Ella Thomas Email & Phone Number

To best describe who I am is to share about my lived experiences thus far and demonstrate how my experiences have shaped me and the goals I have for my future. I have been involved in sport most of my life and through these experiences, I have had the opportunity to learn from my coaches, teachers, mentors and community volunteers about the importance of servant leadership and giving back to my school and community. I am an active learner with an open and positive mindset. I am eager to take on new adventures and try new things! Over the years, I've had the opportunity to have work/volunteer experience at several businesses and organizations. My interest and engagement in volunteering first start in 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. I first started my involvement within the community through my active participation and love for basketball. I've always grown up playing for the local and provincial teams which has given me the chance to work as an associate and camp coach director at different basketball camps and clinics. I have had the opportunity to at several camps and work as a leadership coach with youth groups which has really given me a well-rounded volunteer experience.I have volunteered delivering ‘Meals on Wheels’ with Community Support Connections and fundraise for the agency. I created a fundraising initiative called Nurture Cup where I sold decorative plants through an Instagram site and the profits were donated. This impactful experience continues today and is an example of leadership initiatives I am involved with. Throughout the years I have also been inspired through the organization Lead Thru Sport, which empowers young girls and provides positive experiences to build confidence and self-esteem. I have continued to volunteer and coach several basketball clinics and work as a coach for youth groups. I want to continue similar initiatives at University of Guelph, such as; “She’s got Game”, the Leadership Academy and as a member of the Varsity Women’s Basketball team!Besides coaching and athletics, I also work as a server and barista at The Keg Steakhouse located in Waterloo, Ontario. I enjoy working in the serving industry since it tends to involve a collaborative and team aspect of the restaurant to run a successful business and I bring those characteristics. I've worked as a server at The Keg Steakhouse since April, 2021 and am still employed as a current university student.

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  Kitchen Food Server

  The Keg Steakhouse + Bar

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  University Of Guelph

  Neurobiology And Neurosciences