Avalon Purdie

Experience

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  City of Brampton

  Apr 2013 - Sept 2016

  Gardener

  Worked alongside crew members to ensure municipal horticultural and landscape features were designed, implemented, and maintained according to landscape best practices.

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  Humber College

  Mar 2015 - Sept 2015

  Landscape Crew Leader

  Mentored and provided training initiatives for crew members regarding horticultural and landscape best practices. Maintained 250 acres of ornamental gardens and recreation facilities to ensure optimal beauty and functionality.

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  Kelseys Original Roadhouse

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2017

  Supported onboarding and training requirements, resolved complex customer and external client challenges, and contributed to organizational success through analyzing metrics and implementing change strategies.

  • Food Server

    Jun 2015 - Aug 2017

  • Front of House Manager

    Jun 2015 - Aug 2017
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  Swiss Chalet Fine Foods

  Sept 2017 - Aug 2020

  Food Server

  Provided guidance and mentorship for new team members to ensure competent waitstaff. Emphasized exemplary client support, customer service, and a top-notch dining experience.

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  Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services

  Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  Research Assistant

  Performed statistical data analysis to inform the efficacy of current rehabilitation programs. Further contributed to the development of novel rehabilitation programs, most notably 'Dad Hero', aiming at providing incarcerated fathers with successful and meaningful parenting skills.

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  True Experience Supportive Housing & Community Work Program

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Community Work Program Supervisor

  Acted as Landscape Crew Supervisor to provide vocational learning opportunities for individuals living with severe mental health diagnoses. Fostered an experiential learning environment to promote employment skill building and workplace stamina.

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  University of Guelph

  May 2020 - Jun 2021

  Research Assistant

  Contributed to the construction, collection, analysis, and implementation of qualitative and quantitative data to explore the relationship between the values of working women and their desire for work-life balance on workplace policies and procedures.

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  TJX Canada/Winners Merchants International L.P.

  Aug 2020 - Jun 2021

  Store Associate

  Awarded as a high-performing employee for displaying exceptional client relations and leadership initiatives. Invited to partake in new hire onboarding and training.

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  Stride

  Jun 2021 - Jul 2023

  Provided short-term intensive and individualized preparation activities to enhance job-readiness. Areas of emphasis include: resume/cover letter creation and optimization, interview strategies, communication skills training, negotiation skills training, and more! Provided individualized career development coaching. Coached clients through ESA interpretation, employment law and regulation, contract verbiage, job performance strategies, performance improvement techniques, retention strategies, and more!

  • Pre-Employment Specialist

    Apr 2023 - Jul 2023

  • Employment Specialist

    Feb 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Pre-Employment Specialist

    Jun 2021 - Feb 2022
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  Dufferin Child & Family Services

  Jul 2023 - now

  Human Resources Support Coordinator