Robin Goudreault

Experience

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  LaSalle Minor League Football Association

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1996

  Athletic Therapist

  Responsible for first aid and minor ongoing therapy. Created a physical conditioning program for the team.

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  West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1995

  Day Program Coordinator

  Helped to developed and implemented a new recreational day program for Intellectually Handicapped adults and teens. Researched and planned outings as well as on-site activities. Trained volunteers. Communicated with group homes and guardians. Created guardian information packages, as well as information binders and evaluations for future staff. Provided direct services to participants. Completed all budgetary and administrative tasks. Training: Non-violent Crisis Intervention

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  YMCA Canada

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  Coordinator of Youth Drop-In

  Opened and operated a recreational drop-in centre for youth 12-17. Supervised and interacted with youths ages 12 to 17. Recruited, supervised, and trained staff and volunteers to work with the youth, follow regulations, and help resolve conflicts between members. Mentored volunteers in organizing special events. Created information forms, membership system, and follow up reports to facilitate daily operation of the centre. Designed promotional flyers and handouts. Responsible for all budgetary and administrative tasks for the centre. Acted as liaison between the YMCA and City of Kirkland. Organized and participated in various committees for special events and community issues, for example Le Table Consultation Social de Jeunesse. Show less

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  Phoenix International Life Sciences

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Clinical Research Technician

  Performed technical functions in accordance with GLP(good laboratory practices) and SOP (standard operating procedure) regulations. Interacted directly with research subjects for pharmaceutical studies. Monitored vital signs and processed blood/serum/plasma and urine, as well as served timed and quantified meals.

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  McGill University

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Research assistant

  Worked in Bauer-Nike hockey research lab at McGill University. Recruited and scheduled volunteers. Ensured all paperwork such as consent forms and statistics were properly filled out and stored. Performed literary searches pertaining to research. Collected and analysed data, then prepared reports, and presented updates at meetings. Supervised and helped undergraduate students in the biomechanics laboratory with equipment and planning a good research design (methodology). Familiar with EMG, plantar pressure, film digitizing, and goniometry data collection systems. Show less

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  Self Employed

  Jan 2002 - May 2016

  Massage Therapist

  Perform therapeutic or relaxation massages on clients in various settings: spa, physiotherapy clinic, and at home. Work with the client and other health practitioners to design a massage treatment plan to effectively reduce musculo-skeletal discomfort. Counsel clients on achieving muscular balance through strengthening and stretching. Create strategic strengthening and flexibility programs to compliment the massage therapy sessions.Member de Mon Reseau Plus # 2001-079

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  Girl Guides of Canada

  Jan 2002 - May 2016

  Pathfinders, Rangers, Brownies Currently working with Pathfinders(girl ages 12-14). Previously worked with Brownies ages 7-8 and Rangers ages 15-18. Plan, budget, and supervise weekly meetings, day outings and weekend camping trips for girls following program guidelines. Teaching girls about community, home skills, the outdoors, camping, and world issues. Empowering girls to take ownership of their activities and take on some planning responsibilities. Encouraging girls to be as self-sufficient as possible and teaching them about their resources. Teaching the girls about respect and effective communication. Communicating with parents about their children.In 2003, I was Responsible Guider for escorting a group of 6 girls to a weeklong inter-provincial Girl Guide Camp in New Brunswick. Camp planning included fundraising activities to offset expenses of the trip, arranging transportation, assembling camping gear, filling out associated paperwork, and teaching girls basic camp skills. Show less Girl Guides of CanadaMentored and helped train Girl Guide Volunteers to take girls camping overnight by teaching camp skills and group planning. Help Guiders complete associated paperwork according to safety regulations. Encouraging Guiders to try new experiences with the girls while providing the support to ensure a successful and safe experience. Mentoring overnight stays can include helping to fill out associated paperwork, such as permission slips, health forms, all forms that are submitted to the provincial council, creating emergency response plans, schedule of activities, kit lists, budgets, and meal plans. Advising the volunteers on age appropriate activities. Provided on-site help and support for inexperienced guiders to teach the girls camp skills; like outdoor cooking, preparing camping gear, putting up a tent, and dressing appropriately for the weather. Show less Responsible for the volunteers and administration of 10 groups. Chaired meetings. Did promotional activities for acquiring new members. Recruited and interviewed volunteers, completed their paperwork and followed up on references. Ensured that all Guiders have access to training and mentors. Followed up with Guiders to ensue that they are comfortable with their responsibilities and that weekly meetings and special activities are functioning smoothly. Filled out grant application yearly for the City of Lasalle. Verified financials and ensured that bank accounts for units and the district have up to date signing officers. Filed annual reports on unit and district activities. Acted as a liaison between Provincial Council and the Unit Guiders. Resolved conflicts between Guiders, as well as Guiders and Parents. Attended yearly trainings and workshops through Girl Guides, some of which include age appropriate milestones and activities, social dynamics of girls, Girl Empowerment, Introduction to Adult Learning Show less

  • Unit Leader

    Jan 2000 - May 2016

  • Camp Advisor

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2010

  • District Commissioner

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
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  Connections Community Cooperative

  May 2008 - Nov 2011

  Director on the Board of Directors

  Co-Founder of a community coop. Worked in a group to accomplish tasks. Initiated fundraising projects to register the enterprise and join the regional cooperative development office. Researched information for market survey and business plan development for example: demographics of the area, local competition, and finding business models for the structure and function of the co-op. Performed market research surveys amongst client base to seek feedback for programs the co-op would offer Helped develop policies and procedures for the coop and created the by-laws. Researched and wrote up grant applications and made oral presentations for the financial backers. The co-op was awarded the following grants: 15 000$ grant from the federal government Cooperative Development Initiative. 5000$ grant from the city of Lasalle- Business Development Initiative Grant. 1500$ grant for volunteer recognition from the office of Federal Government Representatives Show less

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  Les YMCA du Québec

  Jan 2011 - May 2016

  Create strategic programs for male and female clients from adolescents to seniors. Develop and implement personalized fitness programs for clients that include strength training, cardiovascular fitness and flexibility while taking into account any health issues or limitations. Familiarize clients with facilities, fitness equipment, machines, and programs available at the YMCA. Teach individual exercises to clients one on one. Follow-up with clients to ensure that their personalized program meets their need and make any adjustments necessary. Monitor the fitness floor ensuring that members follow YMCA rules and regulations. Answer member questions regarding fitness equipment and exercises, as well as YMCA programs. Attend meetings, workshops and trainings, for example: Functional Anatomy workshop and Building Relationships training. Corrective Conditioning Certification.Call Potential members. Follow- up and support current members to help them reach their fitness goals. Show less

  • Assistant Co-ordinator Group Fitness

    Dec 2015 - May 2016

  • Membership Specialist

    Sept 2015 - May 2016

  • Fitness and Weight Room Supervisor and Private Personal Trainer -

    Jan 2011 - May 2016
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  YMCA Canada

  Sept 2016 - Jan 2018

  Personal Trainer, Customer Service Rep , Group Fitness Instructor
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  YMCA Canada

  Sept 2018 - Apr 2021

  Health and Wellness Coach and Yoga Instructor
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  Laurier Brantford YMCA

  Jan 2019 - Apr 2021

  Health and Wellness Supervisor

  Develop, schedule, and oversee the delivery of programs for the Health and Wellness Department including special populations, group fitness, and member engagement activities. Train and mentor staff and volunteer team members to deliver excellence in customer service. Manage and supervise staff, including payroll, hiring, tracking certifications, and completing performance evaluations. Develop and facilitate staff training. Teach Fitness Instructor certification courses. Organize and participate in promotional opportunities for member growth and retention. Support and assist in the delivery of branch initiatives. Act as liaison to the municipality to develop health and fitness workshops for community members. Give presentations. Develop and maintain the fitness department budget. Source and purchase equipment. Implement employee recognition initiatives. Supervise the fitness center, including maintenance of safety and cleanliness requirements. Work with the Branch Leadership Team to rotate on-site managerial duties in the facility to ensure that program policies and procedures are implemented and monitored proactively for all departments including Child and Youth, Fitness, and Aquatics. Support customer service representatives. Direct services to members: teaching yoga, Senior’s Chair Dancing, personal training, and wellness coaching. Interaction with members to developing positive relationships and address concerns or questions. Show less

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  Wild Heart Forest, Farm, and Nature School

  Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

  Forest and Nature School Educator

  Plan, prepare, and implement nature-based programing for children ages 4-14. Observe and engage with program participants to follow their inquiries, interests and discoveries in order to support and deepen their learning, understanding, and connection to the natural world.Guide and model environmental stewardship and respectful relationship with the natural world. Respond accordingly to children’s needs and implement encouraging and motivational strategies that are age appropriate, patient and respectful. Show less

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  Ingersoll Senior Services

  Jan 2024 - now

  Recreation Program Coordinator

  Brainstorm, organize, implement, supervise, and evaluate activities, recreation programs, clubs, workshops, bus trips, and special events for older adults. Support the Executive Director in administrative duties related to the Recreation Centre, including budgets, insurance, community committee and organizations, and marketing. Research and monitor trends, community demographics, participation levels, members’ requests and members’ and programs evaluation for program development.