Samantha Clement
Phone: 289-***-**** Email: ******************@*******.***
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY, GRADUATED MAY 2014
EXPERIENCE
ASSISTANT MANAGER & ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR Gardens by Design Oakville, Ontario,
Canada
May 2010 – August 2013
• Reviewed environmental condition of sites to ensure there would be no harm to the environment
• Researched materials to pick most sustainable options
• Creatively reused excess materials
• Ensured all waste was properly disposed of in the most eco-friendly way possible
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ADVOCATE Projects Abroad Ghana, Africa
July - August 2012
• Worked with children 11 months to 6 years teaching English and taking care of them
• Organized and helped manage 70 children and staff
• Taught the children and teachers the importance of personal hygiene and proper waste disposal
SKI INSTRUCTOR Holimont Ski School Ellicottville, Buffalo, USA
December 2006 – March 2012
• Responsible for children ages 3 – 10 during classes, ranging from 1 to 8 children per instructor
• Created a positive and effective learning environment
• Managed expectations of parents and ensured they knew of their children’s progress
CAMP COUNCILOR Onondaga Camp Ontario, Canada
May 2010 – August 2010
SALES ASSOCIATE Aldo Oakville, Ontario, Canada
January 2008 – January 2009
SKILLS
• Strong customer service and relationship building skills
• Proficient in basic French
• Enthusiastic Team Player with experience leading a team
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in all Microsoft Office Programs
• Fast learner, ability to pick up and understand new skills quickly
• Strong critical thinking skills with efficiency in gathering and analyzing information
• First aid qualifications: NLS, Standard First Aid, Emergency First Aid
VOLUNTEER WORK & FUNDRAISING
+400 VOLUNTEER HOURS
• Ski Instructor
• Repair Our World, helped with fundraising and event planning for various causes
• International Development Advocate, Ghana, Africa