Krista Walczak

Experience

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  Commune of Pré-Saint-Didier

  Apr 2016 - Jun 2016

  Translator & Editor (2-month international term contract)

  •Supervised non-native speaking English translators on projects•Edited and revised translations from Italian into English •Worked on translation teams through Skype to complete projects

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  Smart Photography

  Aug 2016 - Nov 2016

  Front Desk Receptionist (3-month term contract)

  • Contracted up to five educational institutions to prepare for photo shoots per day• Answered up to 100 account and general inquiries over the phone daily • Oversaw payments, refunds, and exchanges through excel spread sheets and company software

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  Bredin Centre for Learning

  Mar 2017 - Mar 2020

  • Coached up to five potential clients per day to assist them with their employment goals • Assisted clients with a variety of barriers which included mental health, physical health, addictions, homelessness and the newly emigrated to reach their employment goals• Aided in public events in the Edmonton area to answer specific questions regarding the five different programs at Bredin and their supports for Albertans• Provided information to AB Supports case workers (CECs), other employment centres, and supporting community resource centres• Supported the Career Services Coordinator with onboarding new staff in regards to Mobius, utilizing motivational interviewing at the appointment level, and how to create files within 24 hours that adheres to FOIP regulations Show less • Created the first Community Resource Fair at Bredin which brought in organizations from the Edmonton area to showcase their resources for clients. This also allowed the company to create a formal structure to network with community organizations on a quarterly basis with one another• Supported up to 15 clients per day with their computer competencies which includes: how to save documents, copy and paste, how to utilize a keyboard and how to print, fax, and copy documents• Worked as a Relief Facilitator and covered workshops regarding resume and cover letter, interview skills, and networking and cold calling on a bi-weekly basis which allowed the facilitators and program assistant to complete administrative tasks on a timely manner Show less

  • Career Services Advisor

    Aug 2018 - Mar 2020

  • Assessment Specialist

    Jul 2017 - Jul 2018

  • Resource Room Advisor

    Mar 2017 - Jul 2017
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  BGS Enterprises

  Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

  Career Consultant

  • Analyzed clients' transferable skill sets and researched employers based in the Edmonton area to provide potential placements• Facilitated job preparation workshops to identify skills and create high-impact resumes through zoom virtual group or individual meetings• Assessed candidates one on one for employability programs and updated electronic files through Mobius

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  Prospect Human Services Society

  Apr 2021 - now

  Disability Career Advisor & Human Services Support

  •Conducted interviews with clients to create an individualized plan for their employment, post-secondary, and volunteer goals•Supported clients throughout their journey in the PWD program to navigate resources for their physical, and mental health, and advocated on their behalf with Alberta Supports, DRES and other community organizations•Presented orientation of program services over the phone and via email for all Albertans, to ensure they were provided accurate information and were referred to appropriate programming•Developed and facilitated Employability and Disclosure workshops to utilize transferable skills and develop insight on how to approach complex conversations and situations in a professional environment Show less