Scott Ian Baker

*** *********** ******

Ottawa, Ontario

K2M 0J8 - 613-***-****

e-mail - acgti3@r.postjobfree.com

As an individual who has been involved in many diverse fields, I’ve come to understand that by

simply connecting with people and being sincere is a common language that people respect. I’ve

worked with geriatrics, mentally and physically handicapped and professionals within the animal

practices. My role has always been to serve and aid in problem solving through either a

product like pet health insurance or the creation of programs to facilitate improvement to quality

of life. With every single position or ‘life’ experience there is knowledge which equates to

power if you’re willing to learn from it.

Examples of my skills include –

Analytical

Excellent interpersonal skills

Heightened focus in stressful situations

Natural with presentations

Strong entrepreneurial drive

Built and maintained relationships with veterinary clinics

Experience in field sales and territory development

Marketing

Public Speaking

Social Marketing

Client Education

Team Building

My strong organizational, time management and interpersonal components are strong assets for

this position.

I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss my qualifications with you in further detail at your

convenience. Thank you for taking the time to consider my application. I look forward to

speaking with you.

Sincerely

Scott Ian Baker

Career Experience

2008 2014 TRUPANION Independent Rep

● Scheduling appts with DVMs and Practice Managers

● Presentations with Staff

● Implementing goals and direction with staff at practices

● Supporting staff through reports

● Visiting practices in a large territory

● Updating practices with updates within policy

● Recording calls daily

● Ordering supplies

2002–Present OCAPDD Developmental Disability Counselor

● Facilitating the implementation of an enriched residential program for adults.

● Providing support in various aspects of daily living including community awareness.

● Responsible for the overall well being of various clients.

● Communicating with senior management with ideas for marketing/fundraising.

● Dispensing medication correctly, completing proper documentation on MARS.

● Responsible for scheduling staffing.

● Completing daily logs, incident reports, family contact, etc through DANIC computer

software.

● Communicating with family members on a regular basis concerning the health and

welfare of their loved ones.

● Advocate for client’s rights.

● Initiated a successful music therapy program to reduce client anxiety and behaviors.

1996–2004 New Orchard Lodge Recreation Therapy

● Responsible for programming activities for small and large groups of residents who are

suffering from Dementia and Alzheimer's.

● Responsible for documenting the progress of resident’s involvement/success through

quarterlies and contributing suggestions on ways to improve the quality of living

for individual residents.

● Involved in improving the overall staff morale within the facility, through various

methods.

● Completed monthly newsletters for both residents and staff.

● Recorded minutes and was involved with Resident’s Council.

● Was an active member of the Health and Safety Committee.

● Advocate for resident’s rights.

● Applied many philosophies from Moyra Jones – GENTLECARE to enhance the dining

program and to promote more of enjoyable experience.

1998 2000 West End Villa – Recreation Therapy

● Responsible for completing initial resident assessments and evaluating/documenting the

success and failure of programs.

● Advocate for resident’s rights.

● Involved in improving the overall staff morale within the facility, through various

methods.

● Developed organized and evaluated programs which reflect the needs of residents

emotionally, spiritually, socially, physically and mentally.

● Initiated an extremely successful Pet Therapy program with use of my dog.

● Applied many philosophies from Moyra Jones – GENTLECARE to enhance the dining

program and to promote more of enjoyable experience.

Professional Development

● Wound Care Basics (KCI)

● Preventing and Managing Abuse and Aggression in Long Term Care

● Geriatric Mental Health Course

● Intense Behavior Management

● QAAP (Quebec Association of Activity Professionals) Member 2004

● CPI Crisis Prevention Intervention

● Palliative Care Committee

● Meds Medication training

● St. John Ambulance CPR Standard First Aid

References are available upon request.

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