Shara Rajendran Email & Phone Number

• Providing 1:1 support and mentoring clients helping to develop an action plan to reach their employment goals.• Collaborated with external instructors from Seneca College ensuring the Engineering modules are followed accordingly from the program agenda. • Assisted clients revamp their resumes according to the Canadian job market and create targets to help clients apply for jobs in the hidden labor market.• Facilitated pre-employment job ready workshops to provide Internationally Trained Engineer Professionals to reintegrate back into the Canadian Engineering Labor Market (ex: LinkedIn, interview preparation, and resume building).• Proficient in computer skills including Salesforce, Outlook 365, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite: (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams), and Jobscan.• Handled and documented confidential data, ensuring quality audit measures are achieved by the ACCES Employment standards.

• Facilitating/Co-facilitating career development workshops for Newcomers, Newcomer women, and individuals who are Permanent residents (ex; LinkedIn Profile, Networking with Recruiters)• Providing 1 on 1 assistance to clients in enhancing their resumes, interview preparation, and LinkedIn profile• Sourcing different tech companies and matching qualified candidates to employers to help clients land their designated job.• Delivering career counseling services to clients enrolled in the Women in Technology and Cybersecurity Connections training program and Alumni’s • Outreaching in the community to market different ACCES Employment programs and services to give the right exposure for Newcomers. • Actively engaging in various tech events to network and build a professional rapport with I.T professionals

• Provided 1 on 1 assistance to clients to help enhance their skills before completing YJC Program.• Negotiated placement contracts (subsidized and unpaid), job trials and job training opportunities; approved appropriate documents as required and link clients/employers to supports• Assisted employers in hiring and identifying skilled clients during Job Fairs.• Conducted a comprehensive assessment of clients' eligibility and suitability prior to enrolling them in the programming at the YMCA.• Researched and verified employer history, job training, insurance coverage, health and safety regulations, and ethical hiring practices• Performed case management for at-risk youth and monitored their employment status and follow-ups• Supported in client's self-determination in making appropriate career decisions.• Facilitated/Co-facilitated a workshop designed for youths facing multiple barriers in the GTA (i.e. Youth Leaps 8 to 10 youths).• Explored with clients about the local job market needs and demands• Rereferred clients to appropriate services that meet to further develop their employment skills• Executed outreach strategies to build excellent rapport with community employers to help place youths with jobs.• Worked with community employers to ensure the relationship between Counselor, employer and clients are intact.• Provided career counselling and case management service to individuals enrolled in the training program.• Participated in and assisted in Job Fairs. Interviewed and co-interviewed clients with community employers to ensure candidates are fit for the designated job.

• Responsible to secure perimeter in specific areas, and ensuring no trespassers enter the premises. • Prompt and ready for work. Arrived 30 minutes prior to every shift, in order to set up for events, and familiarize with the area. • Created a safe and friendly environment to the guest, by greeting them, and making a presence by walking around the perimeter • Took on a leadership role and initiative to interacting with other guards to make sure everyone is in position and rotating spots every two hours

Social Service Worker: Immigrants And Refugees

President's List Fall 2017

Criminology & Justice Studies Minoring In Human Rights Law, Criminology