Mark Baigent

Experience

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  University of Calgary

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2014

  • Oversaw the Guest Services staff during public hours and major events, to ensure the efficient operation of the Olympic Oval when full-time staff were not present. • Processed registrations and payments from various user groups including the public, international speed-skating teams, Olympians, and varsity athletes while providing world-class customer service. • Ensured all customers participating in public skating/running were adhering to Olympic Oval rules and standards. • Identified rare genetic variations and conducted experiments using a variety of diagnostic methods.• Collaborated with medical professionals to support patients. • Created a safe and educational environment in Residence.• Organized events for a diverse student population. • Acted as a trusted advisor for upper-year students on both academic and non-academic issues.• Coordinated events and advertising for student wellness and awareness.• Responded to emergency situations regarding students’ well-being.

  • Evening Supervisor

    Feb 2014 - Dec 2014

  • Guest Services Front Office

    Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

  • Guest Services - Ice Patrol

    Sept 2013 - Mar 2014

  • Undergraduate Student Genetics Researcher

    May 2013 - Sept 2013

  • Community Advisor

    Aug 2012 - Apr 2013
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  SAIT Polytechnic

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Technical and Recreation Administrator

  • Planned, organized, and executed detailed recreation activities for as many as 160 SAIT Summer Campers at a time.

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  Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

  Oct 2014 - Apr 2020

  • Modified and implemented career planning and exploration activities for youth (Grades 8-12). • Supervised, as part of a small team, over 60 staff and up to 5,000 summer campers each year. • Assisted in the development and/or implementation of: SAIT Summer Camps, The Career Exploration Centre, The Turning Points program, Dual Credit high school programs, and various community engagement and school partnership programs • Aided the development of summer camps in various educational fields for over 3,000 youth.• Created and Maintained a Microsoft Access database

  • Facilitator

    Sept 2019 - Apr 2020

  • Youth Programs Data Coordinator

    Aug 2016 - Aug 2019

  • Data Officer - SAIT Summer Camps

    Oct 2014 - Jul 2016
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  Children's Grief Centre

  Sept 2019 - Apr 2020

  Counselling Practicum Student

  • Completed intake assessments for grieving families.• Supported clients of all ages (5-70+) through individual, family, and group counselling.

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  Catholic Family Service, Calgary

  Oct 2020 - Dec 2021

  Fathers Moving Forward Coordinator

  • Louise Dean Centre is a Jr & Sr high school for pregnant and parenting teen moms.• Provided individual, group, couple, and family counselling to young fathers ages 15-26. • Member of the Calgary Domestic Violence Collective’s “Men and Boys Addressing Structural Violence” group.

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  Seagram & Associates

  Apr 2022 - now

  Counselling Therapist

  • Private Practice Counselling support for individuals, couples, and families.

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  Landing Strong - Finding Growth Together Following Trauma

  Apr 2022 - now

  Counselling Therapist

  • Providing counselling support / facilitation of therapeutic groups for veterans & first responders with Operational Stress Injuries.• Development of Child, Family, and Youth programs

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  Acadia University

  Jul 2023 - now

  Sessional Instructor

  Provided instruction and course development (syllabus, learning tasks, lecture material) for the following courses:Couples & Family Therapy (Summer 2023 & Summer 2024)Counselling Across the Lifespan (Spring 2024 & Summer 2024)

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  First-Person Counselling Therapy @ Valley Inner Space

  Nov 2024 - now

  Counselling Therapist

  I am moving my counselling practice (First-Person Counselling Therapy) to work independently alongside other clinicians at Valley Inner Space in Coldbrook, NS. I will be accepting new clients (primarily couples and families) in January 2025 at this new location.