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Toronto, ON, CA

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary student health team.Project focus: supporting transitions from hospital outpatient stroke rehab back to the community.Presented a project idea in March 2023 and was chosen as the winning design.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

My practicum is split between two programs: Memory Link and Apotex Centre, Jewish Home for the Aged.In Memory Link I support the program's peer support group and follow-up with any social supports that participants in the program request. In addition I support the with the intake process.In Apotex, I support the day-to-day experience of residents through.

7 Hart House Cir, Toronto, ON

I worked with a team to set-up, tear-down, and maintain equipment and fixtures for events reserved at the University of Toronto's Hart House. In addition, we provided on-call support to assist with any last minute changes/ additions to an events fixture layout.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I provide housing supports to clients within the "Supports to Daily Living" program, and the hotel programs. Services include: case management, informal counseling, attending appointments/ court hearings, service referrals, advocacy, and developing action plans.I am also involved in the Beyond Housing Project with Unity Health.

56 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5E 1G5

I supported the day-to-day operations of the hotel program at Hotel Victoria servicing up to fifty-five guests. In the role I facilitated guest conflicts, utilizing crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies. As well as operated within a harm reduction framework.

69 Fraser Ave, Toronto, ON

I supervised a team of five Respite Program Support Workers servicing up to eighty guests. In my role, I facilitate guest inquiries, conflicts, and emergencies. I also train new staff in the organization’s operations, values and best practices; ie. harm reduction, anti-oppressive practice, and advocacy.

69 Fraser Ave, Toronto, ON

I provided support to the respite program primarily at the 69 Fraser Avenue location. Tasks include: intake, guest monitoring, conflict management, meal preparations and distributions, and overdose prevention.

1280 Finch Ave W, North York, ON

I partnered with the City of Toronto - Community Development Officer in rolling out Toronto Strong Neighbourhood Strategy Initiatives 2020 through the Jane Finch and York University Heights Resident Planning Tables. Among my roles, I was a Project Facilitator for a pilot project, the ‘Community Animator Project’ - a capacity building and outreach team.

77 Wynford Dr, North York, ON

I primarily worked in the gift shop and at the visitor services desk. I provided exceptional customer service by interacting with browsing visitors and answered any inquiries on the gift shop's merchandise. I also informed visitors of current and upcoming events/ attractions.

1970 St. Clair Ave West, Toronto, ON

I joined just as this location opened, utilizing my experience from my previous employment to train new team members about best practices. Further responsibilities that were not previously mentioned: cross-trained as a baker, counting tills, and key handling.

438 University Ave. Toronto, ON

I was promoted from Team Member to Shift Supervisor after half a year of employment. I was primarily in charge of the weekend evening team. Responsibilities included: training team members, allocating tasks, quality assurance and customer service.

1322 Queen St West, Toronto, ON

I worked along staff to facilitate a space for volunteering groups that provided meals in the Parkdale community. My roles included: intake of guests, supervising the lounging area, prepare meals and general labour (including dish washing and cleaning).

Port Antonio, Jamaica

This was a six week placement that I had been selected and participated in. I facilitated life skill seminars as well as tutored Mathematics and English in a high school equivalency program. This experience helped me realize my capacity to work within a culturally sensitive manner.

1980 St. Clair Ave West, Toronto, ON

I was employed at the flagship Target store for Canada, located in Toronto. As a presentation team member, it was my responsibility to ensure that fixtures, products and layouts were up to date. Since I was employed before the opening of this location, I was in a interesting position of witnessing the rise and fall of Target Canada.

72 Beverley St, Toronto, ON

I co-coordinated two summer camps (Vacation Bible School and Music Camp). I also assisted with many of the logistics involved up to the camp including: managing and training volunteers, intake, and outreach.

Master'S Degree, Social Work

Activities and Societies: Enrolled in the FIFSW Student Leadership and Mentorship Certificate Program. Participated in the IPE Senior.

Certificate, Aboriginal Knowledges And Experiences

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Work, 3.3 Gpa

Activities and Societies: I participate in the Ryerson Cycling Club. Completed a double minor in 'Social Innovation' and 'Public.

Diploma, Social Work, 3.3 Gpa

Graduated with honours.