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 Scotia06-2028
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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
Websites
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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