STEFANIE SMITH
*** **** ***. *., *** *** • Hamilton, ON • ****.*.******@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational background, and
ability to work well with people.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts (Honours Sociology)
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, 2008- 2012
Police Foundations Diploma
Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology, Brantford, ON, 2007- 2008
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Westdale Secondary School, Hamilton, ON, 2002- 2006
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Wesley Urban Ministries, Wesley Youth Housing and Brennan House
Youth Housing Support Worker April 2014-April 2015
- Support homeless youth (ages 16-21) who struggle with mental health and addiction barriers, in finding and
maintaining housing
- Maintain a caseload of clients from three different locations, organize files, write case notes and complete
monthly statistics
- Advocate for youth rights, inform clients of landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities, and teach life
skills necessary to live independently by running monthly workshops
- Communication with coworkers from three different teams and attend weekly/monthly team meetings
STEFANIE SMITH
222 Gage Ave. S., Apt 812 • Hamilton, ON • ****.*.******@*****.***
Wesley Urban Ministries, School Aged Program
Youth Worker September 2013-April 2014
- Supervise and monitor children from Dr Davey Elementary School during after hours (ages 6-12)
- Plan programming and effectively teach social skills, personal health wellness and nutrition
- Communicate with parents/guardians and handle a full range of accident and incident reports
- Responsible for grocery shopping, budgeting, program planning, and the handling of keys during program
hours
Wesley Urban Ministries, Teen Drop-in Program
Lead Staff, Youth Worker January 2013-April 2014
- Supervise and monitor teens (ages 13-18) and ensure they have a safe and comfortable environment for them
to socialize with others their age
- Prepare and provide them with a healthy snack
- Responsible for the handling of keys during program hours, writing detailed incident and accident reports,
and recording daily statistics on participants
- Create, distribute and tabulate questionnaires/surveys, promote program as well as a new all girls program
and do outreach at various locations in the Beasley Neighbourhood
YMCA School Aged Child Care After School program
SACC Assistant September 2012- August 2013
- Supervise and monitor children at Pauline Johnson elementary school during after school hours
- Ensure the children are playing in a safe and sanitary environment
- Plan programming and effectively teach them social skills
Ultramatic Sleep
Data Entry Assistant June - December 2006
- Responsible for organizing mail, entering data into the computer, record keeping, and filing paperwork
- Helped out in the call center when needed
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
STEFANIE SMITH
222 Gage Ave. S., Apt 812 • Hamilton, ON • ****.*.******@*****.***
Mount Hamilton Youth Soccer Club
Head Coach of U4 team May 25 2013 – August 2013
- Taught basic soccer skills to a group of four year olds, and acted as a coach, mentor and role model
Banyan Community Services
SNAP Instructor & Data Entry September 2011 – June 2013
- Organize files alphabetically and enter data into the computer
- Answer phone calls in a polite and professional manner and forward them to the proper person
- Taught SNAP techniques to at-risk youth and used conflict mediation to redirect antisocial behaviours
Crime Stoppers Hamilton
Actor February 2012
- Acted in a reenactment video
Hamilton Tiger Cats
Event Staff May 26 - October 2007
- Worked in the north information booth where I was required to answer questions and deal with concerns
including lost/stolen items and missing/lost children
- Maintained communication with other employees at all times
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AWARDS:
- Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training February 2014
- First Aid (Standard Level “C” CPR/AED) August 2012
- High Five certificate November 2013
- Safe Food Handlers Certificate October 2013
- Dean’s Honor List, Mohawk College September 2007-2008
Graduated diploma program with an above 80% average
References available upon request.