Sydney Gallant
Nanaimo,Canada
Summary
Empathetic professional with a BA in Sociology, experience in supportive housing, and training in Naloxone and registered for Violence Prevention. I am dedicated to fostering safety, dignity, and well-being as a support worker.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook in Supportive Housing
Island Crisis Care Society
07.2025 - Current
- Prepared meals for 50 according to standardized recipes, ensuring consistency and quality.
Treasurer & Research Team Member, CBAIR Program
Vancouver Island University
01.2024 - 01.2025
- At Vancouver Island University, through the CBAIR program, I managed a $15,000 budget for a community-based research project as part of a six-person team. I coordinated the process for ethics approval, oversaw data collection, and prepared the final report for an external client. I also presented the project results at a national academic conference.
Research Assistant
Vancouver Island University
01.2023 - 04.2024
- I supported Dr. Sylvie Lafreniere’s research on “Maternal Well-Being and the Burden of Self-Care.” I was involved in the construction of the literature review, analyzed qualitative data, and identified key themes. I co-presented this research at Zonta International Women’s Day on March 8th, 2024.
Co-Author, Gender Book Publication
Vancouver Island University
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Under the supervision of Professor Vicki L. Nygaard, I was able to collaborate with peers to create an accessible online resource on gender studies.
- Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor, or publisher.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, History
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo01.2025
Some College (No Degree) -
Fanshawe College
London, ONSkills
- Food Safe
- Basic First Aid (OFA Level 1)
- WHMIS
- Naloxone/Opioid Response Training
Timeline
Cook in Supportive Housing
Island Crisis Care Society
07.2025 - Current
Treasurer & Research Team Member, CBAIR Program
Vancouver Island University
01.2024 - 01.2025
Research Assistant
Vancouver Island University
01.2023 - 04.2024
Co-Author, Gender Book Publication
Vancouver Island University
01.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, History
Vancouver Island University
Some College (No Degree) -
Fanshawe College
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Supervisor Line Cook VIU Students’ Union Pub | 2022-2025