Sonja Larison

Experience

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  KT Plumbing and Heating LDT

  Oct 2014 - Aug 2017

  Plumber

  Third year plumber apprentice: rough ins, finishes, material lists, heating and cooling systems

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  Mount Royal University

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2017

  Basketball Referee

  • In charge of making calls, refereeing, helping out the scorekeepers• Set up and tear down before and after games, making sure all players are safe, etc.• Providing First Aid when needed

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  Mount Royal University

  Aug 2018 - Mar 2020

  Climbing Wall Monitor/ Route Setter

  • Ensuring the safety of individuals climbing • Making sure equipment is being properly used, proper belay technique, and overall monitoring• Providing the best possible experience for individuals climbing at the wall through great customer service, and a friendly helpful atmosphere• Providing customers, with unique top rope, lead, and boulder routes• Got let go due to COVID-19

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  Lululemon

  Oct 2018 - Mar 2020

  Expeditor

  • Unloaded inventory, brought new inventory to the floor, taking old inventory off the floor• Organized the back rooms, ensuring all inventory is accounted for, re-tagging items, sending mail orders out, accounting for damaged goods• Helped customers in-store and over the phone with finding product and educating them about our products.• Provided the best possible experience for the individual in the store through great customer service, and a friendly helpful atmosphere.

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  Self-employed

  Jul 2020 - now

  Private Respite

  • Full time care including making food, bathing & ensuring they are safe for individuals with Autism• Teaching individual’s life lessons to allow for success • Helping them be part of the community • Showing the importance of money saving & spending in the community • Encouraging individuals to be their best• Supporting them to succussed and make positive choices

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  Autism Aspergers Friendship Society of Calgary

  Jul 2020 - Dec 2022

  • Assist with the planning and facilitation of the Varied and Unique Life Training program • Support the adult program coordinator and provide backup while they are away • Contribute to program planning and execution of logistics • Meet with the adult program coordinator weekly bringing forward any concerns, and discuss potential solutions • Maintain an excellent rapport with fellow VAULT staff, and the leadership team • Updates VAULT profiles with relevant information • Oversee shared leadership duties, including any follow-up that comes from each activity. ● Exemplify a high level of engagement during internal and external meetings • Supports the facilitation of activity briefs • Communicates and follows up as required with families/caregivers or community members ● Maintains a strong frontline presence by working alongside the VAULT team• Proficient knowledge of software used by AAFS: Wild Apricot, Break the Barrier, and Google Show less • Actively promote AAFS’ commitment to safety and maintain the highest standard of cleaning as required to reduce our exposure to COVID-19.• Encourages participation amongst our members while guiding and facilitating opportunities to develop personal connections with other members• Fulfills and contributes to shared leadership role while on activity (as defined by AAFS)• Promotes and encourages self-advocacy amongst members and staff• Assists members in improving social thinking and life skills• Contributes to Break the Barrier preceding each activity worked• Facilitates and contribute to both in-person and online/digital programming• Ensures the safety of our members in-person, or virtual programs• Attends all mandatory staff meetings and annual Growth Track evaluation Show less

  • Varied and Unique Life Training (VAULT) Facilitator

    Oct 2021 - Dec 2022

  • Social Experience Guide

    Oct 2019 - Dec 2022

  • Virtual Office Assistant

    Jul 2020 - Oct 2021
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  Calgary Minor Soccer Association

  Mar 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Tournaments and Events Coordinator

    Aug 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Sport Administrator

    Mar 2022 - Aug 2022