Vanessa Toncic

Youth Action Coordinator at Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, CA

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Credentials

  • Quest 2 Evaluator
    HIGH FIVE Canada
    May, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Health and Safety Training
    Ontario Ministry of Labour
    Oct, 2014
    - Oct, 2024
  • Principles of Healthy Child Development
    HIGH FIVE Canada
    Oct, 2013
    - Oct, 2024
  • Standard First Aid, CPR C, AED
    Canadian Red Cross
    Aug, 2013
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • Youth Action Coordinator
      • Apr 2021 - Present
    • Dance Teacher
      • Apr 2007 - Present

      • Work with children ages 2 – 18 teaching them how to dance • Demonstrated leadership teaching pupils Jazz, Tap, Ballet and Hip Hop • Performed various duties pertaining to preparation for various performances and year end dance recitals • Work with children ages 2 – 18 teaching them how to dance • Demonstrated leadership teaching pupils Jazz, Tap, Ballet and Hip Hop • Performed various duties pertaining to preparation for various performances and year end dance recitals

    • Canada
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Recreation Coordinator
      • Jun 2018 - Apr 2021

      Oversee proper executions of all planned and prepared programs • Multitask many different jobs and tasks with tight, different and same day deadlines • Plan, implement and debrief all special events and fundraisers • Manage different recreational, youth and afterschool programs (including dance) • Create new and revisit old recreational programs and lesson plans for all ages • Flexible to jump/be available for program/shifts at short notice whenever needed • Hire and train all new and returning employees • Oversee and maintain all recreation programs/events budgets • Creating, planning, implementing and debriefing Special Events/fundraisers • Assist in community development and outreach • Conduct funders and organizational evaluations for current running programs Show less

    • Canada
    • Government Administration
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Recreation Coordinator Children and Youth
      • Apr 2018 - Jun 2018

      • Facilitate recruitment, selection, training and evaluation of all part time/seasonal and program staff and volunteers for specified program areas • Coordinate all facility requirements, program and staff supports required to operate and effective program selection throughout each season • Prepare and confirm all activities to meet the needs of the diverse child/youth participant base attending programs • Monitor program data and industry best practices and trends adjusting program operations accordingly • Marketing for children/youth and day camp programs and services • Complete HIGH FIVE Quest evaluation of programs • Track and report program and budget performance in accordance to department standards • Responsible to ensure that due diligence is carried out in all areas of risk management, health and safety as they relate to program operation • Designing one-to-one support schedule for summer camp participants • Confirming and creating a safe and interactive day camp experience for all, including specialized inclusive camps • Tracking and reporting budget and revenue lines Show less

    • Recreation Coordinator- Youth
      • May 2017 - Jan 2018

      • Promote community youth programming and initiatives • Support community youth programming and act as representative regarding youth related issues • Coordinating and supporting Youth Week and Youth Arts Week events and activities • Supporting Youth Mental Health Week events and activities • Youth space programming and event coordination • Assistance with youth space developments and maintenance (No Maintenance account) • Staff resource for youth related programming and issues • Focus on youth development programming and opportunities • City Bike and Skate Parks programming and events, in conjunction and co-ordination with bike and skateboard parks committees • Staff liaison for Cambridge Youth Advisory Council Committee • Create big new events, ideas and initiatives that makes youth want to be apart of their community • Provides consultative services to various community groups including neighbourhood associations, seniors, special events, sports, culture, playgrounds and youth, advising on program planning and implementation, committee development, public relations and budgeting • Interviews and hires, supervises and trains various program volunteers and part-time staff, keeping confidential files according to policy, participates in volunteer recognition and appreciation events. • Participates in policy development, implementation, and evaluation • Prepares, forecasts, and monitors budgets • Designs and co-ordinates promotional materials and their distribution relating to programs and activities • Co-ordinates meetings to inform and advise public and community partners of youth programs, activities, and events • Studies economic, social and recreational trends; implements needs assessments; and, evaluates programs • Liaises with other service providers and community government agencies and organizations, regarding youth needs. • Writes and reviews grant applications in advance of their submission to the Grants Review Committee. Show less

    • Operations Manager
      • Feb 2017 - May 2017

      • Hire and train all new and current employees • Oversee daily operations of the facility while acting as the Manager on Duty • Ensure the ultimate guest experience by coaching team members and interacting with guests on the floor. • Maintain policies and procedures in all aspects of the business. • Handle customer service issues with empathy and professionalism • Ensure an employee culture of competence, high standards and mutual-respect through exemplary hiring and training of all team members. • Create weekly schedules that best meet business, event and employee needs • Participate as a member of the management team to brainstorm, plan and implement innovative ways to grow and improve the business. • Maintain facility standards with maintenance lead • Drive in house programming such as dodgeball tournaments and leagues, fitness programming and in-house events targeted at our wide ranging guest demographic • Drive external sales including, but not limited to, corporate events, camps, leagues, and youth groups. • Help implement Sky Zone fundraising efforts with local non-profit organizations Show less

    • Canada
    • Hospitality
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Activities Coordinator
      • Jul 2016 - Feb 2017

      • Develop, implement all activities and programs for leisure and corporate guests • Develop all marketing and advertisements for the recreation departments • Supervise and oversee all recreation staff • Assist and oversee customer complaints and service for the recreation department • Hire and train all new and returning employees/volunteers • Payroll and staff scheduling for 10+ staff • Study recreation trends; social, corporate, economic • Create a data entry spreadsheets for proof of progress and improvement Show less

    • Recreation Coordinator
      • May 2014 - Jul 2016

      • Oversee proper executions of all planned and prepared programs • Multitask many different jobs and tasks with tight, different and same day deadlines• Plan, implement and debrief all special events and fundraisers• Manage different recreational, youth and afterschool programs (including dance)• Create new and revisit old recreational programs and lesson plans for all ages• Flexible to jump/be available for program/shifts at short notice whenever needed• Hire and train all new and returning employees• Oversee and maintain all recreation programs/events budgets• Creating, planning, implementing and debriefing Special Events/fundraisers • Assist in community development and outreach• Conduct funders and organizational evaluations for current running programs Show less

    • Dance Teacher
      • Oct 2013 - Jul 2016

      • Work with children ages 2 – 18 teaching children how to dance• Demonstrated leadership teaching pupils Jazz, Tap, Ballet and Hip Hop• Performed various duties pertaining to preparation for various performances and session end dance performances• Created own programming and lesson plans, created the program from the ground up

    • Dance Instructor
      • Sep 2014 - Apr 2015

      • Work with children ages 2 – 10 teaching children how to dance • Demonstrated leadership teaching pupils Jazz, Ballet and Hip Hop • Mentoring junior dance teachers to greater their teaching knowledge and experience • Performed various duties in preparation for various week end performances • Work with children ages 2 – 10 teaching children how to dance • Demonstrated leadership teaching pupils Jazz, Ballet and Hip Hop • Mentoring junior dance teachers to greater their teaching knowledge and experience • Performed various duties in preparation for various week end performances

    • Pakistan
    • Technology, Information and Media
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • CSR
      • Nov 2010 - May 2014

      • Assist customers with setting up of their profile tailored to their personal needs • Work with new bank employees training them on their job duties • Proficient in daily use of bank computing system • Trusted with confidential and private customer information • Received many outstanding customer service reviews • Assist customers with setting up of their profile tailored to their personal needs • Work with new bank employees training them on their job duties • Proficient in daily use of bank computing system • Trusted with confidential and private customer information • Received many outstanding customer service reviews

    • France
    • Wholesale
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Manager
      • Aug 2009 - Nov 2011

      • Assistant Manager • Proficient in managing cash transactions/ nightly balancing • Work well under pressure in a high pace environment • Amazing customer service including reviews • Assistant Manager • Proficient in managing cash transactions/ nightly balancing • Work well under pressure in a high pace environment • Amazing customer service including reviews

    • Administrative Assistant
      • Dec 2005 - Jul 2011

      • Secretarial duties, office work, answering phones • Work well under minimal supervision • Secretarial duties, office work, answering phones • Work well under minimal supervision

Education

  • Conestoga College
    Certificate, Human Resources Management and Services
    2015 - 2020
  • Conestoga College
    Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
    2013 - 2014
  • Wilfrid Laurier University
    General Arts Degree, English and Religion and Culture Studies
    2009 - 2013

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