Taman Kahlon
Surrey,BC
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Recreation Studies student with a passion for community service and mental health advocacy. Experienced in crisis management, trauma-informed care, and fostering inclusive environments. Skilled in project planning, leadership, and effective communication. Seeking entry-level opportunities in community/social services or mental health fields to utilize skills and contribute to creating positive impacts.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Mover
Shelter Movers
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted individuals and families facing trauma by providing moving services in a respectful, non-judgmental environment.
- Gained skills in crisis management and trauma-informed care, ensuring empathetic support for clients.
- Worked effectively under pressure, ensuring the safe handling of clients' belongings.
- Collaborated with a team to create a supportive and compassionate atmosphere for clients in transition.
Recreation Event Coordinator
West Vancouver Aquatic Centre
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Planned budgeting, event structure, promotion, and advertisements at Langara College for the event execution in West Vancouver
- Created brochures and pamphlets for distribution to promote the event
- Educated event attendees, offered snacks, and organized activities for children during execution
- Evaluated the overall project and collected feedback.
Fulfillment Associate
Walmart
09.2017 - 09.2021
- Customer Service
- Stacked and arranged merchandise
- Cleaned and organized backroom.
Education
Intercultural Youth Services Corps Program (IYSCorps)
Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS)
Surrey03.2024
Recreation Leadership Diploma
Langara College
Vancouver, BC2024
Skills
- Empathy
- Attention to Detail/ Active Listener
- Crisis Management
- Leadership
- Communication
- Project Planning
- Time Management
- Cultural Competence
- Microsoft Office
Certificates And Awards
- First Aid & CPR/AED level C
- Psychological First Aid - Johns Hopkins University
- Collaborative Online Intercultural Learning - Virtual Exchange (COIL-VE)
- HIGH FIVE Certification
- BC Driver’s License Class 5
- Customer Service Fundamentals
- WHMIS
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer Mover
Shelter Movers
05.2024 - Current
Recreation Event Coordinator
West Vancouver Aquatic Centre
01.2023 - 03.2023
Fulfillment Associate
Walmart
09.2017 - 09.2021
Intercultural Youth Services Corps Program (IYSCorps)
Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS)
Recreation Leadership Diploma
Langara College