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Tyler Simmonds

Halifax

Summary

Empathetic Youth Worker passionate about providing meaningful support and services to clients. Creative and empathetic mental health advocate, recognized for sharing life skills with a focus on self empowerment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Youth Advocate Worker

Halifax Regional Municipality
12.2024 - Current
  • Mentor and advocate for at-risk youth in West End, Halifax.
  • Facilitate community engagement and connect youth with mental health and social services.
  • Conducted assessments to determine the types of services youth require.
  • Collaborated with community organizations to provide comprehensive support services for at-risk youth.
  • Assisted youth in setting achievable goals by providing guidance and support throughout their journey towards success.

Research Assistant

Dalhousie University
06.2024 - Current
  • Conduct qualitative research in community psychology and mental health.
  • Support grant writing, data analysis, and literature reviews for peer-reviewed projects.
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.

Social Media Manager

Sage Journals
08.2025 - Current
  • Manage and grow academic and professional audiences across multiple platforms.
  • Develop content strategies highlighting peer-reviewed research and amplify scholarly voices.
  • Track analytics to inform campaigns and increase visibility.
  • Managed multiple social media platforms, ensuring a consistent brand voice and message.
  • Boosted engagement rates with the creation of compelling and visually appealing content.

Peer Support Specialist

Mental Health Innovations
01.2021 - Current
  • Provide peer support and assist individuals navigating healthcare systems.
  • Maintain confidential records and liaise with management teams.

Public Speaker & Facilitator

01.2016 - Current
  • Deliver keynote speeches and workshops on mental health, mindfulness, resilience, leadership, and healthy masculinity.
  • Inspired action within the audience by sharing personal experiences and lessons learned throughout career journey.
  • Enhanced event success by tailoring speech content to align with specific themes and objectives.

Peer Support Worker & Outreach

Laing House
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Facilitated Men’s Group and Youth Speak Program.
  • Designed and implemented a mindfulness room and guided meditation program.
  • Supported outreach programming at multiple community locations.

Film Director

Tyler Simmonds Studio
01.2012 - 10.2024
  • Develop scripts, direct films, and oversee production operations through mindful and inclusive lens.
  • Developed stories to advocate for mental health.
  • Manage marketing campaigns, fundraising, and grant writing.

Stores Clerk

Capital Health
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Organized and delivered hospital inventory.
  • Communicated with ward clerks to ensure timely product distribution.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, Nova Scotia
06-2028

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Photography Institute
01.2011

Audio Engineering

Recording Arts Canada
01.2010

Bachelor of Arts - undefined

St. Francis Xavier University
01.2009

High School -

Cole Harbour District High School

Skills

  • Effective collaboration in teams
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Goal planning
  • Behavioral support
  • Youth engagement
  • Mindfulness & meditation techniques
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • MS word, excel, and outlook
  • Time management
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Critical thinking
  • Conflict Resolution

Accomplishments

    Best Direction in a Documentary Series (2022) - Canadian Screen Awards

    Best Filmmaker (2021) - The Coast, Best of Halifax

    Brave Heart Award (2020) - Courage To Give Back Awards (Family SOS)

    Filmmaker Award (2019) - JRG Society For The Arts

    Youth Inspirational Award (2018) - Emerging Lens Film Festival

    Health Award (2018) - Buddy Daye Institute

    Audience Choice Award (2017) - Emerging Lens Film Festival

    Best Local Short Film (2016) - Bluenose Ability Arts & Film Festival

    CAMH Difference Makers Award (2016) - CAMH

Certification

Mental Health First Aid

ASIST

Healthy Relationships Plus Program

CPR

First Aid

Conflict Resolution

Peer Support Training

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Reaching Out from an Afrocentric Place

Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager

Going From Support To Inclusion

Indigenous Blanket Exercise

Our Values: HRM

Resume Writing & Interview Skills Training

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Timeline

Social Media Manager

Sage Journals
08.2025 - Current

Youth Advocate Worker

Halifax Regional Municipality
12.2024 - Current

Research Assistant

Dalhousie University
06.2024 - Current

Peer Support Specialist

Mental Health Innovations
01.2021 - Current

Public Speaker & Facilitator

01.2016 - Current

Peer Support Worker & Outreach

Laing House
01.2016 - 01.2020

Film Director

Tyler Simmonds Studio
01.2012 - 10.2024

Stores Clerk

Capital Health
01.2011 - 01.2013

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Photography Institute

Audio Engineering

Recording Arts Canada

Bachelor of Arts - undefined

St. Francis Xavier University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Mount Saint Vincent University

High School -

Cole Harbour District High School
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