB
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted with intakes for new patients, including gathering information and assessing needs.
- Collected data and entered it into the internal system database.
- Supported the social worker with client case management services.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for clients.
- Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
Program Assistant
A & O: Support Services For Older Adults
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Assisted organizational efforts by filing, entering data, and answering phones.
- Created, updated, and maintained detailed documents and spreadsheets by creating professional charts, tables, and filters.
- Organized fundraising events to increase the community's knowledge of the company's vision.
- Collaborated with co-workers to establish program curriculum and goals.
Caregiver
KG, Chartered Accountant
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided safe mobility support to help an individual move around personal and public spaces.
- Helped with home management tasks, such as preparing meals, grocery shopping, and cleaning.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Booth University College
Winnipeg, MB12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB06.2018
Skills
- Active listening skills
- Case Documentation
- Crisis Assessment
- Computer literate
- Curriculum development
- Data Entry
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Employee relations
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Friendly demeanour
- Leadership
- Motivated team player
- Organization
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Relationship Building
- Risk Assessment
- Safety awareness
- Skilled problem solver
Volunteer Experience
- A & O: Support Services for Older Adults, July 2020 - July 2022
- Winnipeg Christmas Cheer Board, November - December 2019
- Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, March 2018
- Winnipeg Harvest Food Bank, St.Mary's Road United Church, Summers 2007-2010
Certification
- MANDT (nonviolent crisis intervention) Certification
- Emergency First Aid and CPR Certification
- Introduction to Suicide Awareness and Prevention Workshop by Klinic
Timeline
Social Work Student
Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba (ADAM)
09.2024 - 12.2024
Social Work Student
St.Amant
09.2023 - 04.2024
Intake Worker
A & O: Support Services for Older Adults
04.2022 - 09.2024
Program Assistant
A & O: Support Services For Older Adults
06.2020 - 04.2022
Caregiver
KG, Chartered Accountant
01.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Social Work -
Booth University College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Of Manitoba
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