Sample Community Advocate Research Paper

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RE: Community Advocate (Competition No. 5449377) The posting on Reachire job site for a community advocate is of great interest to me. I am applying to this role because of my passion to help people and bring out the best in them.

With five years working in human services, I enjoyed collaborating with people and I want to continue this. My degree in psychology coupled with my experience working in a shelter where I assisted families who suffered domestic violence, child abuse, homelessness and addiction, will be an asset to BowWest community support services. Furthermore, my three years working in the finance department where I excelled in coaching, will be a great asset to the organization.

Currently, I volunteer at a child advocacy
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I can be reached at 403-909-8623 or lucia.onyeakazi@yahoo.com

Thank you.

Best regards,
Lucia Onyeakazi
Lucia Onyeakazi
Phone: (403) 909-8623 lucia.onyeakazi@yahoo.com PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A highly motivated, empathetic and self-directed professional, experienced and skilled in finance, human services, and customer service. I thrive in an environment where there are opportunities for creative problem solving. My current experience spans across several functions which includes finance, where I have played a key role in the successful management of new processes.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• B.Sc. Psychology

SKILLS
• Culturally sensitive professional with experience in financial and employment coaching
• Knowledge and experienced in individualized support
• Knowledge of community resources
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build effective, lasting relationships
• Experienced in case management, documentation, intake, and assessment
• Attention to details, problem solving and sound decision-making skills
• Believe in demonstration of unconditional positive regards towards
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• Alerted Child Life Specialist or available staff member when concerned for safety or wellbeing of child or family
• Supported clients’ families

Process Administrator May 2012 – Mar 2015 University of Calgary Nov 2011 – Jan 2012
• Managed payroll, time and attendance systems
• Responded to over 300 employee inquiries bi-weekly, regarding payroll and timekeeping on the phone and by email
• Facilitated the resolution of several complex financial transactions
• Collaborated with IT and HR department in the identification and processing of 360 unapproved timesheets that were result of system generated mass approval at the end of each pay cycle for university staff. Employment Facilitator/ Client Service Worker
Salvation Army – Calgary, AB Jan 2012 – Apr 2012 Nov 2011 – Jan 2012
• Advised clients on available programs to move into the labor