Upload
chris-macdonald
View
29
Download
3
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
February 10, 2015 Chris J. MacDonald
6112 140 ave NW
Edmonton, Alberta
Phone: 587.991.9084
Howdy,
My name's Chris MacDonald. I'm a husband, father, comic entertainer, and human services professional. I am seeking challenging, interesting, and unique employment opportunities. If you'd like to work with a conscientious, reliable, innovative, intelligent, and entertaining person take some time to consider me.
Upon perusing my resume, you'll see I have ten years experience working in human services. I received an honors degree in applied psychology and have completed numerous professional development courses. I also have current criminal record and child intervention checks. Along with professional and academic credentials, I also maintain "street cred" by appearing to be a "cool dude" whom people of all ages find it easy to interact and engage with. Since my start in the working world two decades ago, I've realized I have an uncanny ability to establish rapport with people and I use this ability to benefit each endeavor I am involved with.
If you're interested in finding somebody with a diverse yet complementary skill set and a flexible schedule, I may be just what you're looking for. Thanks for taking some time to read this. Feel free to check out the resume too.
Peace,
Chris J. MacDonald
“The time is always right to do what is right”
--Martin Luther King Jr.
Chris J. MacDonald6112 140 ave NW Edmonton, AB T5A 1G6
587.991.9084 [email protected]
Personal Profile
I am a husband, father, & children's entertainer
I am a lifelong learner and lover of wisdom
I am inquisitive by nature and delight in creative solutions
I am energetic, motivated, and determined
Education
Concordia University College of Alberta – Edmonton, Alberta
Bachelor of Arts: May 7, 2011 GPA : 3.7
Major: Applied Psychology Minor: Sociology
Workshops & Courses Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (January 2015) Aboriginal Awareness (June 2014) Motivational Interviewing (December 2013) Standard First Aid (February 2012) Medication Administration (2004, May 2012) Suicide Intervention/ASIST (April 2012) Abuse Protocol (June 2012) Best Practice (May 2012) Cultural Diversity (March 2012) Service Delivery (June 2012) Alberta Harm Reduction Conference (June 2011) De-escalating Angry Clients (January 2010) Statistics 211, 311, & 319 Self Harm Training (February 2010) Suicide Prevention Training (September 2009) Mediation in a Martial Arts Framework (February 2009) Ethics of Touch (2004) Food Safe (2001) National Lifeguard Service certification (1998) WHMIS (1998)
Professional Experience
Chimo Youth Retreat Centre, July 2012-Present
Coordinator
Coordinate interdisciplinary services for High Risk Youth with co-occurring issues
Develop goal plan with Youth, implement goal plan
Document progress and efforts of Youth and Self
Supervise and advise Primary Care Provider regarding Youth's issues, goals, and challenges
Wonder Why Entertainment, 2012-Present
Entertainer, Promoter, Proprietor, President, Prince & Pauper
Develop character and repertoire
Promote and advertise business
Manage bookings and contracts
Fable Entertainment, 2011- Present
Entertainer
Develop character, choreography, and story for productions
Work with a diverse team of creative artists & entertainers
Be fabulous, entertaining, engaging, and awe inspiring
McMan Child, Youth, and Family Services, 2012
Community Resource Worker II
Positive role modeling
Developing therapeutic relationship
Advocating for persons served
Teach life skills
o nutrition, goal planning, personal hygiene, interpersonal skills
Daily documentation and Data Collection
Maintenance of a residential home
Robin Hood Association, 2005 - 2011
Community Support Worker / Summer Program Leader:
Provide in-home and community care for persons with disabilities
Plan and facilitate summer camp activities
Support clients with behavior management programs
Daily documentation, incident reports as needed
Provide personal care for clients (g-tube feeding, diapering, etc.)
Administer medication to clients
Conduct staff evaluations at middle and end of program
Red Robin Restaurant
Server May 2011- February 2012
o Provide premium customer service in a busy environment
o Entertain guests
Montana’s Cookhouse
Kitchen Manager / Line Cook 2001-2003
o Manage and maintain day-to-day operations of commercial kitchen
o Prepare delicious food for hundreds of people a day
Server 2010-June 2011
o Provide premium customer service in a busy restaurant environment
o Juggle for customers, including but not limited to:
o Cessation of infant and toddler crying (see previous point)
Edmonton Early Intervention Program
Program Aide Summer 1995
o Engage children with developmental issues in recreational activities
Volunteer Experience
Edmonton Caring Clowns Society, 2010 – 2012
Visit care facilities as clown character
Engage residents in effort to entertain/bring joy
Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services, Sept. 2010 – May 2011
Practicum student
Plan, facilitate, and document a weekly peer support group for queer youth
Produce weekly reports of group activities
Assist in developing a city-wide survey of Edmonton social support agencies
Community Aide, 2010 – Present
Assist individuals to participate in community activities
Act as confidante and social support
Chimo Youth Retreat, 2008 – 2011
Provide entertainment at Chimo’s Christmas Party (2008-2010)
Provide entertainment at Chimo’s 40th anniversary celebration (2010)
Activities
I perform as Milo, a bumbling juggling fool with my company Wonder Why entertainment.
I portray Santa Claus six weeks a year (Nov. 15-Dec. 25)
I perform with a troupe, Fable Entertainment (formerly known as Vibe Tribe Gypsy Circus). We are circus artists, fire performers, dancers, and tricksters. (2009 - Present)
I enjoy writing, reading, hiking, juggling, performing, snowboarding, bird watching, camping, meditating, swimming, and spending time with family.
I have a lifelong love of stories, mythology, and literature.
Chris J. MacDonald
6112 140 ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta [email protected] 1G6 587.991.9084
References
Sahana ParameswaraProgram SupervisorChimo Youth Retreat CentrePhone: [email protected]
Dr. Bryan RooneyAssociate ProfessorConcordia University College of [email protected]
Scott Mair, B.A.Regional Placement Transition SpecialistChild and Family Services AuthorityPhone: [email protected]