Devon Blaskevitch

Experience

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  City of Ottawa

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

  Senior Counselor

  Collaborated with camp leaders to plan and execute activities designed to accommodate groups with an average size of 20 children

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  City of Ottawa

  Apr 2014 - Aug 2014

  Program Coordinator

  Led a team of counsellors in overseeing the daily activities required in the running of a day camp with average enrolment of 40 children.Developed detailed planning and scheduling of camp activities to provide direction for camp counsellors.Responsible for camp oversight, communication with parents, and reporting to divisional camp directors.Received excellent reviews from supervisors and parents of campers.

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  Queen's Project on International Development

  Mar 2016 - Mar 2018

  Led the 5 Days for Homelessness campaign on behalf of Queen’s Project on International Development (QPID) with the goal of raising awareness for youth homelessness across Canada and obtaining donations for the Kingston Youth Homeless ShelterLed a committee with three members in developing an extensive marketing plan, conducting extensive volunteer recruitment, coordinating with the Kingston Youth Homeless Shelter, and communicating with the national 5 Days for Homelessness CampaignCoordinated with various Kingston media outlets for the purpose of generating awareness for the campaign and the issue of youth homelessness as a wholeSuccessfully led multiple training sessions for 45 volunteers including hands-on, situational training for approaching individuals for donations and the dissemination of relevant information on youth homelessnessCampaign raised over $10, 700 which was donated to the Kingston Youth Homeless shelter – surpassing the original fundraising goal of $7, 000Forum and Community Outreach Coordinator, Show less Responsible for developing workshops and coordinating with various speakers in the local development community on behalf of Queen’s Project on International Development (QPID) with the goal of hosting weekly forums attended by Queen's students to further development knowledgeExtensive research conducted on a variety of relevant international development topics as well as general issues concerning Canada and Canadian policy choicesCoordinated logistics for hosting the forums including room bookings, speaker outreach, obtaining necessary materials, and contacting other groups in Kingston and on the Queen’s campus with the goal of collaboration Show less

  • Coordinator | 5 Days for Homelessness

    Mar 2017 - Mar 2018

  • Coordinator | Forum and Community Outreach

    Mar 2016 - Mar 2017
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  City of Ottawa

  Apr 2016 - Aug 2016

  Director of West Kanata Camps

  Responsible for managing staff across five different summer camps in the Kanata North and West Carleton region and ensuring uniform quality in the delivery of City of Ottawa programs.Participated in the hiring process for staff members and provided detailed performance evaluations for each team member.Developed marketing plan for advertising summer camps using varying platforms and subsequently succeeded in increasing enrolment.Purchased supplies and ensured that each camp had sufficient inventories staying well under allotted budget for the summer.Received highly favourable performance evaluation from supervisor. Show less

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  Queen's University

  Sept 2016 - May 2017

  Intramural Referee

  Responsible for refereeing up to eight soccer games a week through the Queen's University Intramural Sports Society

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  Society of Graduate and Professional Studies

  Sept 2018 - May 2019

  Deputy Athletics Commissioner

  Coordinated with organizations at Queen’s University and throughout the city of Kingston to provide a range of different events and services to graduate and professional students.Provided detailed reports on the events conducted and coordinated with other members of the SGPS team to co-run events and help improve the events of other portfolios.

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  Queen's University

  Sept 2018 - May 2019

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  Responsible for organizing one hour tutorial sessions for two groups of 25 students with the aim of clarifying key concepts and initiating and mediating wider group discussion on topics relevant to the courseProvide students with directives on writing academic papers including proper structuring, citation styles, and identification of suitable academic sourcesResponsible for marking students’ research projects and exams and

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  Starbucks

  Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

  Barista

  Responsible for preparing and serving drinks while in constant interaction with customers. Responsible for point of sale duties, food preparation, and ongoing customer service including handling complaints and ensuring accommodations for customers when possible.

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  House of Commons of Canada Chambre des communes du Canada

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2022

  Supports the MP in his parliamentary duties, including managing the parliamentary office, setting the MP’s schedule, speech writing, parliamentary diplomacy, and liaising with other ministerial and other MP offices. Conducts comprehensive background research for the MP for his committee duties on issues relevant to Canada-China relations and official language dynamics in Canada, formulating questions for expert witnesses.Conducted research and organize and engage in comprehensive stakeholder consultations to help in the development of private members' bills focusing on issues of relevance to constituents in the riding of Bourassa. Show less

  • Parliamentary Assistant

    Feb 2020 - Jan 2022

  • Constituency Assistant

    Jan 2020 - Feb 2020
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  Re-Elect Anita Vandenbeld Campaign

  Aug 2021 - Sept 2021

  Campaign Consultant

  Tasked with volunteer recruitment, mobilization, and coordination of volunteers for MP Anita Vandenbeld’s re-election campaign and provided training for the various roles required during the campaign.Regularly engaged with constituents and new volunteers, explaining the government’s achievements, new policy propositions, and advocated for MP Vandenbeld and her personal accomplishments.

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  Polytechnics Canada

  Jan 2022 - now

  Work focuses on policy research and writing related to supporting learners for a changing labour market and enabling innovation activity through applied research.Leads multiple working groups comprised of department leads (Directors of Applied Research, Directors of Government Relations, Chief Infrastructure Officers) at polytechnic institutions across Canada to facilitate a collaborative approach to common challenges. Developing relationships polytechnics and representative associations around the globe with the goal of facilitating international research collaborations, faculty and student exchanges, and sharing higher education policy best practices. Show less

  • Senior Policy Analyst

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Policy Analyst

    Jan 2022 - Apr 2023