Chris Pollitt

Experience

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  SAP

  Oct 2008 - Mar 2009

  Change Leader

  Liaise with the development groups to:- Promote development tool adoption- Collect requirements for new / enhanced development toolsFacilitate process / infrastructure change with-in the development groups by:- Running regular cross-site meetings to ensure communication- Work with the communications team to send out timely and clear information / instructions

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  Universal Laughter

  Apr 2009 - now

  Workshop Facilitator & Coach

  I am available to lead various workshops and provide one-on-one coaching. Topics include:Health: Laughter YogaRelationships: Interpersonal CommunicationEmployment: Career Exploration, Personality DimensionsPlease see my website for more information. http://universal-laughter.com

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  NewCHAPTER

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2010

  Practicum Student

  Assisted clients in the resource centre with activities including* Resumes* Cover letters* Interview skills* Computer skills

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  Transitions Career & Business Consultants Inc./The Transitions Program

  Jun 2011 - Mar 2012

  Facilitator and Job Coach

  Facilitated a 3 week career exploration and planning program designed to help participants identify and target new career options that will be exciting, fulfilling, and match their skills, values, and attributes. Quotes from past participants:"You can’t imagine how much this program, especially Chris, helped me to find my skills/goals/values. He is the best -- he made me feel good and proud of myself.""This program should be mandatory for everyone in the workforce."

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  Atira Property Management

  Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

  HR Specialist. Training and Development

  I worked in the SRO portfolio, organizing and tracking employee training, among other duties. Worked with Front Desk, Janitorial, and Program managers from 20 SRO hotels in the Downtown Eastside. The Atira SRO portfolio hires those with barriers to employment and houses those with barriers to housing.

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  Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society

  Nov 2018 - Aug 2019

  Job Developer/Facilitator

  I co-facilitated the Workplace Integration for Mature Individuals (WIMI 45+) program at the PICS Vancouver office. I also helped clients find job placements through my role as a job developer.

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  Open Door Group

  Oct 2021 - now

  Employment Facilitator

  Facilitate employment related workshops (in-person and online).Assist clients 1:1 with job search.