Alex Garcia3483 Av. Coloniale Montréal, QC H2X 1Y4T: 514-588-4084 E: alexandergarfue@gmail.com

Career Objective

Qualifications

Summary

To utilize my experience and education to continue working in community and youth development.

Passionate team leader capable of identifying and responding to dynamic program needs and challenges. Strong communication skills with peers and coworkers supplemented by strong communication skills with children and youth. Success in coordinating new literacy, leadership, and group-identity conflict programs.

Experience Youth Fusion Jeunesse August 2013-Present

Mistissini, Quebec (Sports Programs Coordinator)

Coordinate and deliver after-school programming to at-risk children (8-12) and youth (13-18) to combat absenteeism and high dropout rates prevalent in Northern communities. Tutor children in grades 5 and 6 (Math, English, French). Must coordinate with local agencies and organizations to deliver effective programming and meet diverse needs among participants.

The Committee in Solidarity with the People of El SalvadorFebruary 2013-May 2013

San Salvador, El Salvador (Intern)

Monitored Salvadoran news sources, translated and created independent media pieces. Coordinated logistics for a week-long delegation of international labour delegates to ElSalvador.

April 2011-

Winnipeg, Manitoba (Program Support Worker, After School Program) December 2012

Worked to facilitate transition for recently arrived immigrant and refugee youth to Canada, to meet dynamic academic, life, and behavior challenges. Planned weekly education and recreation programming for children (6-12) and youth (13-18). Developed a children’s literacy program to accompany in-school literacy initiatives. Assisted in coaching on-site boys’ youth soccer team for two seasons. Coordinated the 2012 Summer Children’s Program; supervised children, managed staff and volunteers, and coordinated with partner agencies.

October 2010-December 2011

Winnipeg, Manitoba (Dialogue Facilitator)

Facilitated dialogue sessions focused on group identity conflict faced by middle and high school aged youth. Developed independent workshops for youth alongside fellow coordinators.

Education Bachelor of Arts; Major in Political Science September 2007-December 2012

The University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Senior Years French Immersion Diploma September 2003-June 2007

Collège Jeanne-Sauvé, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Skills Written and verbal communication in English, Spanish, and French

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