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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Taylor Thomas

Welland,Canada

Summary

Dynamic and self-motivated professional with a proven track record in youth engagement and community outreach at Oak Centre Clubhouse. Adept at strategic planning and fostering inclusive environments, I excel in collaboration and communication, consistently driving initiatives that enhance member participation and support. Committed to continuous improvement and expanding my skill set.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Board of Director Appointee, Secretary

Oak Centre Clubhouse Alternative Community Support
01.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Clubhouse, whilst following the view, mission and Standards of Clubhouse International
  • Work as part of an ever-evolving team, consisting of members, community partners and the Executive Director to make crucial decisions, strategically plan and act as a voice for the Oak Centre
  • Carry out duties specific to a secretariat role, such as preparing minutes, agendas, packages and correspondence
  • Participate in training and any additional tasks that benefit the organization/help in this role

Youth Advisory Committee Appointee

Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario, Niagara Branch
01.2023 - Current
  • Act as a contact member on the youth advisory committee (Y.A.C), serving youth and the space
  • Complete tasks that are felt to benefits the youth, or the space itself. Including, but not limited to: Stocking tables with nourishment, prepping activities, creating informative pieces for the area
  • Recruit other youth to participate in the Y.A.C
  • Strategically plan for future generations of the Hub, and projects for the space

Member and Member Support Person

Oak Centre Clubhouse Alternative Community Support
01.2022 - Current
  • Provides support in ways of talking, information, “buddying-up” to other members
  • Gives new members, prospective members and visitors tours
  • Works to promote a friendly, inclusive environment within the clubhouse/ her unit
  • Works on the Oak Centre’s Social Media outlets (sharing responsibility with staff)
  • Follows the cornerstones of Clubhouse international and promotes them during unit meeting
  • Is always thinking of new ways for the clubhouse to gain new members and engagement, as well as other prominent ideas

Nation-Wide Youth Advisory Committee Appointee, (Volunteer)

Autism Speaks Canada
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Work on a team serving remote/underserved Canadians on the Autism Spectrum
  • Revise and review Micro-grant applications from prospective recipients
  • Complete timesheets, do background work and assist in dealt tasks

Poverty Alleviation Volunteer

Out of the heat Niagara
St. Catharine's, Canada
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Assisted those in need in the downtown area of St. Catharine's
  • Provided shelter, food, water, clothing and hygiene products to the emergency unhoused
  • Supervised nighttime sleeping quarters
  • Provided referrals to outside agencies
  • Notified the appropriate service if any situations transpired

Poverty Alleviation Volunteer

Niagara Dream Center
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Gave out blankets, food, water and offered assistance to the unhoused
  • Assisted with Saturday barbecues at the Niagara Christian Center for the at-risk community

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee, Secretary

Town of Fort Erie, ON
Fort Erie, Canada
01.2014 - 12.2018
  • Kept Town Council informed on important issues affecting youth
  • Hosted youth workshops, forums and conducted surveys
  • Addressed concerns and needs affecting youth
  • Provided leadership experience for youth
  • Typed and formatted minutes for each meeting and presented to the adult advisor & chair.

Platoon Sergeant Major

Cadets Canada
Fort Erie, Canada
01.2011 - 12.2015
  • Principal advisor to the commander on the state of morale, discipline, and training of Cadets within the Platoon
  • Helped train and counsel level 1/ Green Star Cadets regarding attitude, appearance, military courtesy, and discipline. Reports serious cases to the Battalion Commander.
  • Responsible for the appearance of Cadets, equipment, and facilities
  • Served as a link between all Cadets and the Senior Military Instructors
  • Recipient of multiple awards for discipline, appearance and overall conduct

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

Brock University *Candidate*
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06.2025

Community and Justice Services - Correctional worker

Niagara College Canada
Welland, ON
01.2020

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Niagara Catholic District School Board
Port Colborne, ON
01.2017

Skills

  • Cooperative, punctual, and responsible
  • Able to work effectively independently, as well as on a team
  • Self-motivated
  • Ambitious and willing to learn
  • Always striving to improve, never stagnant
  • Working on bettering her French language proficiency
  • Youth engagement
  • Community outreach

Certification

  • First Aid for Opioid Poisoning, 2025-2035, Canadian Red Cross, 105908863
  • Psychological First Aid, 2025-2035, Canadian Red Cross, 105858179
  • Stress, Mental Health and Resilience, 2025-2035, Canadian Red Cross
  • Be There Certificate, 2025-Onward, Jack.Org

Affiliations

Enjoys going to the movies, spending time with friends and photography. Fashion is a large interest as well!

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Board of Director Appointee, Secretary

Oak Centre Clubhouse Alternative Community Support
01.2024 - Current

Youth Advisory Committee Appointee

Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario, Niagara Branch
01.2023 - Current

Nation-Wide Youth Advisory Committee Appointee, (Volunteer)

Autism Speaks Canada
01.2023 - 01.2024

Member and Member Support Person

Oak Centre Clubhouse Alternative Community Support
01.2022 - Current

Poverty Alleviation Volunteer

Out of the heat Niagara
01.2019 - 12.2019

Poverty Alleviation Volunteer

Niagara Dream Center
01.2018 - 12.2018

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee, Secretary

Town of Fort Erie, ON
01.2014 - 12.2018

Platoon Sergeant Major

Cadets Canada
01.2011 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

Brock University *Candidate*

Community and Justice Services - Correctional worker

Niagara College Canada

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Niagara Catholic District School Board
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