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William Woodard

Calgary,AB

Summary

Driven by a passion for community engagement and nonprofit excellence, leveraged outreach initiatives and event coordination at Central United Church to significantly enhance community access to essential services. As a Project Manager at Aawear, fostered trust and collaboration, embodying resilience and adaptability. Expertise encompasses both strategic planning and empathetic leadership, achieving influential results. Resourceful Peer support worker with 5 years of experience coordinating and monitoring street level outreach. Develops and executes outreach strategies and action plans based on corporate objectives and regional priorities with goal of increasing company visibility. Strong focus on data and analytics to drive targeted activities and return on growth efforts. Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Outreach Coordinator

Central United Church
09.2020 - Current
  • Developed partnerships with relevant stakeholders, strengthening organization''s presence in every Calgary community.
  • Monitored progress towards outreach goals regularly, making adjustments as needed to ensure continued success of initiatives.
  • Empowered team members to take ownership of their roles in outreach activities, promoting sense of responsibility and commitment to organization's mission.
  • Improved access to resources for underprivileged communities by connecting them with essential services offered by partner agencies.
  • Provided resources to over 200 people within a very short period of time that got them into a treatment center.
  • Managed 30 client caseloads per day.

Peer Support Leader

Aawear
04.2023 - 04.2024
  • Established trust with participants through active listening, empathy, and non-judgmental approaches in all interactions.
  • Served as a positive role model for peers, demonstrating effective problem-solving skills, resilience, and adaptability under challenging circumstances.
  • Assisted in conflict resolution, addressing interpersonal issues between peers effectively and professionally.
  • Worked collaboratively with fellow Peer Support Leaders, sharing insights, and feedback to continually improve overall effectiveness of programs.

Education

No Degree - Addictions Counselling

Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB
01.2028

Skills

  • Outreach initiatives
  • Nonprofit experience
  • Community Education
  • Event Coordination
  • Team player
  • Organized and reliable
  • Compassionate
  • Professional, well versed in leading successful projects and teams
  • Efficient
  • Ability to promote awareness and risk management
  • Administer naloxone when needed

Accomplishments

earned an aboriginal scholarship while at Bow Valley collage


  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

First Aid suicide prevention FOIP certified naloxone trained

life experience lived experience




Timeline

Peer Support Leader

Aawear
04.2023 - 04.2024

Outreach Coordinator

Central United Church
09.2020 - Current

No Degree - Addictions Counselling

Mount Royal University
William Woodard