Cory K. Brown Phone: (780) 264–2412

E-mail: bcor_07@hotmail.comLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-brown-87512779?

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Highlights of Qualifications

Expertise as an Emergency Medical Responder and mastery in providing support to vulnerable populations

Proficiency in supporting members of various communities and disadvantaged groups to overcome emotional, behavioural and social difficulties

Expertise in providing mentoring to clients to encourage social inclusion Experience of offering group and individual counselling services in clinics,

hospitals, rehabilitation centers and schools for helping people in achieving effective social, personal, vocational and educational development and adjustment

Proficiency in intake, assessment, case management, and final reports Strong interpersonal skills resulting in exceptional rapport with clients Able to deal courteously, professionally, and tactfully with clients, their families,

and the general public in a variety of circumstances Worked with clients from diverse cultures and lifestyles who were addicted to

alcohol and drugs Counselled affected individuals and family members using appropriate

intervention strategies and treatment approaches Ability to develop and maintain rapport and a trusted relationship with individuals

without becoming emotionally involved Extensive experience to intervene and prevent crisis Able to function effectively in fast paced environment and in emergency

situations Skilled in conducting basic mental health and psychosocial assessment Crisis Intervention Documentation - able to document case interventions, report and minutes writing Proficient in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel) Personable and responsible team player Excellent communication and social skills Ability to engage marginalized populations

Employment History:

March 2015 to present – (part-time)Emergency Medical Responder, Alberta Paramedical Services -

Provide ambulance transportation to marginalized populations Provide mental, physical and emotion services to critical situations and

emergency response on a daily basis

May 2011 to September 2015

Arborist, City of Edmonton Cultivation and management of arboriculture within the city of Edmonton Successful maintenance of health and safety in both individual trees and plants

as well as major groupings throughout the city Acted in a mentorship and assistant trainer capacity for new employees

April 2012 to August 2014Intern(Social Worker), REACH Edmonton

Delivered exemplary reports and briefs in a timely fashion Cultivated positive work relationships within the office Provide support for staff so the organization as a whole runs smoothly

Education B.A Arts, Grant McEwan University, 2016

o Major in Sociologyo Minor in Psychology

Volunteer and Community Involvement:

Canadian Blood Services Volunteer – March 2015 to present Head Coach, Under 12 and Under 14 Boys Soccer –

o Yellowbird Communityo 2012 and 2013 soccer seasono Acted as head coach, trainer and first point of contact for all players and

parentso Play Men’s Premier Soccer 5 years

Little/Big Run –Volunteer Coordinator within social circle –o Resulted in 10 friends participating annuallyo 2011, 2012 and 2013 o Participated in a number of volunteer activities to serve community

Grant McEwan University:o Played varsity soccer September, 2014 – May 2015o Participated in a number of social and political activities

Certifications Licensed Emergency Medical Responder - Alberta College of Paramedics ITLS, Fuel Sense training, Chain-saw safety certificate First Aid/CPR certified WHMIS, H2S Alive Certificate Class 3/4 driver’s license with airbrakes

Interests: Marathons, Hiking, Travel Social Sports – soccer, volleyball, basketball Non-fiction reading

References available upon request.