Terry Hodgkinson Email and Phone Number

Employment Ontario 2010 – 2011, 2013 - 2024Job Developer / Employment Facilitator• Working in the community matching job ready clients with perspective employers• Providing leadership and motivation in the ongoing development of Employment Ontario services• Effectively managing various budgets to meet preset budgetary targets• Constantly studying the local labour market to help prepare participants for employment• Providing Human Resource support to participants on placement – monitoring progress and mediating issues• Supporting participants in job search – preparing for interviews (Region of Waterloo and privet sector)• Planning, organizing, coordinating and evaluating Employment Ontario programing and participant involvement• Acting as a liaison between Employment Ontario participants and Regional staffTools and Techniques (EOP) 2006-2010Facilitator• Designed, developed and facilitated Tools and Techniques Program• Facilitated series of half day workshops teaching basic computers and various job search tools and techniques to job seekers• Lead the “Rapid Re-Employment Program” delivering job search services to various companies facing closures in the Region of Waterloo• Created and submitted quarterly reports to the provincial government to secure ongoing program funding Employment Options Program 2001, 2003-2006Facilitator• Co-facilitated 8-10 week job search program for the Region of Waterloo and the Province of Ontario• Motivated clients to explore various educational and employment opportunities available to them• Continuously redesigned program content to meet employer and clients needsTowards Employment 2002Facilitator• Co-facilitated 5 week job search program delivered by the Region of Waterloo• Initiated the “computer component” for the Towards Employment program. Teaching clients basic computer skills to support their job search

Lived one year in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica.- Developed educational, interactive tours. Taking people out into the rain forest on jungle walks and night tours as well as kayaking tours.- Educated people on rainforest issues as well as interacting with animals and creature of the rainforest- Produced multi-media presentations and various marketing materials to promote business- Work with local tour agencies for referrals

Long Haul and Local Truck Driver

Self employed Stock Photography business

• Effectively and efficiently case managed a high volume caseload for 6 years with the Social Service Department for the Region of Waterloo• Proficient in the numerous software tools required by the Region of Waterloo as well as comfortable with Microsoft Word and Power Point• Effectively managed approx. $1,000,000 per annum of Government funding to clients’ advantage• Strong team player, supporting team members with various case load issues and backup

AIDS prevention Facilitator/Educator and Street Worker • Approximately 2 years working in the AIDS field developing and implementing street programs and delivering AIDS education through a local AIDS committee

Truck Driver

Trekking Team leader Spent 2 years working in Nepal/India with Operation Mobilization developing and implementing outreach programs• Ran and managed, supervised trekking house for the Trekking Team in Katmandu, Nepal• Lead Trekking Teams throughout all regions of Nepal• Assisted Sisters of Charity (Mother Teresa Homes) in Katmandu, Nepal• Responsible for transportation and support for outreach workers in North India

Worked as a Bricklayer and lead farm hand over this time period.