Kurt Reid

Experience

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  ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Goal Support Worker

  ● Played a crucial role as a peer mentor to the participants in the program, providing support to youth with disabilities who are developing independent skills● Headed a workshop with the co-coordinator on the transition from high school to post-secondary and the resources available to students with disabilities● Coordinated accessible transportation for the youths with various public transit agencies throughout the GTA

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  Freelance

  Sept 2013 - Oct 2021

  Geographic Information Systems Analyst

  • Met with clients and community members to discuss their needs and wants for their projects, using existing knowledge and best practices to provide recommendations for improvement.• Performed GIS analysis for various not-for-profit organizations within the GTA, this included creating heat amps to identify potential locations for a new headquarters, creating cluster maps to visualize catchment areas and where in the community participants are residing, • Produced geo-referenced imagery and maps, digitized new features as requested by the client Show less

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  York University

  Sept 2013 - Apr 2015

  Graduate Assistantship● Authored news articles documenting events both at York University and at the Faculty of Environmental Studies● Promoted equity seminar series that brought attention to disability, race, and resource extraction ● Created and produced four videos for the faculty, interviewing faculty members on the experience and transition into post-secondary education ● Headed both photography and videography projects for the faculty, taking professional photos of both faculty and staff members, as well as students● Overhauled various folders on the faculty's server and reorganized them to be more user-friendly● Utilize knowledge in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create promotional material ● Facilitated in daily presentations to incoming students about the courses we offer and the resources available to them on campus● Oversaw the creation of both a Youtube and Facebook page to both inform and attract more students about the program● Orchestrated the production of two professional videos for the bachelor's program resulting in a positive outcome for Orientation ● Designed a successful photo campaign for the faculty’s Facebook page with students sharing their thoughts on the program ● Directed student volunteers on their roles and duties for York Univeristy open house● Designed and analyzed a survey and newsletter to both prospective and current students for the environmental studies program

  • Communication Assistant - Photo Journalist

    Sept 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Media and Communication Assistant

    Apr 2014 - Sept 2014

  • Student Advisor Assistant- Faculty of Environmental Studies

    May 2012 - Aug 2014

  • Recruitment Assistant

    Sept 2013 - Apr 2014
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  YMCA of Greater Toronto

  Sept 2018 - Jan 2021

  Provided employment, counseling, and case management services to youth living on the margins of society.Determined hiring needs of employers and their specific requirements for their open jobs, while discussing the advantages of the program.Maintained accurate case files to show clients growth throughout program into employment and others goals.Performed job development, referrals, and placement activities to assist clients achieve self-sufficiency. Extensive data entry into Ministry database and YMCA database. Checking for accuracy and data integrity.Prepared and process time sheets at departmental standard.Created an Excel spreadsheet to have all employees entered into People@WorkPerformed direct deposit entries, reversals of incorrect payments and issued same day payments

  • Youth Job Specialist

    Sept 2019 - Jan 2021

  • Administrative Agent

    Sept 2018 - Sept 2019
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  Achēv

  Oct 2021 - now

  Retention Specialist

  • Provided employment, counseling, and case management services to youth and adults living on the margins of society• Connected with over 250 clients per month, performing check-ins and providing retention services• Demonstrated a strong record of accomplishment for working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal customer satisfaction• Communicated with client and colleagues through various means of communication, whether that be by telephone, email, or through Zoom/Teams Show less