Christopher Riou

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Cell: 905-***-**** Email: adpkaw@r.postjobfree.com

H IGHLIGHTS OF Q UALIFICATIONS

● Outstanding leadership and communication skills

● Strong attention to detail

● Fluent in French and English

● Works well independently and in a group setting

● Dedicated to lifelong learning

R ELEVANT E XPERIENCE

Heritage Conservation Projects, Willowbank School of Restoration Arts (Summer Student) 2019

● Replaced in kind old wooden planks, then installed slate roof on blacksmith forge

● Reorganized library and archives, then helped curate new one E DUCATION AND C ERTIFICATION

Heritage Conservation, Willowbank School of Restoration Arts September 2018-Present Skills and Techniques Acquired:

● Learned and applied traditional techniques in heritage conservation of stone, wood and glass, mortars and stone masonry, Instructors: Thomas Neumeyer and Carol Jackson

● Created mortar using the lime mortar cycle and lime burning process

● Structural and crack analysis in mortar, brick, stone and wood Instructors: Keith Blades and Lyse Blanchet

Courses and workshops attended:

● Heritage Assessment & Inspection, Instructor: Mark Shoalts

● Research Methods in Heritage Architecture, Megan Hobson

● Conservation Management Plan Research and Presentation

● Historic Structures Report

● Cultural Landscapes and Architecture

● Interior Design and Lighting

● Hand drafting and AUTOCAD

● Sustainability and Accessibility

● Heritage Buildings, Archeology, Heritage and Urban Planning, Heritage Legislation, Social Justice, Carpentry, Masonry and Sustainability Research and Documentation

● Planning and Project Management and Craft & Design Skills Awards: 2nd place finish for Willowbank School at APT Conference

Articles: Landmarks Magazine Summer 2019 issue, page 6 “My Path to Willowbank” https://issuu.com/landmarks/docs/landmarks_magazine_summer_2019_fina Presentations:

● Heritage Committee of City of St. Catharines resulting in the consideration of the preservation of a local historic greenhouse

● Organized guest speakers including local Geologist Andy Panko

● Organized Community Engagement meeting for school ‘Conservation Management Plan’ (CMP) Christopher Riou

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Bachelor of Social Work (14-month Intensive)

McGill University, Montreal

TESL Canada Certificate

Academie Linguistique International, Montreal

Masters in Canadian Social History

Dalhousie University, Halifax

Bachelor of Arts in History/English Literature Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo E MPLOYMENT H ISTORY

Mental Health Support Worker, Community Living Fort Erie 2016-Present

● Complete case notes, incident, accessibility and health and safety reports

● Facilitate and assist with independent living and integration into the community

● Manage client’s finances and medication

ESL Instructor, Fort Erie Multicultural Centre (Supply) 2013-Present

● Plan for and assist learners in developing their portfolios, and complete the required documentation

● Provide computer-assisted instruction using language learning software, MS Office programs where appropriate

● Develop a diversity of course materials that are based on the LINC/ESL Curriculum guidelines in a competency-based program

Newcomer Counsellor, Fort Erie Multicultural Centre 2013-2015 ESL Instructor, Niagara Falls Language School 2013-2014 English Tutor, (ACE - College Prep) Niagara College/Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre 2012-2013 ESL Tutor, Niagara Catholic District School Board, Adult and Continuing Education 2010-2015 English Tutor, Niagara Christian Collegiate 2009-2011 ESL Instructor, Brock University 2009-2010

V OLUNTEER H ISTORY

Hospice Niagara 2011-Present Salvation Army Fort Erie 2010-Present T RAINING /C ERTIFICATES

WHMIS, ESA & OHSA

FIRST AID - CPR & AED

NVCI (NON- VIOLENT CRISIS I NTERVENTION)

WORKING AT HEIGHTS

P ROFESSIONAL M EMBERSHIPS

OCELT CAHP

PUBLIC LECTURES / WORKSHOPS / WEBINARS

INTBAU. Guelph lecture

NATIONAL TRUST Webinars

Heritage Scotland Webinars

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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