Bronwyn April

Strength-in-Diversity Project Coordinator at Dublin City Community Co-Op
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(386) 825-5501
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Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland, IE
Languages
  • Afrikaans Full professional proficiency
  • Xhosa Limited working proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency

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Rarely do you find such a combination of professionalism, creativity, and true commitment. Bronwyn is an exceptional public speaker with the ability to quickly analyse problems and provide effective solutions.

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Credentials

  • Anti-Racism Training
    Irish Network Against Racism (INAR)
    May, 2023
    - Oct, 2024
  • Racial Justice Training
    National Youth Council of Ireland
    May, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Child Protection Awareness Programme
    National Youth Council of Ireland
    Sep, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Children First Training
    Tusla - Child and Family Agency
    Sep, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • International English Language Testing System Certificate
    British Council IELTS certificates
    Mar, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Licensed Certified Social Worker
    South African Council for Social Service Professions
    Jan, 2006
    - Oct, 2024
  • Safety Intervention Training - Disengagement
    Crisis Prevention Institute
    Feb, 2023
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Dublin City Community Co-Op
    • Ireland
    • Executive Offices
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Strength-in-Diversity Project Coordinator
      • May 2021 - Present

      The Co-op’s Strength-in-Diversity (SiD) Project targets the most vulnerable and marginalised migrants in 47 Electoral Districts covering all of Dublin 1, 2 & 8 and parts of Dublin 3, 4 & 7 - a particular focus, although not exclusively, will be on disadvantaged migrant women. The project focuses on migrants who are generally living at the fringes of society – the illiterate/semi-literate, migrants that do not have any or limited English language skills, are unemployed or unable to engage in gainful employment activities due to their individual circumstances, lack of education, training, overall employability and/or being isolated and marginalised because of parenting and/or other caring duties. Show less

  • Youth Work Ireland Tipperary
    • Ireland
    • Strategic Management Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Student Enterprise Programme Coordinator
      • Sep 2020 - May 2021

      Working as part of the Local Enterprise Office (Tipperary) team, to develop and deliver the Student Enterprise Programme (SEP) throughout all secondary schools in County Tipperary. Responsible for the overall reporting and monitoring requirements of the project, implementing agreed-upon action areas from the Youth Work Ireland Tipperary activity programme, and directing the development of partnerships with relevant agencies and businesses. • Project Coordination: o Develop and deliver a work plan, focusing on strategies of the Student Enterprise Programme o Conduct initial assessment meetings with schools/students to identify areas of support needed and manage the booking of consultations with industry advisors o Coordinate use of the space such as event bookings, meeting room bookings, workshops and corporate event hire. o Attend industry events to support student entrepreneurs and oversee administration in relation to travel, accommodation and expenses. • Stakeholder Engagement: o Develop and maintain strong relationship with teachers and students o Working with school teams to organise enterprise skills workshops and promotion of enterprise support. o Assist with building collaborative relationships with businesses and delivery partners, including academics, and other stakeholders as relevant • Communication: o Assisting with marketing and communications such as monthly newsletters, press releases and database management. o Promote use of the Local Enterprise Office and the activities and programmes that take place in the hub. o Ensuring information is kept up to date on all digital channels with upcoming and relevant opportunities for student entrepreneurs. Show less

  • University of Cape Town
    • South Africa
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Careers Development Practitioner: Careers Service Department
      • Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

      • Developing and delivering a structured programme of employability related sessions and assessing aspects of the programme • Provision of career advice and guidance (one to one and group) • Delivering customized talks and workshops for targeted groups and as part of centrally developed programmes • Stakeholder Engagement with various Employer Partners • Contributing to developing and designing and writing hardcopy, online and multimedia career development resources • Liaising with faculty staff and employers • Career Information and Research • Assisting in hosting on campus activities of employers Show less

  • Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town
    • South Africa
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Personal Development Coordinator: The Raymond Ackerman Academy of Entrepreneurial Development
      • Aug 2016 - Jun 2018

      Developed and assessed the personal development curriculum in order to meet learning outcomes and to remain relevant and ahead of education/industry trends.  Set-up and co-ordinated personal development modules within the course time-table and liaised with personal development lecturers and facilitators.  Facilitated the personal development workshops/modules where required.  Set-up, and assessed personal development assignments, tests and assessments. Provided relevant feedback for student growth and development.  Monitored and engaged with the class on a daily basis in order to monitor student performance, time management, absenteeism and professionalism.  Provided students with academic support and subject resources.  Developed and managed an alumni programme in order to encourage continued engagement with the RAA and to provide ongoing career support. Provided psycho-therapeutic sessions with each student in order to assess areas for psycho-social support and to identify any particular obstacles to their personal and academic development.  Developed interventions and strategies for the students’ social, academic, emotional and health development and well-being.  Assisted with crisis intervention and conflict management on the programme, as the need arises.  Developed and maintain a network of support organisations and agencies who can assist students with their social, health, economic and academic needs.  Kept appropriate records and notes of interactions and sessions held with students as well as details on progress of any student interaction with external providers, agencies and support services.  Met with student work-groups to assess group processes and dynamics.  Provided career planning support to students in order to prepare for graduation from the programme.  Provided psychotherapeutic sessions and psycho-social support for alumni.  Provided career development support for alumni. Show less

  • Learn to Earn
    • India
    • E-Learning Providers
    • Placement and Training Coordinator
      • Feb 2014 - Jul 2016

      Project Coordination • Support in the coordination of the three implementation phases of the project including: o Participant recruitment; Selection; Enrolment; Training and Placement • Support in the coordinating of the training logistics across all implementation areas • Support in the coordination of the administration related to the project. Training Delivery • Conduct selected LtE Training in each of the project phases (Life Skills; Market Skills and Business Skills). • Participate in the refinement of Learn to Earn training material to ensure that curricula remain market based and contextually relevant • Conduct the assessment of participants to facilitate their placement into available employment opportunities. Placement • Act as a representative of Learn to Earn in its Stakeholder Mobilisation efforts and maintain existing project stakeholders and partners. • Identify potential employment and industry partners for the placement of project graduates. • Engage with potential employers and industry partners to promote Learn to Earn and the project. • Facilitate and monitor the placement of project graduates to establish sustainability and identify programme development opportunities Graduate Support • Coordinate and implement student graduation ceremonies • Provide Graduate Support in the form of workshops, as well as telephonic support • Conduct regular follow-ups (telephone/social media) on graduates, so as to ascertain whether they’re employed/unemployed • Maintenance of Graduate Database on Salesforce Show less

  • IIE Rosebank College
    • South Africa
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Student Relations Manager (Social Worker)
      • Jul 2010 - Jan 2014

      • Counselling and Case Management. • Referrals – ensuring that the student (client) has a very clear understanding of where he/she is being referred to; i.e. depending on the case, specialised organisations are sought for the student/client. • Selecting, Managing and monitoring all Bursary Students, i.e. monitoring the academic progress, as well as assessing their home and social environment. • Selecting (through elections), Managing and Monitoring the Student Liaison Body (SLB), i.e. monitoring their academic progress, as well as their home and social environment. • Networking with organisations, e.g. NICRO, Cape Mental Health, Rape Crisis, etc. in respect of some of the intervention strategies • Creating Social Awareness of various Social Issues, i.e. HIV/AIDS, TB, Cancer, Child Abuse, Teenage Pregnancy, Crime, Substance Abuse, etc. in and around the College, by organising and managing guest speakers from various specialised organisations. • Arranging various Social Awareness Events and Activities, in and around the campus • Assisting the students find internships within their prospective fields of study. • Using various forms of visual and social media to advertise and promote Social Awareness events in and around the Campus. • Responsible for the implementation and giving input on forward planning of all workshops meetings, etc. offered to students. • Assist with research, planning and development of new Community Projects for students. • Liaising and establishing relationships, with various Community Based Organisations (CBO’s) and Non-governmental Organisations (NGO’s). • Developing and maintaining service partnerships with relevant organisations • Compiling and submitting weekly, monthly, annual Reports to Management. • Assisting the Student Advisor(s) with Open Day preparations, etc. • Lecturing an HIV/AIDS Module to the various classes • Lecturing Business Communication to first year PR students’ Show less

  • SCORE
    • Marketing Services
    • Volunteer Programme Coordinator
      • Jul 2009 - Jul 2010

      Coordinating and Conducting Volunteer Recruiting • compiling and distributing volunteer packs • answering prospective volunteer enquiries • developing and delivering recruiting presentations • coordinating volunteer selection systems and selection • coordinating volunteer country placement Coordinating Volunteer Training • collating and updating materials and manuals • managing and supporting all volunteer training events • leading and facilitating sessions; integrating feedback into programme development Volunteer Support • managing and monitoring all logistical support systems for volunteers • conducting site visits; coordinating and monitoring crisis management systems Volunteer Programme Development • contributing to volunteer programme design and the development of new pilot programmes • coordinating programmes (YSEP and Explore) • liaising with recruiting partners and reporting to donors • providing facilitation and volunteer support services to SCORE partner organisations Volunteer Alumni Support • managing the volunteer alumni database • coordinating communication systems with alumni and volunteers • supporting alumni events and activities Training and Supporting Volunteer Support staff • training • site visits Show less

    • Student Relations Manager (Social Worker)
      • Mar 2007 - Jun 2009

      • Counselling and Case Management. • Referrals – ensuring that the student (client) has a very clear understanding of where he/she is being referred to; i.e. depending on the case, specialised organisations are sought for the student/client. • Selecting, Managing and monitoring all Bursary Students, i.e. monitoring the academic progress, as well as assessing their home and social environment. • Selecting (through elections), Managing and Monitoring the Student Liaison Body (SLB), i.e. monitoring their academic progress, as well as their home and social environment. • Networking with organisations, e.g. NICRO, Cape Mental Health, Rape Crisis, etc. in respect of some of the intervention strategies • Creating Social Awareness of various Social Issues, i.e. HIV/AIDS, TB, Cancer, Child Abuse, Teenage Pregnancy, Crime, Substance Abuse, etc. in and around the College, by organising and managing guest speakers from various specialised organisations. • Arranging various Social Awareness Events and Activities, in and around the campus • Assisting the students find internships within their prospective fields of study. • Using various forms of visual and social media to advertise and promote Social Awareness events in and around the Campus. • Responsible for the implementation and giving input on forward planning of all workshops meetings, etc. offered to students. • Assist with research, planning and development of new Community Projects for students. • Liaising and establishing relationships, with various Community Based Organisations (CBO’s) and Non-governmental Organisations (NGO’s). • Developing and maintaining service partnerships with relevant organisations • Compiling and submitting weekly, monthly, annual Reports to Management. • Assisting the Student Advisor(s) with Open Day preparations, etc. • Lecturing an HIV/AIDS Module to the various classes • Lecturing Business Communication to first year PR students’ Show less

  • St. Anne's Homes
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Social Worker
      • Mar 2006 - Feb 2007

      Clients/Residents • Screening and Client intakes (as required) – ensuring that each resident is given a thorough orientation of the shelter programme, i.e. organisation’s mission, vision, staff structure, services, rules, expectations, grievance procedures, etc. Ensuring that each resident is introduced to the staff members, who will work with her and her child/ren directly. • Referrals – ensuring that the client has a very clear understanding of where she’s being referred to. • Counselling and Case management (goal setting, planning, assessing the implementation process. • Group work, i.e. educational, support, therapeutic, etc. • Case discussions (focusing on clinical analysis of intervention, with the aim to more effectively help the clients achieve their goals) • Co-facilitate Discipline Intervention meeting. • Responsible for developing working relationships with relevant service providers • Responsible for the implementation and giving input on forward planning of all workshops meetings, etc. offered to residents in conjunction with the Shelter Manager and other relevant staff members. • Doing outreach works, ensuring that women living on the streets know about St Anne’s services and/or liaise with existing outreach organisations. • Assist with research, planning and implementation of St Anne’s HIV Project. • Assist with research, planning and development of new projects. Employment Readiness Programme • Responsible for the effective running of the Job-hunting/Employment seeking process (offer career guidance and counselling to residents, linking them to the appropriate training courses and employment opportunities). • Arrange for residents to complete Vocational Training Courses based on their previous work experience and/or career interest. • Employment Allocation Programme, i.e. assist residents in finding employment e.g. encouraging companies to employ the women. • Representing St Anne’s on various networking forums Show less

Education

  • Institute of Technology, Carlow
    MA in Child, Youth and Family Studies, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
    2019 - 2020
  • University of Cape Town
    Bachelor of Social Science (Honours), Social Development
    2005 - 2005
  • University of Cape Town
    Bachelor of Social Science, Social Work and Psychological Studies
    2002 - 2004
  • University of Cape Town

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