| EDUCATION |
| 1992 - Present |
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Major: Psychology Minor: Sociology
University of Manitoba
Expected date of graduation: May, 1996
Dean's Honour List: 1993-1995 |
| 1989 - 1992 |
High School Diploma
Springfield Collegiate Institute
Oakbank, MB. |
RELATED SKILLS |
| SUPERVISORY and LEADERSHIP SKILLS |
-Developed familiarity with the principles of volunteer
recruitment, training, motivation, supervision, and evaluation
through a course on volunteer management.
-Supervised a group of 20 adolescents aged 12-14 years at a summer
camp, many of whom had behavioural difficulties.
-Delegated work tasks among groups and monitored performance to
ensure efficiency.
-Liaised between students and university staff as a member of the
Faculty of Arts Student Council. |
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ORAL/WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS |
-Developed a one-hour "Heart-Smart" presentation for high
school students, and presented it on 15 occasions in local high
schools.
-Provided information to university students on academic issues,
university policies, services to students, and community resources.
-Presented several major papers on a variety of topics (including
adolescent suicide, single parenting issues, sexual abuse, and
others) to peers during numerous classes.
-Attended to customer questions and concerns, and directed individuals
to appropriate personnel within the company. |
|
COUNSELLING SKILLS |
-Counselled students with personal, academic, or other
problems.
-Co-facilitated discussion groups aimed at improving adolescents'
communication skills, and increasing self-esteem.
-Referred students to appropriate resources within the university
and in the community. |
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WORK CHRONOLOGY |
| Summer, 1995 |
Camp Counsellor, Wilderness Adventure Youth Camp |
| 1993 - 1995 |
Lecturer, Manitoba Heart Foundation |
| 1990 - 1991 |
Cashier/Store Clerk, Beaver Lumber |
VOLUNTEER CHRONOLOGY |
| 1993 - Present |
Peer Counsellor, University of Manitoba |
| Summer, 1992 |
Driver, Meals On Wheels |
| 1990 |
Fundraiser, Cultural Dance Group |
SPECIAL SKILLS |
| Languages: fluent in English and French |
| Computer Skills: Wordperfect 6.1, Lotus 123, and DOS |
MEMBERSHIPS |
| 1994 - Present |
Student Member, Canadian Psychological Association |
| 1994 - Present |
Class Representative, Student Council, Faculty of Arts, University of Manitoba |
CONTINUING EDUCATION |
| Current |
St. John's First Aid Certificate, St. John's Ambulance |
| 1995 |
Introduction to Volunteer Management, Volunteer Centre of Winnipeg |
INTERESTS |
| Enjoy dancing, water skiing, swimming, travelling, and reading. |
REFERENCES & WORK SAMPLES |
| Available upon request |
