Stanley Sebastien Bourke
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Advocated and worked on numerous boards/panels for mental health, homelessness, Indigenous and LGBTQ issues. Easily able to build rapport and relationships on a day-to-day basis, both from hairstyling and with crisis intervention and support work.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intake and Support Worker (Contract Ends 04/2021)
Boyle Street Community Services
Edmonton, AB
11.2020 - Current
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Delivered client assessments for those struggling with addiction or relationship issues and implemented strategies based on client needs.
Hairstylist/Manager
Clarity Salon And Spa
Edmonton, AB
01.2020 - Current
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
- Promoted products and services on social media platforms to increase reach, engage with potential clients and showcase service portfolio.
- Resolved guest complaints about service or style.
Crisis Intervention Specialist (Contract Ended)
Inner City High School
Edmonton, AB
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
- Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
- Member of on-call emergency response team for crisis intervention within facility.
Hairstylist/Manager
Hennessey Salon And Spa
Edmonton, AB
05.2015 - 01.2020
- Trained salon staff in traditional and innovative haircutting techniques and salon management.
- Consistently received positive performance reviews from guests.
- Completed safety training and certifications.
- Maintained regular client list of up to 150 repeat customers while handling 3 walk-in clients daily.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB04.2015
Red Seal Hairstylist - Hairstylist
Marvel Beauty College
Edmonton, AB06.2004
High School Diploma -
PWK High School
Fort Smith, NT06.2002
Skills
- ASIST Certification- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training completed in February 2020
- Trained cultural sensitivity programs
- Board of Directors at Edmonton Two-Spirit Society -Treasurer and Co-chair of Education Committee
- Microsoft office skills (Teams, Word, Excel, Power Point etc)
- Crisis Intervention
- Psychosocial assessment
Accomplishments
- Strong advocate for Indigenous issues, homelessness, mental health and LGBTQ. Volunteered on numerous councils, societies and panels.
- Co-founded the 2-Spirit Society of Edmonton. Sat on the executive board serving as treasurer.
- Honoured and accomplished Metis dancer. One of my highest recognitions was dancing for Queen Elizabeth II.
- Numerous scholarships and bursaries for academic achievement and writing. Also was the valedictorian of my high school graduation.
Certification
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) certified - February 2020. This allows me to utilize my skills to handle the most severe of crisis calls.
- Professional Board Development Training certified. Skills that are useful on how to be on an executive board and how to make decisions and utilize meeting times efficiently.
- Currently working on my Peer-to-Peer certification. This is allow me to use and apply real-life skills and knowledge on mental health issues and addiction awareness.
Timeline
Intake and Support Worker (Contract Ends 04/2021)
Boyle Street Community Services
11.2020 - Current
Hairstylist/Manager
Clarity Salon And Spa
01.2020 - Current
Crisis Intervention Specialist (Contract Ended)
Inner City High School
09.2019 - 03.2020
Hairstylist/Manager
Hennessey Salon And Spa
05.2015 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Athabasca University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
MacEwan University
Red Seal Hairstylist - Hairstylist
Marvel Beauty College
High School Diploma -
PWK High School
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) certified - February 2020. This allows me to utilize my skills to handle the most severe of crisis calls.
- Professional Board Development Training certified. Skills that are useful on how to be on an executive board and how to make decisions and utilize meeting times efficiently.
- Currently working on my Peer-to-Peer certification. This is allow me to use and apply real-life skills and knowledge on mental health issues and addiction awareness.
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