ASHLEY JEX

208 Woodsworth Rd., Toronto, ON., M2L 2T1 Tel: 416-443-1767 (H), 647-921-7772 (C) Email: ashley.jex@hotmail.com OBJECTIVE
To obtain a part-time position where I can enhance my knowledge within the workforce as well as work within a team environment.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATION
Dedicated, focused, organized, able to prioritize, complete multiple tasks and follow through to achieve project goals Experience working with children and youth: comfort with creative arts (music, art, drama) facilitation and participation Ability to rapidly adapt to various work environments and changing demands Strong communication skills, coupled with the ability to work extremely well with different levels of staff.

EDUCATION
2010 2012 George Brown College: Ontario College Diploma in Assaulted Womens and Childrens Counsellor/Advocate Program

Applicable Subjects Studied: Group Process 1, College English, Child & Youth Development, Professional Communications, and Child Witness to Violence. Field Placements: Completed first year placement (250 hours) at Harbourfront Community Center, Second year placement (500 hours) completed at Child Development Institute: Family Violence Services 2009 2010 York University: BA in French Studies/Tri-lingual Translation

Applicable Subjects Studied: French (Intermediate Level), Spanish (Beginner Level) and Perspectives of Human Nature.

WORK & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

June 2011 Sept. 2011 Ontario Place: 955 Lake Shore Blvd. West, Toronto, Ontario

Water Park Attendant Full-time summer job working at an amusement park. Responsibilities included: Assisting guests in a polite and expedient manner Providing a positive, productive and safe environment for both guests and coworkers Supervise and provide surveillance of swimmers and guests during park hours and special events Enforce the rules and regulations; rendering appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary

 2008-2009, & Winter 2011

Performing daily routine chores/ maintenance of waterpark ensuring a neat and tidy appearance

Dollarama: 1881 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario Cashier Part-time job working at the local dollar store. Responsibilities included: Provided fast and friendly customer service during the checkout process Handled payments Balanced the amount of money taken in with the total sales record Maintained cleanliness of the store Owen Tiny Tots Summer Day Camp: 111 Owen Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, Camp Counsellor Summer job working for a Day Camp for children. Responsibilities included:

Summer 2010 M2P 1G6

Supervised children between the ages of 2-5 Organizing daily activities in the following categories: Physical Fitness, Arts & Crafts, Comprehension, Brain Stimulation and Play. Assisted with toilet training Prepared snacks Maintained cleanliness of playroom St. Stephens Community House: 260 Augusta Ave., Toronto, ON, M5T 2L9

Summer 2010

Volunteer Worker Volunteer-based job working in the Drop-In Center. Responsibilities included:

Working directly with the clients who use their services (housing assistance, addiction counselling, mental health support, crisis counselling, voluntary financial trusteeship, various support groups and health care services) Assisting both on the floor (conversing with many of the clients concerning issues they may be experiencing) and in the kitchen (providing a breakfast & lunch service, as well as snacks throughout the day) (Throughout volunteer experience) Learning various skills associated with this type of work from other volunteers and paid workers

2006 2008

Child Care for Gail & Duncan Scott: 52 Northey Drive, Toronto, Ontario Babysitter An on-the-side job working as a babysitter for 2 children ages 8 and 10. Responsibilities included: Plan/supervise interactive activities, including games, activities, outings etc Meal and snack preparation

Assisted with childrens homework/project work

SKILLS/ACHIEVEMENTS
Languages: English (Fluent), French (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational) First Aid: ABC Emergency Management Seminar Babysitting & First-Aid Course 1 (2003), NASCO (National Aquatic Safety Company) Training (2011), Basic First Aid (2011) Computer Skills: Hardware: PC and Macintosh Martial Arts: Northern Karate Schools, Level: Blue Belt Sports: 2009) Good Sportsmanship Award (North York Cosmos Soccer League) (2006 & 2007) North York Region Soccer Champions (Windfields J.H.S & York Mills C.I.) (2005 & 2007-

REFERENCES
Available upon request