Mia Lauzon

Immigrant Employment Specialist at Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria
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Location
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, CA
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency

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Credentials

  • Community Leadership Development
    Leadership Victoria
    Mar, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • Professional interpreter & Group Management
    Interpretive Guides Association
    May, 2014
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

    • Canada
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Immigrant Employment Specialist
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      I facilitate and develop employment workshops for immigrants and newcomers, focusing on building the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the Canadian workforce. I facilitate and develop employment workshops for immigrants and newcomers, focusing on building the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the Canadian workforce.

    • Canada
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Neighborhood Small Grants Coordinator
      • Apr 2023 - Present
    • Education Coordinator
      • Apr 2022 - Sep 2022
    • Canada
    • Hospitality
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Recreation Assistant
      • Feb 2020 - Dec 2021

      Planned and implemented a monthly calendar of activities with daily engaging programs for seniors, focusing on their physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs. Fostered an inclusive and supportive environment; nurtured compassionate, person-centred daily interactions with up to 90 seniors and their family members. Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with a multitude of providers and stakeholders, ensuring an efficient workflow and communication for all. Planned and implemented a monthly calendar of activities with daily engaging programs for seniors, focusing on their physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs. Fostered an inclusive and supportive environment; nurtured compassionate, person-centred daily interactions with up to 90 seniors and their family members. Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with a multitude of providers and stakeholders, ensuring an efficient workflow and communication for all.

    • Egypt
    • Human Resources
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Travel Tales & Photo Presentation
      • Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

      Contracted over 60 Travel Tales & Photo Presentation from 10 different trips in retirement homes. Shared travel adventures and pictures of my past trips in a very engaging manner, using my natural communication and storytelling skills. Contracted over 60 Travel Tales & Photo Presentation from 10 different trips in retirement homes. Shared travel adventures and pictures of my past trips in a very engaging manner, using my natural communication and storytelling skills.

    • Canada
    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Activity Coordinator
      • May 2017 - May 2019
    • Canada
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Recreation Aide
      • Jun 2016 - May 2017

      I developed and led recreational and educational programs for seniors, answering to their social, emotional and physical needs. I built strong connections by offering genuine care and consideration, and created a fun and lively environment to evolve in. I developed and led recreational and educational programs for seniors, answering to their social, emotional and physical needs. I built strong connections by offering genuine care and consideration, and created a fun and lively environment to evolve in.

    • Canada
    • Travel Arrangements
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Interpretive Tour Guide
      • Jun 2011 - Sep 2014

      As an Interpretive and Scenic Tour Guide, I created memorable experiences for visitors of the Canadian Rockies, increasing their knowledge and understanding of the natural and human history of the area. As an Interpretive and Scenic Tour Guide, I created memorable experiences for visitors of the Canadian Rockies, increasing their knowledge and understanding of the natural and human history of the area.

Education

  • Université du Québec à Montréal
    Bachelor's degree, Communication, General
  • Cegep du Vieux Montreal
    Diploma in Interior Design, Interior Design

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