Social Work

Selena Rae Sommerville

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Jun *007 – Jan 2010 Marda Loop Liquor & Wine – Customer Service Representative

Cashier, merchandising and store opening and closing responsibilities.

Ordering and pricing on a weekly basis.

May 2008 – Apr 2009 Developmental Disability Resource Centre – Community Worker

Handle caseload for one to two clients, involving advocate, liaison & support with employment, education, volunteer work and community interaction.

Supported other clients as needed in the community.

Jul 2006 – Aug 2007 Bantrel – Building Operations Manager

Promoted from Distribution Coordinator to the newly created position of Building Operations Manager in January 2007.

Frontline customer service for a large engineering firm, including handling distribution, security and building concerns.

Creating and organizing new structures and channels for overall efficiency.

Apr 2004 to Aug 2006 Moores Clothing for Men – Operations Manager & Wardrobe Consultant

Initially hired as a sales associate involving immediate customer service, awarded top tuxedo sales associate team for southern Alberta.

Promoted to Operations Manager in March 2005

Promoted to Wardrobe Consultant in November 2005.

Duties included coordinating sales with customers, ordering stock, performing all payroll functions, store administration, compilation and analysis of retail sales volume, managing employees’ schedules and taking direction from above.

Regularly obtained sales bonuses for insuring that the retail & rental department maintained a high performance quota.

EDUCATON:

Sep 2007 to Jun 2009 Mount Royal University – Social Work Diploma

Diploma of Social Work.

Sep 2006 to Jun 2007 Mount Royal College – Supportive Counseling Certificate

Certification to work with individuals and groups in all types of intervention.

Sep 2001 to Apr 2002 University of Calgary - General Studies, BA Program

Course focus in the Department of Humanities.

Sep 2000 to Jun 2001 Briercrest High School (Caronport, SK) – High School Diploma

Obtained high school diploma with honours.

HONOURS:

Jan 2008 – Apr 2009 Dean’s List – Mount Royal University

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

Apr 2009 – Jul 2009 Social Work Practicum 2 – Zambia, Africa

Overseas trip with Medicine Hat College to the Mwandi Missions Group.

Services included building four homes, working with the local hospital doing preparation work with patients, HIV/AIDS outreach for women and children, assisting teaching at Auntie Verah’s Academy, and lastly working with the Orphans and Vulnerable Children organization by providing meals and recreational activities, as well as raising funds for schooling and other needs.

Jan 2009 – Apr 2009 Social Work Practicum 1 – The Mustard Seed Shelter

Initial duties included job-shadowing outreach workers.

Following training, responsibilities involved doing intakes for new guests and organizing meals, clothing exchanges and staff meetings, as well as administrative duties such as front desk and report writing.

Collaborated with co-workers to develop a new strategy to evaluate the well-being of each individual guest beyond emotional, physical and psychological needs.

Sep 2008 – Apr 2009 Student Society of Social Work (3SW) – Mount Royal University

Organization and Communications Director.

Aug 2004 – Jan 2007 Centre Street Student Ministries

Jr. High Youth Leader.

Jr. High Drama Coordinator and Assistant Director.

Nov 2006 – Dec 2006 Calgary Interfaith Food Bank

Charity Organizer.

Jul 2005 – Dec 2005 Boys & Girls Club of Canada – Falconridge Club

Program Leader for children ages 3 to 7 years.

Sep 2000 – Jun 2001 Joes Place – Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

Program Leader for troubled adolescents on the street.

CERTIFICATION:

September 2007 St. John Ambulance – Standard First Aid Level B CPR

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