Sandrine Deschênes-Lessard
Montreal
Summary
Career changer pursuing Occupational Therapy at McGill. Experienced in community engagement, mental health support, teamwork, and adaptability across diverse environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Construction Worker
Construction JML
Montreal, QC
2026.01 - Current
- Entered a new field with no prior experience, demonstrating a strong ability to learn quickly and adapt to unfamiliar tasks and environments
- Collaborated daily with colleagues from diverse personal and professional backgrounds, strengthening communication and teamwork skills
- Adjusted to different work styles and realities on site, developing flexibility and interpersonal awareness
- Maintained constant alertness and attention to safety procedures in a high-risk physical environment
- Demonstrated responsibility and professionalism by remaining cautious and focused even when others were less safety-conscious
- Built endurance, precision, and awareness of physical demands relevant to injury prevention and ergonomics
Innkeeper / Barista / Server
Auberge du Jardin
Petit-Saguenay, QC
2025.06 - 2025.08
- Welcomed guests and tourists, ensuring a supportive and positive stay experience
- Responded to client questions and requests with professionalism, empathy, and attention to individual needs
- Provided information and guidance regarding regional attractions and local resources
- Delivered breakfast and dinner service in a fast-paced hospitality environment
- Strengthened interpersonal communication, adaptability, and teamwork skills through daily client interaction
WOOFFING Italy
Multiple
Multiple
2025.01 - 2025.03
- Adapted to multiple work and living environments while collaborating with five different Italian host families
- Provided daily support to approximately 12 women experiencing mental health challenges, fostering inclusion, stability, and well-being
- Assisted an older adult in organizing and maintaining her small farm, supporting daily routines and care of over 30 animals
- Participated in agricultural and animal care responsibilities, demonstrating responsibility, physical endurance, and attention to safety
- Contributed to community-based projects with formerly incarcerated individuals in reintegration, strengthening empathy and understanding of social participation
- Completed physically demanding outdoor tasks, including large-scale olive tree pruning, requiring perseverance and adaptability
Project Coordinator - Urban Tree Planting
SOVERDI
2021.03 - 2024.10
- Coordinated multiple large-scale urban tree planting projects simultaneously, from initial outreach to on-site implementation
- Managed contractors, suppliers, and field teams to ensure efficient execution of complex projects in changing outdoor environments
- Developed and maintained partnerships with institutional and private clients, providing ongoing support and guidance
- Continuously prioritized tasks and adjusted plans to meet deadlines, project constraints, and stakeholder needs
- Worked closely with diverse team members, recognizing individual strengths and adapting collaboration styles accordingly
- Demonstrated strong listening and communication skills to ensure alignment between clients, partners, and field staff
- Developed personal organizational strategies to maintain high-quality outcomes, team satisfaction, and client trust under pressure
Project Manager-Waste Management & Comm. Outreach
Association sociale et sportive du Centre-Sud
2020.02 - 2021.02
- Led community-based waste management initiatives in collaboration with residents of the Centre-Sud neighborhood
- Worked closely with City of Montréal inspectors and municipal teams to meet program objectives, timelines, and regulatory requirements
- Conducted door-to-door prevention and educational outreach, promoting proper waste sorting and sustainable practices
- Developed strong communication skills through frequent interaction with community members, including vulnerable populations
- Adapted interventions to residents’ needs and realities, fostering trust, respect, and engagement
- Collaborated with other project coordinators to support broader Ecoquartier activities and neighborhood initiatives
Volunteer
GRIS Montréal
Montreal
2021.03 - 2024.11
- Participated in inclusive interventions in high shcools, answering questions about LGBTQ+ realities based on life experiences
- Developped the ability to listen to the questions of the students and find the issues underneath them
- Developped the capacity to remain open to every question and give a complete and clear answer adapted to the class and their cultural and social realities
Volunteer
Santropol Roulant
Montreal
2025.09 - 2025.11
- Prepared and delivered nutritious meals to vulnerable and socially isolated community members in Montreal
- Assisted in community kitchen operations, including food preparation, packaging and strict hygiene practices for the Meals-on-Wheels program
- Contributed to urban agriculture activities supporting local food security and community-building initiatives
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Environmental Studies
Université de Sherbrooke
/2016 - /2019
Skills
Active listening
Adaptability
Team collaboration
Organization
Cultural openness
Additional Information
- Cycling
- Theatre
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Italian language and culture
Langues
Anglais
Upper intermediate
Français
Native
Italien
Intermediate
Timeline
Construction Worker
Construction JML
2026.01 - Current
Volunteer
Santropol Roulant
2025.09 - 2025.11
Innkeeper / Barista / Server
Auberge du Jardin
2025.06 - 2025.08
WOOFFING Italy
Multiple
2025.01 - 2025.03
Project Coordinator - Urban Tree Planting
SOVERDI
2021.03 - 2024.10
Volunteer
GRIS Montréal
2021.03 - 2024.11
Project Manager-Waste Management & Comm. Outreach
Association sociale et sportive du Centre-Sud
2020.02 - 2021.02
Bachelor's Degree - Environmental Studies
Université de Sherbrooke
/2016 - /2019