Experience

Calgary Alternative Support Services

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Support Coordinator

  • Mar 2019 - Present

• Friendships and Dating Facilitator

  • Jan 2019 - Present

• Residential Relief Scheduler

  • Aug 2018 - Mar 2019

• Team Lead

  • Oct 2017 - Jul 2018

  Responsible for leading a team of ten staff in an Ultra Complex Support Home. Successfully incorporated supervisory functions and direct support/service responsibilities. A key responsibility in this role was training and supporting other less experienced direct support staff, organizing the client’s appointment schedule, creating monthly rosters and implementing any disciplinary action if needed.

• Direct Support Worker

  • Mar 2016 - Sep 2017

  Acted as Direct Support Worker in the Langin Place Program at Calgary Alternative Support Services. Langin Place is a permanent supportive housing facility for individuals that suffer from complex mental health and addiction issues. This service provides a Harm Reduction and Person-Centred Model of Service. Within this role I was providing care and support for men living with mental health and addictions in their lives to foster the support needed to promote independence… Show more Acted as Direct Support Worker in the Langin Place Program at Calgary Alternative Support Services. Langin Place is a permanent supportive housing facility for individuals that suffer from complex mental health and addiction issues. This service provides a Harm Reduction and Person-Centred Model of Service. Within this role I was providing care and support for men living with mental health and addictions in their lives to foster the support needed to promote independence. Provided individualised case management for men accessing the program and assisted individuals connecting with other agencies. Other responsibilities included: Walk arounds on a random schedule ensuring outside doors are locked and secured Ensure only tenants and supervised guests are in the building Mediate any potential problems between tenants and guests, or any outside agencies Intervention and support services for tenants as situations arise Maintain communication log and write up incident reports when required In partnership with another colleague, we also developed and implemented a Games Night Program into the service. This Program allowed for conversation with service users which may not have happened on its own. We were able to use this service to discuss issues that would usually be covered within a men's group. Using the game night we were able to present these issues in a less threatening and interfering way.

• Community Support Worker

  • Oct 2015 - Sep 2017

  Calgary, Canada Area Worked as part of the CARS team as a Frontline Support Staff. CARS is the residential service subdivsion of Calgary Alternative Support Services. CARS is accessed by persons 18+ years of age and who have a developmental disability and are eligible through the criteria outlined by Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD). The goal of CARS staff is to assist individuals with developmental disabilities to become more independent through skill acquisition, empowerment and full inclusion in… Show more Worked as part of the CARS team as a Frontline Support Staff. CARS is the residential service subdivsion of Calgary Alternative Support Services. CARS is accessed by persons 18+ years of age and who have a developmental disability and are eligible through the criteria outlined by Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD). The goal of CARS staff is to assist individuals with developmental disabilities to become more independent through skill acquisition, empowerment and full inclusion in society, thus improving their quality of life. The program focuses on ‘person centered planning’ – people supporting people – based on the individuals needs. Some of my main responsibilities as a Frontline Community Support Worker was aiding clients with physical, mental or developmental disability to help live their lives as independently and healthily as possible. Working on a one to one basis, I helped to assist clients to reach their set goals,increase level of community access and live as valued members of their community. Facilitated support as part of a team to provide and coordinate individualised care plans and acted as an advocate for clients whenever needed.



Geek Ireland

• Ireland
• Online Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2016

  Dublin, Ireland Geek Ireland is a community website and social media outlet delivering the latest in Geek news and events for the Geeks of Ireland. We work to bring the community closer to the companies and groups that host events, create games/movies/memorabilia as well as create a discussion space for those interested in Geek Culture.



Dogtopia

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Playroom Attendent

  • Sep 2015 - Jan 2016

  Calgary, Canada Area



Gaming Leagues of Ireland

• Staff Manager

  • Jan 2014 - Sep 2015

  Dublin, Irealnd As part of the Gaming Leagues of Ireland (GLOI), I manage the event preparation and execution of the staff and volunteers at the various LANs during the course of the year as well as helping to manage the community outreach programme. GLOI is a non-profit entity that is developing the face of eSport in Ireland through community events, both online and offline



Muiriosa Foundation

• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Social Care Practitioner

  • Sep 2013 - Jan 2014

  Oak House, Portarlington, Co. Laois, Ireland Duties: working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide care to adults with special needs aged between 18-60. Using an in-depth understanding of social policy, sociology and developmental psychology in order to provide best quality care; the main purpose of this work was to establish and maintain relationships with service users that would promote social activity, community involvement, development of skills, help service users maintain social relationships while supporting them to live… Show more Duties: working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide care to adults with special needs aged between 18-60. Using an in-depth understanding of social policy, sociology and developmental psychology in order to provide best quality care; the main purpose of this work was to establish and maintain relationships with service users that would promote social activity, community involvement, development of skills, help service users maintain social relationships while supporting them to live a normal life. I also acted as an advocate for service users in order them to receive more rights in both the community and the service, such as social night outs. In house training was also a mandatory part of this job. Show less



Mountmellick Development Association

• Ireland
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Worker

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Mountmellick, Co Laois, Ireland Responsible for group facilitation, project work and office administration while working with vulnerable children aged 5 - 18. My daily routine as a youth worker involved setting up and hosting an Early Morning Breakfast Club for disadvantaged youths. After this I would conduct home visits with family members and office administration. As a youth worker, I also hosted a Lunch Time Club and an Afterschools Programme for different age groups on different days which covered their social… Show more Responsible for group facilitation, project work and office administration while working with vulnerable children aged 5 - 18. My daily routine as a youth worker involved setting up and hosting an Early Morning Breakfast Club for disadvantaged youths. After this I would conduct home visits with family members and office administration. As a youth worker, I also hosted a Lunch Time Club and an Afterschools Programme for different age groups on different days which covered their social, physical, health and educational needs. I was also responsible for updating each individual case file on a daily basis. Show less



Red Ribbon Project

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Community Support Worker

  • Feb 2011 - Apr 2011

  Limerick City, Co. Limerick, Ireland During my time with the Red Ribbon Project, I hosted a number of workshops for different groups which covered issues such as sexual health, trans rights and identification, etc. I also held a youth club each week which thought teenagers from a disadvantaged area about sexual health and living. Furthermore, we also supported local people living with HIV with healthy living skills.



Petrogas Global Ltd (Applegreen)

• Evening Manager

  • Oct 2008 - Aug 2010

  Corbally Road, Co. Limerick Managed a local filling station evening shift. My main duties during this time was to manage the evening staff to ensure that the filling station was kept up to the regional managers standards, ensure that the shop was well stocked, cashing up both tills at the end of the shift and ensuring the night staff were informed on their duties for their shift.



Walt Disney World

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Merchandiser

  • May 2008 - Sep 2008

  World of Disney, Downtown Disney, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA. Cast members in retail/sales areas help guests have enjoyable vacation experiences, regardless of what they are selling and must ensure to help guests find the perfect mementos of their vacations in various merchandise locations. During my time in Disney I worked mostly in the World of Disney store which is the largest and busiest Disney store in the world. My responsibilities included but were not limited to: Demonstrating and selling merchandise in indoor and outdoor areas Cash handling… Show more Cast members in retail/sales areas help guests have enjoyable vacation experiences, regardless of what they are selling and must ensure to help guests find the perfect mementos of their vacations in various merchandise locations. During my time in Disney I worked mostly in the World of Disney store which is the largest and busiest Disney store in the world. My responsibilities included but were not limited to: Demonstrating and selling merchandise in indoor and outdoor areas Cash handling - both manual and using computerized registers Stocking and cleaning shelves and carts Receiving/putting away stock and deliveries Providing information to Guests Approaching Guests and engaging them in conversation Preparing packages for shipping/delivery Working independently or as part of a large team During this time it was also crucial that as a cast member I maintained the Disney Image as well as keeping the sense of Disney magic alive for Guests. Show less