CAREER OBJECTIVE I am seeking to secure a full-time position, which will allow me to utilize my skills and apply my theoretical and practical experience
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS Over 1 year experience volunteering in a community center setting performing various activities and programs Possess genuine passion working with families as well as diverse cultures and communities Previous experience working with newcomer youth and newcomer families by providing information and referring them to appropriate services or programs Ability to work in community collaborative initiatives Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and staff Excellent organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills Proven ability to quickly adapt to new systems, policies and procedures Efficient multitasking abilities, can handle various assignments simultaneously Fluent in English and Amharic Proficient in Microsoft Word
EDUCATION Community Worker, Diploma- George Brown College, Toronto ON In-Progress ECE, Diploma - George Brown College, Toronto ON 2015
PLACEMENT EXPERIENCE CYW Student-Christian Resource Centre, Toronto ON 2016 Formed positive relationships with drop-in participants Planned and implemented a program Conducted outreach with other organizations Conducted intake and referrals
CYW Student Red Door Family Shelter, Toronto ON 2015 Conducted intake of clients in the frontline department Worked with professionals to plan and implement workshops Provided referral services for residents
WORK EXPERINCE Cabbage Town Youth Centre, Toronto, ON 2013 Supported families who have children in accessing community resources Assisted in planning and carrying out special events Regularly participated in various programs and service delivery of the agency including workshops, presentations, events and staff meetings Provided clients with information regarding programs and services that are offered within the center
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Sunday school Teacher Assistant Ethiopian Evangelical Church, Toronto, ON 2011 - 2012 Assisted as a Sunday school teacher Assisted with gift wrapping during the holidays Prepared and implemented holiday activities for children