Alida Morris

Experience

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  Hot Topic

  May 2011 - Apr 2016

  Assistant Manager

  • Lead sales associates during daily shifts, prioritizing and delegating tasks in times of high traffic • Lead team in preparation for and during physical inventory • Ensure sales floor is kept well-stocked and well-merchandised • Collaborate with management team to ensure effective service that follows company policy• Open, close, and audit registers and safe daily• Train new employees on POS use and service standards, including new managers at Eaton Centre and the Kingsway Mall in Edmonton, Alberta• Management of social media pages with creative content that both advertises for the store and contributes to a feeling of community between customers and employees• Supported the opening of a new location in Edmonton, Alberta by bringing visual merchandising, staff training, and internal operations up to company standards while managing high-volume sales Show less

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  ArtHeart

  Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

  Student Placement

  • Developed and facilitated studio workshops designed to encourage participants to use their imaginations and build confidence, while building their sense of community and strengthening social capital. • Worked with children aged 5 to 13 and adults, some of whom experience homelessness, poverty, mental health, and other circumstances to meet all needs such as accessibility and emotional support. • Created an Etsy account that facilitates the sale of participant artwork and results in greater self esteem for participants, and exposure for the organization. Show less

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  Sistering

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Student Placement

  • Provided intake services as a drop in worker, including assessment and referrals for women experiencing homelessness, mental illness, addiction, and poverty. • Delivered programs designed to empower women in the community such as the hot meal program, clothing donations, and recreational programs. • Collaborated in case management with the Community Support Worker team.

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  ArtHeart

  Jul 2015 - Nov 2015

  Arts Program Facilitator

  • Facilitated adult drop in program including studio sessions and hot meal program, supporting participants to develop a strong sense of community, creativity, and self-esteem• Led volunteers and student placements in delivery of the children's art program, fostering creativity and self-esteem from an early age• Engaged with the Regent Park community at community events including Regent Park Under the Stars: Movies in the Park and Daniel’s Spectrum Summer Series, developing ArtHeart’s relationship with community members and encouraging communal creativity• Conducted intake interviews to determine needs and make appropriate referrals Show less

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  Sistering

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2022

  • Supported people marginalized by gender in exiting homelessness and improving overall health through co-creating a support plan, finding and connecting clients to local and culturally-appropriate resources to meet their needs • Advocated on a client-directed basis within social assistance, healthcare, legal, and other systems, resulting in greater access to necessary resources • Coordinated with landlords and clients to resolve tenancy issues and prevent eviction• Collaborated with external service providers and medical professionals to provide wraparound supports, resulting in consistent care and improved health outcomes for clients• Supported clients in applications and renewals for Access to Housing, TTHAP, RGI and Home for Good supplements • As a member of the Trans Access Committee, created and delivered education materials for working with trans individuals for both inter- and intra-agency use, developed and successfully advocated for acceptance of the Gender Inclusion Statement Show less • Scheduled and coordinated volunteer services for programs including medical clinic, recreational programming, kitchen support• Promoted and attended community fundraising events to spread awareness of social issues Sistering is focused on and the needs of the community• Outreach for volunteers at community events• Interviewed, hired, and placed volunteers within appropriate programs• Composed and distributed schedules for drop in and medical programming, involving communication with 5 inter-agency departments • Organized United Way Day of Caring events, orienting new groups of corporate volunteers in a fast-paced environment• Coordinated with United Way on internal fundraising campaign• Designed, created, and implemented Sistering’s #LocalLove campaign to connect with United Way and community members, created content and graphics for community appreciation posts on social media Show less

  • Community Support Worker

    Nov 2015 - Dec 2022

  • Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator

    Sept 2018 - Jan 2019
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  West Coast Environmental Law

  Nov 2023 - now

  Program Manager