Policy Analyst
Resume:
Molly K. Murison
Ottawa, ON K1N 6H3
Cell: 613-***-****
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Objective:
To pursue a career in counselling by attaining admission to the University of Ottawa’s Master of Education in Counselling
SKILL SUMMARY
• Leadership: Elected the Vice President of University Affairs for the Sociology and Anthropology Student Association, Faculty of Social Sciences for two consecutive years. Utilized interpersonal skills, organizied and lead large groups of students for orientation week activities. Enhanced active listening skills and provided support to young students regarding their personal and academic situations.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal communication skills honed through academic training. Trained and skilled in creative writing. Excellent ability to speak clearly and in a concise manner in front of groups of all sizes.
EDUCATION
University of Ottawa September 2008- December 2012
Honours, Bachelor of Social Science, Major in Sociology, Minor in Criminology, CO-OP
Ottawa, ON
WORK HISTORY
Public Works and Government Services Canada January 2013- Present
Policy Advisor (Casual Contract)
• Supported student workers by providing orientation, one-on-one training, supervision, while maintaining a positive and approachable attitude.
• Provided support and consultation to management for Memorandum to Cabinet and Treasury Board Submission documents.
• Utilize creative thinking and interpersonal communication to work efficiently as part of a team.
University of Ottawa September 2012- Present
Peer Counsellor (Part-time Work-Study Program)
• Trained and skilled in active listening and communication through micro-counselling weekly training seminars.
• Worked in role-play scenarios to prepare for client intervention.
• Trained in safeTALK suicide prevention techniques and processes.
• Learned and used advanced empathy during sessions with clients.
• Completed extra assignments to understand client-counsellor relationships as well as self-care practices.
Public Works and Government Services Canada May 2012-August 2012
Junior Policy Advisor (CO-OP Work Term IV)
• Utilized research skills to compose a research and development paper for the Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program focussing on gender based differences in self-employment in Canada. Parts of the paper were used in a Memorandum to Cabinet.
• Demonstrated adaptability by performing ad hoc assignments under hard deadlines by working efficiently and utilizing organizational abilities.
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada January 2012-April 2012
Junior Negotiator (Part-time, FSWEP)
• Utilized research and analytical abilities create a Plain Language Draft of the Anishinabek Education Agreement that will be used in First Nations communities in order to aid in the ratification of the Agreement.
• Cultivated knowledge of self-governance Agreements between Canada and the Anishinabek Nation. In doing so, gained an understanding of the process of legal negotiations between two or more Parties.
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada September 2011-December 2011
Junior Policy Advisor (CO-OP Work Term III)
• Organized and assisted with the planning of inter-departmental meetings, created meeting minutes, and corresponded with other departments to gather materials.
• Developed analytical editing skills by reviewing dockets and other official documents.
• Used compassion and empathy when working with sensitive material relating to Aboriginal populations and the dire social, psychological, and economic elements involved.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative.
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada January 2011-April 2011
Personnel Security Screening Program Assistant (CO-OP Work Term II)
• Worked as an integral part of the team working on various and challenging tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work efficiently. Utilized skills in the Human Resources program PeopleSoft, in order to complete security screening for secret and top secret clearances.
• Utilized organizational and time management skills by efficiently and thoroughly completing tasks under deadlines.
VOLUNTEER
• Half-way house volunteer- Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa (2013)
• Team Leader - Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure (2011-2012)
• Orientation Week Guide- University of Ottawa, Faculty of Social Science (2009-2012)
• Ambassador, Awards Host - Best Buddies Program, Port Perry High School (2005-2008)
• Junior Coordinator- Special Olympics Gala (2008)
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
• safeTALK Certified (2012)
• Vice President of University Affairs, Sociology and Anthropology Student Association, Faculty of Social Science, University of Ottawa (2010-2012)
• Student Federation of the University of Ottawa 101 Week Guide (2009-2011)
• Travelling- Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (2012)
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