Andrea Little

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Barrie, ON L4N 6Z4

Canada

705-***-****

705-***-****

acdtxl@r.postjobfree.com

Attention Human Resources:

I am interested in applying for a Speech Language Pathology Assistant

position. I have recently graduated from Georgian College and have

completed the Communicative Disorders Assistant post-graduate certificate.

I am available to work immediately.

Through my employment and volunteer history, I offer a sound

experience working with people of diverse backgrounds. Effective in

maintaining positive interaction in a dynamic setting, I am able to

implement sound multi-tasking and time management proficiencies to meet

goals and objectives. My communication and interpersonal abilities, which

help me to meet any challenge, are my best assets and I have enjoyed an

excellent rapport with people of all ages. Being flexible and resourceful,

I have also proven my ability to assess changing needs, prioritize workload

and pragmatically resolve problems when required. I am very interested in

ongoing personal and professional growth. I have worked with junior

kindergarten students including very young English as a Second Language

students on phonological awareness, articulation and various language

skills. I have worked with and prepared material for both children and

adults with various brain injuries leading to a communication disorder. I

have also worked with the adult population with aphasia in aphasia groups.

I have inter-professional experience working in a team setting and I would

be comfortable incorporating strategies into various programs and

activities. I have experience compiling activities and taking the lead in

aphasia group sessions. I am able to work as a team as well as

independently.

References are available upon request. I would be happy to be contacted

and interview for the position.

Thank you for your time and attention.

Sincerely,

Andrea Little

Enc.

ANDREA LITTLE

11 Etherington Crescent, Barrie, ON L4N 6Z4, Canada

705-***-**** / 705-***-****

acdtxl@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a Speech Language Pathology Assistant position, where I can

utilize my education, experience and friendly personality to ensure client

satisfaction

Skills

. Creative, supportive team player with a positive, helpful,

caring and hard working attitude

. Strong problem solving and conflict resolution strategies,

improvising with existing resources

. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse

populations

. Function calmly and effectively in difficult, stressful

circumstances

. Eager, quick learner who enjoys implementing new methods and

procedures

CDA Clinical Placement

01/13- 02/13 MacPherson Communication Clinic

. Served as a supportive personnel under the supervision of the

Speech Pathologist primarily with the adult population

who have sustained acquired brain injury, stroke, voice

difficulties and developmental difficulties

. Also worked with children and young adults who have

difficulties with articulation delay, phonological disorders,

verbal dyspraxia, autism, down syndrome,

developmental delay, learning disability or a language delay

or disorder

. Treatment within the clinic and clients homes

. Create lesson plans and materials for therapy sessions

. Complete client progress reports

. Complete clerical duties

. Provided therapy independently from supervising Speech

Pathologist and supervising Communication Disorder

Assistant

02/13- 04/13 Thames Valley District School Board

. Served as supportive personnel under the supervision on the

speech language pathologist while working with school aged

children in various schools

. Create and implement lesson plans for each student

. Create materials for therapy sessions

. Complete student progress reports

. Photocopy and laminate material supply for Speech Language

Pathologist

. Provided therapy independently from supervising Speech

Language Pathologist

09/12- 12/12, Harmonize for Speech Language and Hearing Clinic

07/13-08/13

. Supportive personnel under the supervision of the

Audiologist administering hearing screening, otoscopy, air

conduction and speech recognition tests

. Experience with Electronic Medical Records

. Complete clerical duties as required

. Complete client progress report for audiologist to analyse

05/13-06/13 Aural Rehab Workshop

. Supportive personnel under the supervision of the

Audiologist primarily with the senior population who have a

hearing loss of any degree.

. Present communication strategies for hard of hearing

individuals with a variety of approaches such as speech

reading, and use of FM Systems to maximize hearing

abilities

. Complete set up and take down of workshop

. Create an interactive environment

. Encourage client advocacy

CAREER HISTORY

11/13 - Present Lyndsey Stevenato - Children's Therapy Services

Communicative Disorders Assistant (Part-Time)

. Create and implement lesson plans and activities

for each client.

. Working with young children with various speech

difficulties including working with children with Downs Syndrome.

. Complete progress reports and other required

reporting

. Provide therapy independently from supervising

Speech-Language Pathologist

12/09 - 07/12 PITTSBURGH PAINTS (PPG)

Territory Sales Manager

Manufacturer of Olympic paints and stains servicing Lowe's

. Directly responsible for sales and market share growth of

the Olympic Paint and Stain brands within Lowes Home

Improvement Warehouse stores from Central Ontario, GTA and

Eastern Ontario

. Educate store associates on all products, application

methods, pricing strategies and related services to ensure

strong effective market share of the products and services

. Develop and execute new store training, annual store

training and maintain and merchandise products at an

appropriate inventory level

. Resolve customer issues and complaints involving the

Technical Service Department

Achievements:

. Developed and produced competitive marketing intelligence

program for Canada

. Created Canadian Training Program for new and existing Lowe's

retail locations

. Developed Canadian in-store product manual

AKZO NOBEL DECORATIVE PAINT (Formerly ICI Paints)

06/05 - 12/09 Sales & Merchandising Representative (part time)

Manufacturer of CIL, Glidden, Colour Your World, Debbie

Travis, Ralph Lauren plus private label brands, servicing Home

Depot, Wal-Mart, Rona, Canadian Tire and other retailers

. Worked independently as well as in a team environment in

various cities

. Train and advise paint department associates as to

product performance, effective merchandising

strategies, pricing and promotional

techniques

. Maintain inventory level and ensure

clean and orderly product displays, colour centre marketing

materials and sales signs

Achievements:

. Develop, coordinate and conduct sales events, store openings

and promotions including product demonstrations

. Relieve Territory Representatives in the GTA and central

Ontario on vacation; provide additional support to

Representatives as required

. Support AKZO Nobel products in various retail locations for

busy weekend traffic; promote AKZO Nobel products directly to

the consumer while assisting staff with customer service and

product mixing

EDUCATION

2013 Deaf Access Simcoe Muskoka

American Sign Language

2012 - 2013 GEORGIAN COLLEGE

Post-Graduate Certificate, Communicative Disorders Assistant

LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY

2006 - 2009 Bachelor of Arts Degree, Sociology

VOLUNTEERING, ASSOCIATIONS & AWARDS

. March of Dimes Ontario/ York Durham Aphasia Centre - Aphasia

Group

. Member of the Communication Disorders Assistant Association of

Canada

. Community Integration Programming with Correctional Services Canada

- Sudbury Office

. Assistant, Youth Basketball League - Barrie YMCA

. Female Rookie of the Year, Women's Basketball Team - Georgian

College

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